Broncos' 2025 Draft Grades: Evaluating Each Pick
By: Carson Childs The Denver Broncos wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft yesterday with seven new additions to their roster. General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton made strategic moves to address key areas, aiming to build on last season's progress. Below will be a breakdown and grade for each and every pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for the Broncos. General Manager George Paton(Left) and Head Coach Sean Payton(Right) Texas Cornerback Jahdae Barron Round 1, Pick 20: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Grade: A- Although there was some negative pushback about the Broncos going defense with their first round pick, George Paton decided to go with the best player available at this pick. Barron was hands down the best defensive back in this class, winning the Jim Thorpe award in the 2024 season, awarded to the best overall cornerback in all of college football. Barron brings impressive coverage skills and much needed physicality to the Broncos' secondary. Towards the end of last seaso...