The 2025 NFL Draft is now a little more than two weeks away, and NFL analysts are focusing on draft projections, including whom the Broncos could select with their initial picks. As we near the start of Round 1, we've curated several recent mocks from national reporters and analysts to compile the following overview:
Round 1, No. 20 overall:
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: WR Tetairoa McMillan, 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 2 and still get a legit starter." [April 8]
Nate Tice, Yahoo! Sports: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
"Warren's potential as a move-around chess piece makes him a fun potential fit with head coach 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." [April 9]
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
"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." [April 9]
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic: WR Emeka Egbuka, 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 1 inside one of the country's best programs." [April 7]
Connor Rogers, NBC Sports: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
"Egbuka's route running, athleticism, and run blocking will give Bo Nix a reliable target." [April 9]
Rhett Lewis, NFL.com: RB Omarion Hampton, UNC
"Hampton is an aggressive, downhill back with an explosive running style. The Broncos are one of the most RB-needy teams in the league. This makes a ton of sense if the UNC product is still on the board at No. 20." [April 8]
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
"Is Jeanty a luxury pick? That depends; are Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs luxury picks?" [April 8]
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
"The Broncos can use some extra punch to complement Nik Bonitto and newcomer Dre Greenlaw, and they should love Walker's explosive playmaking versatility under Vance Joseph." [April 4]
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: RB Omarion Hampton, UNC
"The board sets up nicely for the Broncos, who can turn in a variety of directions here." [April 1]
Sam Farmer, LA Times: EDGE Mike Green, Marshall
"Having acquired a tight end, and this being too early for the second-best running back, the Broncos grab the NCAA sack leader." [March 31]
Round 2, No. 51 overall:
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
"Coach Sean Payton is going to be looking for his RB1 at the draft. Judkins transferred to Ohio State from Ole Miss, ending up with his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season despite splitting time with TreVeyon Henderson."
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Round 3, No. 85 overall:
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: TE Mason Taylor, LSU
