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Denver Broncos select Jahdae Barron in first round of NFL Draft

By Jesse Sarles

Updated on: April 25, 2025 / 3:08 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Denver Broncos went with an "add strength to strength" approach in NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos selected Jahdae Barron in first round of NFL Draft. He was the No. 20 pick.

Defensive back Jahdae Barron of the Texas Longhorns poses for a portrait during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1. Todd Rosenberg / Getty Images

He's a cornerback who was a star for the Texas Longhorns in college, and he should provide a boost to an already stellar defensive secondary.

"I'm going to learn from the vets," Barron said in a conference call with reporters on Thursday night.

"I can't wait to learn from Pat Surtain ll. I can't wait to learn from Coach Joseph," he said, referring to the Broncos star cornerback and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.

Jesse Sarles

Jesse Sarles manages the web content and website operations for CBS Colorado. He writes articles about Colorado news and sports in and around the Denver area.