If the Broncos attempted to trade up, they’d likely be doing so to surpass the Dallas Cowboys, who are the only other team that’s likely to draft a running back after Jeanty is off the board. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. projected that the Cowboys would select Hampton with the No. 12 overall pick for months.

Basically, the Broncos have options and it won't be surprising if they decide to trade up. During a pre-draft press conference on April 17, Denver general manager George Paton admitted that he was already making calls about a possible trade, although at the time, he didn't admit if he was looking to move up or down.

The final version of UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's 2025 NFL mock draft features four trades involving a group of the most high-profile prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft class.