The Denver Broncos have made a move to draft former Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. This selection reunites Franklin with his former Oregon teammate, quarterback Bo Nix. 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.
The addition of Franklin to the receiving group that already includes Courtland Sutton is expected to provide a boost to the team’s offense. In 2023, Sutton had an impressive season with 90 catches, 772 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 13.1 yards per catch. With Franklin joining the team, he will be able to complement Sutton’s skills on the field and offer additional options for Nix to choose from when executing his plays.
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. He has always been one of Nix’s favorite targets and now they will be able to work together again on the field during their time in Denver.
In addition to Sutton and Franklin, the Broncos also have Tim Patrick, Brandon Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey who contributed over 150 yards each last season. The team is healthy and ready to make some big moves this season with Nix leading them towards their ultimate goal – winning a Super Bowl.