Barron's Rise: Broncos' Cornerback Battle

0:00On March 13th, the Denver Broncos raised eyebrows last spring by using their first round pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Texas cornerback. Jody Barron, even though they already had plenty of talent at the position. Barron spent most of his rookie year in a backup role behind stars like Pass or Tain, Riley Moss, and Jocquon McMillian getting limited snaps across. Nickel, dime, and outside corner duties. General manager George Patton praised Barron's progress after the season, noting how he stepped up big when Sir Tain missed time, helping the team win. All three games in that stretch. The Broncos showed faith in their depth by placing a second round tender on McMillian, likely keeping him in the slot, which sets up Barron to battle. Moss for an outside job this summer. With Moss in the final year of his rookie deal, trade talks could open doors, but the cornerback group remains one of the league's strongest, positioning Barron for a bigger role soon enough.