The beginning of March calls for an important time in the NFL offseason: Collegiate Pro Days. Head Coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Omar Khan have made their way to Texas. This elite program continuously produces talent capable of reaching the pro level. Texas finished the 2024 campaign with a record of 13-3 (first in the SEC). They landed fourth in the AP Top 25 rankings and managed their way through the College Football Playoffs. Texas ultimately lost to Ohio State in the semifinals. Though not reaching the National Championship, the 2025 Draft prospects from Texas made their name heard. Here we look at the top draft prospects out of Texas.
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Alfred Collins DT
Redshirt Senior
6’6” 332 lbs.
An absolute unit on the defensive line coming in at 6’6” and 332 lbs. Collins was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. After dominating in high school, he would commit to Texas and play in all games his freshman year. Though he didn’t see starting reps until his final year at Texas, Collins made his presence felt when he was subbed in. He finished his last year at Texas with 55 total tackles, 1 sack, and 7 pass deflections. Collins has a true, elite build, powerful hands, great length, and is rarely moved off his spot.
- Elite build.
- Possesses great length with 35-inch arms. Good at deflecting passes when needed (7 in his most recent season) as well as maintaining separation with his blocker.
- Disrupts throwing lanes with his length.
- Primarily a two-gap player, shows incredible discipline and clogs up nearby running lanes.
- Comes off the snap quickly and aggressively, showing elite-level strength.
- All around UNIT at his size, with arms to disrupt throwing lanes and strength to power through offensive lines.
Projection: Day 2 (2nd Round)
Andrew Mukuba S
Senior
5’11” 186 lbs.
A speedy defensive threat downfield best describes Mukuba. Coming out of high school as a four-star recruit, Mukuba first committed to Clemson. There he made an immediate impact where he quickly found a starting role. He played one season at Texas which would ultimately be his last collegiate season. He totaled 69 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 7 pass deflections. Mukuba proved to be an elite starter by starting all four years in college. His game is backed by incredible awareness and athleticism which is shown when he is playing the slot.
- Tested great in speed with a 4.4 40-yard dash.
- Great in zone coverage, and covers downfield like he is playing wide receiver. Proven skill in positioning himself with the ball like a receiver.
- High IQ is shown as he reads offensive plays and baits quarterbacks with speed to reach underthrown balls.
- Capable of flying downhill to fill run plays, shows elite acceleration coming downfield to defend run plays.
- A speedy defensive back that plays at an elite level in coverage, with a high football IQ.
Projection: Day 2 (Late 2nd Round/ Early 3rd Round)
Barryn Sorrell EDGE
Senior
6’3” 256 lbs.
An extremely versatile edge, seen playing the outside and inside of the defensive line. Sorrell was a three-star recruit out of high school, heading straight to Texas. He played in six games during his freshman year at Texas and soon continued to find playing time throughout his career. He finished his collegiate career at Texas with 6 sacks and 44 total tackles as he started in all 16 games. Elite versatility backs Sorrell’s game as well as great size and awareness to time his block with the snap.
- Versatility is at a high, plays the gaps and the edge very well.
- Shows great bend as he sets the edge.
- Uses his solid power behind his build through his blocks, and strikes first with a heavy hand.
- Tested great in speed and agility with a 4.6 40-yard.
- Though great tests, speed isn’t often found in Sorrell’s game, strength and his elite build are at the forefront of his game.
Projection: Day 3 (Late 4th Round/ Early 5th Round)
Cameron Williams OT
Junior
6’6” 317 lbs.
Coming in at 6’6” and 317 lbs, Williams towers over many people. Coming out of high school a three-star recruit, he committed to Texas. In his first two years at Texas, Williams only made one start in the 22 games he was a part of. He continued to work and put in the restless nights and soon found a starting role at right tackle in his junior year. Williams started at RT for 15 games and showed his true ability throughout his last year with Texas. His game is backed by his towering build as well as a brick well on the ride side of the offensive line. Williams is rarely seen pushed back into the pocket and keeps himself disciplined throughout his blocks.
- A notable presence on the right side of the offensive line at 6’6” 317 lbs. Forces rushers to swing outside instead of facing him head-on.
- Extremely disciplined as he keeps his hands inside the pads on most blocks.
- Aggressive first punch showing powerful hand strength.
- Possesses impressive mobility at 317 lbs and, the ability to move laterally on outside runs or screens pretty well.
- A towering, young offensive tackle at 21 years old has plenty of time for improvement.
Projection: Day 2 (Early 3rd Round)
Gunnar Helm TE
Senior
6’5” 241 lbs.
