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.

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

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.