Who will lead all rookies in sacks this season? Which player will pace the group in interceptions? Dan Parr reveals his projections for 17 of the NFL's top defensive newbies in 2025.

Chad Reuter grades one notable rookie performance from each game in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason, with RBs Ashton Jeanty and TreVeyon Henderson earning high marks for rugged rushing. How did No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward fare? Which offensive lineman had a day to forget?

Which NFL draft picks MUST provide immediate returns? With the start of the 2025 regular season fast approaching, Dan Parr identifies the one rookie who is most pivotal to each team's success this year. 

Will Abdul Carter take home 2025 Defensive Rookie of the Year honors? Who is the Giants linebacker's toughest competition? Dan Parr ranks his top 10 contenders for the award.

The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with No. 20 overall pick Jahdae Barron on his rookie contract. 

Which first-year NFL players will outshine the contemporaries at their respective positions? Gennaro Filice projects the 2025 All-Rookie Team on defense and special teams, spotlighting 14 instant-impact newbies.

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview, former NFL personnel executive Marc Ross surveys the landing spots of this year's prospects, identifying 10 rookies -- including a pair of running backs -- in the most favorable positions to succeed in Year 1 and beyond.

Denver Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron puts an exclamation point on the Broncos first half performance with an interception of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Judy Battista share how rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron and rookie running back RJ Harvey will make the biggest impact for the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick cornerback Jahdae Barron, on a four-year fully guaranteed rookie contract.

NFL Network's Jeff Chadiha: Denver Broncos 'are well-positioned to deal with the Kansas City Chiefs' after cornerback Jahdae Barron pick.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger explains why New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter, San Francisco Giants edge rusher Mykel Williams and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron are his three favorite picks to win Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger explains why he's excited to see the AFC West rookie-vs.-rookie showdown between wide receiver Jack Bech of the Las Vegas Raiders and cornerback Jahdae Barron of the Denver Broncos.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche breaks down why he thinks that his favorite pick from the First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft was made by the Denver Broncos.

In honor of World Wish Month, Samuel, representing Make-A-Wish America, announces the Denver Broncos' selection of Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 20 overall pick.

NFL Network's Marc Ross: Defensive back Jahdae Barron is the 2025 prospect with the most impressive game film.

Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron joins 'Path to the Draft' for an exclusive interview on April 1, 2025.

Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron joins NFL Network's Kimmi Chex for an interview at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron joins NFL Network's Stacey Dales at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron races against Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, and Philadelphia Eagles corner back Quinyon Mitchell in a simulcast 40-yard dash during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron runs official 4.39-second 40-yard dash at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine