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Muhammad: Mentors Shaped My Texas Career
28 Feb
Summary
- Muhammad learned from veteran teammates like Barron and Ewers.
- He set career highs in tackles for loss and interceptions.
- Muhammad is ranked among top cornerbacks for the NFL draft.
Texas Longhorns cornerback Malik Muhammad recently spoke about the impact of veteran teammates on his collegiate career. During his three years at the "40 Acres," Muhammad benefited greatly from the guidance of players like Jahdae Barron, T'Vondre Sweat, Xavier Worthy, and Quinn Ewers.
Muhammad stated that these mentors shared valuable advice, preparing him for his own time to shine. He achieved career bests in tackles for loss (2.5) and interceptions (2) during the 2025 season, earning a second-team All-SEC selection.
Currently, Muhammad is recognized as a top cornerback prospect, ranking 12th among his peers and 87th overall on the 2026 Consensus Big Board. He also presented himself to NFL teams at the Senior Bowl as a player with high football intelligence and the ability to play at a high level both inside and outside.
Muhammad is scheduled to participate in the NFL Combine, with the NFL Draft commencing on April 23rd. The Longhorns notably had a record 12 selections in the previous year's draft.
