Oregon Super Bowl champion T.J. Ward to announce Broncos' draft picks
One of the most productive pro Ducks at the safety position is set to announce the draft picks for the Denver Broncos at the 2026 NFL Draft.
There will be a familiar face that's passed through the Oregon Ducks program during the 2026 NFL Draft, as former Ducks safety T. J. Ward will announce at least one of the Denver Broncos' selections live in Pittsburgh, PA.
The draft will be from Apr. 23-25, though NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell normally announces the first round on Day 1 while guests and someone within the league office finishes the announcements for the final two days of the draft. Ward was one of the top defenders on the Ducks during his time in Eugene (2005-2009), totaling 190 tackles, 9.
0 tackles for loss and two interceptions from his safety position. He led the team in tackles during the 2008 season with 101 and was honored as a PAC-10 Honorable Mention selection. After his Oregon career came to a close, Ward was drafted in the second round, No.
38 overall, by the Cleveland Browns. He spent five years with the Browns before signing with the Broncos, where his career began to take off. He made three Pro Bowls from 2013-2015 and won the Super Bowl in 2015 with Denver, as the defense held the Carolina Panthers to just ten points.