On this episode of Altitude Advantage, team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla take a deep dive into the Broncos' 2025 draft class.

Intro + initial takeaways (00:00-7:00)

CB Jahdae Barron headlines Broncos' 2025 draft class (7:01-13:25)

How the Broncos' defense improved in the draft (13:26-16:59)

Denver's offense gets boost with addition of skill players (17:00-24:22)

How the draft has set Denver up to take next step in 2025 (24:23-33:03)

Final thoughts (33:03-34:39)

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Take a closer look at the Broncos' newest additions with this cinematic recap of the Broncos' 2025 NFL Draft class.

Get familiar with the Broncos' 2025 draft picks with quotes from General Manager George Paton or Head Coach Sean Payton about each player.

Following the conclusion of Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla share their thoughts on the Denver Broncos' draft class and choose the picks they are most excited to see in action.

Watch as General Manager George Paton reflects on the Broncos' 2025 NFL Draft in an interview with team reporter Elisa Hernandez.

Plus, Head Coach Sean Payton speaks about adding the right players to the Broncos' roster.

"If it turns out like the last one did, then we'd be real excited," Head Coach Sean Payton said in reference to former All-Pro Jimmy Graham.

Watch as Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton reflect on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft and take a look back at the 2025 draft class.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest tight end, Caleb Lohner, from his career at Utah.

Flip through photos of TE Caleb Lohner's path to the Broncos, who selected him with the 241st-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Here's a look at who the Broncos added to their roster during the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos select Utah tight end Caleb Lohner in Round 7 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 241st-overall pick.

The 6-foot-7, 250-pound player began playing football in 2024 and caught four passes — which all went for touchdowns — and a two-point conversion. In his first career game, he caught a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest punter Jeremy Crawshaw during his career at Florida.

With the 216th-overall pick, the Denver Broncos select Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw in Round 6 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of P Jeremy Crawshaw's path from Florida to the Broncos, who selected him with the 216th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

In his final season at Florida, Crawshaw averaged 45.8 yards per punt and had 25 of his 59 punts fall within the 20-yard line.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest outside linebacker Que Robinson from his career at Alabama.

Go inside the Denver Broncos' war room during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of OLB Que Robinson's path from Alabama to the Broncos, who selected him with the 134th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos select Alabama outside linebacker Que Robinson in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 134th-overall pick.

The Broncos have added to their edge rushing group on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

"We always talk about, 'Who does he remind [you of]?'" Payton said Friday. "We try to find comps. There were so many things about his game that reminded me of Mike Thomas."

"We felt like moving back would set the tone for the day [and] would give us flexibility to do what we want to do for the day — and it did," General Manager George Paton said.

"His running style — we feel he's dynamic," General Manager George Paton said. "He has really good vision, really good instincts, really good contact balance. Highly explosive. We thought maybe he had the best vision in the draft."

After Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla break down how the Denver Broncos' trades allowed them to secure key offensive weapons — and an intriguing defensive talent. Plus, they look ahead to the final day of the draft and more.

Following an eventful Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton recap the team's draft-day decisions for Round 2 and 3.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest defensive end, Sai'vion Jones, during his career at LSU.

With the 101st-overall pick the Denver Broncos selected defensive end Sai'vion Jones in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of DE Sai'vion Jones' path from LSU to the Broncos, who selected him with the 101st-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Broncos capped Day 2 of the NFL Draft by trading back into the third round for a defensive end.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest wide receiver Pat Bryant during his career at Illinois.

Former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball announces the Broncos' selection of wide receiver Pat Bryant in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 74 overall pick.

Flip through photos of WR Pat Bryant's path from Illinois to the Broncos, who selected him with the 74th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

A second-team All-Big Ten player in 2024, Bryant led the Illini in receiving.

Watch highlights of the Broncos' newest running back RJ Harvey during his career at UCF.

With the No. 60 overall pick, former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball announces the Denver Broncos' selection of UCF running back RJ Harvey in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Flip through photos of RB RJ Harvey's path from UCF to the Broncos, who selected him with the 60th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

After weeks of anticipation, the Broncos have added to their backfield.

Cornerback Jahdae Barron checks in with team reporter Elisa Hernandez to discuss what it means to be drafted by the Denver Broncos, the opportunity to play alongside Pat Surtain II and more.

"It's good to have that," Barron said. "You have to own it, and I think I owned it to my full ability."

Watch as new Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron meets the media after being selected by the Broncos with the 20th-overall pick.

"[There are] a lot of offensive players, a lot of weapons left," General Manager George Paton said. "We got a weapon on defense [in the] first round."

Following Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, team reporter Elisa Hernandez and lead writer Aric DiLalla share their takeaways of the selection of Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th-overall pick.

"He just kind of fits everything we're looking for in a player," General Manager George Paton said.

Watch as Head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager George Paton meet the media following the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft as the Broncos selected cornerback Jahdae Barron.

Watch highlights of new Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron during his career at Texas.

Flip through photos of CB Jahdae Barron's path from Texas to the Broncos, who selected him with the 20th-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

In honor of World Wish Month, representing Make-A-Wish America, Samuel Barrett announces the Denver Broncos' selection of Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th-overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Denver has added to its impressive defensive backfield in the first round of the NFL Draft.