Nick Kendell

Nick Kendell

Nick Kendell is a Senior Analyst at Mile High Huddle and has covered the Denver Broncos, NFL, and NFL Draft since 2017. He has covered the NFL Scouting Combine on-site, along with college pro days. Nick co-hosts the popular podcast Broncos For Breakfast and Building the Broncos. 

October 6, 2024, Denver, Colorado, USA: Broncos CB PAT SURTAIN II run down the sideline for a 100 yard TD after an interception in the end zone during the 1st. Half at Empower Field at Mile High Sunday afternoon. The Broncos beat the Raiders 34-18.
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PFF Questions Whether Broncos Boast 'Best Defense in the NFL'

Are the Denver Broncos poised to field the best defense in the NFL?

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May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit.
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Broncos Rookie Singled Out as Receiving 3rd-Best Draft Landing Spot

The stars are aligning for the Denver Broncos' first-round pick to hit the ground running in Year 1.

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November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) signals first down after a catch in the first half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
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SI: Broncos' Key Roster Needs Still Loom Large After Prolific Offseason

Are these roster holes or less-than-perfect situations for the Denver Broncos?

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August 29, 2024: UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) during first half NCAA, College League, USA football game between the New Hampshire Wildcats and the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL.
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ESPN: Second-Round RB RJ Harvey is a 'Perfect Fit' for Broncos

It turns out that the Denver Broncos probably knew what they were doing in drafting RJ Harvey at Pick 60.

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Sep 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
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Why the Broncos’ Calculated Offseason Moves Are Drawing Praise

The Denver Broncos took a smart approach to the roster-building portion of the 2025 offseason.

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Oct 5, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Huskies during the third quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
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Insider: Ashton Jeanty Wasn't the Broncos' Only Trade-Up Target

The Denver Broncos reportedly explored multiple trade-up scenarios in the first-round of the NFL draft.

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) reacts to a play during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Broncos' Draft Class Earns Strikingly High NFL RAS Ranking

The Denver Broncos knew what they were doing in the draft, but we won't have a verdict for years to come.

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Denver Broncos GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton.

Broncos' Unified Draft Plan Signals Era of Stability & Swagger

The Denver Broncos' draft strategy signals a strong alignment at the top between general manager and head coach.

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Sep 23, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) looks for room to run during the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.
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Report: Broncos' Two 'Reach' Picks Were Coveted by AFC Rival on Day 2

The Denver Broncos weren't the only team in the RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant sweepstakes.

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Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs for a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium.
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Draft Guru Explains Why Broncos Could Bypass RB on Day 2

Will the Denver Broncos draft a starting running back on Day 2? Their previous starter is now playing in Dallas.

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) reacts to a play during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Broncos' Jahdae Barron Pick Among 'Biggest Steals of Round 1,' per PFF

The Denver Broncos are being lauded for drafting Jahdae Barron.

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Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates an interception in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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Gut Reaction: Broncos Defy Expectations to Draft Texas CB Jahdae Barron

Was the Jahdae Barron pick a good decision by the Denver Broncos?

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