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Denver Broncos Should Weigh Options on Ashton Jeanty, Tyler Warren

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joshua Greer | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 10:58 AM ET

If both Ashton Jeanty and Tyler Warren are still available when the Denver Broncos are on the clock at No. 20, Denver will have a tough decision to make.

Jeanty, an electric, all-purpose back out of Boise State, would be a dream addition to an offense looking for more explosiveness.

He has the versatility to be a dynamic player in Sean Payton’s system, much like Alvin Kamara or Darren Sproles were in New Orleans.

But is a running back the best use of a first-round pick?

If the goal is to build around Bo Nix for the next decade, the argument for a franchise tight end is strong.

Penn State’s Tyler Warren has the skill set to be a dominant red-zone threat and a reliable safety valve, similar to what Dallas Clark was for Peyton Manning.

Michigan’s Colston Loveland, at 6-foot-5 with elite hands and athleticism, could develop into a Travis Kelce-type playmaker. Payton’s history of utilizing dynamic tight ends—Shockey, Graham, Witten—suggests he values the position highly in his offense.

Trading up might not be necessary, as both Jeanty and Warren could realistically fall to No. 20, depending on other team's wants and needs.

If either or both are available, the Broncos must decide between an elite running back who could contribute immediately or a tight end who could anchor the passing attack for years.

Given Payton’s offensive philosophy and the league’s increasing reliance on elite tight ends, moving mountains for Warren or Loveland might be the smarter long-term play.

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