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Broncos Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Denver Broncos as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of July 23, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | DEN | 4.05 | 10 |
| 2 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 6.12 | 10 |
| 3 | RJ Harvey | RB | DEN | 8.06 | 10 |
| 4 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | DEN | 8.09 | 10 |
| 5 | Denver Defense | DEF | DEN | 9.05 | 10 |
| 6 | Bo Nix | QB | DEN | 10.10 | 10 |
| 7 | Wil Lutz | PK | DEN | 14.10 | 10 |
| 8 | Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN | 15.05 | 10 |
Jaylen Waddle
Jaylen Waddle's current ADP is 4.05, which is the 5th pick of the 4th round, and 40th selection overall.
Courtland Sutton
Courtland Sutton's current ADP is 6.12, which is the 12th pick of the 6th round, and 72nd selection overall.
RJ Harvey
RJ Harvey's current ADP is 8.06, which is the 6th pick of the 8th round, and 89th selection overall.
J.K. Dobbins
J.K. Dobbins's current ADP is 8.09, which is the 9th pick of the 8th round, and 93rd selection overall.
Denver Defense
Denver Defense's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 101st selection overall.
Bo Nix
Bo Nix's current ADP is 10.10, which is the 10th pick of the 10th round, and 118th selection overall.
Wil Lutz
Wil Lutz's current ADP is 14.10, which is the 10th pick of the 14th round, and 165th selection overall.
Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman's current ADP is 15.05, which is the 5th pick of the 15th round, and 173rd selection overall.
Denver Broncos 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 6 | Away | New York Jets |
| 1 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 2 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 3 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 5 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 7 | Home | New York Giants |
| 8 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 9 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 10 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 11 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 13 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 14 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 15 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 16 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 18 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
Denver Broncos News
Sam Ehlinger, Sam Ehlinger has Realistic Shot at Winning Backup QB Job
The Denver Post's Parker Gabriel projects quarterback Sam Ehlinger to take over the backup QB job in 2026 from Jarrett Stidham. Gabriel admits that projecting Ehlinger as the QB2 is "a bit out on a limb," considering Stidham has earned plenty of equity with the front office, coaching staff, and locker room as he enters his fourth year with the team. The Broncos' coaching staff was very excited about the addition of Ehlinger a year ago due to his mobility and potential jump in performance in his second year in Denver. It looks like there will be a fierce battle between Ehlinger and Stidham for the No. 2 job this summer, with the loser potentially being a trade chip before the start of the 2026 season. If there is a way for Denver to keep both Ehlinger and Stidham, they will certainly give it strong consideration. Stidham's lackluster effort in the Broncos' AFC Championship loss to the New England Patriots in January definitely didn't help his cause, but he will most likely have to continue to fall apart for Ehlinger to surpass him as the QB2 going into the 2026 season.
July 21, 2026 10:53 AM EST
Bo Nix, Bo Nix Expected to be Good to Go for Start of Training Camp
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) is expected to be good to go for the start of training camp next week, according to Sean Keeler of The Denver Post. Head coach Sean Payton has been saying the same thing after Nix was limited during mandatory minicamp following offseason ankle surgery and a follow-up procedure earlier this year. The 26-year-old is expected to be a full-go for the start of camp, which means he shouldn't be limited at all for the start of the 2026 regular season on Monday night in Week 1 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. The former 12th overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Oregon has finished as a top-10 fantasy QB in his first two seasons, even though he hasn't had much success deep down the field in Payton's offense. Nix threw for 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on a league-high 612 pass attempts in 17 regular-season starts in 2025, completing 63.4% of his passes. The hope is that the addition of receiver Jaylen Waddle will help the Broncos stretch the field and become more explosive through the air, but ultimately, Nix's ability to run the ball after ankle surgery could determine whether he'll finish as a top-10 QB for a third straight season. Fantasy managers should consider the third-year signal-caller as a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 with a little more risk coming off a serious ankle injury in last year's postseason.
July 21, 2026 8:40 AM EST
RJ Harvey, RJ Harvey Watching More Film as he Heads Into Year 2
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey said he made it a point of emphasis to study more film of other successful RBs as he enters his second year in the league in 2026, according to Andrew Mason of Denver Sports. Harvey has studied footage of Christian McCaffrey, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, and Jahmyr Gibbs, in particular. "Just watching more film, watching other guys around the league, watching their film ... just trying to see things on film that they do, trying to help better my game," Harvey said. "In Year Two in the system, I feel way more comfortable and it's only going to get better from where I left off." Through his first 10 games, Harvey had five or fewer carries seven times with J.K. Dobbins dominating touches. Harvey took on a bigger role after Dobbins' season-ending foot injury, but he was mostly inconsistent, averaging 3.4 yards per rushing attempt in the final seven games of the regular season and 3.0 yards per tote in two playoff games. The 25-year-old former second-rounder could have more of a pass-catching role in head coach Sean Payton's offense in 2026, but the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman and the re-signing of Dobbins means Denver will likely go with a committee approach at RB. Harvey's fantasy stock has fallen after his first NFL season, but he could still be a useful RB3/flex option in PPR leagues at a lowered cost.
July 20, 2026 8:17 AM EST
Troy Franklin, Troy Franklin Falling Down 2026 Draft Boards
Through his first two seasons in the NFL, Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has seen solid but unspectacular production, totaling 93 receptions for 972 yards and eight touchdowns, with most of that coming in 2025. At only 23 years old, it would be unwise to think he does not have room for further growth, but now stuck on the deepest depth chart of his young career, a path to meaningful fantasy production could be difficult to find in 2026. Veteran Courtland Sutton is fresh off his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign, and the team spent aggressively to acquire dynamic playmaker Jaylen Waddle via trade. Denver operated out of three-receiver sets at a rate above league average in 2025, but with a flatter talent distribution, it may have been easier to earn targets. With Waddle and Sutton all but locked into the top two spots, Franklin could find himself battling Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims Jr. for a tertiary role this year, with each offering a unique enough skill set to force a frustrating-for-fantasy rotation. At RotoBaller's WR85, Franklin should not fall completely off of draft boards, but he now profiles as little more than a late-round swing who can easily be dropped if he isn't reliably seeing work early in the year.
July 17, 2026 9:25 AM EST
Marvin Mims Jr., Marvin Mims Jr. May Need a Change of Scenery to Matter in Dynasty Formats
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is still only 24, but another major addition has made his 2026 role harder to trust. He finished last season with 37 catches for 322 yards and one touchdown, down from 503 yards and six scores in 2024. Denver then traded a first-round pick, among other selections, for Jaylen Waddle. Courtland Sutton remains, and Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant are also fighting for snaps. Mims will still matter to the Broncos because he is one of the NFL's better returners, but that does not help fantasy managers much. He played only 33% of Denver's offensive snaps last year, even before Waddle arrived. There is still a patience case in dynasty. Mims is 24, can create with the ball in his hands, and is entering the final season of his rookie contract. He has also acknowledged this could be his last year in Denver. Contenders should not count on him for 2026. Rebuilders with room should hold rather than sell for scraps, since a new team in 2027 may offer the receiving opportunity he has yet to find.
July 16, 2026 1:00 PM EST
