Broncos 2022 Draft Class

 The 2022 NFL Draft wasn't necessarily about the picks the Broncos were making. It was about supplementing their team to make a run with newly acquired, franchise QB Russell Wilson. With no pick in the first round, the Broncos had to wait to pick #64 in the second round to make their first selection. This draft wasn't really about the future, it was about the present. Here are the Broncos draft picks and a little analysis for each.

Round 2 Pick #64: Nik Bonitto, Edge, Oklahoma: You can never have enough pass rushers and adding Bonitto to the group could help in that area. I would expect Bonitto to be a rotational guy next year.

Round 3 Pick #80: Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA: The Broncos need another TE to go with Albert O. Dulcich is a pass-catching TE, so this could potentially be a solid pick. I would expect him to break into the lineup at some point this year. 

Round 4 Pick #115: Demarri Mathis, CB, Pittsburgh: I don't know much about Mathis, but you need plenty of corners throughout the season. Look for Mathis to try and break in as a 5th CB and contribute on special teams. 

Round 4 Pick #116: Eyioma Uwazurike, DL, Iowa State: Another player that I don't know much about, but I would expect Uwazurike to get into a rotation on the defensive line. 

Round 5 Pick #152: Delarrin Turner-Yell, S, Oklahoma: Turner-Yell will try to break through a crowded Safety group. He could contribute on special teams as well.

Round 5 Pick #162: Montrell Washington, WR/KR, Samford: Washington is one of the more intriguing picks on Day Three. He could fill the void as a returner and make an impact from the beginning. 

Round 5 Pick #171: Luke Wattenberg, C/G, Washington: A depth lineman who can play both C and Guard. Should be able to make the final 53 man roster.

Round 6 Pick #206: Matt Henningsen, DL, Wisconsin: A depth pick for the defensive line. Henningsen hopes to make the 53 man roster and join the rotation of defensive linemen, but realistically he is looking a practice squad designation. 

Round 7 Pick #232: Faion Hicks, CB, Wisconsin: Maybe Hicks stands out and cracks the main roster or most likely he is a practice squad candidate as well.