Coming off a promising season, the Denver Broncos are looking to continue building their team through the 2025 NFL Draft. Let’s examine what capital they currently have in the draft order and the needs they have to fill.
What Are the Denver Broncos Draft Picks in 2025?
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How Many Picks Do the Broncos Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Broncos currently have seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They’ve retained their original selections in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.
Additionally, they acquired an extra sixth-rounder in a pick swap that sent Albert Okwuegbunam to the Philadelphia Eagles. This swap also cost Denver’s original seventh-rounder, however. They also added another sixth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals for EDGE Baron Browning.
Meanwhile, Denver’s original 2025 fifth-round pick was part of the trade that sent Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins.
What Are the Broncos’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
- RB, WR, LB, CB
The Broncos headed into the 2025 offseason in a strong spot. They are coming off a season in which their defense ranked first in our metrics, and their offensive line matched that top-ranked finish. There are a couple of areas to address on defense, but most of their focus this offseason can be on upgrading an offense that ranked 16th last year (albeit one that improved as the year went on).
Bo Nix was a revelation as a rookie. Largely written off by most after some extremely rough games in the first half of the season, he was a dependable player while also showing flashes of playmaking upside. His middle-of-the-pack QB+ grade demonstrated that there is still growth to be found, but a part of that will involve improving his supporting cast.
Outside of Courtland Sutton, Nix had few dependable targets. Sean Payton has repeatedly discussed his desire to acquire a “joker” for the offense, be that at tight end or running back. They added Evan Engram, who could fill that role in the short term, reducing the need at tight end and leaving running back as their biggest need entering the draft.
At wide receiver, DeVaughn Vele, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin all had their moments. However, the ceiling of that trio remains a question mark, so the Broncos should be looking to invest further in the position. That may be in the form of a dependable veteran to start opposite Sutton, or it may be high-upside Day 3 options that can compete for playing time.
On defense, the two holes that need filling are at linebacker and along their defensive line. Signing Dre Greenlaw goes a long way toward addressing linebacker concerns, but Greenlaw and the returning Alex Singleton have significant injury histories, so they need to add more depth. They could also add more competition at cornerback behind reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain.
