In his latest seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, NFL.com's Chad Reuter has the Denver Broncos using their first-round pick to select North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton at No. 20 overall. "Hampton is the kind of true lead back the Broncos haven't had since Sean Payton took over in 2023,

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton expressed that running back will be a "focus" for them in the 2025 NFL Draft.

If Austin Jeanty were to fall to Denver, it would probably be a no-brainer. Most draft experts consider him one of the most talented players in the draft (the B/R NFL Scouting Department ranked him No. 6 on its latest big board, while NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah had him at No. 3 on his and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. had him at No. 4).