Penix was later picked at No. 8 (his draft spot last year), and McCarthy went at No. 10 (also his same spot from 2024) in the re-draft. So, at least according to one pundit, the Broncos ended up getting a steal at No. 12 in hindsight.

The Denver Broncos are projected to make some tough moves when it comes to the running back position ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but one decision would simplify those.

Sean Payton delivered an emphatic message to reporters regarding a sardine-packed running back room: Don’t count.

ESPN had NFL execs, coaches and scouts rank the top 10 players at 11 positions this offseason, and 11 Broncos players received votes.

Denver Broncos' rookie running back RJ Harvey agreed to a rookie deal that could set a new standard on guaranteed money for late second-round picks.

Zach Allen, John Franklin-Myers, and Malcolm Roach are all set to be free agents after this season. Roach and Franklin-Myers are in the final year of their deal, while Allen’s contract voids on February 20th, 2026, creating a little over $12 million in dead cap.

Gary was a bit of a lottery ticket. He had transferred up from then Division I-AA Marshall to Georgia after playing sparingly for the Thundering Herd. He platooned with fellow outlier candidate Robert Edwards (a 1998 first round selection of the New England Patriots) and led the Bulldogs in rushing yards (699) the following year despite underwhelming NFL speed (a 4.

Matt Peart, a sixth-year vet, started two games as a fill-in lineman last season. He'll look to serve a similar role in 2025.

The Denver Broncos felt the need to improve their safety room, which led to the addition of Talanoa Hufanga, who comes with some risk. Hufanga pairs well with Brandon Jones, who looked on the cusp of emerging as a star last season, but the risk with Hufanga may come back to bite the Broncos.