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Longhorns NFL Draft Class Shatters Records
19 Apr
Summary
- Steve Sarkisian's tenure saw record-breaking NFL draft classes in 2024 and 2025.
- The 2024 class set a Texas record with 11 players drafted.
- The 2025 class surpassed this, with 12 Longhorns selected.
Steve Sarkisian's tenure as head coach has transformed the Texas Longhorns into a premier source of NFL talent. While 2022 saw no Longhorns drafted, this was a rare anomaly. The 2023 draft class featured standout Bijan Robinson, who has since become a Pro-Bowl running back for the Atlanta Falcons.
Sarkisian then orchestrated a record-setting 2024 draft, with 11 Texas players selected, the most in program history. This class already includes a Super Bowl champion in Byron Murphy II of the Seattle Seahawks. The momentum continued into 2025, with Sarkisian breaking his own record by having 12 players drafted.
Defensive tackles lead the way in draftees under Sarkisian, with Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton being the fifth and sixth selected at the position. Running backs are a close second, with Jaydon Blue becoming the fifth drafted. 2025 also marked the first time an edge rusher, offensive guard, and quarterback were drafted from Texas during his leadership.
