General manager George Paton said "you can't have enough cover guys," especially in a division with Patrick Mahomes.

Instead of landing a player like UNC's standout running back, Omarion Hampton; who ended up going shortly after to the Los Angeles Chargers at #22 overall, the Broncos decided to take Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron.

Matthew McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, and attended the University of Texas. The actor now lives in Austin, and he's fully embraced the city as a minority owner of the MLS soccer club Austin FC, and he's the most well-known fan of the Longhorns ' football program. He serves as the " Minister of Culture " for his alma mater.