Day 1: Broncos make big bet on Nix | Renck on Payton’s play for Bo | Day 1 winners, losers | Grading Broncos’ Day 1 | Brief history of QB draft picks | National media grades Nix pick
Day 2: Broncos grab Elliss | Nix on processing Payton’s offense | Keeler on Nix embracing Denver | Grading Broncos’ Day 2 | Best available on Day 3
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10:33 a.m.: Troy Franklin not only caught a ton of passes from Bo Nix in college, he also caught passes from Nix during the quarterback’s private workout with the Broncos in March. Franklin told reporters he thought he made a good first impression on Denver’s brass during that workout. GM George Paton also scouted Oregon in person during the season.
Franklin said he didn’t mind waiting until Saturday morning to hear his name called and that he heard from the Broncos that they wanted to move up today and get him. Now he’s reunited with Nix and former Ducks offensive lineman Alex Forsyth.
“(Nix) makes the receivers’ job easier,” Franklin said. “That’s my guy right there.” — Parker Gabriel
10:31 a.m.: Credit to the Broncos for pouncing on an opportunity early on Day 3. Franklin was one of the top talents left on the board at the start of Saturday’s festivities, and Denver was aggressive adding him to a wide receiver mix that sorely needs another playmaker to emerge. It definitely doesn’t hurt that he and Bo Nix already have a connection. — Matt Schubert
10:16 a.m.: Considered a second-round pick ahead of the draft, Franklin was one of the most productive wideouts in college football in 2023. The former four-star recruit recorded 81 catches for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns as Broncos first-round pick Bo Nix’s favorite target. “I think all elements of my game are pretty sharp,” Franklin said after getting drafted. “I feel like I can do everything.” — Ryan McFadden
RD 4 | PK 102 – Broncos: Troy Franklin WR, Oregon
With the 102nd overall pick, the @Broncos add Bo Nix’s Oregon teammate and the highest rated player remaining on the board according to the NGS overall score (84).#NFLDraft | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/Qqbl6zofsG
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 27, 2024
10:10 a.m. The Broncos struck fast on Day 3, trading up to the second selection of the day to take Oregon WR Troy Franklin, Bo Nix’s top target in college. Denver gave up Nos. 121, 136 and 207 for Nos. 102 and 235. — Parker Gabriel
10 a.m.: We are back in business, baby. Round 4 starts now, with 100 picks down and 157 to go. Who’s going to be the next Tariq Woolen? The next Brock Purdy? Denver will get six cracks at it, with the brain trust strongly hinting they might use some of that draft capital to move up if they see someone they really like. Denver has No. 121 in the fourth round and then three of the first 12 picks in the fifth round (Nos. 136, 145 and 147). Things should get interesting. — Matt Schubert
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