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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Justin Joly
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Mile High Report about Justin Joly.
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All Mile High Report insights about Justin Joly
PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
JJ Zachariason identifies Joly as one of the established tight ends competing for likely four roster spots, alongside Evan Engram, Lucas Krull, Adam Trautman, Dallen Brentley, and injured Caleb Lohner, with the expectation that established names will secure the positions.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
Justin Joly had a good preseason game with a nice tall grab for 5 yards and a 3rd down conversion in traffic; the source notes he used his size perfectly in traffic and is excited to see him develop with the Broncos as the season wears on, suggesting positive trajectory.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Joly did not see playing time until late in the game and played behind Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins. Krull and Adkins played 13 snaps while Joly saw just 8 snaps. Pat Bryant still thinks he makes the team but notes his impact has not been what he hoped.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Joly is a tight end on Denver's roster; JJ Zachariason notes the future of the tight end position is a total wild card and suggests Denver shouldn't let Joly's presence preclude them from trying to find a long-term difference maker at the position.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
Justin Joly is a rookie tight end the source is hoping to see get increased targets in the Packers preseason game. Joly flashed in his final season at NC State with a penchant for moving the chains and coming down with contested catches. Engram spoke highly of the rookie tight end duo, and the source believes Joly's strengths should be highlighted with targeted play calls.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Fifth-round pick from North Carolina State with elite college production (166 receptions, 1,978 yards, 15 TDs in 49 games); viewed as a steal by draft analysts. Saw 23 snaps in preseason opener vs. Falcons with one target (one catch for zero yards). Justin Joly identifies Joly as a potential heir apparent to Evan Engram given his versatility and utilization as a move tight end; has traits and talent to grow into starting-level player despite steep learning curve as rookie.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Rookie tight end Justin Joly caught a deep ball down the right sideline from Sam Ehlinger in a practice situation where Ehlinger would have been sacked; Joly celebrated the catch but was flagged for offensive pass interference, illustrating both his ability to make plays and his learning curve as a rookie in the NFL.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Rookie tight end Justin Joly hauled in a nice deep pass from QB Sam Ehlinger down the right sideline during practice, celebrating the catch. However, he was called for offensive pass interference, which led to the defense celebrating in response. The source notes that "The rookie TE has proven to be a talker and has drawn the ire of the defense the last few days," suggesting he is making an impression but also drawing attention for his demeanor and penalties.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
5th-round TE having a difficult training camp day on August 18. Got de-cleated by Taurean York on a short pass in the flat. Later had a redemptive deep middle catch from Sam Ehlinger but dropped it as he hit the ground, described as a 'Welcome to the NFL day' by the source.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Rookie tight end had a rough Day 13 practice. He initiated a skirmish early in practice when he said something that angered the defense, resulting in a 4-on-1 situation. Later, undrafted rookie linebacker Taurean York de-cleated Joly on a crossing route, with the defense responding aggressively. The source notes "Taurean York just popped Justin Joly and de-cleated him on a short pass in the flat," indicating he struggled with physicality and decision-making during the intense practice.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Rookie TE Justin Joly started a scuffle during 9-on-7 drills that escalated to one-on-four defenders before being broken up quickly, raising discipline concerns.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Justin Joly's stock is slightly down; there haven't been many updates on him throughout camp and he didn't do much in the preseason opener, though Sam Ehlinger still likes his upside but hoped to see more by now.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
2026 rookie tight end with preseason expectations to make plays in the passing game; the source expresses fan-base need for production from this position.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Justin Joly is a 5th-round rookie tight end who the source believed was destined to be a Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but slipped into Day 3. He is a pass-catching tight end who should thrive in the red zone, and the source is excited to watch him showcase his talents in the preseason opener against the Falcons. The Broncos' tight end play was mostly forgettable last season, making Joly a key player to monitor.NegativeUsageAug 7, 2026
Red Murdock punched out a fumble on Joly in 7-on-7 drills, showing vulnerability in ball security or pass-catching situations.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Rookie TE provided a nice lead block to help Marvin Mims make plays outside, showing early blocking ability in the offense.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Rookie tight end Justin Joly provided a nice lead block to help Marvin Mims make gains outside during Day 7 practice, showing his value as a blocker in the run game.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Rookie tight end is 'coming' and making progress during the accelerated period of camp; Sean Payton noted it's a big jump for young tight ends but Joly is someone they feel is better with ball in hand, pretty powerful, with developmental room remaining; Payton expressed eagerness to check on his progress a week later.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Joly is expected to make the 53-man roster and push for playing time at the tight end position.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Rookie tight end Justin Joly will look to push for a roster spot during training camp against returning tight ends Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins.PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026
Rookie tight end made the source's training camp breakouts list and is expected to perform well during camp, though currently a question mark regarding depth chart placement and immediate fantasy relevance.PositiveBreakoutJul 24, 2026
Rookie Justin Joly made the source's camp breakouts list, and the source believes he will break out. For now, he is a question mark in terms of his exact role, but the source is optimistic about his potential.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
NC State standout added on Day 3 of 2026 draft; the source believes Joly has the talent to be a consistent contributor at tight end in time and sees him as a viable long-term replacement for Evan Engram, though uncertain how much to expect from him as a rookie.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
5th-round rookie tight end with plus athleticism and pass-catching projection; breakout candidate due to weak Broncos TE room. Incumbent starters Adam Trautman (in-line) and Evan Engram (pass-catching specialist) both underperformed as pass catchers in 2025, creating opportunity for Joly to push for bigger role. Source compares him to Browns rookie Harold Fannin Jr., who had a breakout 2025 season, and projects Joly as potential red-zone asset who could thrive against second/third-team defenses in camp and preseason.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
The Broncos' fifth-round 2026 draft pick tight end is a breakout candidate despite falling from potential Day 2 consideration. Joly is slightly undersized but has plus athleticism and projects as a pass-catching tight end. The source believes he is a breakout candidate primarily because the Broncos' tight end room is not great, creating opportunity similar to how Browns rookie Harold Fannin Jr. had a breakout season last year.