Jahdae Barron

• A second-year cornerback who appeared in all 17 regular season games (5 starts) and two postseason games with Denver in 2025, totaling 33 tackles (22 solo), one interception, one fumble recovery, five passes defensed and two special-teams tackles.
• Played in 57 games (39 starts) over five seasons at the University of Texas (2020-24), totaling 227 tackles (136 solo), two sacks (12 yds.), eight interceptions, 32 passes defensed, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and three defensive/special-teams touchdowns.
• Winner of 2024 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back after pacing the SEC in interceptions and ranking third in the country in picks (5) along with 67 tackles (46 solo), one sack (6 yds.), 2.5 tackles for loss, 16 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Named first-team All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-SEC in 2024 and second-team All-Big 12 in 2023.
• As a fifth-year senior in 2024, helped lead Texas to an appearance in the SEC Championship Game—the program's first—and the College Football Playoff Semifinals for the second consecutive season.
• Attended John B. Connally High School in Austin, Texas, where he was a 5A All-State and two-time All-District 5A-11 honoree, playing wide receiver, defensive back and punt returner.
• Selected by the Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.

• A second-year cornerback who appeared in all 17 regular season games (5 starts) and two postseason games with Denver in 2025, totaling 33 tackles (22 solo), one interception, one fumble recovery, five passes defensed and two special-teams tackles.
• Played in 57 games (39 starts) over five seasons at the University of Texas (2020-24), totaling 227 tackles (136 solo), two sacks (12 yds.), eight interceptions, 32 passes defensed, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and three defensive/special-teams touchdowns.
• Winner of 2024 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back after pacing the SEC in interceptions and ranking third in the country in picks (5) along with 67 tackles (46 solo), one sack (6 yds.), 2.5 tackles for loss, 16 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Named first-team All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-SEC in 2024 and second-team All-Big 12 in 2023.
• As a fifth-year senior in 2024, helped lead Texas to an appearance in the SEC Championship Game—the program's first—and the College Football Playoff Semifinals for the second consecutive season.
• Attended John B. Connally High School in Austin, Texas, where he was a 5A All-State and two-time All-District 5A-11 honoree, playing wide receiver, defensive back and punt returner.
• Selected by the Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft.

2025: Barron appeared in all 17 regular-season games (5 starts) and two postseason contests for Denver, registering 33 tackles (22 solo), one interception, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Scooped up his first career fumble recovery (forced by CB Ja'Quan McMillian) in his NFL debut while also picking up a special-teams tackle vs. Ten. (9/7)... Made first career start with one pass defensed at Ind. (9/14)... Recorded one pass defensed and two tackles (1 solo) at Phi. (10/5)... Snatched his first career interception off Cowboys QB Dak Prescott while also adding two solo tackles vs. Dal. (10/26)... Reached a season-high four tackles (3 solo) for the third time of the season and recorded one pass defensed vs. LAC (1/4).

2024: Barron was named Jim Thorpe Award winner, first-team All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-SEC… Started all 16 games for the Longhorns, recording 67 tackles (46 solo), one sack (6 yds.), 2.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions, 16 passes defensed and one fumble recovery… His five interceptions led the SEC and ranked third in FBS… Nabbed one tackle and one interception (30 yds.) in the season opener vs. Colorado State (8/31)… Recorded four tackles (2 solo), one pass defensed and one forced fumble at No. 10 Michigan (9/7)… Set a career high with two interceptions along with four tackles (2 solo) vs. No. 5 Georgia (10/19), becoming the first Longhorn with two interceptions in a single game since 2019… Was named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after tallying seven tackles (6 solo), one sack (6 yds.), two tackles for loss and one interception at Arkansas (Nov. 16)… Recorded five tackles (4 solo) and one interception (17 yds.) in the SEC Championship Game vs. No. 5 Georgia (12/7)… Named Defensive MVP of the 2025 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl after collecting a season-high 11 tackles (7 solo) vs. No. 10 Arizona State (1/1) to help the Longhorns advance to the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the Cotton Bowl.

2023: Barron was named second-team All-Big 12 after playing in 14 games (12 starts) for Texas, tallying 61 tackles (32 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery… Recorded four tackles (3 solo) and one interception (16 yds.) vs. No. 3 Alabama (9/9)… Totaled two solo tackles and two pass breakups vs. No. 18 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Championship Game (12/2)… Posted five tackles (3 solo) in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl (1/1).

2022: Barron was named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches after appearing in 13 games (9 starts) for the Longhorns and registering a career-high 78 tackles (43 solo), one sack (6 yds.), two interceptions, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery… Led Texas with 11.5 tackles for loss… Recorded first career interception and returned it for a 44-yard pick-six vs. UTSA (9/17)… Totaled 11 tackles (8 solo) with 3.5 tackles for loss and a 48-yard fumble return touchdown against No. 4 TCU (11/5)…

2021: Barron played in nine games (2 starts) with the Longhorns, nabbing 18 tackles (12 solo), one tackle for loss, three passes defensed and one forced fumble… Recorded first-career forced fumble at Iowa State (11/6).

2020: Barron appeared in five games for Texas as a freshman, recording three solo tackles and one pass defensed… Made his Texas debut vs. UTEP (9/12), logging two tackles and one pass defensed… Returned a blocked punt two yards for a score vs. Texas Tech (9/26), marking the Longhorns' first blocked punt returned for a touchdown since 2011… Played in the Valero Alamo Bowl vs. Colorado (12/29), making one tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Barron attended John B. Connally High School in Austin, Texas, where he was a 5A All-State and two-time All-District 5A-11 honoree, playing at wide receiver, defensive back and punt returner… As a senior, hauled in 41 receptions for 673 yards and six touchdowns along with 43 tackles, three interceptions, four passes defensed and one punt return for a touchdown… Also competed in track and field in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

PERSONAL: Barron earned his bachelor's degree in physical culture and sports from the University of Texas… Jahdae Barron was born on December 4, 2001, in Austin, Texas.

Transactions: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/16/25.