The 2024 NFL Draft was just recently completed, but it's clear that the Denver Broncos have a few needs for the 2025 NFL Draft. Next offseason could be a time where the Broncos are able to go all-in, which would feature them being extremely aggressive in improving the roster. If 2024 does go well, the direction of this franchise changes forever.
The team isn't without a few needs, though, and while the 2024 NFL Draft just ended, the Broncos do have some clear needs for the 2025 NFL Draft. Which three positions should Denver have on their radar for next year's draft?
3 way too early 2025 NFL Draft targets for the Denver Broncos
Left Tackle
Denver Broncos stud left tackle Garett Bolles has just one more year left on his deal and would hit the free agency market in 2025 if the team didn't do anything from now until then. After a horrid start to his career, Bolles has been solid since the 2020 NFL Season. Bolles would be entering his age-33 season in 2025, which is crazy to think.
But he did enter the NFL several years older than most players. The age is a concern, but he's still his normal athletic self, so it might be wise for the Broncos to extend him through 2025 at least. However, even if Bolles is extended, the team does have a clear long-term need at the position, especially if Denver plans on getting out of Mike McGlinchey's contract as soon as they can.
Defensive Line
The Broncos defensive line definitely improved this offseason, but it still could be a need. DJ Jones is a free agent next offseason, and Zach Allen would be entering the final year of his contract in 2025. While the unit looks competent for this year, more movement could happen next offseason. Furthermore, the unit still doesn't seem to have a true alpha on the inside.
It's a huge mark on the roster, as the Broncos would be significantly better if they found an elite defensive lineman. The 2025 NFL Draft could be a place where they look to even use their first-round pick on a DT prospect. Getting to the QB is the second-most important part of a winning roster. Denver did not do that consistently in 2023.
Tight End
Well, the Broncos don't have much at tight end. Sure, Greg Dulcich could magically stay healthy in 2024, but it might not happen. Lucas Krull could be a fun option for the team if he's able to breakout, but those scenarios both seem unlikely. The other notable player in this room is Adam Trautman, who is just a guy. He can block well enough and catch a pass or two when needed.
He's not a TE1 and not nearly the explosive player that Denver has needed from this position for years now. While having an elite tight end is not necessary to win Super Bowls, Denver doesn't even have a viable receiving option from this unit. It's not the most urgent of positions for Denver, but it's the least-talented on the roster.
So you have to figure that the 2025 NFL Draft could be where Denver tries to fix this unit.