Broncos' Draft Pivot at 62: Top Prospects

0:00On April 18th, the Denver Broncos are sitting tight for the 2026 NFL Draft folks. After trading up to snag wide-out Jalen Waddle in the first round, their next pick doesn't hit until the end of Friday's second round at number 62. That's the price of landing that star power. But GM George Patton says they've prepped well and feel good about it. Patton revealed they've got six players in mind who might still be on the board then. The team's eyeing spots like inside linebacker, tight end, running back and defensive line, though they might just grab the best guy available, which is head coach Sean Payton-style anyway? Broncos fans are buzzing online, some hide for the wait, others itching for action sooner. With vets like Evan Ingram coming off a rough year and aging tackles like Garibolas at 33, the pressure's on to build depth without forcing fits. Digging into those prospects, tight ends like Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers, a speedy mismatch nightmare, and Ohio State's Max Claire, a solid blocker and pass catcher, top the list.

1:04Then you got Florida's big Caleb Banks on the D line, despite injuries. Texas Tech's disruptive Lee Hunter, Northwestern's towering tackle, Caleb. Tiernan and Notre Dame runner-Jadarian Price, with his vision and six yards per carry average. Whatever they do with 62, this draft shapes up as a smart pivot for Payton and Payton, stacking talent where it counts and keeping Broncos country. Dreaming big come training camp.