Sam Monson called Denver’s selection of Jahdae Barron at pick 20 “one of the best value picks in the entire first round,” grading the Texas corner as a top-10 overall talent. Monson highlighted Barron’s versatility—outside corner opposite Pat Surtain, slot defender over JaQuan McMillan, or even free safety where he might already outplay Talanoa Hufanga. Because offenses largely avoided Surtain in 2023, Barron’s presence should erase the soft spots that got Denver "picked apart" when Riley Moss was sidelined. Monson believes Barron’s plug-and-play skill set materially upgrades Denver’s pass defense, an angle bettors can exploit by leaning under on opposing passing yards/receiving props early in the season until the market adjusts.

Leger Douzable said Ja'Day Barron is the single most versatile defender in the 2025 class and his personal "Duze’s Dawgs" No. 1. Douzable highlighted Barron’s ability to line up all over the secondary, calling him the most physical corner at the catch point in the draft. Film examples showed Barron driving on intermediate routes and attacking receivers’ hands to dislodge the ball. Douzable emphasized that Barron combines that on-field violence with meticulous mental preparation, a trait the former defensive lineman insists translates to immediate snaps for any NFL team. The upshot: expect Barron to go earlier than consensus big boards project and deliver IDP production right away because coaches can trust him in multiple packages.

Alongside his Warren call, Chris Raybon suggested a small play on Jahdae Barron to the Jets at pick No. 7 at 10-to-1. Barron shares the same buzz source—Adam Schefter—and offers slot/versatile coverage traits that could appeal if New York pivots away from an outside corner. Raybon emphasized that the 10-to-1 number prices Barron as a sub-10 % outcome, yet Schefter’s mention elevates it to a live scenario and gives bettors an attractive risk-reward hedge against Warren.

Ryan Wilson raved about Green Bay landing Texas corner Jahdae Barron at No. 23, insisting the Longhorn could easily crack the top‑10 on some boards. Barron posted a 4.39 forty and allowed just a 54.2 passer rating while logging snaps at nickel and boundary corner, traits Wilson compared to Brian Branch “with better wheels.” New DC Jeff Hafley’s aggressive quarters scheme needs a slot‑outside chess piece, and Jaire Alexander’s future is murky after two injury‑marred seasons, making Barron instant insurance. Wilson told draft gamblers to hammer Barron Under 27.5 because “multiple teams between 16 and 24 have him as CB1.”

Thor Nystrom projected Texas corner Jahdae Barron to Green Bay at pick 23, arguing that his Swiss‑army‑knife zone skills align perfectly with Jeff Hafley’s heavy‑quarters scheme. Barron played boundary, nickel and single‑high last year, logged snaps as a dime linebacker, and allowed just a 54 % catch rate in zone concepts. With Jaire Alexander’s future unsettled and the Packers already 10th in man‑coverage rate drop‑off, Thor expects the front office to prioritize a movable chesspiece over another outside‑only corner. Books still list ‘Position of Packers first pick – CB’ at +325 while Barron’s draft‑slot Over/Under sits at 29.5; Nystrom likes the Under and any Packers‑Barron exact‑match props, noting that Green Bay recently brought him in for a private workout focused exclusively on zone‑rule installs.