There are two ways to build a team in the NFL, through the draft or through free agency. Most teams use some of both, but the teams that are “good” at drafting don’t have to spend as much on free agents. They also tend to retain the good draftees that they have developed at a higher rate once their rookie contracts are done.
The 2022 draft for the Denver Broncos looks great so far, but more writers agree that you need three NFL seasons to fully evaluate a draft. That being said, we will look at the 2020, 2021 and 2022 drafts in this with the caveat that there could still be players from the 2020 or 2021 drafts who haven’t developed.