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Brian Baldinger says ‘keep an eye’ on this draft prospect for Broncos
TL;DR
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger suggests the Denver Broncos should consider Josiah Trotter from Missouri at pick 62 in the 2026 NFL draft. Trotter's family connection to head coach Sean Payton adds intrigue to this potential selection.
Key points
- Brian Baldinger recommends Josiah Trotter for the Broncos.
- The Broncos have the 62nd pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
- Trotter's father played for Sean Payton in Philadelphia.
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Despite not having a first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger believes there is a prospect to keep an eye on if you're the Denver Broncos.
"Keep an eye, if (the Broncos) stay at [pick] 62, and they take their pick; just keep an eye on Josiah Trotter out of Missouri," Baldinger said during an appearance on DNVR Broncos last week. "His dad (Jeremiah Trotter) was in Philly when (now-Broncos head coach) Sean (Payton) came to Philly (in 1997)... just keep an eye on that and that connection right there."
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Trotter has been a player linked to Denver in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft by several outlets, and could provide adequate depth behind starting linebackers Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad.
Trotter (6-2, 237 pounds) was a redshirt sophomore who played at both West Virginia and Missouri, making 176 total tackles (79 solo, 97 assisted), 17 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception and three pass deflections. Trotter's NFL combine profile likens him to the ' , who Denver faces twice a year.
Q&A
Who is Josiah Trotter and why is he a draft prospect for the Broncos?
Josiah Trotter is a linebacker from Missouri, recommended by Brian Baldinger as a potential pick for the Broncos due to his family connection to head coach Sean Payton.
What is the Broncos' draft position in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Denver Broncos currently hold the 62nd pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
What connection does Josiah Trotter have to the Broncos' head coach Sean Payton?
Josiah Trotter's father, Jeremiah Trotter, played for the Philadelphia Eagles when Sean Payton was there in 1997, establishing a notable connection.
