Most mock drafts had the Denver Broncos taking a running back or tight end in the first round despite coach Sean Payton's strong hints that he wasn't necessarily bent on adding an offensive playmaker right away for his young quarterback,

The expectation is not that the Broncos should nail every pick. No one does, though Payton’s 2017 draft class is as good as it gets — Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Alvin Kamara, Trey Hendrickson — even when edged out for Patrick Mahomes.

The Denver Broncos' third-round draft pick is officially in! With the 74th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have selected Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant. Bryant is one of the most physical wide receivers in this year's draft class.