Steve Sarkisian’s staff has done an excellent job developing players over the last few years.
After zero Texas players were selected in the 2022 NFL draft, the Longhorns had five draft picks in 2023. Texas even produced the No. 8 pick, running back Bijan Robinson.
The 2024 NFL draft class is likely to be even better. In WalterFootball’s latest two-round NFL mock draft, four Longhorns were projected in the first round.
The group of four players did not include potential NFL draft risers Jaylan Ford, Jordan Whittington, Jahdae Barron and Adonai Mitchell.
Here’s a look at the Texas players Walter Football views as first-round projections ahead of the 2023 college football season.