2025 NFL Draft: Reviewing the Broncos top-30 visits

Taking a look at all the reported pre-draft top-30 visits the Denver Broncos held with prospects.

Throughout the draft process, the Broncos met with many prospects in various ways and in some cases, met with them multiple times. They met some at the All-Star games, the Combine, at Pro Days, during Zoom calls, or they had a top-30 visit with them leading up to the draft. Today, we are going to look at all the reported prospects that the Broncos brought in for a pre-draft top-30 visit. You can view all the prospects the Broncos reportedly have shown interest in throughout the draft process by viewing our 2025 Draft Interest Tracker.

First, a reminder or refresher on what exactly a top 30 visit is. Each NFL team, in the days and weeks before the start of the NFL Draft, is allowed to invite up to 30 different prospects to come in for a job interview. From there, they will work them out, show them the facility, meet with coaches, and essentially have a job interview. It is just another step in the long scouting process leading up to the NFL Draft.

Before we start, we should note that just because they brought them in for a visit, it doesn’t mean that they’re going to draft them. They could be bringing them in for medical reasons, to check on some character/maturity stuff, or just to get some final details before finalizing their board. So, keep that in mind when going through this list. Also, we do not have all 30 as some went unreported, but we do have 22 of the 30, including two local visits.

Broncos top-30 visits

Ohio State RB, TreVeyon Henderson

Henderson was the final prospect the Broncos brought in (per reports) and appears to be a legitimate first-round option for them. He is an explosive runner with pass game upside who fits the profile for a ‘Joker’ in Sean Payton’s offense. Henderson does have some medical questions, so I am sure that was part of the visit, but he does appear to be a first-round option for the Broncos.

Iowa RB, Kaleb Johnson

Johnson is another one of the top backs in the draft that the Broncos brought in, who they may consider in the first two rounds of the draft. He is a bigger back who lacks the overall explosiveness of Henderson, but is a true downhill one-cut zone runner who has the ability to be a weapon in the passing game. If the Broncos pass on a first-round running back, look for Johnson to be one of their top targets on day two of the draft.

Kansas State RB, D.J. Giddens

Giddens is yet another talented running back the Broncos brought for a visit that could be an option for them in the mid-rounds of the draft. He is an upright runner who has good burst and could excel in the open field at the next level. I view him as a day two prospect that could be Sean Payton’s answer at the running back position.

Texas RB, Jaydon Blue

Blue is arguably one of the fastest and most explosive running backs in the draft. He is on the smaller side, but the speed and explosion are undeniable. He is likely a day three option for the Broncos, but has the potential to be a weapon in the passing game for the Broncos due to his speed.

Ohio State RB, Quinshon Judkins

While most of the backs mentioned have ‘Joker’ traits, Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins is a much more physical between-the-tackles runner who has the athleticism to bounce some runs outside. He tested well at the Combine and has the ability to be a three-down running back for the Broncos. If they decide to pass on a runner in the first round, Judkins could be a legit option for them in the second round of the draft.

North Dakota State QB, Cam Miller

The Broncos have three quarterbacks on their roster: starter Bo Nix, backup Jarrett Stidham, and third-stringer Sam Ehlinger, but could they add another? He’s a small-school late-round option in a weak quarterback class that could be drafted or signed to compete for the third-string job.

Texas WR, Matthew Golden

Golden is a lock to be a first-round pick and could be the first receiver off the board that is not named Travis Hunter. He ran a blistering 4.29 40-time at the Combine, which was the fastest of any offensive player, but the question is, does he play at that speed? Outside of that, he’s a smooth route runner with reliable hands that projects to be a playmaking receiver for whoever drafts him.

Wisconsin WR, Bryson Green

Green is the first of many late-round/potential UDFA wide receivers the Broncos brought in for a top-30 visit. Green is a big and athletic receiver who had a 39-inch vertical jump, 10’11” broad jump, 4.54 40-time, and 18 reps on the bench press. The Broncos have openings on the back end of their roster for some receiver depth and could consider Green late in the draft or as a priority free agent

Eastern Washington WR, Efrom Chism III

Another small school late round/UDFA receiver coming off a highly productive season. This past year, he had 120 receptions for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns. He profiles as a slot receiver as he is listed at 5’11, 193 pounds and ran a 4.71 40-time at his Pro Day. He appears to be a late-round/priority free agent option for the Broncos.

Missouri WR, Luther Burden III

Burden may have the highest upside of all the receivers in the draft. He had a very impressive 2023 season but a down 2024 season and some whispers of character/attitude concerns may have his stock slipping a little bit. Despite all that, Burden is dangerous with the ball in his hands and is a deep threat. He would give the Broncos another dynamic playmaker for Sean Payton to scheme open.

