The Broncos’ unofficial depth chart released Wednesday is hardly written in stone.
Denver travels to face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday to open the preseason, and per NFL rules, the team is required to publish a depth chart. But the player order is subject to change ahead of Week 1 at home on Sept. 7 against the Tennessee Titans.
Case in point: Bo Nix was listed as the third-string quarterback on last year’s unofficial depth chart to begin the preseason. He was later named the starter for Week 1.
The 2025 version takes a similar approach with high-profile rookies expected to immediately contribute at the back of the line.
Jahdae Barron, drafted No. 20 overall, is listed as the third-string nickel back despite active competition with Ja’Quan McMillian for the starting job.
RJ Harvey, drafted No. 60 overall, is listed as the fifth-string running back despite practicing with the first- and second-team offense in training camp.
There were few surprises beyond the predictable rookie snubs. Wide receiver Marvin Mims is listed ahead of Troy Franklin for the second starting wide receiver spot opposite Courtland Sutton. Running back Jaleel McLaughlin is listed as the second-string running back ahead of Audric Estime.
Below is the team’s complete unofficial depth chart headed into the preseason.
Offense
WR
19 Marvin Mims Jr.11 Troy Franklin83 Michael Bandy80 Joaquin Davis81 Jerjuan Newton39 Kyrese Rowan
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LT
72 Garett Bolles79 Matt Peart73 Frank Crum70 Marques Cox
 LG
74 Ben Powers76 Calvin Throckmorton78 Will Sherman
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C
60 Luke Wattenberg54 Alex Forsyth68 Joe Michalski
RG
77 Quinn Meinerz66 Nick Gargiulo64 Clay Webb
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RT
69 Mike McGlinchey63 Alex Palczewski71 Xavier Truss
TE
1 Evan Engram82 Adam Trautman45 Nate Adkins85 Lucas Krull84 Caleb Lohner86 Caden Prieskorn
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WR
14 Courtland Sutton17 Devaughn Vele5 Trent Sherfield Sr.13 Pat Bryant89 Courtney Jackson
RB
27 J.K. Dobbins38 Jaleel McLaughlin23 Audric Estime28 Tyler Badie25 Blake Watson37 RJ Harvey
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FB
 QB
10 Bo Nix8 Jarrett Stidham4 Sam Ehlinger
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Defense
DE
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99 Zach Allen94 Jordan Jackson91 Matt Henningsen
NT
93 D.J. Jones97 Malcolm Roach90 Jordan Miller
DE
98 John Franklin-Myers96 Eyioma Uwazurike95 Sai’vion Jones75 Kristian Williams
SLB
0 Jonathon Cooper52 Jonah Elliss53 Andrew Farmer II
WLB
15 Nik Bonitto92 Dondrea Tillman59 Garrett Nelson51 Que Robinson
ILB
49 Alex Singleton40 Justin Strnad41 Drew Sanders47 Karene Reid
ILB
57 Dre Greenlaw56 Levelle Bailey46 Garret Wallow55 Jordan Turner50 J.B. Brown
LCB
2 Pat Surtain II27 Damarri Mathis36 Quinton Newsome
RCB
21 Riley Moss31 Kris Abrams-Draine33 Jaden Robinson39 Joshua Pickett
NCB
29 Ja’Quan McMillian35 Reese Taylor12 Jahdae Barron
S
9 Talanoa Hufanga6 P.J. Locke34 JL Skinner32 Delarrin Turner-Yell
S
22 Brandon Jones26 Devon Key43 Keidron Smith42 Sam Franklin Jr.
Special Teams
PK
KO
P
H
LS
KR
19 Marvin Mims Jr.38 Jaleel McLaughlin28 Tyler Badie89 Courtney Jackson
PR
19 Marvin Mims Jr.83 Michael Bandy89 Courtney Jackson