Second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin is poised for a bounce-back season with the Denver Broncos. After a promising collegiate career at Oregon, where he amassed impressive stats including 81 receptions for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2023, Franklin’s transition to the NFL has faced challenges during his rookie year.

Despite starting six games and playing in 16 of 18 contests, including playoffs, Franklin's performance was inconsistent. However, with coaches recognizing his potential and the team structure adjusting, expectations for Franklin are high, making him a player to watch for fantasy leagues this season.

The Denver Broncos have added a potential new weapon for their sophomore quarterback Bo Nix by signing undrafted free agent Jerjuan Newton from Toledo. Newton, a 5'11", 190-pound wide receiver, has an extensive background, having played in 63 collegiate games during his six-year college career. He was recognized as a two-time First-Team All-MAC player and totaled 206 receptions for 2,942 yards and 32 touchdowns in his time with the Rockets.

This signing aims to bolster a Broncos receiving corps that already includes veterans such as Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr., alongside promising young talents like Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin. Newton's experience and performance in college suggest he could make a significant impact as the Broncos look to improve in the upcoming season.

The Oregon Ducks have made a significant impact in the 2025 NFL Draft, with both Derrick Harmon and Josh Conerly, Jr. selected in the first round. The potential for more Ducks to be drafted this weekend is high, especially with projections suggesting that Terrance Ferguson could be picked by the Denver Broncos in the third round. This would reunite him with former Oregon teammates Bo Nix, Troy Franklin, and Alex Forsyth, creating a notable Duck presence in Denver. The Broncos have already selected cornerback Jahdae Barron with their No. 20 pick and are expected to target running back TreVeyon Henderson next, showing a strategic focus on defense and offense.

Such moves could not only enhance the Broncos' lineup but also solidify their status as a fan favorite among Oregon supporters, particularly if Ferguson makes the jump to the NFL with Denver. The excitement around the Ducks' draft prospects continues to grow as they look to make their mark in the league.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin is set to don jersey No. 11 for the upcoming season, a change from the No. 16 he wore as a rookie. Franklin, who previously wore No. 11 at the University of Oregon, was unable to keep it when he was drafted due to Josh Reynolds holding the number. With Reynolds' departure, Franklin seizes the opportunity to return to his collegiate number.

In his first season, Franklin recorded 28 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns, and he is looking to enhance those stats in his sophomore year. The Broncos also welcomed several new players, with tight end Evan Engram making headlines as he opts for No. 1, marking a first for a tight end in the modern NFL era. Other recent acquisitions have made their number choices known, including wide receiver Trent Sherfield (No. 5) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (No. 57).