Following the Devaughn Vele trade, the Broncos hold five picks in the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL draft.

The Broncos traded Devaughn Vele. So who is now in line to make the initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season?

Nevertheless, Broncos' first-round cornerback Jahdae Barron's transition to the professional ranks has marched ahead relatively smoothly and has garnered national scrutiny. Coming out of the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, NFL.com's Chad Reuter rendered a grade on Barron's contribution, giving him a B.

The Athletic's Mike Jones put Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 6 on his list of the Top 25 NFL Players 25 And Under in 2025.

With Nate Adkins and Michael Burton sidelined, the Broncos will monitor the TE/FB waiver wire. "We have to fill that void," Sean Payton said.

NFL.com's Adam Rank and Ali Bhanpuri broke down each game on the 2025 NFL schedule, with the Broncos coming out as a double-digit-winning team. Bhanpuri predicted an 11-6 record, while Rank projected 12-5, with the Broncos dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs and winning the AFC West.

The Broncos recently made a pair of roster moves, signing defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour and releasing JB Brown.