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Draft Grade — Broncos
Overall
C+
ValueF
NeedB
TradesC+
FutureB
Flashes of a plan, unevenly executed. Broncos: C+. The move everyone will second-guess came early. The Broncos reached some 202 spots for Jordan James, and value like that does not grow back. The final tally is a middling C+.
They punted on quarterback, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. They went 6 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
The hoard sets up next April more than it helps this September. A fair-value weekend of trading, no edge to be found.
So much rides on Jordan Burch that the real verdict is a season or two away.
Pick Analysis
Pick48
Rnd2
Jordan Burch
Good price on Jordan Burch in Round 2, Pick 16, a hair ahead of his grade with no real quibbles. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick53
Rnd2
Evan Stewart
A wild overpay on Evan Stewart in pick No. 53, the sort that defines a class for the wrong reasons. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick79
Rnd3
Derrick Harmon
They talked themselves into Derrick Harmon at slot 79, and the board did not agree. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick84
Rnd3
Jordan James
Jordan James at the 84th overall pick is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick102
Rnd4
Jamaree Caldwell
Jamaree Caldwell at the 102nd pick is the kind of overdraft that needs everything to break right. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick115
Rnd4
Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson in pick 115 is a bet on their own eyes over everyone else's grade. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick120
Rnd4
Jeffrey Bassa
This one needs a full-page explanation: Jeffrey Bassa in the 120th pick, miles early. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick194
Rnd6
Terrance Ferguson
They left a pile of value on the table to take Terrance Ferguson this early at the 194th overall pick. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick232
Rnd7
Jimmy Horn Jr.
A straight-up fair deal on Jimmy Horn Jr. at slot 232, value and slot in agreement. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick237
Rnd7
Shilo Sanders
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Shilo Sanders. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.













