There were many reports that the Broncos attempted to trade up in the first round of the NFL draft, but Sean Payton denied that.

The Denver Broncos selected UCF running back R.J. Harvey with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sean Payton, whose history with the Saints includes multiple top-12 Fantasy Football finishes at the running back position year after year and breakout RB1s like Alvin Kamara, has now found himself a No. 1 option at the position.

Pre draft, there was significant noise that Denver was looking to either move up in the draft to select a top tight end or running back. However, head coach Sean Payton dispelled these rumors post-draft, per The Denver Post's Troy Renck.