NFL Network's Judy Battista and Bucky Brooks highlight how Detroit Lions rookie guard Tate Ratledge, along with new offensive and defensive coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard, are poised to make the biggest impact for the Lions.

The Broncos return most of the defensive front that helped fuel a team record of 63 sacks in 2024, but intriguing depth battles remain.

Each year, we see a handful of players have breakout performances during training camp and turn that into a bigger role with the team during the season. Last year, we saw rookie quarterback Bo Nix blossom right in front of our eyes and win the starting quarterback job and help lead the Broncos back to the postseason.

The Denver Broncos have the best cornerback in the NFL. That's what the Associated Press found in a recent vote of journalists. Of course, with Patrick Surtain II winning the Defensive Player of the Year award, a distinction held by only six other cornerbacks in history, it gives him a leg up on the rest of the players at his position.

Broncos fourth-round draft pick Que Robinson will be a candidate to rotate in at OLB while instantly contributing on special teams.

Bleacher Report's Matt Holder called Denver Broncos rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron "Too Good" to keep off field in 2025.

That guaranteed portion is now in dispute for not only Harvey but all second-round picks in the most recent NFL Draft. Credit, or blame, the Houston Texans. They gave their second-round draft pick, No. 34 overall, receiver Jayden Higgins, a 100% full guarantee on his four-year, $11.7 million contract.

If there's anything missing from Denver's top five players, it's the presence of an elite wide receiver. The Broncos have the four foundational cornerstones of a championship roster in place, which isn't easy to do: quarterback, left tackle, edge rusher, and cornerback.

Broncos tenure: White did not hear his name during the 2025 NFL draft, but he was invited to try out as one of 29 rookie players during the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp. White impressed enough for Broncos coaches to sign him to the 90-man offseason roster this spring.

The veteran tight end had a busy offseason with a honeymoon in Europe, Bo Nix's passing camp in Idaho and welcoming Evan Engram to Denver's position room.