Throughout the draft process, the Broncos met with many prospects in various ways and, in some cases, met with them multiple times. They met some at the All-Star games, the Combine, at Pro Days, during Zoom calls, or they had a top-30 visit with them leading up to the draft. Today, we are going to look at all the reported prospects that the Broncos brought in for a pre-draft top-30 visit. You can view all the prospects the Broncos reportedly have shown interest in throughout the draft process by
viewing our 2026 Draft Interest Tracker.
First, a reminder or refresher on what exactly a top 30 visit is. Each NFL team, in the days and weeks before the start of the NFL Draft, is allowed to invite up to 30 different prospects to come in for a job interview. From there, they will work them out, show them the facility, meet with coaches, and essentially have a job interview. It is just another step in the long scouting process leading up to the NFL Draft.
Before we start, we should note that just because they brought them in for a visit, it doesn’t mean that they’re going to draft them. They could be bringing them in for medical reasons, to check on some character/maturity stuff, or just to get some final details before finalizing their board. So, keep that in mind when going through this list. Also, we do not have all 30 as some went unreported, but we do have 25 of the 30, including two local visits.
Broncos Top-30 visits
Washington RB Jonah Coleman
Coleman is a likely early Day 3 running back that makes a lot of sense for the Broncos. He lacks ideal speed and explosiveness, but he is a well-rounded back who has good vision, power to run between the tackles, and can help out a receiver and blocker on third downs.
With JK Dobbins’ injury history, the Broncos need better depth at running back, and Coleman could provide that. He seems like a strong candidate for them in the 4th round, where they currently hold two selections.
Indiana RB Kaelon Black
Black was part of Indiana’s National Championship-winning team and is another potential Day 3 option at running back for the Broncos. He’ll be an older rookie at nearly 25 years old, but he’s a tough and physical between-the-tackles runner who could add some key depth to the Broncos’ backfield.
With JK Dobbins’ injury history, the Broncos need better depth at running back, and Black could provide that and is a name to watch for them on Day 3 of the draft.
Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher
If the Broncos are looking to add a big blocking tight end with some pass-catching upside to their room, then Nate Boerkircker makes a lot of sense. He’s a big-bodied tight end who excels as a blocker and flashed some upside as a pass-catcher. However, he will also be an older rookie at nearly 25 years old and lacks overall pass-catching production.
He is an intriguing prospect and could add some much-needed depth to the Broncos tight end room. He could join veteran tight end Adam Trautman in two tight end sets and help the Broncos’ run game, and also provide them with another big red zone option.
NC State TE Justin Joly
Joly is a versatile pass-catcher who profiles as a “move tight end” and could provide depth behind veteran tight end Evan Engram. His blocking isn’t great, but he excels at contested catches and has enough athleticism to be a weapon in space. Joly’s skill set also makes him a potential red zone weapon for whoever drafts him.
The Broncos’ tight end production was not great last season despite signing veteran tight end Evan Engram. Expectations were high, but overall, he and the rest of the tight ends disappointed. Adding a rookie pass-catching threat would make a lot of sense, and Joly is a candidate for them on Day 2 and maybe early in the 4th round at the latest.
Ohio State TE Max Klare
Max Klare is considered one of the top tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft and would be a great pick for the Broncos. He’s a natural receiver who can create after the catch and can line up in-line, in the slot, out wide, or even in the backfield. Blocking is not a strength for him, but he has room to grow there and should end up being modest there.
If the Broncos draft Klare, he has the potential to become a key contributor to their offense right away. His pass-catching and ball skills are very good, and he could become an instant red zone weapon for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense. If Klare is available when the Broncos pick, he is a strong candidate to be their selection.
Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers
Stowers just feels like a Sean Payton player.
He wowed everyone at the Combine with a 45.5-inch vertical, 11-3 broad jump, and a 4.51 40-time and profiles as a potential pass-catching weapon at tight end. Some teams may view him as a wide receiver, but he fits that ‘Joker’ profile that Sean Payton likes and seems like a player they would love.
