Payton and Paton have now worked a pair of drafts together, and there's plenty to dive into as the Broncos look to add more talent to their roster.

"We think there is going to be a similar player at [No.] 10 that will be there at [No.] 20 in our grades," Paton said. "We have more players in that area than we do at [No.] 1 through [No.] 10. You just work your board and set your strategy based on that."

With one week to go before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft, here's a look at several analysts' projections for the Broncos' top selections.

Montee Ball, whom the Broncos drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, is slated to make the announcement at the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.