A third option in the first round is Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, who has been climbing pundit draft boards in recent week. ESPN's Todd McShay has even said he believes Henderson could be the second RB picked, above Hampton.

Woody Paige, who is on a very impressive run of Broncos first-pick draft predictions, calling the team's debut selection correctly in four of the past five years, has made his official pick for 2025.

WR Luther Burden, Missouri: If Burden falls, don’t rule out Payton making a move up from No. 51 to nab him. He’s got 4.41 speed, is a natural playmaker and would be a neat fit in the Broncos’ receiver room.