List of Denver Broncos first-round draft picks Player selections Player selections

| Year_A_ | Pick | Player_name | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 15 | Dennis Smith Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive back | USC |
| 1982 | 21 | Gerald Willhite Category:Articles with hCards | Running back | San Jose State |
| 1983 | 4 | Chris Hinton Category:Articles with hCards | Guard | Northwestern |
| 1984 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1985 | 26 | Steve Sewell Category:Articles with hCards | Running back | Oklahoma |
| 1986 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1987 | 27 | Ricky Nattiel Category:Articles with hCards | Wide receiver | Florida |
| 1988 | 26 | Ted Gregory Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive tackle | Syracuse |
| 1989 | 20 | Steve Atwater Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive back | Arkansas |
| 1990 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1991 | 4 | Mike Croel Category:Articles with hCards | Linebacker | Nebraska |
| 1992 | 25 | Tommy Maddox Category:Articles with hCards | Quarterback | UCLA |