Denver Broncos 2024 NFL Draft Guide: What you need to know

Hey Broncos fans! It's time to get ready for the 2024 NFL Draft with exclusive team insights and analysis.

Read below to get a sense for Denver's projected picks, positional needs, selection history, GM draft notes and more, all courtesy of the NFL's research team.

And don't forget to tune in on Thursday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m. ET for live coverage of the draft on NFL Network and NFL+.

2023 record: 8-9
Third in AFC West; missed playoffs

Broncos 2024 draft picks (8):

Round 1, pick 12
Round 3, pick 76 (From MIA in Bradley Chubb trade)
Round 4, pick 121
Round 5, pick 136 (From CLE in Jerry Jeudy trade)
Round 5, pick 145 (From NYJ in Jake Martin trade)
Round 5, pick 147
Round 6, pick 207 (From SF in Randy Gregory trade)
Round 7, pick 256 (From NYJ in Zach Wilson trade)

Broncos team needs (according to Chad Reuter): Quarterback, Cornerback, Defensive Tackle, Edge, Offensive Tackle

Projected Broncos first-round selection, via NFL.com draft analysts:

(See all projections at Mock Draft Central)

Broncos 2024 Opponents:

Home

Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers, Browns, Steelers, Falcons, Panthers, Colts

Away

Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers, Bengals, Ravens, Saints, Buccaneers, Jets, Seahawks

Broncos Notable Activity Tracker (2024 offseason):

Broncos Decision Makers

Owner: Rob Walton & Carrie Walton Penner

Owner/CEO: Greg Penner

General Manager: George Paton

Head Coach: Sean Payton

George Paton

- Paton is entering 4th season as an NFL GM

- 2007-2020: Various roles with Vikings, most recently Assistant GM & VP of Player Personnel

Broncos Draft Notes

Past 3 Drafts, George Paton era

- 24 total players selected (8 offense, 16 defense)

- Just 2 selections in top 60 overall picks (CB Pat Surtain II & RB Javonte Williams)

- 2 Pro Bowls selected (Surtain II &