Taking a look at the RAS for the Broncos’ draft picks

The RAS for all the Broncos draft picks.

You might be asking, what exactly does RAS mean? Well, RAS stands for “Relative Athletic Score,” which is an analytic that combines a prospect’s measurables (height, weight, 40-Yard Dash, and other athletic/agility times) and puts them on a 0-to-10 scale alongside other players at the same position.

In this piece, I’ll give you the RAS for all the Broncos rookies, along with a handful of their notable undrafted free agents.

Jahdae Barron | Cornerback | RAS: 8.63

The Denver Broncos selected Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He has an RAS of 8.63, which ranked him 378th out of 2,761 cornerbacks.

At 5’11” and 194 pounds, Barron received a good composite size grade. He is a little bit undersized, especially his 29-inch arms, which will likely limit him to being primarily a slot corner for the Broncos. His explosion and agility scores both graded out as good. These two scores are based on his vertical and broad jump and shuttle, and 3-cone drill times.

His best grade was his speed grade which he received a great in. He had an impressive 4.39 40-time, a 1.55 10-yard split, and a 2.58 20-yard split.

Overall, Jahdae Barron is not an elite overall athlete, but he is well above average, and that shows up on tape. Add that in with his elite instincts, and he has the potential to be an excellent addition to the Broncos’ secondary.

RJ Harvey | Running Back | RAS: 8.49

The Denver Broncos traded back multiple times in the second round and then selected UCF running back RJ Harvey with their 60th pick in the second round of the draft. He has an RAS of 8.49, which ranks 319th out of 2,106 running backs.

Harvey is a smaller, compact, and thick running back, and that is why his size grade is poor. He has a low center of gravity and a thick build, which isn’t a bad thing for a running back. This lowered his score somewhat because he earned elite explosion and speed grades. His vertical and broad jumps are impressive for a shorter back, and he showed off his speed in the 40-yard dash. He ran a 4.4 flat 40-time, a 1.52 10-yard split, and a 2.52 20-yard split. This speed and explosion stand out to you when you watch him on tape, and the Broncos hope his big-play ability carries over to the NFL.

He did not do the 3-Cone drill, so he does not have an agility score, but based on his tape, it likely would have been at least good.

Pat Bryant | Wide Receiver | RAS: 7.05

In the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant. He is a more physical receiver who is not known for his speed, and that is shown here with his RAS. Bryant has a 7.05 RAS, and that ranked him 1,117th out of 3,816 wide receivers.

As expected, Bryant’s speed grade came out as poor. He ran a 4.61 40-time, and his 10 and 20-yard splits were all in the red. Again, speed is not his game, and that is shown here. On the other hand, he earned a great explosion grade. His good vertical and broad jump numbers helped him out. So, while he is not the fastest, he does have some explosion to his game.

Bryant is a big and physical possession guy who excels in the run game. Payton loves these types of players and has had success with them in the past. So, while the RAS isn’t great, this is the type of player he was looking for.

Sai’vion Jones | Defensive End | RAS: 9.20

The Broncos traded up into the third round of the draft to select LSU defensive end Sai’vion Jones to add some more depth to their defense. He is a big and athletic lineman who profiles as a developmental player for the Broncos. He scored a 9.20 RAS, and that ranks him 163rd out of 2,029 defensive ends.

At 6’5, 280 pounds with 10-inch hands and 33.5-inch arms, his size grade obviously graded out as elite. Due to his impressive 4.75 40-yard dash time, an impressive 1.59 10-yard split, and a 2.78 20-yard split, his speed grade came out as great. A lineman with that size and athleticism is intriguing, and that’s not even mentioning his good explosion grade, which includes a 9’11” broad jump. He did not do any agility drills during the draft process, which makes sense due to the stiffness he has in his lower half.

Jones is an intriguing combination of size, athleticism, and potential. Defensive line coach Jamar Cain has a high-upside prospect to work with, and I am excited to see his development with the Broncos.

Que Robinson | EDGE | RAS: N/A

Robinson did not work out during the draft process by choice, as he was rehabbing an elbow injury. If he had, he likely would have had a very good RAS. He is a twitchy and athletic edge rusher with a good get-off. He would have had a good 40-time, 10-yard split, and likely did well in the explosion area (vertical and broad jump).

At 6’4”, 243 pounds with 33 ¹⁄₂ inch arms and an 80 inch wingspan, he has all the physical traits you look for in an edge rusher. Add in the athletic traits, agility, bend, and explosion you see on tape, and he’s an intriguing athlete who has a lot of untapped potential.

Another developmental high-upside prospect for the Broncos to work with who will have time to grow. Add in his ability on special teams, and you have an exciting rookie here in Robinson.

Jeremy Crawshaw | Punter | RAS: N/A

The Broncos drafted Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw in the 6th round of the draft. He doesn’t have any testing scores but we’re talking about a punter here so that’s no big deal.

Crawshaw is an Australian-born punter who has a rugby background and is likely your starting punter this upcoming season. The Broncos viewed him as the top punter in the draft, and he comes with a big leg and should flourish in the Mile High air.

Caleb Lohner | Tight End | RAS: 8.83

With their final pick in the draft, the Denver Broncos drafted Utah tight end Caleb Lohner. He is a former basketball player who has played just one year of football, but flashed some upside and potential in that one year at Utah. He has an RAS of 8.83 that ranks 158th out of 1,338 tight ends.

At 6’7”, 256 pounds with 9.5 inch hands, and 32 inch arms, Lohner obviously has a great size grade. He is a former basketball player and looks the part on the field. He earned an elite explosion grade due to his 37-inch vertical and impressive 10’6” broad jump. His speed grade is good, but he did run a 4.69 40-time, and his agility grade was just okay, but most 6’7” players do not have the best agility.

He is a developmental project, but he has the size and athletic traits to flourish into something special. Hopefully, Sean Payton found his next Jimmy Graham here in Lohner.

Notable UDFA RAS

Jaden Robinson | Cornerback | RAS: 9.11

Joaquin Davis | Wide Receiver | RAS: 9.33

Joe Michalski | Interior Offensive Line | RAS: 8.25

Clay Webb | Interior Offensive Line | RAS: 8.58