The Broncos, holding the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, believe that this year's draft's strength lies in the later first round and middle rounds. General Manager George Paton stated that they see similar quality players available at the 10th and 20th picks in their grading. Coach Sean Payton concurred, noting the potential to secure comparable talent at the 20th pick to those available earlier in the first round or later in the second.
Paton also expressed confidence in the quality of players available in the second, third, and fourth rounds. The Broncos are unlikely to trade up in the first round or on Day Two due to their assessment that the draft does not justify the associated costs. This strategic approach is based on maximizing their opportunities given the perceived depth of talent in the later rounds of the draft.