Broncos Trade Up for Texas LB, Snag Penn State RB

0:00On April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, but the Denver Broncos sit tight until day two tomorrow. In my final mock, they're aggressive. Trading up from their 60 second spot, plus a 170th pick and next year's third round or two. Snagged the 48th overall from Atlanta for Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. This dude's got size, speed, and turnover skills perfect for Vance Joseph's defense, ignoring their current inside backers like Singleton and Strunod. Earlier this week in our roundtable, we talk Broncos needing to chase top talent, and Hill fits as a long-term game changer, marking four straight. Dressed with Texas picks if it lands. Then on day three, they trade to grab Penn State's K-Tron Allen and a hundred eighth, B.N. Orlands, a sturdy runner with vision to back up JK. Dobbins and Pear, with RJ Harvey. Lions are buzzing about filling running back and tied in holes, especially with early backs like Coleman and Johnson likely gone.

1:01Broncos' country debates of mortgaging picks for Hill pays off, but is playmaking screams coach Peyton's ball-hawking style while Allen adds that. Reliable grind inside. Next, they swap their 111th for Miami's 130th and 151st, landing Michigan-Tied End Marlin Klein at 130th, a developmental beast with size and athleticism. Then USC safety, Bishop Fitzgerald at 151st, versatile with five picks last year and special teams chops. Rapping late, seventh round flyers hit wide-out Josh Cameron from Baylor for Yacht Magic, Illinois guard Josh Guesky as a pal-Jesky teammate, and Houston corner, LaTrell McCutchen senior for depth. This hall sure is defense first. Loose offense depth, watch how it unfolds starting tomorrow. Say, football news, powered by AI, this is NFL news today. I'm Cory with the story.