In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos made a move to draft former Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin in the fourth round. This selection was made by trading up and reunites Franklin with his former teammate, quarterback Bo Nix. The addition of Franklin fills a major need for the Broncos at the receiver position, offering versatility as a valuable secondary option to a top receiver or a potent deep threat for an aerial attack in need of improvement.
Franklin joins an impressive group of receivers that already includes Courtland Sutton, who has been with the Broncos since 2018. In 2023, Sutton had an outstanding season with 90 catches, 772 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an impressive 13.1 yards per catch. With Franklin joining their ranks, this receiving group is set to become even more dynamic and dangerous on the field.
During his time at Oregon catching passes from Nix, Franklin set records by becoming the all-time leader in receiving touchdowns with 25 and tying for the most 100-yard receiving games with 11. The Broncos also added veteran receiver Josh Reynolds in the offseason, who had a solid season with the Detroit Lions in 2023, recording 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns.
In addition to Sutton, Reynolds, and Franklin, the Broncos also have a healthy Tim Patrick and Brandon Johnson who contributed over