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Five Longhorns who can go in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Here is a look at five Longhorns who could play their way into a first-round selection in 2024.

The 2023 NFL Draft wrapped up on Saturday after seven rounds and 259 selections.

Texas football is well-represented in this year’s draft class as five Longhorns heard their names called by NFL teams. A great bounce back for a Texas program that did not have a single player picked in 2022.

Running back Bijan Robinson (Atlanta), linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (Dallas), running back Roschon Johnson (Chicago), defensive tackle Keondre Coburn (Kansas City) and defensive lineman Moro Ojomo (Philadelphia).

Robinson snapped an eight-year first-round drought for the Horns. He became the first Longhorn taken on day one of the draft since Malcom Brown back in 2015.

Steve Sarkisian wants to see the trend of Texas Longhorns in the NFL continue going forward.

While the 2024 NFL Draft is a long way away, Texas has the potential to send a few more players to the league next season. Here is a look at five Longhorns who could play their way into a first-round selection in 2024.

Texas TE Ja’Tavion Sanders stepping up as a leader

JT Sanders is taking up a new role this offseason.

Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is coming off a first-team all-conference season in 2022. The sophomore played a huge role in Texas’ offense, hauling in 54 passes for 614 yards and five touchdowns.

While Sanders has been fantastic for Texas on the field, he is using this offseason to step up as a leader in the locker room. 247Sports reports Sanders is holding his teammates accountable through offseason training.

Texas’ offense needs a player like Sanders to take more leadership responsibility with Roschon Johnson and Bijan Robinson off to the NFL.

Sanders is approaching his money-making season in 2023. Another big season puts him in a position to be an NFL Draft pick next year. Before the pro scouts come calling, Sanders wants to leave Texas in a good spot going forward.

The Longhorns have an opportunity to have one of the top offensive attacks in the country. 10 of 11 starters return including quarterback Quinn Ewers and wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

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