The latest 2024 NFL mock draft from ESPN has the Broncos NOT taking a quarterback

At this point, the Denver Broncos have A LOT of needs after the first few days of NFL free agency — check out our grades and ranks of every team’ haul — but particularly at quarterback. Will they trade up for one as we’ve seen in some mock drafts?

In the latest NFL mock draft from our Christian D’Andrea, he didn’t have the Broncos grabbing a QB (they take Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner). And in a new ESPN mini-mock draft from Field Yates, he’s got them taking Turner’s college teammate in cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 12.

Here’s his take on why:

I would not rule out a quarterback here, but this is likely a little too soon for QB5 in my estimation. With the likes of Arnold, UCLA pass-rusher Laiatu Latu and Georgia tight end Brock Bowers out there, I’m turning to a position of need and finding some value with Arnold. While Patrick Surtain II mans one half of the field for Denver and the team used a third-round pick on Riley Moss last season, this would give the Broncos an imposing cornerback duo for what became a much more competent defense down the stretch in 2023. Arnold had five picks last season and displays physicality in his coverage. And without [Justin] Simmons over the top, corner just became really important for this team.

There you have it! Make sure to check out the latest post-combine NFL mock draft from Christian D’Andrea, plus the updated first-round order for April’s draft.