Broncos’ draft picks represented 8th-best value in 2024 class

Despite “reaching” for Bo Nix in the first round, the Broncos still ended up with the eighth-best value of picks in the 2024 NFL draft.

Last year, the Denver Broncos’ draft picks represented the seventh-best value in the 2023 class. The results were similar this year.

Denver’s 2024 draft class represented the eighth-best value this spring, according to analysis from Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com.

The team picking quarterback Bo Nix at No. 12 overall was considered a reach, but the team found great value with wide receiver Troy Franklin (No. 102), cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (No. 145) and running back Audric Estime (No. 147).

Broncos coach Sean Payton revealed last month that the team had a second-round grade on pass rusher Jonah Elliss, who they picked in the third round. Denver also had higher grades on Franklin (second), Estime (third) and Abrams-Draine (third) than where they ended up picking them.

Based on their in-house grading system, the Broncos had some amazing value picks fall to them during the draft in April. Sharp’s analysis agrees with that assessment — at least after the Nix pick.

Fans in Denver will get their first look at those rookies when the Broncos begin training camp next week. The team will have 16 open practices this summer.

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