Denver Broncos players who were first-round picks
87 players
87 first-round picks have played for the Denver Broncos. On a roster now: Von Miller, Pat Surtain II, Bradley Chubb, Garett Bolles, and Jerry Jeudy.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Elway | QB | 1983–1998 | 1983 · No. 1 · IND |
| Dennis Smith | FS | 1981–1994 | 1981 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Von Miller | LB | 2011–2021 | 2011 · No. 2 · DEN |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 2004–2013 | 1999 · No. 7 · WSH |
| Steve Atwater | FS | 1989–1998 | 1989 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 2010–2018 | 2010 · No. 22 · DEN |
| Trevor Pryce | DE | 1997–2005 | 1997 · No. 28 · DEN |
| Al Wilson | LB | 1999–2006 | 1999 · No. 31 · DEN |
| John Mobley | LB | 1996–2003 | 1996 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2021–2026 | 2021 · No. 9 · DEN |
| Bradley Chubb | LB | 2018–2022 | 2018 · No. 5 · DEN |
| Garett Bolles | OT | 2017–2025 | 2017 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Bradley Roby | CB | 2014–2018 | 2014 · No. 31 · DEN |
| Sylvester Williams | DT | 2013–2020 | 2013 · No. 28 · DEN |
| Kareem Jackson | S | 2019–2023 | 2010 · No. 20 · HOU |
| Robert Ayers | DE | 2009–2013 | 2009 · No. 18 · DEN |
| Knowshon Moreno | RB | 2009–2013 | 2009 · No. 12 · DEN |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2020–2023 | 2020 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Ryan Clady | OT | 2008–2014 | 2008 · No. 12 · DEN |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 2014–2017 | 2008 · No. 20 · TB |
| Jarvis Moss | DE | 2007–2010 | 2007 · No. 17 · DEN |
| Daniel Graham | TE | 2007–2010 | 2002 · No. 21 · NE |
| Ashley Lelie | WR | 2002–2005 | 2002 · No. 19 · DEN |
| Willie Middlebrooks | DB | 2001–2004 | 2001 · No. 24 · DEN |
| Deltha O'Neal | CB | 2000–2003 | 2000 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Peyton Manning | QB | 2012–2015 | 1998 · No. 1 · IND |
| Alfred Williams | DE | 1996–1999 | 1991 · No. 18 · CIN |
| Mike Croel | DE | 1991–1994 | 1991 · No. 4 · DEN |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 12 · DEN |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2019–2021 | 2019 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Jay Cutler | QB | 2006–2008 | 2006 · No. 11 · DEN |
| DeMarcus Ware | LB | 2014–2016 | 2005 · No. 11 · DAL |
| George Foster | OT | 2004–2006 | 2003 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | DE | 2005–2008 | 1999 · No. 20 · DAL |
| Neil Smith | DE | 1997–1999 | 1988 · No. 2 · KC |
| Rod Bernstine | RB | 1993–1995 | 1987 · No. 24 · SD |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Mike McGlinchey | OT | 2023–2025 | 2018 · No. 9 · SF |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2025–2026 | 2017 · No. 23 · NYG |
| Tim Tebow | TE | 2010–2011 | 2010 · No. 25 · DEN |
| Willis McGahee | RB | 2011–2012 | 2003 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Patrick Ramsey | QB | 2007–2008 | 2002 · No. 32 · WSH |
| Javon Walker | WR | 2006–2007 | 2002 · No. 20 · GB |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2005–2006 | 2001 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Darrien Gordon | DB | 1997–1998 | 1993 · No. 22 · SD |
| Chester McGlockton | DT | 2001–2002 | 1992 · No. 16 · LOS |
| Marco Coleman | DE | 2004–2005 | 1992 · No. 12 · MIA |
| Tommy Maddox | QB | 1992–1993 | 1992 · No. 25 · DEN |
| Mike Pritchard | WR | 1994–1995 | 1991 · No. 13 · ATL |
| Gaston Green | RB | 1991–1992 | 1988 · No. 14 · LOS |
| Mike Bell | RB | 2006–2007 | 1979 · No. 2 · KC |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2026 | 2021 · No. 6 · MIA |
| Kyle Fuller | CB | 2021 | 2014 · No. 14 · CHI |
| Russell Okung | OT | 2016 | 2010 · No. 6 · SEA |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 2019 | 2008 · No. 18 · BAL |
| Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB | 2013 | 2008 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Derrick Harvey | DE | 2011 | 2008 · No. 8 · JAX |
| Vernon Davis | TE | 2015 | 2006 · No. 6 · SF |
| Laurence Maroney | RB | 2010 | 2006 · No. 21 · NE |
| Brodrick Bunkley | DT | 2011 | 2006 · No. 14 · PHI |
| Michael Huff | FS | 2013 | 2006 · No. 7 · OAK |
| Adam Jones | CB | 2018 | 2005 · No. 6 · TEN |
| Dewayne Robertson | DT | 2008 | 2003 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| Ty Warren | DT | 2012 | 2003 · No. 13 · NE |
| Quentin Jammer | CB | 2013 | 2002 · No. 5 · SD |
| Ron Dayne | RB | 2005 | 2000 · No. 11 · NYG |
| John Avery | RB | 1999 | 1998 · No. 29 · MIA |
| Keith Brooking | LB | 2012 | 1998 · No. 12 · ATL |
| Marcus Nash | WR | 1998 | 1998 · No. 30 · DEN |
| Vonnie Holliday | DE | 2009 | 1998 · No. 19 · GB |
| Kenard Lang | DE | 2006 | 1997 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Simeon Rice | DE | 2007 | 1996 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Eddie Kennison | WR | 2001 | 1996 · No. 18 · STL |
| Daryl Gardener | DT | 2003 | 1996 · No. 20 · MIA |
| Ty Law | CB | 2009 | 1995 · No. 23 · NE |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | 2002 | 1995 · No. 22 · CAR |
| Luther Elliss | DT | 2004 | 1995 · No. 20 · DET |
| Ellis Johnson | DE | 2004 | 1995 · No. 15 · IND |
| Sam Adams | DT | 2007 | 1994 · No. 8 · SEA |
| Garrison Hearst | RB | 2004 | 1993 · No. 3 · PHO |
| Dale Carter | CB | 1999 | 1992 · No. 20 · KC |
| Terrell Buckley | DB | 2000 | 1992 · No. 5 · GB |
| Ted Washington | DT | 1994 | 1991 · No. 25 · SF |
| Leonard Russell | RB | 1994 | 1991 · No. 14 · NE |
| Ben Smith | DB | 1994 | 1990 · No. 22 · PHI |
| Chris Miller | QB | 1999 | 1987 · No. 13 · ATL |
| Mike Sherrard | WR | 1996 | 1986 · No. 18 · DAL |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.