The Broncos' third-round selection of Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant was a head-scratcher for most fans. Most media rankings had Bryant graded as a day 3 selection, he ran a 4.61 40-time, and simply wasn’t one of the more flashier receivers available when the Broncos were picking in the third round. However, that did not stop Sean Payton and the Broncos from selecting Bryant with their third-round pick.
The Broncos' head coach told reporters after the conclusion of day two of the 2025 NFL Draft that Bryant reminded him of former Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas.