Golday: Broncos' Second-Round Linebacker Target

On March 28th, Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday is turning heads as a prime second round

target for the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL.

Draft, this 6 foot 4, 239 pound beast ranks as the 4th best linebacker and 42nd overall

player, according to Dane Brugler.

From the athletic, over two seasons with the Bearcats, he racked up 163 tackles, 13 tackles

for loss, 5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles in.

Just 24 games.

This passes in the loan.

Golday exploded for 105 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, plus first team all big

12.

Honors and a buck is award semi-finalist nod.

His athletic profile pops with a 4.6 240 yard dash, 39 inch vertical and elite speed that

lets him chase play sideline 2.

sideline.

Meanwhile, the Broncos resigned Vett's Alex Singleton and Justin Strohnad, but both

hit 30 plus this year with no long-term vibe.

Golday could slide in for depth, compete right away, and learn the ropes while owning special

teams, perfect for a squad needing fresh legs at the mercy.

Position.

Scouts love his size, explosion, run-stopping power, and pass rush upside, though he's

Ron Coverage and Diagnosis, more downhill than Paulus' zone.

Guy yet.

Finalists see him as a high upside tweener with gazelle speed, stacking gaps like a pro.

He echoes Drew Sanders coming out.

Big athletic edge guy flipping to off-ball with starter potential.

If Golday lasts to pick 62, Broncos might pounce to build behind the Vett's and flip the

script on their linebacker future.