In addition to their nine NFL draft picks, the Denver Broncos are also expected to sign several college free agents following the draft. So the team’s roster will undergo many changes between now and mid-May.

Before the rookies are added to the roster, we’re projecting Denver’s starting defense (and top backups) for the 2021 season. This is obviously subject to change in the coming weeks, but it’s how the projected depth chart looks in early April.