Despite returning all three cornerback regulars in 2025, the Broncos used a first-round pick on Jahdae Barron. The team has not yet been able to move the versatile Texas alum into a starting role, as Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian respectively hold the boundary and slot posts in Denver’s Patrick Surtain-led secondary.
The Broncos drafted a cornerback in the first round last year despite no apparent need at the position. Indeed, Denver’s 14-3 season unfolded with Patrick Surtain, Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian as the top three corners.
There is a lot of speculation about the Denver Broncos' cornerback room and what the future holds. However, it seems unlikely Denver will keep the room intact for 2026 and waste another cost-controlled year on Jahdae Barron's contract.
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Colorado OC Brennan Marion believes that the Broncos’ addition of defensive pass-game coordinator Robert Livingston can help CB Jahdae Barron learn the nuances of the position and become more instinctual as a player.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Every offseason brings NFL redrafts, and ESPN kicked it off with a redo of the first two rounds of the 2025 draft. In the actual draft, the Denver Broncos selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron , then traded down in the second round and landed UCF running back RJ Harvey .
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Many rookies expect their college successes to translate to the NFL immediately. Many soon find they're in for a healthy dose of reality. With that in mind, here are five rookies who have disappointed through the first seven weeks of the season.
The Denver Broncos just vaulted themselves into a new tier of teams with a come-from-behind victory on the road against the reigning Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Although he wasn't introduced as a starter, Denver Broncos first-round rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron enjoyed an NFL debut that he felt went "much better" than expected in Sunday's season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans.
For the past three months, Denver Broncos' first-round cornerback Jahdae Barron has been wearing the No. 12 jersey number that was assigned to him at rookie minicamp.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Denver Broncos are quickly becoming the “CBU” (Cornerback University) of the NFL. From arguably the greatest corner of all time in Champ Bailey to the dominance of the No Fly Zone with Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr.
The Broncos have officially come to terms with first-round pick Jahdae Barron, marking a significant milestone as the team gets prepared for training camp.
Cornerback Jahdae Barron signed a four-year deal with the Denver Broncos, ending a standoff with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 draft. The Broncos have not yet agreed to a deal with second-round pick RJ Harvey.
The Denver Broncos have signed first-round CB Jahdae Barron to a rookie contract, according to Mike Klis. This leaves just second-round RB R.J. Harvey as the last remaining Broncos’ draft pick to sign.
There were a lot of shocked fans when the Denver Broncos drafted cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th overall pick, and not a running back. Many felt that addressing the Broncos' most glaring roster hole — running back — or the defensive line would be the way to go, but the extent of the team's need at cornerback was lost in the shuffle.
After making calls related to moves up and down the board, the Broncos wound up staying put at No. 20. Instead of adding a skill-position prospect at that spot, Denver has selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron.
For the fifth time in franchise history, the Carolina Panthers have the eighth pick. This year, they’ve been linked to these prospects.
After losing 17 free agents, the 49ers are looking to add young, inexpensive talent with pick No. 11.
The Atlanta Falcons have the 15th pick for the first time since 1972 when they took Notre Dame safety Clarence Ellis. This year, they’ve been linked to these defensive prospects mock drafts.
The Buccaneers will have the 19th pick in the NFL draft for the second time in three years. They’ve been linked to the following players.
Each week, Yardbarker is tracking the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. Here are five players we tracked Tuesday at
The 2025 NFL Draft is now 26 days away. This year will mark just the third time the Rams have had a first-round pick in the last 10 drafts.
Before defensive backs and tight ends take center stage on Friday, we look at some of the most notable names expected to participate in drills in Indianapolis.
With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams are turning their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and NFL Draft (April 24-26). Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player each team in the NFC should have on its radar.
AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns star cornerback Jahdae Barron is officially being recognized after putting together one of the best performances of his career in Saturday's 20-10 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Texas Longhorns headed in halftime of Saturday's matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville with a 10-0 lead after fighting off a sluggish start offensively thanks to some continued strong play by the defense.
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