Photos: First-round pick Jahdae Barron's path to the Denver Broncos

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) knocks the ball from Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) celebrates a touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron runs back a punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Texas won 57-7. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) hits Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan (11) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) attempts an interception against Washington quarterback Dylan Morris (5) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. Barron dropped the ball. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (23) makes the catch against Washington during the second half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Texas receiver Jahdae Barron (7) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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FILE - Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) follows a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron plays during the first half of an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) wears the Golden Hat Trophy as he celebrates the team's win against Oklahoma with fans after an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates with teammate Barryn Sorrell (88) after making in interception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates after making a big tackle against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) celebrates a defensive play against Arizona State during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron (7) defends during the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against between Texas and Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron runs in the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)