The Broncos’ unofficial depth chart released Wednesday is hardly written in stone.

Denver travels to face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday to open the preseason, and per NFL rules, the team is required to publish a depth chart. But the player order is subject to change ahead of Week 1 at home on Sept. 7 against the Tennessee Titans.

Case in point: Bo Nix was listed as the third-string quarterback on last year’s unofficial depth chart to begin the preseason. He was later named the starter for Week 1.

The 2025 version takes a similar approach with high-profile rookies expected to immediately contribute at the back of the line.

Jahdae Barron, drafted No. 20 overall, is listed as the third-string nickel back despite active competition with Ja’Quan McMillian for the starting job.

RJ Harvey, drafted No. 60 overall, is listed as the fifth-string running back despite practicing with the first- and second-team offense in training camp.

There were few surprises beyond the predictable rookie snubs. Wide receiver Marvin Mims is listed ahead of Troy Franklin for the second starting wide receiver spot opposite Courtland Sutton. Running back Jaleel McLaughlin is listed as the second-string running back ahead of Audric Estime.

Below is the team’s complete unofficial depth chart headed into the preseason.

Offense

WR

• 19 Marvin Mims Jr.
• 11 Troy Franklin
• 83 Michael Bandy
• 80 Joaquin Davis
• 81 Jerjuan Newton
• 39 Kyrese Rowan

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LT

• 72 Garett Bolles
• 79 Matt Peart
• 73 Frank Crum
• 70 Marques Cox

 LG

• 74 Ben Powers
• 76 Calvin Throckmorton
• 78 Will Sherman

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C

• 60 Luke Wattenberg
• 54 Alex Forsyth
• 68 Joe Michalski

RG

• 77 Quinn Meinerz
• 66 Nick Gargiulo
• 64 Clay Webb

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RT

• 69 Mike McGlinchey
• 63 Alex Palczewski
• 71 Xavier Truss

TE

• 1 Evan Engram
• 82 Adam Trautman
• 45 Nate Adkins
• 85 Lucas Krull
• 84 Caleb Lohner
• 86 Caden Prieskorn

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WR

• 14 Courtland Sutton
• 17 Devaughn Vele
• 5 Trent Sherfield Sr.
• 13 Pat Bryant
• 89 Courtney Jackson

RB

• 27 J.K. Dobbins
• 38 Jaleel McLaughlin
• 23 Audric Estime
• 28 Tyler Badie
• 25 Blake Watson
• 37 RJ Harvey

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FB

• 20 Michael Burton

 QB

• 10 Bo Nix
• 8 Jarrett Stidham
• 4 Sam Ehlinger

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Defense

DE

• 99 Zach Allen
• 94 Jordan Jackson
• 91 Matt Henningsen

NT

• 93 D.J. Jones
• 97 Malcolm Roach
• 90 Jordan Miller

DE

• 98 John Franklin-Myers
• 96 Eyioma Uwazurike
• 95 Sai’vion Jones
• 75 Kristian Williams

SLB

• 0 Jonathon Cooper
• 52 Jonah Elliss
• 53 Andrew Farmer II

WLB

• 15 Nik Bonitto
• 92 Dondrea Tillman
• 59 Garrett Nelson
• 51 Que Robinson

ILB

• 49 Alex Singleton
• 40 Justin Strnad
• 41 Drew Sanders
• 47 Karene Reid

ILB

• 57 Dre Greenlaw
• 56 Levelle Bailey
• 46 Garret Wallow
• 55 Jordan Turner
• 50 J.B. Brown

LCB

• 2 Pat Surtain II
• 27 Damarri Mathis
• 36 Quinton Newsome

RCB

• 21 Riley Moss
• 31 Kris Abrams-Draine
• 33 Jaden Robinson
• 39 Joshua Pickett

NCB

• 29 Ja’Quan McMillian
• 35 Reese Taylor
• 12 Jahdae Barron

S

• 9 Talanoa Hufanga
• 6 P.J. Locke
• 34 JL Skinner
• 32 Delarrin Turner-Yell

S

• 22 Brandon Jones
• 26 Devon Key
• 43 Keidron Smith
• 42 Sam Franklin Jr.

Special Teams

PK

• 3 Wil Lutz

KO

• 3 Wil Lutz

P

• 16 Jeremy Crawshaw

H

• 16 Jeremy Crawshaw

LS

• 48 Mitchell Fraboni

KR

• 19 Marvin Mims Jr.
• 38 Jaleel McLaughlin
• 28 Tyler Badie
• 89 Courtney Jackson

PR

• 19 Marvin Mims Jr.
• 83 Michael Bandy
• 89 Courtney Jackson