The Broncos drafting Jahdae Barron was a case of the rich getting richer. They already have cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The secondary also boasts Riley Moss, Talanoa Hufanga and another Longhorn in Brandon Jones ― each of whom have been proven as solid contributors.

As the Denver Broncos approached their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the decision-makers, including owner/CEO Greg Penner, head coach Sean Payton, and general manager George Paton, found themselves increasingly drawn to Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron.

The 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation’s top defensive back, Barron joins a secondary anchored by reigning NFL defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II, third-year man Riley Moss and high-quality nickel Ja’Quan McMillian.