After a breakthrough 2024 season in which they won 10 games and made the playoffs for the first time in nine years, the Broncos are in what appears to be a good place, with the reigning defensive player of the year ( cornerback Pat Surtain II) and what just might be a long-awaited franchise quarterback (Bo Nix).

The Denver Broncos are heading into the NFL Draft with seven picks this year. That includes No. 20 overall, but there were some rumors in the days leading up to the Thursday -- the first night of the draft -- that they might try to trade up.