The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider believes a “neon vacancy sign is flashing above” the Broncos running back room.

“McLaughlin, Estimé and Badie all led Denver in rushing during various games last season and could have a role in the 2025 backfield, but Denver needs a player capable of carrying a heavier workload,” Kosmider continues. Kosmider links Omarion Hampton to the Broncos at No. 20 overall, noting that he doesn’t believe Ashton Jeanty will fall that many picks. On this, National Beat Writer Reassessment Of Roster After Wave One Of Free Agency Day, the Broncos join many other clubs in looking strongly at what is expected to be a good running back depth class.