Barron's draft fall was unexpected, but it ended up being a huge win for the Broncos. In the end, playing in a secondary with Pat Surtain, Riley Moss, Brandon Jones, Talanoa Hufanga and Ja'Quan McMillian, it could end up being a huge win for Barron as well. He'll make an already stacked defense even better in 2025 and beyond.

The Denver Broncos selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with the No. 20 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Barron started all 16 games of his final college season and had career bests in interceptions (five) and passes defended (16),

The Broncos were ecstatic that Barron fell to them at pick No. 20 -- and his versatility will give them options on defense.