How the Broncos Are Building an AFC Contender | Draft Strategy, Risers & Week 13 Preview

The Denver Broncos have built an AFC contender — but how did they get here, and what does the next phase of the roster build look like? On today’s DNVR Draft Podcast, we go position-by-position breaking down how Denver constructed its defense from the outside-in, investing premium picks at EDGE and corner while hitting savvy value finds at safety and the interior defensive line.

We also dive into just how rare it is for a high-end pass rusher to come from the 7th round, and what it means for future roster planning.

On offense, things are still a work in progress. We examine how everything starts with the Bo Nix pick, the veteran-heavy offensive line, and where the Broncos must find answers at the skill positions.

Then we jump into this week’s Mock Talk, with the Broncos sitting at pick 32 (!!). Who’s the “don’t let him fall into Denver’s lap” prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft?

We close with a loaded Risers & Fallers segment featuring 2026 standouts like:

• Kelley Jones (CB, Mississippi State)

• Niki Prongos (LT, Stanford)

• Brandon Cisse (CB, South Carolina)

• KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)

• Nyck Harbor (WR, South Carolina)

• Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

• Malachi Fields (WR, Notre Dame)

• Kewan Lacy (RB, Ole Miss)

• Jacob Rodriguez (LB, Texas Tech)

• Kaytron Allen (RB, Penn State)

• Romello Height (EDGE, Texas Tech)

• Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR, Navy)

Plus: our Week 13 picks across the college slate.

If you’re a Broncos fan looking to understand the team’s roster blueprint — and the 2026 NFL Draft prospects who could elevate Denver’s ceiling — this is the episode for you.

Join Jake Schwanitz and Andre Simone as we break it all down.

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Welcome In

4:20 - How Did We Get Here (Part 1:Defense)

19:40 - How Did We Get Here (Part 2: Offense)

33:44 - Mock Talk/ Risers

47:53 - Week 13 Picks

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