Author: Kyle Fredrickson
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Broncos NFL draft: TE Dallen Bentley continues Utah to Denver pipeline
Dallen Bentley took a surprising road to get drafted by the Broncos. Denver selected him in the seventh round Saturday with pick No. 256 (one slot before Mr. Irrelevant) after a breakout year at tight end for Utah. Bentley logged 48 catches for 620 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season. Yet reaching the…
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Broncos NFL draft: Fourth-round OL Kage Casey brings football smarts to Denver
Kage Casey made a difficult decision for this exact opportunity. On Saturday, in the fourth round of the NFL draft, the Broncos selected Casey with the No. 111 overall pick. The Boise State offensive lineman credited “football intelligence” as the foundation of his playing success. He did everything possible to reach the NFL — except…
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NFL Draft Day 3: Top 5 players for the Broncos to consider
The Broncos are on the search for late-round gems. Day 2 of the NFL draft concluded Friday with Denver selecting Texas A&M defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim at No. 66 overall (third round). Day 3 continues Saturday morning with the Broncos holding seven picks: fourth (108), fourth (111), fifth (170), sixth (182), seventh (246), seventh (256)…
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NFL Draft Day 2: How the Broncos compare to AFC West rivals
The AFC West is loading up with talent in the NFL draft. Here is a look at where each team stands entering Day 3 in Pittsburgh on Saturday to conclude the draft. BRONCOS Total picks: One No. 66 (3rd) — DT Tyler Onyedim (Texas A&M): Had 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 2025.…
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Broncos NFL draft: Top 10 players still available entering Day 2
The wait to be on the clock is almost over for Denver. The first round of the NFL draft concluded Thursday night in Pittsburgh with the Broncos not making a pick. Denver previously traded its No. 30 overall selection to the Dolphins in a trade to acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos have one…
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NFL draft: Why no CU Buffs, CSU Rams expected to be picked in 2026
The Buffaloes and Rams are missing the NFL draft party. Blame it on a turbulent stretch of college football in our state. CU is 16-21 over three seasons under head coach Deion Sanders. CSU fired head coach Jay Norvell in October after a 2-5 start last year. It seems that instability impacted player development at…
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Denver neighborhoods around Burnham Yard prepare for Broncos-led transformation
The history of Burnham Yard and the surrounding community tells a story of growth, struggle and resilience near the heart of Denver. The Broncos will help shape what comes next. It’s quiet on a recent sunny afternoon at La Alma-Lincoln Park. Locals walk their dogs on a lunch break around the 15-acre park and recreation…
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Denver-based STOMP Athletics gains ‘Shark Tank’ investor for shoe traction products
David Gonzales is a pickup hooper who invented a product to solve his problem of sliding down the basketball floor. A high-profile partner on the long-running ABC television program “Shark Tank” recently invested in his solution. “Surreal is the best word for it,” Gonzales told The Denver Gazette on Wednesday night during a local watch…
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Why Denver is likely contender to host a future NFL draft | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette Sports Business Insider is a readers’ guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports Business Insider: The city of Denver is likely a contender to host a future NFL draft. Short version: The NFL draft hit the road in 2015 and toured…
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Top 5 NFL draft steals in Denver Broncos history
The Broncos have a strong track record of finding hidden gems late in the NFL draft. General manager George Paton is on the search for the next draft steal after Denver traded its first-round pick for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Here is a look back at the most impactful Broncos players in team history who…