Context:

The Texas Longhorns, under coach Steve Sarkisian, have become a prolific source of NFL talent, with 13 players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, just shy of Ohio State's 14 picks. Notably, Texas had six players drafted in the first two days, including first-round selections Kelvin Banks, Jahdae Barron, and Matthew Golden. Banks, who earned prestigious awards like the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award, was picked by the New Orleans Saints to strengthen their offensive line. Barron, a versatile defensive back and Thorpe Award winner, was selected by the Denver Broncos, while Golden, a wide receiver known for his speed and big-play ability, was chosen by the Green Bay Packers. The Longhorns' success in producing NFL talent continues, with players like Alfred Collins, Andrew Mukuba, and others making significant impacts early in their professional careers.

Dive Deeper:

• Texas Longhorns had a successful 2025 NFL Draft, with 13 players selected, marking the second consecutive season of double-digit draft picks under coach Steve Sarkisian.

• Kelvin Banks, a standout offensive tackle, was selected ninth overall by the New Orleans Saints and is expected to be a long-term solution for their offensive line, having won the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award.

• Jahdae Barron, drafted 20th overall by the Denver Broncos, is celebrated for his versatility in the secondary, winning the Thorpe Award and showcasing his playmaking skills with five interceptions and 11 pass breakups.

• Matthew Golden, picked 23rd by the Green Bay Packers, brings explosive speed and vertical threat capabilities, demonstrated by his 4.29-second 40-yard dash and impressive 17.0 yards per catch average.

• Alfred Collins, a defensive tackle selected by the San Francisco 49ers, is anticipated to have an immediate impact as an interior rusher, following a successful college season with seven sacks and 18 tackles for loss.

• Andrew Mukuba, a safety chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles, is known for his playmaking ability despite being undersized, contributing five interceptions and six pass breakups in his final college season.

• Quinn Ewers, a high-profile quarterback recruit, found a place in the seventh round with the Miami Dolphins, with potential for development under coach Mike McDaniel, especially in enhancing his vertical passing game.

• The Texas Longhorns NFL pipeline is up and running again with coach Steve Sarkisian. 

• Texas finished 13-3 and reached the SEC championship game and College Football Playoff semifinals in 2024. Now, the Longhorns hit double-digit selections in the NFL Draft for the second straight season. 

• Texas had 13 players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, one pick behind Ohio State, who had 14. The Longhorns had 11 players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

• Texas had six players taken on the first two days of the draft. Tackle Kelvin Banks, cornerback Jahdae Barron and Matthew Golden were first-round picks. 

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• Sporting News breaks down the Longhorns' draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

• Texas players drafted in 2025 NFL Draft 

  Here is a look at the Texas players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft: 

• • Kelvin Banks, T, New Orleans Saints (No. 9) 
  Banks (6-5, 315), who swept the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award, gives the Saints an anchor on the offensive line. He was the third tackle selected in the first round and has the chance to a be a long-term answer for the Saints at the position. 

• • Jahdae Barron, CB, Denver Broncos (No. 20) 
  Barron (5-11, 194) won the Thorpe Award as the nation's best defensive back. He is a versatile defensive back who can play multiple positions. He had five interceptions and 11 pass breakups last season. 

• • Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers (No. 23) 
  Golden (5-11, 191) averaged 17.0 yards per catch with nine TDs as a home-run hitter for the Longhorns. The Packers got their vertical threat with Golden, who ran a 4.29 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. He should thrive as a rookie with quarterback Jordan Love. 

• • Alfred Collins, DT, San Francisco 49ers (No. 42) 
  Collins (6-5, 332) should carve out an immediate role as a interior rusher on San Francisco's defensive line. Collins had seven sacks and 18 tackles for loss last season. He's a high-upside Day 2 pick. 

• • Andrew Mukuba, S, Philadelphia Eagles (No. 64) 
  Mukuba (6-0, 185) had five interceptions and six pass breakups for the Longhorns in 2024 He is an under-sized safety, but he makes for that with play-making skills and solid tackling. 

• • Vernon Broughton, DT, New Orleans Saints (No. 71) 
  Broughton (6-4, 290) had 39 tackles and four sacks for the Longhorns. He will get time on the defensive front and can play multiple spots on a three-man front. 

• • Gunnar Helm, TE, Tennessee Titans (No. 120) 
  Rookie quarterbacks love a good tight end. Helm is excellent in the short passing game, and he can get in the seams. He was under-valued in this draft. 

• • Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Green Bay Packers (No. 124) 
  Sorrell had six sacks and 11 tackles for loss for Texas last season and fits an area of need for the Packers, who are looking to beef up their pass rush. 

• • Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys (No. 149) 
  Blue adds another option in the Dallas backfield, and he avearged 5.4 yard per carry for his career with the Longhorns. He could be a big-play back knowing he ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. 

• • Cameron Wiliams, T, Philadelphia Eagles (No. 207) 
  Williams slipped to the sixth round, where he could be a steal with the Eagles. He battled injuries late in the season but there is high upside. 

• • Hayden Connor, G, Arizona Cardinals (No. 211) 
  Connor was not projected to be drafted. He is a 6-5, 320-pound guard who will have to fight for a roster spot. 

• • Quinn Ewers, QB, Miami Dolphins (No. 231) 
  Ewers, who was the top quarterback recruit in the country in the high school, finally found a home in the seventh round with Miami. We like the potential with Mike McDaniel, especially if Ewers becomes a more-consistent vertical passer in that offense. 

• Most Texas players drafted in a single draft 

  The Longhorns had 17 players taken in a 12-round draft in 1984. Last year, Texas had 11 players taken in a seven-round draft, the most in program history. The Longhorns have a chance to break that record this year. 

• Which school has the record for most picks in a single NFL Draft? 

  Georgia had 15 players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, and that included five first-round picks led by No. 1 pick Travon Walker. Ohio State (2004) and LSU (2020) each had 14 players selected, and Michigan (2024) had 13 players taken in last year's draft after winning the national championship. 

• When is Arch Manning eligible for the NFL Draft? 

  Manning – the nephew of NFL legends Peyton Manning and Eli Manning – will be Texas' starting quarterback in 2025 for his junior season. He is projected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Manning passed for 939 yards, nine TDs and two interceptions and added 108 rushing yards and four rushing TDs last season. He is eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, but also has two years of college eligibility left beyond this season.