Our tight end coming out of Texas was a three-star recruit coming out of high school. Helm committed to Texas and played all four years there. He was seen on the field all 13 games his freshman year, ultimately not recording a catch. Helm progressed through his years at Texas and soon saw more reps. He finished his collegiate career starting all 16 games. Helm led the team with 60 receptions and put up 786 receiving yards as well as 7 touchdowns. He showed greatsigns of development as he honed his skills throughout every season at Texas, ending as a starter.
- Solid 40-yard dash at the Combine only because he ran a 4.94 first then improved well with a 4.84. Some signs of solid acceleration.
- Great pass and run blocker, able to find the second level very well.
- Moves laterally very well, capable of going in motion and creating slide blocks.
- Shows signs of great route running, and opens himself up for his quarterback quickly when he breaks off the line.
- Can be shifty at times after the catch, and pushes upfield with aggression most of the time after making the catch.
- True red zone target every time.
- All around great blocking skills consistently matched with aggressive catches and violent moves after the catch.
Projection: Day 2 (Late 2nd Round/ Early 3rd Round)
Isaiah Bond WR
Junior
5’11” 180 lbs.
Our first speedster wide receiver coming out of Texas is Isaiah Bond. He was a five-star recruit out of high school, first committing to Alabama. Spending his first two years at Alabama, Bond started building a reputation behind his name. Finishing his last season leading the team with 48 receptions. Quickly found a starting role in Texas, he finished his final collegiate season with the program. Bond put up 540 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns in 14 games. Bond can be seen lined up in the slot or outside, he’s fast, smooth, and a known deep ball threat.
- Tested well for his speed grade with a 4.39 40-yard dash. Speed is the focal point of his game and rightfully so being one of the fastest receivers in this draft.
- Lines up in the slot and outside and plays well in both positions.
- Keeps his speed through his catches and accelerates very well after the catch turning upfield.
- Becomes very shifty after the catch as well with great juke moves.
- Creates separation very well with not only his speed but also his shiftiness.
- All around could easily be one of the best receivers coming out of this Draft, just needs more targets to truly reach his potential.
Projection: Day 2 (Late 2nd Round/ Early 3rd Round)
Jahdae Barron CB
Redshirt Senior
5’11” 194 lbs.
Barron was seen playing wide receiver and cornerback in high school and becoming a four-star recruit heading into Texas. A very versatile athlete who controls downfield and plays aggressively. He progressed tremendously through his collegiate career finding his potential in his junior year. Ultimately becoming a starter in his true senior year where he started all 16 games. Barron finished his career at Texas with 67 total tackles, 5 interceptions, and a team-leading 11 pass deflections. He showed amazing production throughout his entire collegiate career and showed his full potential in his truesenior year.
- Great speed testing with a 4.39 40-yard dash and good agility testing with a 4.20 shuttle.
- Contains receivers very well, plays sticky coverage and stays with them through their routes.
- Reads offensive plays very well, a great play was seen against Georgia where he read the quarterback amazingly and positioned himself with the ball for an interception.
- Plays aggressively against receivers in contested catches, uses his frame and boxes receivers.
- What sets him apart and sticks out in his game is his route reading skills. Uses receiver background matched with his high football IQ makes him read routes efficiently causing disruption with the receiver.
Projection: Day 1 (Late 1st Round)
Jake Majors C
Redshirt Senior
6’3” 306 lbs.
Majors was rated a four-star recruit out of high school and immediately saw a starting role after committing to Texas. He started all four complete seasons with the program. Eventually setting the school record with 57 starts. Majors is limited to only the center position and wasn’t moved around much in the offensive line. He is a natural presence in the middle of an offensive line and possesses a skill set he developed in all four-year starts.
- Big body in the middle of the line, not consistently thrown off his block and uses his build to stay centered.
- Times his blocks very well, quick off the snap and gets to his block immediately.
- Great hands, keeps them inside the pads and isn’t consistently caught holding.
- Possesses great football IQ after starting 57 games. Has the experience to develop into an elite center.
- The only thing wrong would be the fact he is limited to one position. Majors only plays center and isn’t moved around the line at all.
- True first-year NFL backup with an impressive record of 57 starts.
Projection: Day 3 (Late 5th Round/ Early 6th Round)
Jaydon Blue RB
Junior
5’9” 196 lbs.
After being a four-star recruit out of high school, Blue committed to Texas and played behind the likes of Bijan Robinson his first couple years. He saw some action in his first two years with the program and ultimately saw more starting options in his junior year. He finished his final year with Texas leading the team with 8 rushing touchdowns. Blue had 730 rushing yards and 368 receiving yards. With the addition of a pretty impressive stat of 368 receiving yards, Blue showed promise of being a dual-threat running back. He is an impressive receiver with great hands and vision of the ball.