Baylor WR, Hal Presley

Presley is another late-round/UDFA who fits as a Sean Payton wide receiver. He has never been a highly productive receiver but is known for his blocking and ability to be a core special-teams player. I would lean towards him potentially being one of the Broncos’ UDFA signings after the draft.

Bowling Green TE, Harold Fannin Jr.

Fannin Jr. is coming off a ridiculously productive year at Bowling Green and is one of the more debated prospects in the draft. His stats and highlights make you think he’s an elite prospect, but his stiffness and transition to the NFL game have some cautious or completely out on him. With that said, he has some receiving and run after the catch upside and could be an option for the Broncos on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Oregon TE, Terrance Ferguson (Local visit)

Ferguson was Bo Nix’s teammate in 2023 and could be reunite with him in Denver on the Broncos. He is a big and athletic receiving tight end who could add some depth and play-making ability behind veteran Evan Engram. He was the fastest tight end who worked out at the Combine and could be an option for the Broncos on day two of the draft.

Texas TE, Gunnar Helm (Local Visit)

Helm is another big receiving threat at tight end who met with the Broncos. He had a lackluster Combine performance but was dealing with a sprained ankle and decided to work through the injury, which impacted his numbers. He’s not as athletic as some of the other tight ends in this draft, but he is a reliable tight end who is another day two option for the Broncos.

Washington TE, Keleki Latu

Latu is a big 6’7”, 250-pound blocking specialist who most likely will go undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. He did show some receiving upside at Washington, but with a 4.89 40-time, his blocking skills is what will give him a chance to crack an NFL roster. Sean Payton loves his blocking specialist, so Latu could be a priority undrafted free agent for the Broncos.

Texas State IOL, Nash Jones

Jones is another likely undrafted free agent who the Broncos brought in for a pre-draft visit. He is a 6’4”, 320-pound mauler who started his college career at Incarnate Word before transferring to Texas State. The Broncos are looking for some offensive line depth, and Jones could be part of their undrafted free agent class.

Indiana OL, Trey Wedig

Wedig is a 6’7”, 313-pound offensive lineman who played mostly right tackle throughout his career but did play a handful of games at guard. He profiles as a potential swing tackle who could play inside as well. The Broncos already have a player like this with Alex Palczewski, and could be looking for another undrafted player who could serve as OL depth for the Broncos

Cal-Poly EDGE, Elijah Ponder

Ponder was a productive edge rusher at Cal-Poly, where he totaled 26.5 career sacks during his career. He’s an explosive pass rusher who profiles as a late-day 3 prospect who could be a sub-package pass rusher for whoever drafts him. The Broncos have a solid group of pass rushers, but you can never have enough of them.

Indiana LB, Jalin Walker

Walker is an undersized (6’0”, 219 pounds) but athletic linebacker (4.40 40-time) who is viewed as a late day 3 pick or priority free agent. He played his first three seasons at James Madison before transferring to Indiana for one year. Walker is an athletic and productive linebacker with coverage ability and special teams upside who could be a late-round pick or UDFA signing by the Broncos.

Kentucky CB, Maxwell Hairston Jr.

Hairston Jr. had the fastest 40-time at the Combine and is viewed as a potential first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has some ball-hawking skills, a nose for the end zone when he has the ball in his hands, but is coming off a shoulder injury that limited him to just 7 games last season. He is a likely late first-round to early/mid-second-round pick who may interest the Broncos.

Ole Miss IDL, Walter Nolen

Nolen is one of my personal favorite players in this draft. He is an explosive and attacking pass rusher/gap shooting player with a ton of upside. The talent is undeniable, but there are whispers about his character. He attended six different programs over the past seven years, so the interview process will be key here. If that all checks out, he is a legitimate option for the Broncos in the first round and potentially in the second round if he slips some.

Texas IDL Vernon Broughton

He is a 6’5”, 311-pound defensive lineman with impressive size and length. He is viewed as an ascending talent who may interest the Broncos in the mid rounds of the draft. With Zach Allen, John Franklin-Myers, and Malcolm Roach all being free agents after this upcoming season, the Broncos need to add some IDL Depth.

Oregon IDL, Jamaree Caldwell

Caldwell is an older prospect but has an intriguing skill set. He is a 6’2”, 322-pound lineman who offers positional versatility and can be a valuable piece of a defensive line rotation. Again, the Broncos have a number of IDL players in the final year of their deals, and depth will likely be added. Caldwell is another mid-round option for the Broncos in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nevada S, Kitan Crawford

Crawford is an athletic late-round safety with special-teams upside. The Broncos have added Talanoa Hufanga and Sam Franklin Jr. to their safety room already this offseason and may continue adding to that room in the draft. It appears the Broncos want to totally revamp their safety room this offseason.