After what has been an active free agency period for the Denver Broncos, let's see if they can put the finishing touches on a Super Bowl roster. Don't look now, but the Broncos have seriously upgraded the weakest parts of their roster already, signing Evan Engram, Dre Greenlaw, and Talanoa Hufanga.
Denver isn't messing around and is trying to reach that next step after shocking the NFL world and going 10-7 during the 2024 NFL Season. The next logical move for the Broncos is to try and load up the roster to make a run with Bo Nix being on his rookie deal.
And it would not shock me to see this team find a way to sign Cooper Kupp as well. The Broncos could put the entire league on notice in 2025, and this mock draft could help them get there.
Broncos NFL Mock Draft: Team breaks through to Super Bowl contender status
20. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Emeka Egbuka is not only a safe NFL Draft prospect, but he's a darn good one and is going to have a very successful NFL career. He comes from a long line of very successful former Ohio State receivers who have made it big in the NFL.
That does bode quite well for Egbuka's chances. He may end up in a crowded WR room if the Denver Broncos do find a way to sign Cooper Kupp, but it's also just another weapon for Bo Nix.
51. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Two picks from Ohio State sees the Denver Broncos using their second-round pick on TreVeyon Henderson, one of two Ohio State RBs who could hear their name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft. Henderson is a legitimate dual-threat running back and will be able to take on a big load early in his NFL career.
Sean Payton has now added two young, encouraging playmakers to the offense and has given his young QB viable weapons for the present and for the future. The Broncos may have one of the best offensive units in the NFL after these additions.
85. Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M
It's time for the Denver Broncos to address the defensive side of the ball now. They did re-sign DJ Jones, their starting defensive tackle, but there are always bodies rotating in and out of the lineup, so more viable players are needed at this position. The Broncos use pick 85 on Shemar Turner from Texas A&M and further beef up their DL room.
122. Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
Now heading into the secondary a bit, which saw the addition of Talanoa Hufanga, the Broncos use pick 122, their fourth-rounder, on CB Cobee Bryant from Kansas. Bryant has a natural affinity for the football but will enter into a very young and solidifed Broncos secondary, so he is going to have to put in the work to see any reps.
191. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
Hitting on another running back in this very deep class is a wise idea. Sean Payton loves his backs and usually deploys multiple with regularity, so the Broncos use pick 191 on Jarquez Hunter from Auburn. Already in the RB room for Denver are guys like Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime.
197. Jah Joyner, EDGE, Minnesota
The Broncos pass rush really came alive in the 2024 NFL Season, leading the entire league in sacks, so this might just be a case of the rich getting richer. They use pick 197 on Jah Joyner from Minnesota and put yet another body along their defensive front.
208. Joshua Gray, OG, Oregon State
To finish up this Denver Broncos NFL Mock Draft, they use pick 208 on Joshua Gray from Oregon State. Gray could end up being a neat depth option and might have a chance to be a starter down the line.
The Denver Broncos are in the loaded AFC, which makes things tougher, but with the right 2025 NFL Draft and finishing up free agency, this team could legitimately contend to represent the conference in next year's Super Bowl.