The first wave of free agency is over, and the Broncos made quite an impression.

They first retained defensive tackle D.J. Jones on a three-year, $39 million deal. Then they added major help up the middle of the defense with inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw (three years, up to $34 million) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (three years, up to $45 million) and delivered quarterback Bo Nix a potential “Joker” in tight end Evan Engram (two years, $23 million).

Denver will likely keep adding around the periphery, but that core group will be what the Broncos build from as they move toward April’s draft.

With all that in mind — and the official, full draft order in hand from the NFL as of this week — here’s a stab at a seven-round Broncos mock draft.

For this entry — we’ll do a few between now and the actual draft — we went with no trades.

Round 1, No. 20

Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan >> The Broncos added a key piece in free agency with tight end Evan Engram, which means they don’t absolutely have to take a tight end early in the draft. But if Loveland, the 6-foot-6, 248-pounder, is available, he’d be a great add anyway. Loveland is a terrific athlete and can threaten in multiple ways in the passing game. He’s not overpowering as a blocker, but as the Broncos continue to build around Bo Nix, Loveland could turn himself into a key cog and high-volume target for years to come. If Loveland, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty are all off the board, there’s North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, too. Or Denver could consider one of several talented defensive linemen here, like Michigan’s Kenneth Grant, Toledo’s Darius Alexander or Oregon’s Derrick Harmon.

Round 2, No. 51

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State >> In this mock, the Broncos hit on two offensive skill picks with their first two selections and add a dynamic threat in both the run and pass game in Henderson. As a Buckeye, Henderson missed time in 2022 and 2023 before playing 16 games last fall and showing the ability to hit the home run at any moment. Consider this from NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah on a conference call before the combine: Henderson “is one of the best pass-protecting backs that I’ve evaluated. He is exceptional in that regard. Then he can run routes. He can pluck it. And he can hit home runs out of the backfield.” Then he went to the combine and ran 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Denver’s got a loaded running back class to evaluate and could go any number of directions, but Henderson’s got a skill set that fits.

Round 3, No. 85

Jared Wilson, C, Georgia >> The run of offensive players continues here with an athletic young offensive lineman. It’s not an immediate need for the Broncos, but Luke Wattenberg’s entering the final year of his rookie contract and the other four starters are all expensive. Denver will have one of the priciest groups in the NFL this year, so having legitimate options beyond Alex Forsyth and Alex Palczewski for the long-term future is a worthy need to address on Day 2. Wilson’s a really good athlete and could provide depth and future versatility up front in Zach Strief’s group.

Round 4, No. 121

Rylie Mills, DL, Notre Dame >> The Broncos shored up their 2025 defensive line rotation by retaining D.J. Jones, but Zach Allen is due for a massive extension, John Franklin-Myers is entering the final year of his deal and it’s unclear if Denver can afford to or is willing to pay everybody up front. Mills had a disruptive final year at Notre Dame but tore his ACL in December during a College Football Playoff win against Indiana. He might not be ready to go right away. Denver’s depth would allow the team to bring him along slowly, however, and then eventually benefit from his versatility at 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds.

Round 6, No. 191

Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska >> The Broncos could take two tight ends or two running backs — or two of each — in this class and it would be hard to blame them. Fidone had an excellent testing run at the combine and is a former premium prospect. He sustained two ACL injuries at Nebraska but could be a worthy Day 3 developmental pick with real upside.

Round 6, No. 197

Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee >> In 2024 the Broncos picked an older, unheralded receiver in Devaughn Vele because they believed he could help right away. This pick would be the opposite. Throw a dart at an off-the-charts athlete — Thornton checked in at 6-5 and 205 pounds and ran 4.3 flat in the 40 — and see if his game can be refined enough to become a late-round hit. Oh, and he played with Nix at Oregon in 2022, catching 17 passes for 366 and a touchdown that fall.

Round 6, No. 208

Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin >> A familiarity pick at a position of need depth-wise for the Broncos. Wohler played part of his career for now-Denver secondary coach Jim Leonhard at UW. The Broncos upgraded by signing Hufanga but behind he, Brandon Jones and P.J. Locke there is no proven depth. JL Skinner, Devon Key and Delarrin Turner-Yell all have much to prove on defense, though they’re all quality special teamers.