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One year ago, the Texas Longhorns had 11 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft, second only to the national champion Michigan Wolverines with 13. Those 11 players included two in the first round: defensive tackle Byron Murphy who went at No. 16 overall to the Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Xavier Worthy who went No. 28 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Longhorns again reached the College Football Playoff in 2024 and should see plenty of players head to the NFL again this year. They will very likely have more players go in the first round, though, as three former Longhorns are projected by most experts to hear their names called in Round 1.
Want to develop a NFL quarterback? You may want a young QB coach (or 2) for that.
Cornerback Jahdae Barron's performance at the NFL combine has him in contention for a top-20 pick. Wide receiver Matthew Golden's rise over the second half of the college football season and combine performance has him as a popular first-round pick as well.
Offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. has the tape, size and athleticism to be one of the first few offensive linemen off the board come April 24. In a shallow offensive tackle class, he could go as early as the top 10 selections.
NFL mock draft 2025: Will Shedeur Sanders, Ashton Jeanty go in top five?
Here's where the top Texas Longhorns prospects are projected to go by experts at 33rd Team, The Athletic, Pro Football Focus, CBS Sports and The Huddle:
Banks has an ideal frame for either tackle or guard at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds and 33 ½-inch long arms. He faced NFL-level competition for years with the Longhorns and has the foot speed, athleticism and hand usage to perform well in pass protection. He struggled at times against power rushers and could use some development with his anchor but he projects well for the NFL at either position.
Barron has a smaller frame than many other cornerbacks in the class at 5-foot-11, 194 pounds and sub-30 inch arms. But he makes up for that with his speed, positional versatility, football IQ and ball skills. Barron tallied five interceptions and 11 passes defensed in 2024 alone.
Golden is position-versatile thanks to his mix of speed, verticality, route running and ball tracking abilities. He can create separation on routes on the outside or in the slot. He needs to clean up his drops and run blocking but offers an ideal skill set for a No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL mock draft: Texas Longhorns prospects predictions
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The Longhorns again reached the College Football Playoff in 2024 and should see plenty of players head to the NFL again this year. They will very likely have more players go in the first round, though, as three former Longhorns are projected by most experts to hear their names called in Round 1.
Want to develop a NFL quarterback? You may want a young QB coach (or 2) for that.
Cornerback Jahdae Barron's performance at the NFL combine has him in contention for a top-20 pick. Wide receiver Matthew Golden's rise over the second half of the college football season and combine performance has him as a popular first-round pick as well.
Offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. has the tape, size and athleticism to be one of the first few offensive linemen off the board come April 24. In a shallow offensive tackle class, he could go as early as the top 10 selections.
NFL mock draft 2025: Will Shedeur Sanders, Ashton Jeanty go in top five?
Here's where the top Texas Longhorns prospects are projected to go by experts at 33rd Team, The Athletic, Pro Football Focus, CBS Sports and The Huddle:
Texas Longhorns NFL mock draft roundup
OL Kelvin Banks Jr.
Banks has an ideal frame for either tackle or guard at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds and 33 ½-inch long arms. He faced NFL-level competition for years with the Longhorns and has the foot speed, athleticism and hand usage to perform well in pass protection. He struggled at times against power rushers and could use some development with his anchor but he projects well for the NFL at either position.
- 33rd Team: No. 29 overall to the Washington Commanders
- The Athletic: No. 28 overall to the Detroit Lions
- Pro Football Focus: No. 13 overall to the Miami Dolphins
- CBS Sports: No. 9 overall to the New Orleans Saints
- The Huddle: No. 10 overall to the Chicago Bears
CB Jahdae Barron
Barron has a smaller frame than many other cornerbacks in the class at 5-foot-11, 194 pounds and sub-30 inch arms. But he makes up for that with his speed, positional versatility, football IQ and ball skills. Barron tallied five interceptions and 11 passes defensed in 2024 alone.
- 33rd Team: No. 30 overall to the Buffalo Bills
- The Athletic: No. 23 overall to the Green Bay Packers
- Pro Football Focus: No. 11 overall to the San Francisco 49ers
- CBS Sports: No. 11 overall to the San Francisco 49ers
- The Huddle: No. 11 overall to the San Francisco 49ers
WR Matthew Golden
Golden is position-versatile thanks to his mix of speed, verticality, route running and ball tracking abilities. He can create separation on routes on the outside or in the slot. He needs to clean up his drops and run blocking but offers an ideal skill set for a No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL.
- 33rd Team: No. 32 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles
- The Athletic: No. 29 overall to the Washington Commanders
- Pro Football Focus: No. 16 overall to the Los Angeles Chargers (via trade)
- CBS Sports: No. 16 overall to the Arizona Cardinals
- The Huddle: No. 12 overall to the Dallas Cowboys
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL mock draft: Texas Longhorns prospects predictions
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