Field Yates suggests potential 2nd-round draft target for Broncos

As things begin to quiet down on the free agency front, the attention of fans and front offices begins a major shift to the NFL draft, which is scheduled to be held from April 23-25. After the trade for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Denver Broncos are staring at seven picks over three days, their first being a Round 2 selection (62nd overall). Now, it seems Denver is looking for depth over starters, although there is a possibility they could find late-round gems who become starters.

One of the biggest remaining positions of need Denver is facing is at linebacker, specifically inside linebacker. After re-signing both Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton while releasing veteran Dre Greenlaw , Denver could look to bolster their defense in the middle of the field. At least, that's what NFL insider Field Yates believes Denver should do.

"A guy who I do think has a chance to be available (at 62nd overall) is Josiah Trotter, a linebacker from Missouri," Yates told Mina Kimes. "Son of longtime NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter , who has some elements of his father's game in his skill set. He is a very rugged, tough, hard-nosed, downhill linebacker who, this past season at Missouri, really blossomed and put himself onto the radar.

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