Denver mayor Mike Johnston attended the 2024 draft to meet with the NFL's draft committee and Detroit mayor Mike Duggan as he continues to push to bring a future draft to Colorado. Denver was not picked to host in 2025 (Green Bay) or 2026 (Pittsburgh), but the city is a candidate to host the 2027 draft.

7. Loser: WR Troy Franklin. After an underwhelming rookie season, Franklin now faces competition from third-round pick Pat Bryant. Franklin shouldn't be in danger of getting cut, but Byrant could take away snaps from the second-year WR.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The 2025 NFL draft (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) kicked off on Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Denver Broncos are scheduled to make seven of the draft's 257 picks, which started with the No. 20 selection of the first round.