The Denver Broncos may have quietly crushed the second half of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to projections from NFL.com's Lance Zierlein. While the fourth-round selection of Washington running back Jonah Coleman was seen as a solid pick—and right in line with Zierlein's expectations—the real steals came later in the draft.

Zierlein had NC State tight end Justin Joly pegged as a fourth-round prospect, but the Broncos snagged him in the fifth round. Similarly, Utah tight end Dallen Bentley was projected for the fifth round, yet Denver landed him in the seventh. Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, considered a sixth-round talent, also fell to the Broncos in the seventh round.

Of course, draft projections are just one opinion, but these value picks suggest the Broncos maximized their later selections. For a team looking to build depth and find hidden gems, landing three players at or above their projected rounds is a promising sign. Now, it's up to Joly, Bentley, and Murdock to prove the projections right on the field.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the draft buzz, these late-round steals could be the kind of stories that define a team's future success. And for the gear you need to cheer them on, we've got you covered.