Broncos' Paton Picks Linebacker Rodriguez

0:00On March 21st, the Denver Broncos traded away their first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft for wide receiver Jalen Waddle, leaving them without a selection until the second round. General manager George Patton has navigated this spot before and come out ahead. After similar trades for Russell Wilson and Sean Payton, Payton grabbed Ed Rusher Nick Bonito in the late second round of 2022 and wide. Receiver Marvin Mims, Jr. the next year. Both have earned Pro Bowl nods and boosted the team right away. Fans can stay calm knowing Patton's track record at picks around the 60s overall. The Broncos need more at Inside Linebacker, where Resign starters Alex Singleton and Justin Stronead hold the spots for now, but depth and pass. Defense remain weak points. A recent mantra from Beatwriters has Denver selecting Texas Tech Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez at number 62. He's a turnover machine with four interceptions and seven force fumbles last season, plus a 457 second

1:0240 yard dash at the combine. Rodriguez could step in as an upgrade, tackling everything inside and fixing coverage issues. With his playmaking skills, he fits perfectly if he lasts that long on draft night.