Broncos Draft Strategy: Best Player, Versatile Linemen

0:00On April 18, Denver Broncos fans, let's break down the run game from 2025. The backs cranked out 23 explosive runs over 329 carries, hitting 7% dead even with the league average of. 6.8 But RJ Harvey lagged at just 2.7% on 146 carries, way below top teams like the Ravens, over 10%. That flat production explains why the front office is hunting for backfield juice in this draft. According to the pre-draft presser, GM George Payton and Sean Payton laid it out straight. They stick to best player available, but build on strengths like the secondary. Prep doesn't change with fewer early picks, it's all about grading value. Payton says, high-trade guys need time to develop, like Quinn Miners did, and starting day 1 is rare now. Payton's stress versatility for mid-round linemen and specialteens value, calling it a vision booster. Starting up to the first is unlikely too, pricey, but second round moves are on the table.

1:02They dig next year's strong QB class for trade flexibility, and Payton honed in on players from picks 45 to 75 after running every. Scenario 101 mock draft sims at pick 62, no trades spit out Eli Stowers tied in 15 times, Mike Washington running back 12, and Limebackers, Anthony Hill Jr. and Josiah Trotter both 10. Players like Lee Hunter DT nine times rounded out, high value fits per their scales. Payton and Payton sound locked in, blending patience with firepower. Broncos country, who's your 62 pick from that board? Draft Knight's gonna pop.