Broncos add cornerback Jahdae Barron of Texas to team up with star Pat Surtain II
- The Denver Broncos used the 20th overall pick Thursday night to select Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron.
- General Manager George Paton and Coach Sean Payton watched Barron and rated him highly before the draft.
- Barron, the 2024 Jim Thorpe Award winner, played versatile roles including outside, slot, and linebacker.
- Coach Sean Payton stated Barron's versatility was clear when they studied him.
- Barron's selection adds him to the secondary alongside Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss.
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How Broncos fell in love with Texas CB Jahdae Barron: “We just couldn’t stop watching him”
George Paton and Sean Payton watch a lot of tape together in the lead up to the NFL draft. Like, a whole lot. So much that last week, Payton joked about how he accidentally drank from Paton’s water bottle. Sometimes, all they have to do is give each other a look. No reason to let anybody else in on the secret when they find a guy. That’s what happened recently when the pair watched Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron. They looked for missed tackles. …
Broncos select Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with pick No. 20 in NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos selected University of Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th overall pick in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft.Barron had a decorated 2024 campaign, winning the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back, First Team All-America honors and All-SEC accolades.Barron joins a cornerback room that already included last year's AP Defensive Player of the Year in Patrick Surtain a first-round pick in 2021 a…
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