Overview
- National mock drafts from Bleacher Report and USA TODAY project Florida running back Jadan Baugh as the 2027 class’s top running back and a potential first-round pick for the Denver Broncos.
- The projections highlight Baugh’s size and style — about 6'1", 225 pounds, a physical, downhill runner with a strong stiff-arm and ability to handle heavy workloads — as traits that fit Denver’s needs.
- Coverage notes the Broncos have struggled to create explosive early-down runs and that coach Sean Payton recently removed play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb, which analysts cite as part of the rationale for targeting a workhorse back.
- Baugh’s college production is cited as evidence of NFL readiness, with 1,170 rushing yards in 2025 and 672 yards with 12 touchdowns through six games this season, though his Heisman momentum has cooled slightly.
- These reports are media projections, not team decisions, and outlets warn that draft evaluations can change as teams collect medical checks, interviews, and workout data in the months ahead.