The 2025 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, and NFL analysts are offering their final draft projections. On the eve of Round 1, we've curated several recent mocks from national reporters and analysts to compile the following overview:
Round 1, No. 20 overall:
Peter Schrager, ESPN: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton hit a home run with Bo Nix a year ago. This could be another no-brainer. [April 23]
Charles McDonald, Yahoo! Sports: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"The Broncos had a nice start in their first year with Bo Nix as the starting quarterback, but they could use an 'easy button' in the run game to stabilize their offense this season." [April 23]
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Sean Payton wants a feature back with big-play potential in the rotation. Henderson's speed and explosiveness could give the Super Bowl-winning coach Alvin Kamara vibes when he's contemplating how to utilize the Ohio State standout. [April 22]
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
"Sean Payton and George Paton could address running back later, but Henderson fits everything they want. He's a home run hitter in the run game, dynamic pass-catcher and force in pass protection. True three-down capability." [April 23]
Nick Kosmider, The Athletic: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
Adding a running back who rushed for more than 3,000 yards across the past two seasons should help quarterback Bo Nix take a big leap in Year 2 after a promising rookie season in which he helped lead the Broncos to the playoffs for the first time in nine years. [April 23]
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan
"I considered Omarion Hampton here, but I think the Broncos can get a back later in the draft." [April 23]
Daniel Flick, Sports Illustrated: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"The Broncos are expected to add a running back in this spot, and Hampton is commonly viewed as the next-best option after Jeanty." [April 23]
Cris Collinsworth, Pro Football Focus: WR Matthew Golden, Texas
"So much of what teams want to do in the NFL is to plant that seed in the defense's head that they have to worry about the deep ball. It's such an advantage for your offense when it comes to creating space underneath. Golden is just a good football player, and he's great after the catch." [April 23]
Chris Fallica, FOX Sports: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"Everyone thinks he's going here, so who am I to argue? It makes a ton of sense though." [April 23]
Nate Davis, USA Today: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"Hampton could provide next-level production after rushing for 15 TDs and at least 1,500 yards each of the past two seasons for the Tar Heels to go along with 67 total catches." [April 22]
Sheil Kapadia, The Ringer: WR Matthew Golden, Texas [April 21]
Eric Edholm, NFL.com: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"The Broncos quietly are creeping up on the NFL's big boys, and adding a three-down lead back speeds up that development." [April 21]
Bryan DeArdo, CBS Sports: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"Denver gets its premier RB to help take the load off of second-year QB Bo Nix." [April 22]
Steve Serby, New York Post: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
"If the comp truly is Alvin Kamara, he's a fit for Sean Payton." [April 23]