- Tested great in speed with a 4.38 40-yard dash. Showcased his acceleration and speed very well.
- Has a great burst of speed when given the ball and maintains it throughout his run. A great example of this is in the game against Clemson for his first touchdown of the game.
- Finds the running lanes very well, keeps his vision upfield and motors through.
- Can be very shifty and has a great juke move.
- Receiving threat out of the backfield, catches the ball well and turns upfield with tremendous speed.
- With a deep running back class, Blue won’t stand out as much, but he is a very versatile back who is a common threat to take the rock to the house.
Projection: Day 3 (4th Round)
Kelvin Banks JR. OT
Junior
6’5” 315 lbs.
Banks was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, originally committing to Oregon but later decommitted and went to Texas. He immediately fit into a starting role with Texas where he started all 13 games at left tackle. Banks continued to fill the starting role eventually becoming a three-year starter at the tackle position. Notably, he went through all three years of college without suffering a major injury. Banks shows so much skill and promise that he could easily be spread throughout the offensive line from tackle to guard. He is a young, experienced, and dominant player in the offensive line.
- Only missed one start due to an ankle injury. A true workhorse which is evident in his game.
- Great in pass protection, times the snap well and moves his feet quickly.
- Moves laterally well, quick to get outside on runs and screens.
- Has great leverage in his blocks, positions himself well to physically beat his blocks.
- Lines up primarily in the tackle position, capable of being moved to guard as well.
- All in all, Banks will fill a starting spot in either tackle or guard in the NFL. He has the experience and fundamentals to back his game.
Projection: Day 1 (1st Round)
Matthew Golden WR
Junior
5’11” 191 lbs.
Golden was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and first signed with Houston. He spent two years at Houston racking up 988 yards in 20 games. Impressing many schools in his first two years, he took his talent to Texas and became a Longhorn. He ended his collegiate career after one season with Texas, putting up 987 yards and 9 touchdowns. Golden set himself on track to become one of the hottest wide receivers going into the NFL Draft after leading Texas in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in the 2024 season.
- Elite speed testing with a 4.29 40-yard dash. Shows elite level of speed and acceleration, also occasionally seen in his game.
- Able to get behind defenders instantly to create a deep ball threat.
- Great but inconsistent route running at times. Throws off defenders with his elite shiftiness.
- Possesses versatility. Able to line up in the slot and out wide.
- Good hand-eye coordination. Able to position himself with the ball.
- Useful as a kick returner as well. Plenty of experience.
- Overall no obvious flaws in his game, the only thing would be his size. Other than that, his elite-level speed matched with great route running draws the attention of many teams.
Projection: Day 1 (1st Round)
Quinn Ewers QB
Redshirt Junior
6’2” 214 lbs.
Ewers dominated throughout high school and became a five-star recruit as he first committed to Ohio State. He took a couple of snaps there and ultimately transferred to Texas. Ewers became a three-year starter at Texas and adapted well with their offensive scheme. He finished his last collegiate season with 3,472 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns to 12 interceptions. Texas found themself in the playoffs in two straight seasons with Ewers at quarterback. Ewers progressed well throughout his collegiate career and showed great football IQ quickly adapting to a new offensive playbook.
- Shows a pretty quick release on short to intermediate throws.
- Goes to his first read very quickly after the snap.
- Sells the play-action and RPOs very well.
- Struggles going through his possessions, shows panic when his first read isn’t there.
- Great bullet passer, ball comes out like a missile.
- Shows minimal mobility, but very inconsistent.
- Decision-making has been on the decline through his final season with Texas.
- All in all, Ewers passes the ball well on short to intermediate throws, his deep ball is inconsistent. He struggles to see the field when under pressure.
Projection: Day 3 (Early 4th Round)
Vernon Broughton DT
Redshirt Senior
6’5” 311 lbs.
Broughton remained local throughout his high school into the college process as he was a four-star recruit out of Cypress Ridge High School, ultimately committing to Texas. He was seen getting some reps in his first two years with the school. Waiting his turn, Broughton found a starting role in his final collegiate season. He finished his career at Texas with 39 total tackles, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Broughton doesn’t necessarily have the experience to back his game, but he shows flashes of elite strength and his size should turn some heads.
- Very explosive off the line, times the snap very well.
- Possesses a continuous motor, seen chasing down plays in many clips.
- Powerful and quick first move, pushes his strength through his legs and arms.
- Causes disruption mainly in the run game more than the pass.
- Only a one-year starter, doesn’t possess experience at the starting role.
- Has to consistently develop as he reaches the NFL level to find himself a starting spot.
Projection: Day 3 (Late 6th Round/Early 7th Round)
