Justin Joly
21-Year-Old
2025 Receiving Stats
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Joly had 92 catches for 1,150 yards and 11 TDs over the last two years at NC State, putting his 10.5-inch hands to good use in contested-catch situations. Originally recruited as a wide receiver coming out of high school, Joly successfully bulked up and measured at 6-foot-4, 241 at the NFL Scouting Combine, though he didn’t participate in any of the drills. He’s a good athlete but has work to do as a blocker. After being drafted in the fifth round by the Broncos, 152nd overall, Joly projects to begin his NFL career in a depth role behind veteran TEs Evan Engram and Adam Trautman. Read Past Outlooks
Taken by Broncos
Denver selected Joly in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.
ANALYSIS
Joly spent the last two years of his four-year college career at NC State, and he was named to the All-ACC First-Team in 2025 after catching 49 passes for 489 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 games. Joly was mostly detached from the offensive line with NC State and lined up primarily in the slot, making him a mismatch when lined up against opposing secondaries. His 6-foot-3 frame and large, strong hands helps him finish catches regardless of coverage, and he could earn himself regular snaps on offense if he can be more consistent as a blocker. Evan Engram leads the Broncos' tight end room, so Joly is set to compete against Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins for snaps as the TE2 and in 12-man personnel.
Joly spent the last two years of his four-year college career at NC State, and he was named to the All-ACC First-Team in 2025 after catching 49 passes for 489 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 games. Joly was mostly detached from the offensive line with NC State and lined up primarily in the slot, making him a mismatch when lined up against opposing secondaries. His 6-foot-3 frame and large, strong hands helps him finish catches regardless of coverage, and he could earn himself regular snaps on offense if he can be more consistent as a blocker. Evan Engram leads the Broncos' tight end room, so Joly is set to compete against Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins for snaps as the TE2 and in 12-man personnel.
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40 routes 11 targets
342 routes 76 targets
25 routes 4 targets
168 routes 23 targets
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Measurables Review
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241 lbsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Good landing spot
The Boncos are likely to ask Joly to contribute as a pass catcher during his rookie season, Jeff Legwold of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Joly wasn't selected until the fifth round of the 2026 Draft, which isn't a typical draft position for a tight end to contribute as a rookie. However, Evan Engram disappointed in his first year in Denver in 2025, and Joly would largely duplicate his role. Joly topped 450 yards and scored multiple touchdowns in each of his last three seasons in college, split between Connecticut and NC State.
Joly wasn't selected until the fifth round of the 2026 Draft, which isn't a typical draft position for a tight end to contribute as a rookie. However, Evan Engram disappointed in his first year in Denver in 2025, and Joly would largely duplicate his role. Joly topped 450 yards and scored multiple touchdowns in each of his last three seasons in college, split between Connecticut and NC State.