{
  "id": 15879892,
  "title": "Broncos’ draft class ranked 3rd-worst after minimal early-season impact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/broncos-draft-class-ranked-3rd-worst-after-minimal-early-season-impact",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T11:30:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-draft-class-ranked-3rd-113034551.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo has ranked the Denver Broncos' 2026 draft class as the third-worst overall, trailing only the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams. The reasoning behind this ranking is the Broncos' late selection (66th pick) and the limited impact of their two first-round picks.\n\nTyler Onyedim, selected in the third round, has been a weekly inactive player, while Jonah Coleman, drafted in the fourth round, is currently on injured reserve. These factors have contributed to the Broncos earning a grade of D. The rookie running back, whose performance looked promising when healthy, could still secure a significant role this season.\n\nHowever, the team's performance, currently sitting at 4-2, is attributed to head coach Sean Payton's coaching strategy. Despite the depth of the roster, rookies typically require time to integrate and make an impact. It is possible that the draft class will improve in the future.",
  "summary": "After a minimal early-season impact, the Broncos' 2026 draft class was ranked third-worst in the NFL.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}