The 2024 NFL draft is a couple of months away and it's time to start projecting.

A run to the Sugar Bowl and the College Football Playoff put Texas' roster in the spotlight, and analysts, as well as teams, are noticing the Longhorn talents that are entering the draft.

Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell, T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy II are just some of the names that could be called early on draft night. Here's where the 2024 mocks have the former Longhorns being taken.

Texas DT Byron Murphy II

NFL's Daniel Jeremiah: Vikings in the 1st round, pick 11

"I believe Murphy is the top defensive tackle in the class. The Vikings need to add more firepower up front."

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NFL's Bucky Brooks: Seahawks in the 1st round, pick 16

"Fixing the defense is a must for Seattle after the unit struggled down the stretch. Murphy is a disruptive interior presence with the speed and quickness to dominate against the run or pass."

CBS' Chris Trapasso: Falcons in the 1st round, pick 8

"There is a lot of Gerald McCoy and Grady Jarrett to Murphy's game. He's powerful but lightning quick off the ball and knows how to utilize his hands."

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Seahawks in the 1st round, pick 16

"Disruptive against both run and pass, Murphy had the best pass-rush win percentage (19.6) among all interior linemen in 2023 (no other DT was above 17.0 percent). He will get dinged by some for a lack of ideal length, but then he’ll run in the mid-4.7s at 300 pounds and provide a reminder that he is different."

Texas WR Xavier Worthy

CBS' Chris Trapasso: Bills in the 1st round, pick 28

"Worthy is incredibly fast and has some lateral wiggle. He's precisely what the Bills could use on offense."

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Buccaneers in the 2nd round, pick 57

"With some looming decisions this offseason, wide receiver might move up Tampa’s priority list. At his size, Worthy won’t have a high success rate on contested catches, but his vertical speed and ability to make crisp, sudden route cuts make him a tough cover."

Texas DL T'Vondre Sweat

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Lions in the 1st round, pick 30

"After being labeled an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman, Sweat changed several habits and put dominant-level play on his senior tape. For a player north of 360 pounds, he is an impressive mover with the natural power to shut things down up front. The Lions took a major step with their run defense this season, and Sweat would continue that focus."

NFL's Bucky Brooks: Jaguars in the 1st round, pick 17

"After watching the defense crumble over the second half of the season, the Jaguars are intent on upgrading the front line. Sweat is a massive interior defender with the strength, power and heavy hands to snuff out the run at the point of attack. "

Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

ESPN'S Mel Kiper: Bills in the 1st round, pick 28

"The 6-foot-4 Mitchell broke out after transferring from Georgia, catching 55 passes for 845 yards and 11 scores for the Longhorns in 2023. He thrived on crossing routes, using his size and quickness to get separation from defenders. He has great hands."

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Carolina in the 2nd round, pick 33

"Based on NFL scout grades, this is a little early for Mitchell due to his lack of polish — he is a loose athlete, but his technique is also much too loose. If the Panthers don’t land a big fish via trade or free agency (Tee Higgins?), they might feel pressured to target a high-upside pass catcher."

Texas RB Jonathon Brooks

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Cowboys in the 2nd round, pick 56

"This pick makes too much sense. With Tony Pollard a pending free agent, running back could be a need for Dallas. And even though Brooks tore his ACL in November, the Cowboys have never shied from taking risks, especially in the second round. Brooks was expected to be RB1 before his injury and still has a chance to be the first back off the board."

Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders

The Athletic's Dane Brugler: Chiefs in the 2nd round, pick 60

"I doubt Travis Kelce is going anywhere anytime soon, but Sanders is more of a complement than a replacement for the future Hall of Famer. The Texas tight end is a big, smooth athlete who could help as a rookie."

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 2024 NFL mock draft: Is Texas DT Byron Murphy II a 1st round pick?