Broncos 2025 NFL mock draft tracker 8.0: What national experts predict Denver will do

Just two weeks remain before the NFL draft descends upon Lambeau Field in Green Bay The Broncos for the first time in years don t need a quarterback But how about a running back Or adding another wide receiver to the mix RELATED Broncos NFL draft prospect tracker Here s a look at who national draftniks think will land in Denver Pro Football Focus Mason Cameron Updated April Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III sprints downfield for a pass reception against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA college football event Saturday Nov in Starkville Miss AP Photo Rogelio V Solis Luther Burden III WR Missouri While Omarion Hampton is the popular option at this slot and a good one at that this class is flush with talented backs of all shapes and sizes to fit any system The receiver group however has less depth Burden is largely being undervalued ranking th on the consensus board and th on PFF s but is without a doubt a first-round talent He boasted a th-percentile separation rate over his final two seasons operating primarily out of the slot See the full mock draft The Athletic Nick Baumgardner Updated April Emeka Egbuka of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks a tackle from Deion Colzie of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half in the CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan in Atlanta Alex Slitz Getty Images Emeka Egbuka WR Ohio State One of my favorite players in this class Egbuka is this year s version of Amon-Ra St Brown a fearless competitor who was a difference-maker from Day inside one of the country s best programs As far as I m concerned he d qualify as the Joker weapon Sean Payton wants See the full mock draft CBS Sports Pete Prisco Updated April North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton is grabbed by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football competition Saturday Nov in Tallahassee Fla AP Photo Colin Hackley Omarion Hampton RB North Carolina They don t have a runner on the roster who gained over yards last year Hampton is the type of athlete who can be a a consistent -yard rusher He s a home-run threat who can also pass protect which is key See the full mock draft NFL com Rhett Lewis Updated April North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs during the first half of an NCAA college football event against Florida State Saturday Nov in Tallahassee Fla AP Photo Colin Hackley Omarion Hampton RB North Carolina Hampton is an aggressive downhill back with an explosive running style The Broncos are one of the largest part RB-needy teams in the league This makes a ton of sense if the UNC product is still on the board at No See the full mock draft USA At present Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Updated April North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton outruns North Carolina State defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland and safety DK Kaufman during the first half of an NCAA college football contest Saturday Nov in Chapel Hill N C AP Photo Chris Seward Omarion Hampton RB North Carolina With far more discussion than action so far regarding the Broncos plans to build out their backfield Denver sizes up as a virtual lock to take a running back at selected point relatively early in the draft The only question is how heavily the gang will prioritize the position The hard-charging Hampton represents Sean Payton s chance to take a major swing and invest in the lead back he hasn t typically gravitated toward See the full mock draft CBS Sports Chris Trapasso Updated April FILE Michigan tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass against Indiana in the second half of an NCAA college football meeting in Ann Arbor Mich Saturday Oct AP Photo Paul Sancya File Colston Loveland TE Michigan Loveland is coming off an injury but has burst speed and separation skill at the tight end spot Good news for Bo Nix See the full mock draft More picks Second round st overall pick TreVeyeon Henderson RB Ohio State Third round th overall pick Ashton Gillotte Edge Louisville Fourth round nd overall pick Logan Brown OT Kansas Sixth round st overall pick Yahya Black DT Iowa Sixth round th overall pick Ricky White III WR UNLV Sixth round th overall pick O Donnell Fortune CB South Carolina NFL com Chad Reuter Updated April Dominique Hampton of the Washington Huskies tackles Colston Loveland of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the CFP National Championship tournament at NRG Stadium on Jan in Houston Texas Photo by Logan Riely Getty Images Colston Loveland TE Michigan It might be a tough call for the Broncos to choose between Loveland and running back Omarion Hampton if both are available I ll go with the agile sure-handed Loveland to gang up with Evan Engram who turns in September and is coming off shoulder surgery as a nice tight end duo with whom quarterback Bo Nix can continue to grow See the full mock draft More picks Second round st overall pick Jaydon Blue RB Texas Third round th overall pick Chandler Martin LB Memphis Fourth round nd overall pick Tez Johnson WR Oregon ESPN Mel Kiper Jr Updated April Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football event against Kansas State Friday Sept in Manhattan Kan AP Photo Charlie Riedel Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona This is one of the teams to watch for running backs but Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton are both gone I think the Broncos could spoiler wait until Day and still get a legit starter The other major way to help quarterback Bo Nix take the next step in Year would be getting him another playmaking receiver McMillan dominated in college with yards and touchdown receptions over three seasons He isn t a blazer but he can make tough catches with his body control and sure hands Consider this too Nix threw red zone touchdown passes last season tied for sixth in the NFL Now there s a chance he d be throwing jump balls in the end zone to Courtland Sutton -foot- Evan Engram -foot- and McMillan -foot- Look out AFC West pass defenses See the full mock draft More picks Second round st overall pick Quinshon Judkins RB Ohio State The Sporting News Vinnie Iyer Updated April Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker follows a play against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football encounter Saturday Nov in Jacksonville Fla AP Photo Phelan M Ebenhack Jalon Walker LB Georgia The Broncos can use specific extra punch to complement Nik Bonitto and newcomer Dre Greenlaw and they should love Walker s explosive playmaking versatility under Vance Joseph See the full mock draft More picks Second round st overall pick Quinshon Judkins RB Ohio State Third round th overall pick Jordan Phillips DT Maryland Fourth round nd overall pick Pat Bryant WR Illinois Fifth round th overall pick Sai vion Jones Edge LSU Sixth round st overall pick Luke Lachey TE Iowa Sixth round th overall pick Caleb Ransaw S Tulane Sixth round th overall pick Jason Marshall Jr CB Florida Yahoo Sports Nate Tice and Charles McDonald Updated April Penn State tight end Tyler Warren catches a pass against Maryland during the first quarter of an NCAA college football challenge Saturday Nov in State College Pa AP Photo Barry Reeger Tyler Warren TE Penn State Related Articles Broncos draft preview Sean Payton is bullish on young WR core but another weapon could pay major dividends Broncos sign Sam Franklin Jr former Panthers safety special-teamer Broncos draft preview A three-down RB could launch Sean Payton s offense toward elite Can Denver find one in a deep class Renck vs Keeler If Omarion Hampton isn t available in NFL draft which running back fits Broncos best Broncos draft preview Denver could look for late flier to fill out QB room Signing Evan Engram in free agency should not preclude the Broncos from drafting Tyler Warren here Warren s foreseen as a move-around chess piece makes him a fun anticipated fit with Sean Payton with his reliable hands and dynamic ability as an underneath weapon providing Bo Nix with a receiving option he can rely on and develop with See the full mock draft Want more Broncos news Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis