Mock draft season is in full swing, and for Denver Broncos fans, the focus is squarely on the 62nd overall pick. With only one selection in the top 100, making the right call is crucial. To get a clearer picture of who might be available, we ran a staggering 101 mock draft simulations on Pro Football Network, strictly enforcing a "no trades" rule to see what the player landscape consistently looks like at that spot.
The results are in, and they paint a fascinating picture of the potential talent pool for the Broncos as they look to bolster their roster. The full breakdown is available in today's MHR Roundup, so be sure to check it out for all the details. Have a great weekend, Broncos Country!
This draft strategy comes at a pivotal time, especially when examining the team's offensive output. In 2025, Denver's run game was functional but lacked the explosive element needed to compete at the highest level. The Broncos' running backs managed 23 explosive runs (12+ yards) on 329 carries, a rate of 7.0% that sits exactly at the league average.
However, the concern lies in the distribution. Rookie RJ Harvey, despite showing big-play potential in college, posted an explosive run rate of just 2.7% on 146 carries—among the worst in the NFL. For context, elite rushing attacks like Baltimore and Miami boasted rates above 10%, while even Kansas City struggled at 3.2%. This statistical shortfall underscores why the front office might be targeting a dynamic running back in the draft to add a new gear of speed and playmaking to the offense.
The team's philosophy heading into the draft was clarified by General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton during their annual pre-draft press conference. When asked about building on strengths, such as a deep secondary, Paton emphasized a "best player available" approach.
"We are deep in the secondary, but you always want to build on a strength if possible," Paton stated. "We’re always going to take the best player available within reason. If there are a couple of defensive backs there and there are other players maybe that are a bigger need, we would go that way. You always want to build on a strength."
This mindset will be put to the test with the 62nd pick. With the simulated data in hand and a clear need for more offensive explosiveness, all eyes will be on the Broncos' war room to see which player they believe can make an immediate impact and help elevate the team in 2025.