What the Broncos Gave Up for Jaylen Waddle — And What It Means at the Draft

The Denver Broncos went all-in with a blockbuster trade for Jaylen Waddle — but what does it mean for their NFL Draft strategy? On the DNVR Draft Podcast, we break down the full draft implications of the Waddle trade and how it reshapes Denver’s roster-building approach under Sean Payton and George Paton. Waddle Trade Review What draft capital did the Broncos give up — and more importantly, what tiers of prospects are they now missing out on? We compare the Waddle deal to recent blockbuster wide receiver trades involving players like Stefon Diggs, A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, and Davante Adams to see how Denver’s move stacks up. Building the Broncos With wide receiver now a strength, how does that shift the Broncos’ draft priorities? • Our favorite late Round 2 targets and potential value picks • Prospects with injuries, age concerns, or down years who could fall (McCoy, Banks, Bell, Mesidor, DDS) • Best early Day 3 sleepers to target • Why linebacker, defensive back, and tight end depth still make sense • The big question: what do the Broncos do at running back now? We also explore how adding Waddle impacts the rest of the offense and whether Denver should still invest in skill positions or shift focus to other areas of need. Join Jake Schwanitz, Henry Chisholm and Andre Simone for the latest breakdown of the Broncos’ draft strategy, roster needs, and potential targets.   Intro: 0:00 The Jaylen Waddle trade: 3:40 What does the trade mean for the draft: 15:40 Comparing WR trades: 21:20 Building the Broncos: 35:00 Players that can fall: 45:00 Tight end?: 57:30 Super chats: 58:50   Join the DNVR Supporter's Club and get a custom DNVR badge next to your name!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aOXvlqQqMlTFvbbAarD-A/join   #broncos #denverbroncos #seanpayton #nfl   An ALLCITY Network Production   PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events   ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports   BALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/all   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports   Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And use code BRONCOS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!   Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places!   Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DNVR   bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO.  Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLER   Coors Light:  Delivery on Instacart at https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado.   Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.   Hello Fresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebroncos. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.   Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.