Legwold ranks his 100 best NFL draft prospects: An annual list of players fans should know

Jeff LegwoldApr 19, 2026, 06:40 AM ET

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Welcome to the NFL draft that could challenge the math. The top of this 2026 board is filled with players who carry the highest grades but also bring

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Remembering ‘Coach Mac’: Jeff Legwold shares his best Dave McGinnis memories

Jeff LegwoldApr 14, 2026, 03:54 PM ET

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Everyone who met Dave McGinnis has a story. The longtime NFL coach — who spent more than three decades in the NFL, most notably as

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The NFL draft’s biggest risers: Seven players who have boosted their stock

Jeff LegwoldApr 12, 2026, 06:35 AM ET

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During a discussion last season about putting a scouting staff together, Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters revealed the timetable on how

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What we’re hearing on the Denver Broncos’ draft plans: Intel on the No. 62 pick, team needs

Jeff LegwoldApr 9, 2026, 01:43 PM ET

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The 2026 NFL draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, and it continues with Rounds 2-3 on April 24 and Rounds 4-7 on April 25 (ESPN, ABC and

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No first-rounder, no problem? Broncos out of Round 1 for the third time in five drafts

Jeff LegwoldApr 9, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the selections roll in during the first round of the 2026 NFL draft on April 23, the Denver Broncos‘ decision-makers will

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Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs in the draft? Ty Simpson is the latest test case

Jeff LegwoldMar 31, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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WHEN EVALUATING NFL players over the years, John Elway has often said, “The tape is your résumé.” And for the best quarterback prospects in each NFL draft, that

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The Broncos’ four biggest remaining needs after the initial free agency period

Jeff LegwoldMar 24, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have largely attacked this offseason from the inside out.

They were final team to sign an outside free agent, as

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Why the addition of Jaylen Waddle could be what Bo Nix, Broncos’ offense need

Jeff LegwoldMar 17, 2026, 03:39 PM ET

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles put out the call early this offseason. Asked what the team needed to

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The ‘Run-It-Back’ Broncos: Denver is keeping its own during the first wave of free agency

Jeff LegwoldMar 17, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos lost the AFC Championship Game less than 24 hours before linebacker Alex Singleton succinctly summed up

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