Broncos' Day-Three Steal: Justin Joly

The Denver Broncos, fresh off their AFC West title and conference championship run, entered the 2026 NFL Draft with gaps at tight end, running back, and defensive tackle. They secured North Carolina States Justin Joly in the third round, a move thats been praised as a steal. However, the team had their eyes on Vanderbilts Eli Stowers, the second-best tight end in the class, who was picked by the Eagles just before the Broncos second-round pick. The Broncos traded out of the second round, leaving fans and analysts to wonder about what could have been. Joly, a versatile pass-catcher, is expected to fit well in the Broncos scheme under Sean Payton, providing another weapon for their deep playoff push. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40b1e66f14e8a05b