Broncos' 2023 Draft: Trotter for Linebacker Boost

0:00On March 25th, the 2026 NFL draft is almost here, just a few weeks away, and the Denver Broncos are gearing up without a first round. Pick. They hold the 60-second overall selection in the second round. They're only choice in the first three rounds. General manager George Payton has a strong track record there, with every second-rounder he's made in Denver turning into a key contributor. Potzones picks like RJ Harvey, Marvin Mims, Nick Bonito, and Javante Williams have all delivered from scoring touchdowns to earning all pro nods. The Broncos roster looks solid overall, with few glaring needs after trading for wide receiver Jalen Wattow from Miami, which fixed their downfield, passing issues. Right now, the linebacker group stands out as an area needing fresh legs. Starters Justin Strohnad turns 30 before the season starts, and Alex Singleton hits 33 later on. The team lacks youth and speed behind them, especially after a short-lived experiment with

1:00Dre Greenlaw didn't pan out. ESPN's latest mock draft has the Broncos grabbing Missouri inside linebacker Josiah Trotter at number 62. He's an aggressive tackler who could jump in right away on defense in special teams, matching their hard-hitting style under coordinator Vance. Joseph, adding Trotter, would layer the roster smartly, building for 2027, and avoiding the pitfalls of aging out without backups, like Woodhead. The chief's last year, it sets Denver up for a smooth transition at the position.