The Denver Broncos went for Oregon long snapper Luke Basso after the 2026 NFL Draft as they presumably look to add some competition to the position heading into this season. He likely caught the eye of Broncos’ scouts during the Senior Bowl back in February. Denver is known for picking up undrafted players they scouted in person at that annual event.
Player Profile
Luke Basso | Long Snapper | Denver Broncos
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Experience: 1st NFL season
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At Oregon, Basso was the team’s primary long snapper in 39 total games and was a two-time First-team All-Big Ten selection. He has ample experience heading into the NFL. He was ranked the #3 long snapper in the country coming out of high school.
Luke Basso’s 2026 Outlook with the Broncos
At first glance, it seems like Basso will unlikely replace veteran long snapper Mitchell Fraboni this season. However, you never know and Denver certainly committed a bit to signing Basso to the roster last week.
The position is one of those that you don’t really think about until something bad happens.
Final Thoughts
With Fraboni heading into the second year of a three-year contract and with him turning 30 this season, the team may be looking ahead to the future with the addition of Basso. If so, he could end up on their practice squad for this season and likely be ready to take over full-time long snapper duties as early as the 2027 season depending on what the team does with Fraboni.
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Outside that, there isn’t much to debate. Fraboni is the guy until he isn’t and Basso is an undrafted rookie unlikely to make the final 53 man roster until he does.
