Broncos Floated as Landing Spot for $28 Million 'Consolation Prize' RB in Bold Trade Pitch

As far as consolation prizes go, this one that could make the Denver Broncos feel like they may have actually won.

It’s not a secret the Broncos are in desperate need of a running back. They likely have their hearts set on one of the 2 running backs with first round grades in the 2025 NFL draft in Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton.

Unfortunately for the Broncos, added value to the running back position over the last year by NFL teams might see Jeanty and Hampton off the board before the Broncos pick at No. 20 overall.

In that case, the DNVR Denver Broncos Podcast recently suggested a scenario which would net the Broncos an elite running back with New York Jets star Breece Hall if Denver doesn’t pull off a blockbuster trade to move up and get Jeanty.

From DNVR: “New York Jets running back Breece Hall is rumored to be on the trading block … (if) Ashton Jeanty is still on the board when they make the No. 7 pick in the draft, should the Denver Broncos be interested in trading for Breece Hall as a consolation prize?”

Trading up to get Jeanty would be precipitous. Any team in the Top 10 would likely want the Broncos’ first round pick in 2025 and in 2026, at least. Denver isn’t a Super Bowl contender yet, which should mean they’re not in a position to entertain offers for future first round picks.