Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Full list of Broncos selections
The Denver Broncos were one of the few teams who didn't make a pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. But they have clearly been aggressive in the trade market with the goal of entering the win-now mode and competing for a Super Bowl ring. While the strategy may work, it could come at the cost of future assets as they are extremely light in the 2023 NFL draft.
Denver Broncos Draft picks by Round
- Round 2, Pick 63 overall (from Detroit)
- Round 3, Pick 67 overall (from Colts)
- Round 3, Pick 83 overall
- Round 6, Pick 183 overall (from Detroit)
- Round 7, Pick 257 overall (from Saints)
Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Round 1 and 2
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The Broncos' lack of draft picks in the first two rounds came as a result of their trade to acquire Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks last offseason. The massive return package they sent back to Seattle in exchange for their superstar quarterback consisted of three players and five picks (including their first two selections in the 2023 NFL draft).
The Denver Broncos moved back into the first round when they acquired the San Francisco 49ers' 30th overall pick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Bradley Chubb. However, they no longer own that pick either. They instead used it in a trade with the New Orleans Saints to acquire head coach Sean Payton.
Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Round 2
Pick 63 overall - Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Oklahoma
While the Broncos didn't have a second-round pick in the draft, on Day 2, they traded picks with the Lions, sending their No. 68 (third round) & 139 (fifth round) to Detroit in exchange for pick No. 63 (second round) and No. 183 (sixth round). They drafted Marvin Mims Jr. WR from Oklahoma at 63 overall.
With the 63rd pick in the 2023 #NFLDraft ...
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Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Round 3
Round 3, Pick 67 overall - Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Pick 83 overall - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa
The Denver Broncos then drafted Drew Sanders, the linebacker from Alabama. The Broncos then traded up with the Seahawks, sending their No. 108 and a 2024 third-round pick to Seattle for pick No. 83 (round three). They drafted Riley Moss, the cornerback from IOWA, using this trade.
The Broncos needed a second CB to pair with Pat Surtain. Although Damarri Mathis played well, Sean Payton would want him better as a third-string CB. Denver addressed this with the selection of Riley Moss.
With the 83rd pick in the 2023 #NFLDraft ...
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Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Round 6
Pick 183 overall - JL Skinner, Safety, Boise State
The Denver Broncos then drafted safety JL Skinner from Boise State as the 183 overall pick in the draft.
We got ourselves a Bronco.
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Denver Broncos Draft picks 2023: Round 7
Pick 257 overall - Alex Forsyth, C, Oregon
The Broncos originally had 195th pick in the draft. They traded the pick to the Saints in exchange for TE Adam Trautman and 257 pick in the Round 7. They drafted center Alex Forsyth from Oregon
What draft picks do the Denver Broncos have next year in 2024?
While the pick number can't be determined until the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, the Broncos currently own eight total picks in the 2024 NFL draft.
- Round 1
- Round 3
- Round 3 (from Saints)
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 5 (from Jets)
- Round 7
- Round 7 (from Rams)
Their lack of a second-rounder comes as a result of the Sean Payton trade. The same trade is why they have an extra selection in the third round.
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