His blocking is not great and probably never will be, but his pass-catching upside and ability will be hard to pass up for Payton and the Broncos. If Evan Engram made sense for the Broncos, then Eli Stowers does as well. With all that said, I don’t think he’ll make it to the Broncos’ second-round selection, but if he does, they could take him.
Wyoming TE Evan Svoboda
Taysom Hill 2.0?
Svoboda is a former quarterback who switched to tight end this past year, who is listed 6-5, 248 pounds, and has 4.59 speed and a 36-inch vertical jump. Obviously, a very raw tight end prospect, but he’s a 7th-round/UDFA-type player with a skill set you can bet on.
Boston College OT Jude Bowry
Bowry is an athletic tackle with good size and length who could be a nice developmental tackle for the Broncos. He is still a little bit raw, but profiles as a swing tackle early on with the potential to start at tackle or move inside to guard.
The Broncos’ starting tackles are getting older, and they could use some move depth and youth at the position, so a player like Bowry would make sense for them in the 4th round.
Central Florida OT Paul Rubelt
Rubelt is a 6-10, 313-pound offensive tackle who impressed teams with a solid workout at his pro day. There isn’t a ton of information out there about him, but he does have impressive size and length. He has nearly 36-inch arms, 10-inch hands, and an 84 1/4 inch wingspan (that’s over 7 feet).
It’s clear the Broncos prioritize length from their tackles, and Rubelt fits that profile very well. He is a late-day 3/UDFA option for them and would give them an intriguing developmental option at their offensive tackle position.
Wyoming OG Caden Barnett
Caden Barnett, nicknamed the ‘Vanilla Gorilla,’ is a late-round interior offensive line prospect who could be an option for the Broncos with one of their later day 3 picks. He has the potential to develop into a versatile backup who could push for a starting job down the road.
The Broncos have done well developing these types of offensive linemen recently and could be looking to add another late in this draft as well.
Illinois OG Josh Gesky
Gesky is another late-round offensive line prospect who impressed scouts and teams with his Pro Day workout. He has good size, tested well, and has played both left and right guard during his college career, and is projected to be a late-day 3 selection.
Again, the Broncos have done well in this range and could be looking for another developmental late-round offensive line prospect.
Oregon OG Emmanuel Pregnon
His hometown is Denver, Colorado, and Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon is one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is a plug-and-play guard prospect who should become a very good NFL player. He is a little bit of an older rookie, but the talent is there, and he will likely go rather early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
I doubt Pregnon will make it to the Broncos’ 62nd overall pick, but if he does, he will be a strong candidate for them and could put veteran Ben Powers on the block if selected.
Missouri OG Keagen Trost
Trost is another Day 3 offensive line prospect who would add some versatile depth to the Broncos’ offensive line. He played primarily tackle in college, but profiles as a guard in the NFL and has the potential to be a versatile backup in the NFL.
The Broncos already have Alex Palczewski, who can play all over the offensive line, but a player like Trost would give them an additional backup lineman with inside and outside versatility who could develop into a starter down the road.
Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr.
Cooper Jr. is a likely first-round pick and visited the Broncos before their blockbuster Jaylen Waddle trade. He is an intriguing prospect, but not one on the Broncos radar due to them no longer having a first-round pick.
Baylor WR Josh Cameron
Cameron fits the profile of a Sean Payton wide receiver.
He has good size and length, is a blocker, a team captain, and likely has special teams upside. On top of that, he has an intriguing skill set as a wide receiver and is projected to be a late-day 3 selection.
Courtland Sutton is on the wrong end of 30, and Marvin Mims is in the final year of his rookie deal. I wouldn’t rule out the Broncos still adding a wide receiver during this draft.
Florida DT Caleb Banks
Banks has the size, length, strength, athleticism, and talent you look for in a defensive lineman. However, he has yet to put it all together and has been dealing with a nagging foot injury and would later suffer a broken foot while working out at the Combine. This top-30 was likely medical-related, but he is still an intriguing prospect for the Broncos.
