Drew Sample

Denver used a second-round trade-up with Cincinnati to select Drew Lock. The quarterback swing was understandable, but Lock did not become the long-term answer. The cost was manageable enough to avoid a disastrous grade.

Denver traded down from No. 10 in 2019, passing on Devin Bush and collecting the pick used on Noah Fant plus additional capital. The Broncos gained value and flexibility, though the full return became mixed. It was a reasonable draft-board trade rather than a franchise-changing win.