As the dust settles on the NFL draft, teams are already shifting their focus to the next phase: organized team activities (OTAs). For the Denver Broncos, that means a close look at their late-round gems—and one seventh-round pick is already turning heads.

ESPN's Field Yates recently ranked Broncos tight end Dallen Bentley among the best selections from the final round of the 2025 draft. Bentley, who was taken with the penultimate pick, brings an intriguing blend of size and skill to Denver's offense.

“He's a long tight end who can be a factor in the middle of the field with his strong hands and useful run-after-catch ability,” Yates noted. Bentley's 2025 stats back that up: 48 catches for 620 yards, showcasing the kind of production that could make him a valuable asset in Sean Payton's system.

Seventh-round picks are often considered long shots to make the roster, but Bentley has a key advantage: experience. At 25 years old, he enters the NFL with maturity and a college résumé that suggests he's ready to compete. He'll battle fellow rookie Justin Joly for the coveted “joker” role in Payton's offense—a versatile position that can create mismatches all over the field.

With OTAs kicking off in early June, all eyes will be on Bentley to see if he can turn that draft-day recognition into a roster spot. For Broncos fans, it's a story worth following—and a reminder that diamonds can be found in the rough.