
As the Denver Broncos close the chapter on the 2024 season, the focus will now shift to the offseason—a crucial time to evaluate and build for the future, and the first step in that journey will take the crew to Mobile, Alabama, for the 2025 Reeses Senior Bowl.
George Paton and the Broncos front office will be tasked with adding more weapons to the Broncos offense, specifically at running back, tight end, and wide receiver. However, they could also use some youth reinforcements along the offensive line, as Sean Payton has always invested in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
Luckily for Denver, they will have a great opportunity to scout potential fits for the offense at the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will host its first practice on Tuesday, Jan. 28th.
The Broncos are also fortunate in another regard. The emergence and development of quarterback Bo Nix has eliminated the need to evaluate the group of quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl for anything more than a potential late Day-3 flier to find a long-term backup. As a result, quarterbacks will not be included in this list.
With that being said, here are three Senior Bowl players at every other offensive position who would be great fits with the Denver Broncos.
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Running Back

The need at running back is obvious for Denver, as their 2024 trio of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime produced one of the worst rushing attacks in the entire league. Expect them to target this position early, including the following options in the middle rounds of this year’s draft.
Devin Neal, Kansas
A dynamic athlete with the ball in his hands, Devin Neal would add instant juice to any team’s backfield. His long speed isn’t necessarily elite, but his creativity as a runner pops off the screen with his lateral agility and ability to make defenders miss. He also has the upside to grow as a receiver and has fumbled the ball zero times during his four years at Kansas. He would excel in a change-of-pace role, similar to Tampa Bay’s Bucky Irving.
Cam Skattebo, Arizona St.
Skattebo exploded onto the scene in 2024, finishing with over 2,300 all-purpose yards and 24 total touchdowns. An absolute bowling ball who refuses to go down, Skattebo flashes elite contact balance and vision. While he may not have 4.3 speed or much creativity as a runner, he boasts a surprisingly versatile receiving skillset, giving him three-down potential in an NFL backfield.
Damien Martinez, Miami
Martinez has become an under-the-radar name in this class who deserves much more recognition. With a strong Senior Bowl showing, he could get the attention his play deserves. He has an excellent build and plays with power and physicality, while still having above-average lateral agility and cut-ability for his size. He is a creative runner and flashes potential as a receiver. He may not be a home-run hitter at the next level, but he is a tone-setter who could become the lead back in a backfield rotation.
Wide Receiver

The Broncos are in an interesting spot with their receiver room, as they are in dire need of an infusion of talent, yet already have young pieces that they will want to develop. It’s more likely that they address other positions on offense before bolstering the receiver room. Nonetheless, they could still target a receiver early if one of these options falls into their lap.
Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
A talented young receiver with connections to Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw and part-owner Condoleeza Rice, Ayomanor would be a perfect addition to the Broncos receiving room. Having the size and speed to play the “Z” role, Ayomanor is a great athlete who can win vertically but also on short-to-intermediate routes. He is green and will need more development at the catch point and as a route-runner, but plays a physical brand of football and will also be a huge positive as a blocker, which we know Payton values greatly.
Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
One of the more high-upside players in the draft, Higgins should not move the way he does at 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds. He has exceptionally fluid hips and flashes serious separation ability, almost looking like 2019 Courtland Sutton at times. He has a large catch radius and the body control to be a playmaking “X” for an offense. The big area needing development is physicality, as he can be slightly disappointing at the catch point and lacks elite play strength, especially relative to his frame.
Kyle Williams, Washington State
Another under-the-radar candidate, Kyle Williams is a player who should rise after a week in Mobile. He is very similar to New York’s Darius Slayton, – a smooth athlete with great acceleration who can play either inside or outside. He is a natural separator who runs fluid routes and is shifty enough to make defenders miss after the catch. He is not the biggest player at 6-foot and 186 pounds, and he lacks physicality in his game, but Denver could still target him for his route-running prowess.
Tight End

Broncos Country is very familiar with the team’s need at tight end, as every mock draft known to man has them taking Tyler Warren from Penn State. Unfortunately, it is a long shot that he will be there at 20, meaning that the Broncos may have to pivot to these other options on Day 2.
Gunnar Helm, Texas
One of the highest floors in the draft, it is hard to envision Helm being a bust at the next level. He is an extremely smooth athlete who creates easy separation with good routes. He is competitive at the catch point and great after the catch, possessing the ability to juke, spin, and even hurdle his way over defenders. Helm is an inconsistent run blocker, lacking the power to drive defenders backward, but flashes enough technique and anchor ability to make up for it.
Mason Taylor, LSU
Taylor is another high-floor prospect who provides one of the draft’s most balanced blocking/receiving skillsets. While he still isn’t a super downhill blocker, he showcases very good balance and core strength to seal the edge and create running lanes. Taylor also moves very well for his size and has a clear upside in the receiving game, making plenty of tough catches. His route tree will be a big question mark, which he can answer in Mobile.
Elijah Arroyo, Miami
An extremely fun watch, Arroyo is one of the best size/speed combinations in the entire class. He is a great athlete for his size who can separate downfield and be a legitimate seam threat at the next level. On top of this, he has solid short-area quickness and will be a big factor in the screen game. His blocking technique or ability to sustain blocks won’t wow anybody, but the effort is there. He can further boost his stock by featuring more contested-catch ability in Mobile.
Tackle

