{"id":20447,"date":"2026-04-24T21:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/news\/20447\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:25:30","slug":"broncos-mock-draft-roundup-day-2-projections-for-the-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/news\/20447\/","title":{"rendered":"Broncos mock draft roundup: Day 2 projections for the 2026 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Round 1 in the books, we&#8217;ve reached Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Following the first 32 selections, several outlets have reconfigured their mock drafts to provide a look at what could be on the horizon in Rounds 2 and 3. The Broncos are slated to make the 62nd-overall pick, which comes late in the second round. Read on for a look at Day 2 projections for the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Round 2, No. 62 overall:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/draft2026\/story\/_\/id\/48543025\/nfl-mock-draft-2026-round-2-3-best-available-prospects-team-predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matt Miller, ESPN<\/a>: LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri<\/p>\n<p>Trotter is a force in the running game with an attacking, downhill style.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7224130\/2026\/04\/24\/nfl-mock-draft-2026-rounds-2-3-quarterbacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic<\/a>: LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati<\/p>\n<p>Another hybrid-type defender who could line up as a Sam &#8216;backer or operate in the stack, Golday plays a bit like a smaller version of Detroit Lions star Jack Campbell.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/draft\/2026\/04\/24\/nfl-mock-draft-2026-day-2-rumors-news\/89742903007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jacob Camenker, USA Today<\/a>: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas<\/p>\n<p>Hill is a versatile linebacker who generated 249 tackles, 31.5 TFL, 17 sacks, three interceptions and eight forced fumbles across three seasons at Texas. He&#8217;s already a very good run defender and has room for improvement, as he will only be a 21-year-old rookie.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-day-2-rounds-2-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Josh Edwards, CBS Sports<\/a>: OL Gennings Dunker, Iowa<\/p>\n<p>Dunker has the versatility to fulfill multiple positions along the offensive line, which is valuable in a pinch.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-rounds-two-three\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daniel Flick, SI.com<\/a>: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas<\/p>\n<p>Hill is an intriguing talent. He&#8217;s big, long, rangy and athletic, with a high ceiling and proven versatility as a blitzer.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/nfl\/1112147\/nfl-mock-draft-2nd-round-day-2-projection-49ers-emw-zion-young-bears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mark Schofield, SB Nation<\/a>: LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/eagles\/2026\/04\/nfl-mock-draft-round-2-eagles-give-vic-fangio-a-chess-piece-giants-land-db-to-replace-bust.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cayden Steele, NJ.com<\/a>: TE Max Klare, Ohio State<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break:break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/news\/2026-nfl-mock-draft-rounds-2-and-3-browns-add-a-quarterback-and-the-bills-go-wide-receiver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eric Froton, NBC Sports<\/a>: LB Jake Golday, Cincinnati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With Round 1 in the books, we&#8217;ve reached Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. 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