Broncos general manager George Paton on how they evaluated 7th-round pick Devaughn Vele, who is 26 years old: 'He was just too talented to pass up, we had a clear vision for him fitting in with what we're doing ... he plays a mature game, he has all the traits, he's a prototype.'

Broncos coach Sean Payton on fourth-round pick Oregon WR Troy Franklin: 'When we left here (Friday) night, we just thought 'man, the big question is there going to be a (trade) the next morning at the other end willing to do a deal. We were lucky enough to find one.''

On Saturday's acquisition of DE John Franklin-Myers, Broncos GM George Paton: 'It's something we've been working on last couple weeks ... durable ... four straight years of 54-plus pressures ... one thing that sticks out on tape is the relentless motor this guys plays with.''

Broncos have six of the eight picks they entered the draft with happening today...

Their Day 3 docket right now:

4-No. 121 overall, from Miami
5-No. 136, from Cleveland
5-No. 145, from NYJ
5-No. 147
6-No. 207, from SF
7-No. 256 from NYJ

Full disclosure after Day 2 of NFL draft....81 players in my top 100 were selected among the 100 picks made in rounds 1-3.

On to Day 3...

Broncos coach Sean Payton has talked about how he isn't fond of moving back in draft so when the Broncos were considering it Friday night, GM George Paton said: 'Would have been Sean's first time ever maybe, we had a cake ready''
Sean Payton: 'I was taking like 30 deep breaths.''

Broncos GM George Paton on team's medical evaluation of third-round pick Jonah Elliss' shoulder injury that kept him out of combine and pro day workouts: 'Very comfortable.''

Coach Sean Payton: 'We met on it ... We spent a lot of time ... we felt comfortable with it.''

As Day 2 of draft closes in, Broncos currently have one pick tonight -- No. 76 overall.

After sifting through Day 1, still amazing:
-A QB class no GM, scout or personnel exec I knew said during college season was remotely close to best QB class ever was drafted unlike any other.

Final 7-Round Mock Draft:

• All 257 picks
• Six trades in Round 1
• Loaded classes at OT and WR
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Broncos president Damani Leech said today the team knew opinions “would be mixed” from fans and others on the new uniforms, but said majority of responses have been “favorable.”

Broncos president Damani Leech with two of 10 new uniform combinations the Broncos formally unveiled at stadium today… said it was a two year process …

From this morning …30-some years ago this project was just something I did because I thought draft should be covered more and I enjoyed it … still do and still going thankfully … immense thanks to all who take the time to put up with me each year …

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In Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest two round mock … plenty of QBs already gone by the time Broncos pick at 12… so they look to defense …

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Take a few minutes … this is always a cool thing from Matt Bowen … best fits in the draft …

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Former Broncos head trainer Steve (Greek) Antonopulos is among the 15 and a spectacular honor for the guy who was the first stop, the check in and say hello, for Hall of Fame owner Pat Bowlen each day when Bowlen got to the facility....

Broncos now taking on just over $63 million in dead money against their salary cap for three players alone who are no longer with team — Wilson, Randy Gregory and Justin Simmons —- and up over $67 million in total dead money for ‘24.

As expected Broncos taking the bigger dead money hit this season …

Russell Wilson lands on his feet…Broncos will pick up virtually all of the tab…

When Jeudy trade becomes official--Broncos picks this April:
1st round: 12th overall
3rd round: 76th overall
4th round: 120th overall
5th round: One of Browns' 2 picks
5th round: 144th overall
5th round: 146th overall
6th round: One of Browns' 2 picks
6th round: 206th overall

With compensatory picks across league handed out … the Broncos current draft picks in April are:

1st round: 12th overall
3rd round: 76th overall
4th round: 120th overall
5th round: 144th overall
5th round: 146th overall
6th round: 206th overall

No 2nd rounder, no 7th rounder