Broncos Expected to Receive Compensatory Picks for 2026 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos are projected to receive at least one, and possibly two, seventh-round compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, primarily due to the departures of punter Riley Dixon and running back Javonte Williams in free agency. While OverTheCap.com forecasts a single comp pick for Dixon, NFL.com suggests a second pick could be awarded for Williams, though official confirmation will come next year. These compensatory picks would be the Broncos' first since 2018, marking a shift back to a period when the team frequently acquired such draft capital. Currently, Denver is expected to hold at least six selections in the 2026 draft, with the potential for more if additional qualifying losses or coaching changes occur. The compensatory pick formula, which rewards teams for losing more key free agents than they sign, has worked in Denver's favor this offseason. The added draft assets could be used to bolster the roster or as trade capital for future moves.