Why the 2026 NFL Draft could reshape the Broncos' backfield for years

If Denver wants to take pressure off Bo Nix and unlock the full potential of this offense, the answer might not be complicated; it might just be sitting there in the draft

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back RJ Harvey (12) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesThe Denver Broncos don’t necessarily need to draft a running back.

But they might have no choice.

At first glance, Denver’s running back room looks serviceable. There’s experience, there’s familiarity within the system, and there are…