Denver’s been playing a long game with their offensive line, waiting a full decade since grabbing Garett Bolles in the 2027 NFL Draft for another early-round tackle. Well, the clock might be running out because Mizzou’s Cayden Green is making some serious noise as Week 1 of the 2026 NCAA Football season kicks off, and the Broncos better be paying attention to this potential game-changer for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Mizzou’s Monster Tackle Shaking Up the Board
Right now, the Broncos are running with Bolles and Mike McGlinchey as their tackle duo. Bolles just had a great season, keeping up his high-level play, and McGlinchey’s been arguably the most consistent right tackle that franchise has seen in ages. But the fact remains, it’s been a minute since Denver truly invested early in an offensive tackle. Enter Cayden Green, a guy who screams first-round talent, maybe even Top 20 if he balls out this senior season.
Green’s journey to Mizzou wasn’t a straight line. He started his collegiate career in 2023 with Oklahoma before heading back to his home state and transferring to Mizzou the following season. In 2024, he was an 11-game starter at left guard, then in 2025, he locked down the left tackle spot for 11 games. Yeah, he missed two games last year with a foot injury, but don’t let that fool you. He played incredibly well when he was out there, only surrendering two sacks and absolutely paving the way for the Tigers’ dominant rushing attack. At 6’5″ and a hefty 324 pounds, Green’s got all the physical tools teams drool over. He’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of former teammate Armand Membou, who went 7th overall to the New York Jets in the 2025 NFL Draft. If Green keeps this up, he’s going to be a massive target.
Tight End Talent Denver Needs to Scoop Up
Beyond the trenches, another spot the Broncos might need to hit early in next year’s draft is tight end. Yeah, they snagged Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley on Day 3 of the 2027 NFL Draft, and there’s potential there. But let’s be real, Evan Engram is heading into his final contract year, and Adam Trautman is going to be 30 by the time next season starts. They’ve got a loaded wide receiver room, no doubt, but finding a dynamic tight end who can both catch and block inline? That’s the missing piece that could seriously supercharge their offense.
That’s where Oregon redshirt junior Jamari Johnson comes in. This guy is someone to watch closely as the college season unfolds. Johnson started his college career at Louisville for two years before making the move to Oregon. What he brings to the table as a dynamic, inline player could be exactly what the Broncos are looking for to round out their attack.
Don’t miss Cayden Green and the Mizzou Tigers when they host Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, September 3rd. Keep your eyes peeled as both Green and Johnson look to cement their status as top-tier prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. The stakes are sky-high for these young talents, and the college season is just getting started!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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