The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night.
Although not on most fans' or even pundits' big board for the Broncos, Denver traded down from the 62nd overall pick to snag Onyedim, a five-year veteran of Iowa State and Texas A&M. The versatile defensive lineman has a real chance to compete to replace the gap left by John Franklin-Myers.
Here is a sampling of how Broncos Country reacted to the selection of Onyedim. Welcome to Colorado, Tyler!
"With the 66th pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft ... "Take it away, @BossWard43! 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/VE5B0tc5Ln
Coming 🔜 to the Mile High City 😤#BroncosDraft x @AggieFootball pic.twitter.com/B3qdAtDwee
#Broncos fans, you got one of the most versatile DL in the 2026 draft class in Tyler Onyedim!In his college career, he’s played at Nose, 3-tech, and as a DE at Iowa State and Texas A&M.Played a bunch of spots during @ShrineBowl week too.Versatile, great step and developed… pic.twitter.com/sk0cDtcmpR
#Broncos' biggest loss of the offseason was at DL (John Franklin-Myers). #Broncos address DL with their first pick this draft. Makes perfect sense. But -- the McNeil-Warren/Hill/Klare R2 run was significant.Denver has 7 Day 3 picks to address TE, ILB, RB, OL (maybe S).
Tyler Onyedim highlights6’4”, 292 lbsPlayed 4 years at Iowa St. before heading to Texas A&M48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, FF last season pic.twitter.com/jvTLb6P2vd
New Broncos DT Tyler Onyedim is the seventh player from Texas A&M to be drafted by the Broncos.He's the first Aggie selected by Denver since Von Miller in 2011.
In the end, the Broncos had only one major departure this offseason from last year's 14-3 team and that was John Franklin-Myers.Make sense that Denver's first pick is part of the future replacement plan, even if Onyedim isn't thrust into a big role in 2026.
I know many in Broncos Country wanted a more exciting position, but football starts & ends in the trenches. Denver’s roster is at such a point where no rookie is likely to start so it frees you up for BPA. Thats a luxury. Reinvesting at D tackle is about substance, not sizzle.
Broncos Country, meet your new force in the middle. #GigEm | @Broncos pic.twitter.com/DYedoENMFw
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 25, 2026
Tyler Onyedim is a player people aren't talking about enough 🔊He'll hope to change that with the Broncos🔥 pic.twitter.com/MqhchFwIzN
— Underdog NFL Draft - Josh & Hayden (@UDFootballShow) April 25, 2026
Tyler Onyedim says his versatility is one of his best traits:“I can play anywhere on the defensive line. … I’m a true D- lineman.”
ALLCITY NFL draft expert @FDuffyNFL on the Broncos selecting Tyler Onyedim:“I think this is a guy who can come in and make an impact…Kind of a hybrid body type… Played in a couple different schemes. I like the fit here.” 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wbJMy4LvSi
DT Tyler Onyedim said Denver is "the perfect place for me."
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