Getty University of Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron. The Denver Broncos bet big on defense in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft with University of Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron at No. 20 overall despite having desperate needs on offense at running back and tight end. Barron, it turns out, seems like he might actually have a big role on arguably the NFL’s best defense as either the starting slot cornerback or the starting outside cornerback opposite NFL Defensive Player of the Year