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A look at Broncos' Day 2 draft candidates

A day after taking QB Bo Nix in the first round, it only makes sense for the Broncos to try and get him a weapon with their next pick.

DENVER — There was some heat directed at Broncos’ general manager George Paton following the release of quarterback Russell Wilson six weeks ago.

Paton addressed the failed trade at the NFL owners meetings, kept a sturdy chin, and went to work alongside head coach Sean Payton in rebuilding the Broncos.

Give Paton this: He knows how to move up and down the draft board. He’s proven to be adept through his league-wide contacts of working the phones and swinging deals after deals. He moved up to the end of the second round last year to nab Oklahoma receiver Marvin Mims Jr., who turned out to be one of the NFL’s top returners as a rookie.

Paton will need his draft board trading skills Friday as the Broncos currently do not have a second round  pick and their selection in the third round until No. 76.

The Broncos have many more starter-quality needs than their one pick in Day 2 can cover. Paton was busy working the phones Friday. With quarterback Bo Nix the Broncos’ first-round selection Friday, it makes sense to get him some speed weapons in Day 2.

The NFL Draft continues Friday with pick No. 33 and runs through pick No. 100. Here are some prospect candidates the Broncos may consider:

Wide receivers

*Troy Franklin, Oregon

When the Broncos held that private workout with Bo Nix? Franklin ran the routes and caught the passes. Franklin had 81 catches for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdown receptions with Nix as his quarterback last year.

Ladd McConkey, Georgia

Roman Wilson, Michigan

Running backs

Trey Benson, Florida State

Ray Davis, Kentucky

Jaylen Wright, Tennessee

Braelon Allen, Wisconsin

Bucky Irving, Oregon

Inside linebacker

J.D. Bertrand, Notre Dame

Payton Wilson, NC State

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson

Safety

Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

Tight end

Ben Sinnott, Kansas State

Offensive tackle

Roger Rosengarten, Washington (Valor Christian)

Christian Jones, Texas

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