Denver Broncos safety Miles Scott highlights

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Miles Scott #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the second half of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Gies Memorial Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Harry Figiel/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images

With the 246th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos opted to add another defensive back to their secondary. With Brandon Jones, J.L. Skinner and Tycen Anderson being in the last year of their deals, the franchise needed another depth piece to compete and perhaps make an impact in the future.

They opted to take Illinois safety Miles Scott at the selection. Scott started his five-year career at Illinois as a wide receiver. However, he made the switch to safety during his red-shirt sophomore campaign. Over the last three seasons, he racked up 182 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and seven interceptions. It appears his former wide receiver skills have given him the talent and ability to make plays on the ball. That's a lot of forced turnovers!

Welcome to #BroncosCountry, Miles Scott! pic.twitter.com/jFCy1mCotS

- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 25, 2026

Miles Scott Highlights and Film

The #Broncos selected #Illinois S Miles Scott with the 246th pick

Team Captain at Illinois, really good ball production, very strong tackler with 182 tackles in his collegiate career. Has the tools to be a really good 3rd safety and core special teamer. pic.twitter.com/DfjOfjtVe5

- Andy (@AndyyNFL) April 25, 2026

According to several scouting reports, Scott was a team captain and green dot communicator for the Illini defense. He was also a 30 visit with the team, making him the third player the Broncos drafted today who came in for one of those visits. We will see if he makes the final roster.

I don't have a problem with this selection at all. However, I thought that Bishop Fitzgerald would have been a fit considering his connection to defensive backs coach Doug Belk. Nevertheless, Scott reunited with teammate Pat Bryant after being the first of Denver's three seventh round selections. Welcome to the Broncos, Miles Scott!