Broncos Add Big Offensive Weapon for Bo Nix in New Draft Prediction

As the 2025 NFL Draft draws near, teams are finalizing their evaluations to identify which prospects can make a major impact in the upcoming season.

For the Denver Broncos, despite their active free agency period, head coach Sean Payton and the front office are well-positioned to land a potential difference-maker in the draft.

With the No. 20 overall pick, the Broncos still hold a strong chance to grab one of the top talents in this year's class.

Denver made key defensive upgrades in free agency, adding linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga, and defensive tackle D.J. Jones. On the other side of the ball, the only notable player the team brought in was veteran tight end Evan Engram. 

That doesn't appear to be enough firepower to help out second-year quarterback Bo Nix, as CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso predicted the Broncos may want to bring in a highly-rated offensive prospect in the draft.

Trappaso believes Denver will select Michigan tight end Colston Loveland in the first round. Here's what Fornelli wrote to explain this selection:

Loveland is coming off an injury but has burst, speed and separation skill at the tight end spot. Good news for Bo Nix.

Loveland, widely viewed as one of the best tight ends in this year's draft class, is someone head coach Sean Payton could plug into the lineup along with Engram.

He delivered a solid performance in 2024 with the Wolverines, tallying 582 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.

The 21-year-old can be used as a blocker in the run game while also being another offensive weapon for Nix.

If Loveland can translate his collegiate form to the NFL, expect him to become one of the best rookies next season.