Which Texas football players could be 2025 NFL draft picks?
The Texas football program enjoyed a record-setting NFL draft this past week with 11 selections, which is the most for the Longhorns since the NFL implemented the seven-round draft in 1994.
But could that record be broken next draft by another Longhorn squad laden with talent? Let’s take a look at 11 more Texas football players that could get drafted in 2025, with the players listed in predicted order of selection.
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Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, jr.
A three-year starter for Texas, the 6-foot-4, 324-pounder projects as a prototypical left tackle and could be the first Longhorns offensive lineman drafted in the first round since Mike Williams in 2002.
Quinn Ewers, QB, RS jr.
Bobby Layne (1948) and Vince Young (2006) are the only Texas quarterbacks to get picked in the first round, but the 6-2, 205-pound Ewers looks poised to join that pair.
Isaiah Bond, WR, jr.
The 5-11, 180-pound Alabama transfer doesn’t boast ideal NFL size but has plenty of speed and production.
Alfred Collins, DT, RS sr.
With prototypical size and athleticism, the 6-5, 321-pound veteran looks like the latest interior lineman for Texas that could translate one season as a starter into a high draft selection.
Ethan Burke, DE, jr.
The 6-6, 254-pound edge has the length and motor desired by NFL scouts, which should make up for a lack of sacks.
Trey Moore, edge, RS jr.
The 6-3, 242-pound transfer from UTSA has excelled as an elite pass rusher against smaller schools and now gets a chance to prove his ability in the SEC.
Jahdae Barron, DB, RS sr.
Versatility, solid tackling and a nose for the ball characterize the 5-11, 194-pound Austin native, who can play nickel back or cornerback.
Gunnar Helm, TE, sr.
While the 6-5, 250-pounder hasn’t had many opportunities to show off his receiving skills, he’s a dominant blocker with the size coveted by the NFL.
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Andrew Mukuba, S, sr.
The Clemson transfer and Austin native lacks size at a listed 6 feet and 186 pounds as well as splashy plays, but he possesses tremendous range along with sure tackling.
Jaydon Blue, RB, jr.
The 6-foot, 198-pounder could follow the Jonathon Brooks example by shining in his first season as a featured back, even though the speedster will share carries with sophomore CJ Baxter.
Jake Majors, C, RS sr.
A master technician, the 6-3, 315-pound veteran lacks heft but has plenty of good film that should appeal to NFL scouts.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 11 Texas football players who could be 2025 NFL draft picks