With Garrett Bolles signing a brand new extension and Mike McGlinchey under contract for three more years, tackle is no longer a pressing need. However, it is a valuable position that is always worth investing in – something the Denver Broncos haven’t done in the draft since 2017 – meaning it is absolutely in play for Denver on Day 3 of the draft.
Josh Conerly, Oregon/Armand Membou, Missouri
These two names are not realistic options for Denver, but they are undoubtedly the two best tackles in Mobile, and both are projected to go in the first round. If one of them were to slip, then a team could target pick 20 as a potential trade-up spot to go and secure them. Despite the position they play, their performances at this year’s Senior Bowl may still affect the Broncos’ draft plans and are worth keeping an eye on.
Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
Playing opposite Conerly, Cornelius often gets lost in the shuffle in this tackle class. He has the long arms teams look for in a tackle, plays with great strength, and strikes well with his hands. Cornelius flashes as both a pass protector and run blocker, with the anchor ability to sustain blocks once he engages with defenders. However, his physical style often leads to lunging issues and creates a bad pad level. He is a solid third or fourth-round prospect for Denver with upside.
Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
A smaller school prospect, Vinson boasts great upside to develop into a starting-caliber tackle. He meets all of the size and arm length requirements and possesses good movement skills. He has good feet and can climb to the second level with ease. Vinson’s underlying issues stem from his raw technique, lack of play strength, and use of his hands. He needs to be coached up, but would be a nice ball of clay for Zach Strief to work with on Day 3.
Guard

Much like tackle, guard is hardly a big need for the Broncos with Quinn Meinerz and Ben Powers locking up starting spots for the time being. However, Powers could be a potential cap casualty down the line, and shouldn’t stop Denver from getting cost-controlled at the position or investing in their future.
Emery Jones Jr., Louisiana St.
Jones Jr. played most of his career at tackle for LSU but projects better as a guard at the next level. He is a physical run blocker who clearly has the lower body strength to drive defenders backward, which could help the Broncos generate more push in the run game. However, his technique is very underdeveloped and he is not the most dynamic athlete. Jones Jr would be a good candidate to sit behind Ben Powers for a year and refine his technique before taking over.
Garrett Dellinger, Louisiana St.
Another LSU Tiger on the list, Dellinger is a natural fit at guard for the Broncos who combines brute strength with solid footwork, technique, and anchor ability. He is well-built with a dense frame and is a strong finisher. He also provides a good floor in pass protection due to his anchor ability. However, he fails to recover pretty often and he is susceptible to getting overwhelmed by twitchier interior defenders, which are big reasons why he could be there early on Day 3. If the Broncos want the more ready-made prospect, with less upside, this is the LSU guard they should target.
J.C. Davis, Illinois
Sticking with the theme of downhill power, at 322 pounds, Davis is another heavy lineman capable of creating running lanes. He is an aggressive player who still knows how to properly place his hands to gain leverage. He also shows promise as a pass protector, as he gets in his stance quickly and is usually in a good position. There are just limitations with Davis’s arm length and athleticism, which could cause a slide to Day 3. Still, he is worth consideration for Denver.
Center

A polarizing position among Broncos Country, many believe that Luke Wattenberg was a driving factor behind the Broncos run game struggles. While the team doesn’t appear in a hurry to upgrade here, they should at least explore potential options, especially with the Senior Bowl offering some appealing names.
Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Mbow is an extremely intriguing prospect who typically plays tackle, but is getting a lot of buzz at center. He is expected to line up at center during the Senior Bowl practices, which will allow him to demonstrate how he snaps the ball and moves at that position. He plays an extremely aggressive and physical brand of football and moves really well in space, making him well worth considering for the Broncos if he falls to mid-Day 2.
Jonah Monheim, USC
A prospect who was mocked in the first round at the beginning of the year, Monheim came back down to earth this season but is still a viable option on Day 3. He is highly versatile, having played all five positions at USC, and also boasts impressive IQ and leadership. He is a twitched-up athlete with good movement skills but lacks a lot of power/physicality in his game. He also has shorter arms, which limits his ability to block without lunging forward too much, which he projects to play on the interior at the next level.
Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech
A fifth-year senior who has played 4,602 snaps, Rogers is a highly experienced offensive lineman who has lined up at all five positions at Texas Tech. He will take snaps at center in Mobile and is a particularly good fit there given his easy movement skills and play strength. He even made Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” for his remarkable blend of size and athleticism. Rogers has short arms, which will be the main reason he kicks inside but he would still be a great swing lineman for the Broncos as he develops into a starting role.