With their 246th overall selection in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Illinois safety Miles Scott.
Scott is a 6-0, 203-pound safety who had a free agent grade from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler.
Scott is a good-sized athlete for the position, with the tracking and ball skills of a former wideout. A two-time captain, he wore the green dot for the Illini, and his experience as a route runner helps him sort,
key and drive on throws in coverage. He is a fluid mover in space to turn and run with receivers or tight ends, although his ordinary speed does show at times. He made substantial improvements in his run-game angles and tackling technique in 2025. Scott has only adequate range for the position, but he processes well, with burst and ball skills to impact plays. A wide receiver most of his life, he has yet to hit his ceiling as a defensive back.
