The Denver Broncos will be utilizing the 2026 NFL Draft to round out any remaining depth holes on their roster. A prospect I feel would be a good fit for Denver is Penn State’s Zakee Wheatley. Let’s take a deeper dive into Wheatley, his strengths and weaknesses, and when the Broncos should consider selecting him in April. Scheme fit means a everything for defensive backs and NFL teams may value other prospects who have a bit more physicality and well-roundedness to his game. Overall, the Penn State standout is someone the Broncos could very well consider on Day 3 with two selections in the fourth round.

Source: New York Times April 06, 2026 08:25 UTC