Broncos Country wants an inside linebacker
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7: Justin Strnad (40) and Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after bringing down Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, September 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) In a surprise to probably no one, the top position choice by a pretty big margin for Broncos fans looking toward the NFL Draft was inside linebacker. No doubt this is a position of need for Denver in many respects.
The Broncos re-signed their veteran linebackers this offseason — Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. But both will hit that 30-plus age wall this season, making them short-term solutions rather than long-term options for Denver. MHR’s “draft profile” series has highlighted several linebackers that could be potential draft picks for Denver, including Cincinnati’s Jake Golday , Pittsburgh’s Kyle Lewis and Texas’ Anthony Hill, Jr.
From Scotty Payne’s profiles: Jake Golday There’s a lot to like about Golday. He is a big, rangy, athletic linebacker with good wrap-up skills and can rush the passer when needed. His coverage ability is average at best, but he will need to develop that area of his game and work on his read and reacting skills.
Those all will come with snaps in practice and on the field during games. Another thing I like is his motor. Golday plays with his hair on fire and never quits on a play.
Kyle Louis I like Kyle Louis and what he would bring to the Broncos’ defense. They’re lacking a rangy linebacker who can cover tight ends and running backs in space. However, the NFL is trending away from spread-it-out/pass-heavy style offense, going back towards heavy formations with two tight ends, a fullback, and downhill running.