On the eve of the 2025 NFL draft, three national pundits have predicted the same player landing with the Denver Broncos in separate mock drafts. ESPN's Peter Schrager, Matt Miller and Mina Kimes all have the Broncos using pick No.

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.

George Paton last week said he had achieved something of a zen state heading into his fifth NFL Draft as the general manager of the Denver Broncos. Or at least as much of one as a person in his position can be at this particular time on the football calendar.