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jpalmer1'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON APR 6, 2025

25 Packers

  • jpalmer1 DRAFTING FOR THE
    Broncos
Draft Selections
Luther Burden III Head Shot
PICK: 20 RND: 1 (DEN)
Luther Burden III
WR Missouri
Derrick Harmon Head Shot
PICK: 51 RND: 2 (DEN)
Derrick Harmon
DT Oregon
Gunnar Helm Head Shot
PICK: 85 RND: 3 (DEN)
Gunnar Helm
TE Texas
Tai Felton Head Shot
PICK: 122 RND: 4 (DEN)
Tai Felton
WR Maryland
Howard Cross III Head Shot
PICK: 191 RND: 6 (DEN)
Howard Cross III
DL Notre Dame
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson Head Shot
PICK: 197 RND: 6 (DEN)
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson...
OT Florida
Luke Elzinga Head Shot
PICK: 208 RND: 6 (DEN)
Luke Elzinga
P Oklahoma
Draft Grade — Broncos
Overall B-
ValueB NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Broncos did the meat-and-potatoes work well: B-.

The Howard Cross III selection is the head-turner. The Broncos reached 30 spots for him, and it will define how this weekend is remembered. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

Landing Felton that late papers over a lot of smaller sins. The linebacker hole is the one line item this class does not answer. They came away with juice, if not much beef up front.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the linebacker spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick20 Rnd1 Luther Burden III
In the 20th overall pick they get a difference-maker at receiver at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick51 Rnd2 Derrick Harmon
You do not let an interior defensive lineman like Derrick Harmon reach Round 2, Pick 19 and blink. They did not. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick85 Rnd3 Gunnar Helm
No edge and no loss on Gunnar Helm in pick 85; it is a wash and a sensible one. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick122 Rnd4 Tai Felton
Somehow Tai Felton was still sitting there in slot 122, and they pounced on premier wide receiver value. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick191 Rnd6 Howard Cross III
They talked themselves into Howard Cross III at the Round 6 slot, and the board did not agree. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick197 Rnd6 Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson in No. 197 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick208 Rnd6 Luke Elzinga
Luke Elzinga in the 208th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. A luxury on a unit that was already in good shape.