The Denver Broncos traded the 31st overall pick in the draft and their third-round pick in exchange for the Seattle Seahawks 26th overall pick.
The Denver Broncos selected Paxton Lynch with the pick, answering questions surrounding their quarterback situation.
The Denver Broncos have traded for the No. 26 pick
They are on the clock!#NFLDraft2016
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 29, 2016
🚨TRADE ALERT! 🚨
The @Broncos trade up to the #26 pick (via the @Seahawks) to select QB Paxton Lynch! #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/UuMv2Xiz2g
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2016
Like this pick.. #Broncos really liked Lynch.. And have him for 5 years…
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) April 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/status/725882556122439680
Broncos have drafted 2 QBs in the common draft era that made the Pro Bowl in their careers – Jay Cutler (2006) and Brian Griese (1998).
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 29, 2016
Broncos lost a 6'8" QB in Osweiler, so they draft a 6'7" QB in Lynch.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 29, 2016
"We're thrilled to have him." – @johnelway on @PaxtonLynch #BroncosDraft pic.twitter.com/yswp6C1CTt
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 29, 2016
Congrats on the opportunity @PaxtonLynch. See you in the locker room! #Broncos
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) April 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/CharleyCasserly/status/725885991475507204
Congrats @PaxtonLynch. Welcome to the squad! #BroncosCountry #NoFlyZone
— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) April 29, 2016
We're thrilled that Paxton Lynch is going to be a Bronco. He fits what we do very well and plays the game with a lot of enthusiasm.
— John Elway (@johnelway) April 29, 2016
Hanging up my ARM for the season. It was a good run. Welcome to Denver @PaxtonLynch
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) April 29, 2016
All of the feels.
Congratulations, @PaxtonLynch. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/zZf5DiBZQb
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2016
Welcome @PaxtonLynch glad to have you
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) April 29, 2016
@PaxtonLynch legggooooo!
— kwebb (@kayvonwebster) April 29, 2016
Hanging up my ARM for the season. It was a good run. Welcome to Denver @PaxtonLynch
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) April 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status/725884257441353730
We'll see who actually starts, but with Kubiak as coach & those WR, Paxton Lynch lands in most fantasy friendly situation of 1st rd QB's
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) April 29, 2016
Paxton Lynch might need work, but he's a fascinating project. Has the arm + mobility to grow in Kubiak's bootleg scheme.
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) April 29, 2016
In terms of scheme, Paxton Lynch to Denver makes a lot of sense. In Kubiak's ideal world, his quarterback moves well, and Lynch does.
— The Ringer (@ringer) April 29, 2016
Paxton Lynch is Brock Osweiler the sequel: Long, lean and inexperienced
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 29, 2016
Paxton Lynch at the bowling alley with plenty of emotion to … spare.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 29, 2016
So much for all those Paxton Lynch falling out of the first round shenanigans this morning. #Smoke
— Kevin Patra (@kpatra) April 29, 2016
Welcome to broncos country @PaxtonLynch
— Clats12 (@CodyLatimer14) April 29, 2016
Another great part of #Broncos taking Paxton Lynch… They can develop him for one year and have him for 5 years total.
— Eric Goodman (@EricGoodman) April 29, 2016