Mile High Report
Mile High Report’s Christopher Hart predicts what the Denver Broncos will do in the 2025 NFL Draft in his annual mock draft.
After months of waiting and anticipation, the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Now all of Broncos Country is wondering what the Denver Broncos will do once they are officially on the clock.
Last year, I was correct with them taking quarterback Bo Nix but was wrong about the slotting. I also predicted the Broncos would move to the top of the fourth round and snag a receiver. They did so and opted for Troy Franklin instead of Javon Baker, who went a few selections later to the New England Patriots. As far as positional slating goes, my guess of a fifth-round running back came to fruition as well—and the team did add a defensive lineman—just not through the draft, but by trading for John Franklin-Myers.
That wasn’t too bad of an effort. Though I’ll say this year I’m not as confident in guessing as last year. Then again, when it comes to full mock drafts for particular teams, who ever really is? Nevertheless, I’ll give it my best and throw some darts on the board and issue out a full mock draft for Denver.
#20 Overall — Omarion Hampton, RB — North Carolina
There is no doubt finding a running back capable of making an immediate impact as a rookie will be a draft priority for the Broncos. While I do have some concerns with Hampton, he is my number two ranked back behind Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. He is a bulldozer that has ample experience as a gap and zone runner, is a quality pass protector, and shows above-average receiving skills as a safety valve out of the backfield.
Maybe the Broncos feel confident enough with regard to the depth of this year’s running back class to take a wait and see approach. Though I do have some worries about their remaining top guys being available with their second-round pick comes around. General Manager George Paton had mentioned how important it is to find a three-down back.
Some fans might not like the value of selecting a running back in round one. I hear those concerns but getting Bo Nix some friends and firepower on offense will be a priority for Denver. By snagging Hampton, the team can focus on other needs and in turn, become more aggressive pursuing other positions of need.
Projected Trade — #33 Overall — Mason Taylor, TE — LSU
The Broncos send 51, a 2026 second-round pick, and 125 to the Cleveland Browns for 33.
Head Coach Sean Payton has a history of being aggressive pursuing his guys in the draft. That is at odds with General Manager George Paton, who likes to move back and...
