Broncos' Draft Picks: Linebackers or Linemen?

0:00On April 24, day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft is underway after a wild round 1 with 32 picks in the books. Now the spotlights on the Broncos holding the 62nd overall selection late in round 2. Mod drafts from spots like ESPN, the Athletic and CBS are buzzing with projections, mostly pointing to linebackers to bolster that defense. Experts like Matt Miller from ESPN, C. Missouri's Josiah Trotter going there, a downhill runner-stopper who's a beast against the run. The Athletics Nick Baumgarner, and a couple others like NBC's Eric Frohton, Peck Cincinnati's Jake Golday, a versatile hybrid guy who could flex like a smaller Jack Campbell from the Lions. USA Today's Jacob Kamenker and his size, Daniel Flick, both love Texas' Anthony Hill Jr., a 21-year-old with big stats, 249. Tackles, 17 stacks, and forced fumbles over three years. He's Rangie, Athletic, and ready to plug gaps right away.

1:02Not everyone's on linebackers though. CBS's Josh Edwards has Iowa's Jennings Dunker, an offensive lineman with position flexibility for those emergency spots. NJ.com's Cain Steele throws in Ohio State's Titan Max Claire as a wildcard option. These mocks shell the Broncos could go defense heavy or mix it up on the line depending on the board. Keep an eye as round two unfolds. Could be a game-changer for Denver Squad this fall.