denverbroncos.com

"We're trying to find -- who's the best runner, and does it fit us? We felt strongly it did with him," Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Murdock was a two-time All-MAC honoree and earned second team All-American honors in 2025.

Bentley earned third-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025.

A two-time collegiate captain, Scott earned honorable mention All-Big 10 honors in 2025 after recording four tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack.

The North Carolina State product earned All-ACC honors in 2025 after leading team in receptions.

Head Coach Sean Payton said Onyedim's athleticism stood out in the evaluation process.

"If we're doing our job, we should hit on the second -- or now third-round -- pick," General Manager George Paton said Friday. "But really the middle picks [are the ones] that really define your draft, especially since we're picking in the fourth up ...

Entering Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Broncos are scheduled to soon be on the clock.

"It's really a chance for the fans to kind of go behind the ropes," Manning said. "This night is all about the fans."

"Sean [Payton] and George [Paton] have drafted and signed guys that are unselfish, that are team-oriented," Manning said. "That's the way you've got to have it to win."