Broncos Target Second-Round Stars for Immediate Impact

0:00On February 26th, the Denver Broncos have struck gold in the second round of recent dress with players like Nick Benito, Marvin Memes Jr., and RJ, Harvey. But finding guys ready to star right away has been tricky since those rookies often eased in. Now, with the 2026 draft class just okay overall, the team is eyeing a handful of second-round prospects who could plug in immediately at key spots. Linebacker stands out as a big need, especially of Justin Stronad and Alex Singleton, hit free agency. Prospects like Jig Golday from Cincinnati bring athletic-covered skills against slot receivers. Josiah Trotter from Missouri offers downhill. Run-stopping power as the son of an ex-NFL player, an Anthony Hill junior from Texas provides a balanced skill set for versatile looks. Meanwhile, at tight end, Ohio State's Max Claire could step up big with his blocking and receiving, filling a thin room beyond Evan Ingram, safety AJ. Halsey from LSU impresses with range and ball skills, despite his size, perfect to boost takeaways and pair with others.

1:04An Indiana-wide-out Elijah Serrett fits Sean Payton's scheme with smart routes and yards after catch to sort out the receiver lob jam. The NFL scouting combined this week could shift these projections as these players test out and show their pro potential. Denver's set starters elsewhere make these targeted picks even more crucial for depth and scheme fits. As the combine wraps in free agency looms, keep watching how these names rise or fall on draft boards, setting the stage for the Broncos next wave. Of impact talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent talent