The team lost veteran John Franklin-Myers to free agency and could be looking to add another lineman to the mix. They do have Sai’vion Jones, who is expected to have a larger role this year, but if a talent like Banks falls to them, it will be hard for them to pass him up.
Nigeria’s Uar Bernard and Kenya’s Josh Weru
Both players are in the International Pathway Program and are prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Uar Bernard is arguably the best athlete in this draft, but he has yet to play a down of football. He is listed at 6-4.5 inches and weighs 306 pounds, but his testing numbers are insane. Bernard posted a 10-foot-10 broad jump, a 39-inch vertical, and ran a 4.63 40-yard dash all at 306 pounds.
Obviously, he is a long-term project, but he has the size/length and athleticism you cannot teach and has the interest of several NFL teams, including the Broncos.
Kenya’s Josh Weru is another freak athlete. He is listed at 6-4, 244 pounds, and ran a 40-yard dash at 4.45 seconds and posted a 41-inch vertical jump. Weru trains with Javon Gopie, who worked with Que Robinson last season and trains Nik Bonitto each offseason, so he has ties to the Broncos.
Both are 7th-round or priority free agents who appear to be in play for the Broncos.
Georgia DT Christian Miller
Miller is another talented defensive line prospect who is expected to be off the board before the Broncos pick. He profiles as a run-stopping nose tackle in the NFL and would be a solid addition to the Broncos defensive line. We have seen the Bills run the ball well on the Broncos in back-to-back postseasons and are in what figures to be a run-heavy AFC West. So, having a solid rotation of big men would be ideal for the Broncos.
Miller doesn’t add much in the way of pass rush, but what he does as a run-stopper makes up for it. He is expected to go early on day 2, but if he slips to the Broncos, he could be a player to watch for them.
Notre Dame DT Aidan Keanaaina
Keanaaina was a local visit since his hometown is in the Denver area. He is a 6-3, 320-pound defensive tackle who profiles as a strong run defender and is expected to be a late day 3 or UDFA in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Broncos have done well late in the draft and currently own two late 7th-round draft picks.
Could we see Keanaaina drafted late or signed as a priority free agent? It’s possible.
South Carolina DT Nick Barrett
Barrett fits the profile of a Broncos late-round draft pick. Experienced, former team captain, has the character makeup you look for, and has the size/length you look for. He is 6-3, 313 pounds with long arms and profiles as a high-end run defender in the NFL.
I mentioned the Broncos’ struggles of stopping the run vs. the Bills in the postseason, and adding depth and more talent to an already deep and talented group makes sense. Barrett is expected to go on day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft and could be a name to watch for the Broncos in the 5th round.
Missouri DT Chris McClellan
McLellan is another big and long-armed defensive tackle prospect who is expected to go sometime in the 3rd or 4th rounds. He is a versatile player who can contribute vs. the run and the pass and would add some valuable depth to the Broncos defensive line.
They lost John Franklin-Myers to free agency this year, so adding another young, talented defensive lineman would make sense. McClellan fits their character makeup, has experience, versatility, and is someone they could target with one of their early 4th-round selections if available.
Washington EDGE Zach Durfee
Durfee is another late Day 3/UDFA prospect who met with the Broncos. He is a twitched-up edge rushing prospect who is a little bit older, has shorter arms than you would like, and some injury concerns. However, he has athleticism you cannot teach, a motor that never quits, and could be a potential late-round steal for the Broncos.
TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr
Elarms-Orr is a highly athletic and rangy linebacker prospect who is a little bit raw, but has the potential to be an impact starter down the road for whoever drafts him. His instincts and coverage ability are still developing, but he profiles as a special teams contributor early on and a potential starter down the road after some development.
The Broncos love prospects with his character makeup. He loves football and lives and breathes it, and is known for his work ethic. He is expected to go sometime in the 3rd or 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and if available, I could see the Broncos selecting him.
Nebraska EDGE Dasan McCullough
McCullough is yet another late-round/UDFA prospect that has good size/length and tools that you look for. You can never have enough pass rushers and if they feel like they can unlock something here, we could see him be a late-round pick or a priority free agent for the Broncos.
