With the NFL draft less than a week away, it’s time to run through a full seven-round mock draft to identify top targets for the Denver Broncos.
Round 1, 20: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
With elite talents like Ashton Jeanty off the board, the Broncos settle for Ohio State’s all-time receiving yard leader. Emeka Egbuka is an excellent route runner and possesses reliable hands. He is always a threat with the ball in his hands, consistently generating YAC. Egbuka could step in and start immediately for the Broncos, likely in the slot where he did his best work for the Buckeyes. He is expected to be available at pick 20 due to his average size, injury history, and questions about his ability to be the #1 option on a team seeing as he never led OSU in yards or touchdowns in a season. Pro-Comparison: Jaxson Smith-Njigba.
Round 2, 51: RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Here, Denver adds Egbuka’s championship teammate to fill their need at running back. Henderson burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2021 with 1,560 total yards and 19 touchdowns, and he’s since solidified himself as one of college football’s top backs. His blend of explosiveness, vision, and contact balance creates a constant home-run threat. These traits paired with his receiving ability make him a great fit for the Sean Payton offense. Potential issues could arise for Henderson if he’s faced with a full NFL workload since he has never surpassed 200 carries in a season and has dealt with injuries in the past. Pro-Comparison: Tyjae Spears
Round 3, 85: DL Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
For their first defensive add of the draft the Broncos pick up a disruptive interior force, he combines explosive get-off with raw power to collapse the pocket and wreck run plays. He has a deep bag of rush moves he can win with including a lethal cross-chop. His excellent athleticism should earn him snaps as a rookie and he has potential to one day emerge as the Broncos top IDL. He is raw as a tackler and run defender which will probably limit him early on along with his 17th% weight for the position. Pro-Comparison: Michael Hall Jr.
Round 4, 122: WR Savion Williams, TCU
With their first pick of Day-3, the Broncos go for yet another dynamic wide receiver. Savion Williams may be the most versatile receiver in the draft, with 60 catches and 51 carries in 2024 combining for nearly 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. Additionally, he was 3/3 on pass attempts last season. He is an incredible athlete, formerly appearing on “Feldman’s Freak’s List” at #56. He accelerates and changes direction at an incredible level for a 6’4 player making him a monster after the catch. On the flip side, he showcases poor hands through and had many concentration drops in space. He must become consistent at the catch point to emerge as more than a kick returner at the NFL level. Pro-Comparison: Cordarrelle Patterson
Round 6, 191: OG Connor Colby, Iowa
Using the first of their three sixth-round picks, the Broncos land one of the most experienced interior linemen in the draft. Connor Colby started forty-four games at guard and six at tackle across his 4 years at Iowa. He plays smart both pre- and post-snap, showing a strong ability to diagnose defenses and manipulate angles to gain leverage. Colby plays with great aggression in the run game without becoming reckless, and his hand usage as a senior was very impressive in pass protection as well. Unfortunately his footwork and pad level is often a mess in pass protection, these areas need significant development before he is ready to play. He projects as a quality backup with the potential to become a reliable spot starter at the next level. Pro-Comparison: Nick Zakelj
Round 6, 197: TE Luke Lachey, Iowa
Just six picks later, Denver grabs another Iowa Hawkeye. Luke Lachey is a high upside pass catcher, who despite lacking production flashed great ability across his four college seasons. He showed excellent and reliable hands even when extending or contorting for inaccurate balls. Lachey is capable of lining up inline, in the slot, or split out wide which makes him intriguing in a Sean Payton offense. His father Jim Lachey was a three time First-Team All-Pro selection at tackle with the Redskins, so Lachey knows how to be a pro. Lachey is an average athlete with unimpressive long speed that may limit his ceiling. Other concerns include his lackluster blocking and the serious ankle injury he suffered in 2023. Pro-Comparison: A.J. Barner.
Round 6, 208: Kobe King LB Penn State
The Broncos circle back around to the defensive side of the ball for their last selection of the draft. Kobe King is one of the best run stuffing backers in the class, with nearly 100 tackles in 2024. He aggressively seeks out contact using his old-school instincts and block shedding ability to meet ball carriers at the line, and once he arrives he rarely misses. He also possesses a high football IQ and is keen in pre snap adjustments. However, King needs some to develop his coverage skills, and his sideline to sideline speed is unimpressive. Ideally, King can develop behind veterans Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw until their time is up, then step into a role as a reliable early-down linebacker. Pro-Comparison: Chad Muma
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