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Broncos' 2025 Draft Grades: Evaluating Each Pick

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  By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft yesterday with seven new additions to their roster. General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton made strategic moves to address key areas, aiming to build on last season's progress. Below will be a breakdown and grade for each and every pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Broncos. General Manager George Paton(Left) and Head Coach Sean Payton(Right) Texas Cornerback Jahdae Barron Round 1, Pick 20: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Grade: A- Although there was some negative pushback about the Broncos going defense with their first round pick, George Paton decided to go with the best player available at this pick. Barron was hands down the best defensive back in this class, winning the Jim Thorpe award in the 2024 season, awarded to the best overall cornerback in all of college football. Barron brings impressive coverage skills and much needed physicality to the Broncos' secondary. Towards the end of last seaso...

Denver Broncos Final Mock Draft: Building the Future of the Mile High

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 By: Carson Childs With less than a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos are poised to make strategic moves that could shape the future of the franchise. With a keen eye on bolstering both their offensive weaponry, the Broncos' front office has analyzed prospects to ensure they select the best talent available at pick 20. In this final mock draft, we will delve into the potential picks that could lead the Broncos back to glory and solidify their standing in the league. To see who will be the best available prospect for the Broncos' first round selection, we will dive into who we believe will be taken before the Broncos pick. 1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL) 2. Cleveland Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado 3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State 4. New England Patriots: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado 5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan 6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State 7. New York Jets: Will Campbell, OT, LSU...

Why the Broncos Are Primed to Win the AFC West in 2025

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By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos are poised to be a significant threat to the 17 teams they play against during the 2025 NFL season. With a combination of strategic game-planning, key offseason additions, and a favorable schedule, the Broncos have the potential to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs to claim their first division title since the 2015 season. Head coach Sean Payton, now in his third year with the Broncos, has been a transformative leader for the franchise. Payton's extensive playoff experience and offensive expertise have been pivotal in reshaping the Broncos' strategy and performance. Payton has instilled a culture of resilience and mental toughness since becoming the head coach. In his first year, despite starting the season with a 1-5 record, finished the season resiliently with an 8-9 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. Once Payton found his quarterback in Bo Nix, the team flourished, and last year the Broncos made their first playoff appearance since the ...

Top Running Back Prospects the Broncos Should Target in the 2025 NFL Draft

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  By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos will look to bolster their backfield in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Denver holds the 20th overall pick, and have six picks following. With an extremely deep class from the running back position, Denver has plenty of options with who they select, as well as when they select their prospect. In this article, we will dive into the most realistic running back prospects the Broncos could take in the draft and when they would take them. 1. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina, Round 1, Pick 20 Omarion Hampton is a powerful runner with excellent size and speed. At 22 years old, Hampton stands six feet tall and is listed at 221 pounds. In the 2024 season with UNC, he showed why he will be a round one pick, running for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. His powerful downhill running style and ability to break tackles makes him a valuable asset for any NFL team looking to strengthen their backfield. Denver has a familiar history wi...

Broncos Legends vs Rising Stars: A Historical Comparison of Denver's Finest

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 By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos have a storied history filled with legendary players who have left unforgettable marks on the franchise. As the Broncos took a huge jump in the 2024 season, with many rising stars, it's fascinating to draw comparisons between the legendary players of the past, and the rising stars of today. In this article, we will dive into the careers of three young stars and their closet comparisons to stars of the past. Pictured Above: Von Miller The first comparison we will look into is edge rusher Nik Bonitto and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller. The two share several key attributes that have made them stand out players for the Denver Broncos. The first thing about Nik Bonitto that stands out is his exceptional ability to rush the passer. In the 2024 season, we saw multiple instances of Bonitto's ability to get to the quarterback at will, through his capacity to get skinny and speedy, skillful maneuvers to get past offensive linemen, and wreak havoc behin...

New Faces, New Hopes: Evaluating Evan Engram's Addition to the Broncos

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 By: Carson Childs After the first wave of free agency, where the Broncos acquired three superstar players, they have set themselves up for a successful 2025 campaign. Denver filled some huge holes, including the tight end position with superstar Evan Engram. They also addressed the only two visible weaknesses defensively, the inside linebacker slot and the strong safety position. The Broncos filled those needs by adding two former 49ers players. Both former All-Pros, they signed safety Talanoa Hufanga, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. In this article, we will discuss specifically how the signing of Evan Engram will affect the outlook on the 2025 season for the Broncos. Denver inked Engram to a two-year, $23 million contract, with $16.5 million guaranteed. For a player of his caliber, Denver got one of the biggest steals in free agency. Turning 30 last September, Engram still has a lot left in the tank to help a contending team achieve their championship dreams. Looking at Engram's car...

Nik Bonitto: The Rising Star Set for a Major Contract Extension with the Broncos

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By: Carson Childs After an impressive third year for Nik Bonitto, where he finished 10th in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, linebacker Nik Bonitto is set to receive a massive contract extension from the Denver Broncos this offseason. Reported by Zac Stevens of DNVR, Bonitto's starting salary will begin at $23 million per year. Nik Bonitto rushes the passer. As mentioned, Nik Bonitto finished 10th in the Defensive Player of the Year voting, which was won by Broncos' cornerback Patrick Surtain. Bonitto's stand out season saw him post 13.5 sacks, two touchdowns, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and 16 tackles for loss. This marked a significant improvement from the previous year, nearly doubling his stats. At 25 years old, Bonitto is entering his fourth year with the Broncos, yet to fully realize the superstar potential the team envisioned when they drafted him.                           ...