As the college football season approaches its conclusion, with most teams having fewer than two regular-season games remaining, players are making their final cases for the 2025 NFL Draft.
While quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) and Cam Ward (Miami) have solidified their first-round status, others, including Texas’ Quinn Ewers, have seen their rankings decline.
Despite this, several Texas Longhorns a re projected as first-round picks in Tankathon’s latest mock draft:
15. Seattle Seahawks – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Seattle’s offensive struggles have limited play-calling options for offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, with inconsistent pass protection leaving quarterback Geno Smith vulnerable. Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. offers a solution with his 6-foot-4, 320-pound frame and standout blocking skills. Though a shift to guard might be in the cards, Banks has the technique and size to anchor the Seahawks’ line and enhance Smith’s protection.
17. Los Angeles Rams – Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
The Rams are desperate to shore up their offensive line to preserve what’s left of Matthew Stafford’s career, as Monday’s loss to the Dolphins highlighted with four sacks allowed. Cameron Williams may not be an instant fix, but his elite athletic traits and potential make him an intriguing first-round choice. With proper development, Williams could bring stability to an embattled front line in Los Angeles.
24. Green Bay Packers – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Green Bay’s secondary has been a work in progress, with the spot opposite Jaire Alexander posing a persistent issue. Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron may lack the prototypical size and athletic profile of some NFL corners, but his playmaking ability and adaptability in the secondary could offer a quick solution to the Packers’ defensive needs.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers – Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
With Russell Wilson on a short-term contract and nearing 36, the Steelers’ offensive strategy could be shifting. Regardless, a deep threat like Isaiah Bond, who’s averaged 16.7 yards per catch this season, would bring explosive speed to Pittsburgh’s receiving corps. Bond’s ability to stretch the field would give the Steelers an added dimension, diversifying an offense that could benefit from his downfield prowess.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has the opportunity to enhance his 2025 NFL Draft prospects in the remaining games of the season. Upcoming matchups against Arkansas and Texas A&M, followed by a potential appearance in the SEC Championship, provide significant platforms for Ewers to showcase his skills.
Strong performances in these high-stakes games could solidify his status as a first-round pick. One things for sure, if he does good in the College Football Playoff, he will have no issue in the NFL Draft.