Broncos roster review: Running Back Jaleel McLaughlin

As the Denver Broncos headed into the 2025 NFL Draft there was a notion that Running Back was a position of need. They addressed that notion with the selection of RJ Harvey in the second round. If you look at the unofficial depth chart, he sits at the top of that list, which has pushed everyone down a spot. Jaleel McLaughlin, who averaged 4.4 yards per carry in 2024, will definitely be in the mix for playing time.

The big question for him is how will Sean Payton choose to utilize his skill set. With 113 carries for 496 yards, he was a big part of the RB rotation. With the departure of Javonte Williams, that role might have increased. However, the drafting of RJ Harvey seems to have slotted…