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Broncos mock draft roundup: Buzz builds for 2nd-round running back

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As the NFL draft draws closer, a second-round running back has been connected to the Broncos.

With the start of the 2026 NFL draft now just one day away, it's time for a final mock draft roundup for the Denver Broncos ' second-round pick (No. 62 overall). Denver does not hold a first-round pick this year after trading that selection to the Miami Dolphins as part of the Jaylen Waddle trade .

There seems to be some late buzz for a certain second-round running back for the Broncos. Chad Reuter of the league's official website and ESPN's Jordan Reid both have Denver landing Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price at No. 62 overall.

In addition to running back, tight end and linebacker have also been popular mock picks for the Broncos. WalterFootball. com predicts Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers going off the board at No.

62, and he's been heavily connected to Denver leading up to the draft. Some pundits believe Denver would have to trade up to land Stowers. At linebacker, The Athletic's Dane Brugler has the Broncos selecting Georgia's CJ Allen , CBS Sports has Denver landing Texas' Anthony Hill and Mile High Report's Tim Lynch sent Missouri's Josiah Trotter to the Broncos.