Of their original set, the only pick Denver actually used was No. 20 on Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron. The Broncos actually considered trading back from there, too, Paton said Thursday night, to take a running back (Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson, sources said) later in the first round.

The Broncos were ecstatic that Barron fell to them at pick No. 20 -- and his versatility will give them options on defense.

Bolstering their secondary by choosing Jahdae Barron, the Broncos next turned to what many considered their top need.