Best players still available for Broncos to draft in the second round

Anthony Hill, Jr., LB, Texas

Another inside linebacker with tremendous athleticism who can aid in coverage and become the defensive captain. He's been a popular pick in recent weeks for the Broncos in mock drafts.

Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech

If the Broncos want to improve the inside linebacker position in this draft, and they should, they are going to have the chance to do that in round two. There was some thought that Jacob Rodriguez would slide into round one, but he should be considered one of the best overall players still on the board.

Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt

Perhaps the player most often connected to the Broncos in the second round of this draft, Eli Stowers has that big wide receiver build, which would allow him to become a versatile player who Sean Payton could line up in multiple spots. Current Broncos tight end Evan Engram came into the league with very similar characteristics.

Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech

The Broncos' biggest loss this offseason was John Franklin-Myers joining the Tennessee Titans in free agency. If it's a priority for the team to find his replacement in this draft, Lee Hunter would be a good option.

Hunter is fantastic against the run and shows the ability to make some noise as a pass-rusher as well.

Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri

If Allen, Hill and Rodriguez are all off the board, the Broncos still have options at inside linebacker with the final two players on this list. Josiah Trotter is the son of former Pro-Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. He is a high-energy player who would add an aggressive element to the defense, but he isn't as adept in coverage as the three linebackers listed before him here.

Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Jake Golday is a big linebacker who plays like a big, strong linebacker and can be a bully to opponents. He plays strong at the line of scrimmage and would add to the team's defense of the run, but still needs work as a coverage linebacker.

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