Two Longhorns defensive lineman declare for the NFL Draft

Over the last few days, the Texas Longhorns have seen some of their key players move onto the next stop of their football journey by declaring for the NFL Draft

Over the last few days, the Texas Longhorns have seen some of their key players move onto the next stop of their football journey by declaring for the NFL Draft. That list now includes Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton. The talented duo should draw plenty of interest after impressive runs with Texas.

In 63 games as a Longhorn, Collins was a key piece, recording 142 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He also forced two fumbles and picked off one pass. While Collins is not a turnover machine, he is coming off the best season of his career. During the 2024 campaign, the Cedar Creek High School product set a career-high in tackles with 55.

As Collins frustrated offensive coordinators, he got some help from Broughton. During his college career, the Houston native recorded 69 total tackles and four sacks. He will enter the draft following the best season of his career, in which he set career highs in sacks, total tackles, and fumbles recovered.

Although Collins and Broughton are moving on, they leave a memorable legacy in Austin. They both improved each year and will not be easy players for the Longhorns to replace. Due to their ability to disrupt offenses, they will be intriguing prospects to watch during the draft process.

Although the Longhorns may need a bridge year to replace Collins and Broughton, they have exciting prospects waiting in the wings. The next wave of talent includes Justus Terry, Myron Charles, and Josiah Sharma.

While fans watch their growth, they will also be cheering for Collins and Broughton, who have bright futures in the NFL.