The Denver Broncos made a significant move by trading up in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select former Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin. This selection reunites Franklin with his former Oregon teammate, quarterback Bo Nix, who will now be throwing passes to him once again. Franklin joins the Broncos at a time when they had a significant need at the receiver position.
Franklin brings value to the team as both a secondary receiving option and a potent deep threat. Courtland Sutton, Denver’s second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, has been a consistent presence in the Broncos’ receiving corps. In 2023, Sutton put up impressive numbers, finishing the season with 90 catches, 772 yards, and 10 touchdowns. Franklin has the potential to develop into the secondary option to Sutton, providing Nix with another reliable target on offense.
During his time at Oregon, Franklin set numerous receiving records while catching passes from Nix. He became Oregon’s all-time leader in receiving touchdowns and tied for the most 100-yard receiving games in school history. The Broncos also added veteran receiver Josh Reynolds in the offseason, who put up solid numbers for the Detroit Lions in 2023.
The Broncos’ receiving group is rounded out by a healthy Tim Patrick, who missed the last two seasons due to injury, as well as Brandon Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey. With Nix and Franklin now leading the offense, the Broncos are looking to make a push for a Super Bowl championship. Nix’s reunion with Franklin in Denver is a dream scenario that promises to add excitement to the team’s aerial attack.