There’s a stable of shiny wide receiver targets in next week’s NFL Draft. But head coach Sean Payton is bullish on the Broncos’ young core.

If Austin Jeanty were to fall to Denver, it would probably be a no-brainer. Most draft experts consider him one of the most talented players in the draft (the B/R NFL Scouting Department ranked him No. 6 on its latest big board, while NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah had him at No. 3 on his and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. had him at No. 4).

Noah Fant has developed into a solid tight end after going No. 20 in 2019, although he was traded in 2022 to Seattle. The Broncos’ other No. 20 pick, tackle George Foster in 2013, was mostly a starter in four Denver seasons but was out of the league after six overall years.