ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added to their secondary.

Denver selected Miles Scott out of Illinois with the 246th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

A two-time collegiate captain, Scott earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after recording seven passes defensed, four tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack.

Scott — who began his career as a wide receiver — appeared in 55 games throughout his five-year college career, making 37 starts.

"I'm really at a loss for words," Scott said Saturday of being drafted. "All I can do is really thank God for everything that I've been able to go through. Everything I've ever [gone] through, it's been a lesson, and I've used it to my advantage. I wasn't really getting discouraged, because I've been a walk-on, I've had to change positions — I've always been the underdog just trying to just climb to the top. … I'm just grateful to be here."

Scott joins a Denver safety room that includes Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones, among several other contributors.

He will also reunite with former college teammates wide receiver Pat Bryant and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski.

"Me and Pat came in together at Illinois; we were both playing receiver," Scott said. "… I got to see him get drafted to Denver, and now he got to see me get drafted to Denver."

Earlier on Saturday, the Broncos selected running back Jonah Coleman, offensive lineman Kage Casey and tight end Justin Joly.