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Carolina selects Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders in 2024 NFL draft

Ja’Tavion Sanders joins Texas teammate Jonathon Brooks in Carolina.

The Carolina Panthers have drafted Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders with the first pick of the fourth round. He’s primed for a strong NFL career.

Sanders went for over 600 yards in both seasons as starter in Austin. He followed a 54-reception, 613-yard redshirt freshman season with a 682 yards on 45 receptions in his final year on the Forty Acres.

The dynamic player has perhaps the highest ceiling of all Longhorns drafted because of Sanders’ unique skillset at tight end. Most players at the position don’t have the same pass catching ability and athleticism the Texas receiver has displayed. The Denton product possesses all the traits to achieve at the highest level at tight end.

Sanders joins Texas running back Jonathon Brooks in Carolina after the Panthers took Brooks with the No. 46 pick. The tight end was taken with the No. 101 pick in the draft. He is set to catch passes from former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young in Carolina.

Five Longhorns selected within first 52 picks of 2024 NFL draft

Player development at Texas is at an all-time high.

After Texas did not have a single player selected in 2022, the Longhorns have been well-represented in the 2024 NFL draft. It’s a testament to the player development under Steve Sarkisian’s staff over the last few years.

Texas has had five players selected within the first 52 picks. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy was the first Longhorn off the board to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 16.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to snag speedy wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round with pick No. 28.

Day 2 has been a busy one for former Longhorns as well. Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat (Tennessee Titans), running back Jonathon Brooks (Carolina Panthers) and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (Indianapolis Colts) were all selected in the second round.

For two straight NFL drafts, the Longhorns have now produced the No. 1 running back off the board. Bijan Robinson went No. 8 to the Atlanta Falcons in 2023 and Brooks was the first running back taken off the board to the Panthers in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The future is bright for the Texas football program.

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Texas WR Adonai Mitchell drafted by Colts in second round of 2024 NFL draft

The Colts got a STEAL!

With the No. 58 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Continue reading “Texas WR Adonai Mitchell drafted by Colts in second round of 2024 NFL draft”

Carolina Panthers draft Texas RB Jonathon Brooks with No. 46 pick

An injury didn’t derail Jonathon Brooks’ draft stock as he becomes the fourth Longhorn drafted in the Top 50 picks.

The Carolina Panthers have selected Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the No. 46 overall pick.

Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL draft. He follows Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson as a Texas running back to be drafted first at the position.

Many wondered if Brooks’ knee injury would make him fall down the draft board. If it did affect his draft stock, he didn’t fall very far.

Brooks ran for 1,139 yards, 10 touchdowns and six yards per carry on 187 carries before injury cut his 2023 season short. The underestimated back continues his success story in Carolina where he’ll take handoffs from second-year quarterback Bryce Young.

Brooks became the fourth Texas player drafted in the first 46 picks of the draft. He continues running backs coach Tashard Choice’s run of development after sending Bijan Robinson and backup running back Roschon Johnson to the draft last season.

Brooks will look to help Carolina back into contention in the NFC South.

Titans select Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat in second round of 2024 NFL draft

The 2023 Outland Trophy winner for the nation’s best interior defensive lineman is headed to Tennessee!

The 2023 Outland Trophy winner for the nation’s best interior defensive lineman is headed to Tennessee. Continue reading “Titans select Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat in second round of 2024 NFL draft”

How Texas’ Xavier Worthy fits with the Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to what was the Bills pick at No. 28 in the 2024 NFL Draft to take Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

When the Kansas City Chiefs last traded up with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Draft, they selected Patrick Mahomes with the No. 10 pick in 2018. Continue reading “How Texas’ Xavier Worthy fits with the Kansas City Chiefs”

How Texas DT Byron Murphy fits with the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks selected Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II in the first pick of the Mike MacDonald era.

The Seattle Seahawks selected Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II in the first pick of the Mike MacDonald era. Continue reading “How Texas DT Byron Murphy fits with the Seattle Seahawks”

Speedy Texas WR Xavier Worthy selected by Chiefs in first round of 2024 NFL draft

The Chiefs just landed the fastest player in NFL Combine history.

The Kansas City Chiefs just landed the fastest player in NFL Combine history. Continue reading “Speedy Texas WR Xavier Worthy selected by Chiefs in first round of 2024 NFL draft”

Seahawks select Texas DT Byron Murphy in the first round of 2024 NFL draft

Texas DT Byron Murphy is the first Longhorn off the board!

Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy is the first Longhorn off the board in the 2024 NFL draft. Continue reading “Seahawks select Texas DT Byron Murphy in the first round of 2024 NFL draft”

WATCH: Texas WR Adonai Mitchell shares heartfelt tribute ahead of NFL draft

AD Mitchell shared his reason why with Longhorn Network recently.

Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is projected to become a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday evening. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas WR Adonai Mitchell shares heartfelt tribute ahead of NFL draft”