The Denver Broncos are no strangers to making waves on draft day, and a new 2026 mock draft suggests General Manager George Paton could be poised for another aggressive maneuver. Currently holding seven picks, the Broncos' draft board could look dramatically different by the end of Day 2 if recent projections hold true.

In a detailed three-round mock draft from Fantasy Pros analyst Mike Fanelli, Denver executes two significant trades. The first is a blockbuster: shipping wide receiver Troy Franklin, the 62nd overall pick in the second round, and a 2027 third-rounder to the Atlanta Falcons to move up to pick No. 48. With that selection, the mock has the Broncos addressing a future need by selecting Vanderbilt's dynamic tight end, Eli Stowers.

The rationale? With veteran Evan Engram's contract expiring and the recent acquisition of star receiver Jaylen Waddle, Denver could afford to part with Franklin. The Falcons, in need of receiver help and draft capital, become a logical trade partner.

But the Broncos aren't done dealing. Fanelli projects a second trade, with Denver sending a package of fourth and fifth-round picks (Nos. 108, 111, and 170) to the Dallas Cowboys to acquire pick No. 92 in the third round, along with later selections. Denver would then use that valuable third-round slot to bolster the offensive line with Miami's formidable tackle, Markel Bell.

While these moves would certainly reshape the Broncos' draft capital, the proposed cost—especially trading a promising young receiver like Franklin—feels steep for the projected return. Team brass has previously indicated a reluctance to move on from wideout talent, making this scenario speculative but intriguing. The 2026 draft in Pittsburgh is still a ways off, but for Broncos fans who live for draft-day drama, this mock offers plenty to debate as we look toward the future of the roster.