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Narrowing down Broncos' second-round pick based on recent George Paton quote originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Denver Broncos are going to have to play the waiting game in the 2026 NFL Draft. Barring a trade, Broncos Country won't get to see the team make a selection until the end of Friday's second round, at pick No. 62.
This is the cost of landing a prospect such as Jaylen Waddle. However, with strong preparation and some good fortune, the Broncos can still land a solid prospect with their first pick.
According to general manager George Paton, the Broncos have six players that they think could be there at No. 62 and one of those players could be the pick. The question is, who could those players be?
The Broncos have immediate needs at inside linebacker, tight end, running back and defensive line. However, the team may not have a single pressing need at the moment, which could lead to Paton and Sean Payton taking the best player on their board, an approach they lean toward more often than not.
With that in mind, we'll take a look at six players who would make sense for the Broncos and could still be there at No. 62. Are these the same six players Paton is talking about?
Top 6 prospects for Broncos in second round of 2026 NFL Draft
Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Broncos fans should be familiar with this name, as he has been mentioned in connection with the team quite a bit recently. The Broncos need to add another weapon to the tight end room and Eli Stowers, who is more like a big wide receiver, offers versatility and athleticism that should translate live to the professional level.
Caleb Banks, DL, Florida
This is a player that should be talked about a lot if he begins to fall down the board toward the Broncos, as he could potentially be a perfect replacement for John Franklin-Myers. The Broncos lost Franklin-Myers in free agency, but Banks has first-round talent. However, injuries could drop his stock and if that happens, the Broncos could land tremendous value in the second round.
A foot injury forced Banks to miss most of the 2025 season. He then broke a bone in his foot at the scouting combine. This may knock him off the board of some teams, but his raw ability and athleticism, combined with his 6-foot-6 frame make him an exciting prospect.
Max Klare, TE, Ohio State
There are multiple options at the tight end position and there are some who will say that tight end is the team's biggest need heading into the draft. The Broncos still have Evan Engram, but after a down season for him last year, the team needs to consider adding another strong option.
Max Klare doesn't possess the incredible athleticism that Stowers does, but he is a more complete, traditional tight end. In Klare, the Broncos would get a player who can give something as a blocker as well as be a dynamic option in the passing game.
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
The Broncos are going to need to add another option along the defensive line to replace Franklin-Myers unless they believe last year's third-round pick, Sai'vion Jones, is ready to jump in as a regular contributor.
Lee Hunter is a space-eating, disruptive defensive lineman who can set the table well for the playmakers around him to be more effective.
Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
The Broncos may be looking to add another offensive lineman, even if that is not a major position of need. Garett Bolles is now 33 and Mike McGlinchey is 31, leading to the idea that the team should begin to look for a tackle to prepare for the future.
Caleb Tiernan could fit that role. He played in 52 games at Northwestern and at 6-foot-7, is a towering prospect. He could also slide over and play guard in the NFL.
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
Though many fans don't seem to agree, the Broncos are happy with their running back spot. Adding another one in the second round may be too early for Paton and Payton, but if they do, Notre Dame's Jadarian Price could add a dimension to the rushing attack that would put the team over the top.
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Price is a smooth runner with tremendous vision. He averaged six yards per carry in his college career while finding the end zone 21 times.
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