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    Gerry Hamilton
    The first 2025 NFL Mock Drafts are already being published well ahead of the 2024 season. As expected, the Texas Longhorns are well represented in various first round mock drafts. And the same can be said for teams on the Texas 2024 schedule.
    OnTexasFootball.com takes a look at two mock drafts already published. 
    A to Z Sports First Round Mock
    3. Will Johnson, CB Michigan
    It's rare that we see a cornerback go top three, but Will Johnson is a rare talent. Johnson allowed just a 29.1 NFL passer rating to opposing quarterbacks (via PFF) in 2023, absolutely shutting down passing offenses by himself. Receivers hauled in their target less than 45% of the time. Johnson is the clear CB1 for 2025 and the Giants could use an upgrade at corner.
    4. Mason Graham, DL Michigan
    Mason Graham was the most dominant second year player along the defensive line anywhere in the nation by a wide, wide margin. He posted the 8th best power conference pass rush pressure rate among defensive line players and stuffed 28 plays near the line of scrimmage that stopped opposing offenses in their tracks this season. Incredible talent to pair with Maxx Crosby on the Raiders defensive front.
    8. New Orleans Saints: Quinn Ewers, QB Texas
    2025 is the first year that it makes any sense for the Saints to move off Derek Carr's contract. Adding Quinn Ewers would finally give them a quarterback with upside again. Ewers destroys defenses in the intermediate game better than most any quarterback in the country to set up his selective shots downfield. One more year with Steve Sarkisian at Texas and he'll be ready for this kind of draft capital.
    11. Malaki Starks, S Georgia
    There aren't many players who lock in first round status before their first college season is through, but Malaki Starks certainly did. Here he is in the first quarter of his first college game making an absurd interception on a throw from Oregon QB, Bo Nix.
    13. Carson Beck, QB Georgia
    If the Vikings miss out on drafting their supposed favorite target at QB, J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft expect them to grab a signal caller in 2025. Beck showed unreal efficiency down the stretch last year against some of his toughest competition and should repeat or exceed his totals from a year ago.
    14. Indianapolis Colts: Kelvin Banks, OT Texas
    Kelvin Banks was a day one starter at left tackle for Texas and has been dominant ever since. His movement ability at nearly 325 pounds and strength to finish is quite the sight to behold. 
    17. Deone Walker, DL Kentucky
    Deone Walker may be 350 pounds, but he's not limited to just nose tackle. He can line up and bring pressure from just about anywhere, and if he gets his hands on the ball carrier at all the play is immediately over. The Bears already have a strong run defense, but Walker's disruptive value as a pass rusher would make them an elite defensive front.
    22. Kenneth Grant, DL Michigan
    Kenneth Grant was the other Michigan defensive lineman (besides Mason Graham) with a double digit pressure rate up the middle last fall. At 340 pounds he's a mauler against both the pass and run. The Texans will need an age reset in the middle of their defense by 2025.
    23. Dasan McCullough, DB/LB/EDGE Oklahoma
    Dasan McCullough started out as an edge rusher for Indiana, but when he transferred to Oklahoma Brent Venables moved him to his famous hybrid "cheetah" role where he played a combination of off-ball linebacker and defensive back.
    26. Colston Loveland, TE Michigan
    Eventually the Dolphins will have to employ a real starting tight end and Colston Loveland is the clear TE1 for 2025. He has the best production profile among all returning power conference tight ends and wins with both speed and ball skills.
    28. Tate Ratledge, iOL Georgia
    Tate Ratledge could have been an early round selection in 2024 had he declared. He might be the best returning pass blocking guard in the nation. The Lions have could use interior offensive line help and Ratledge would help right away.
    30. Baltimore Ravens: Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
    If you look at Isaiah Bond's stats from his first two years at Alabama (just 888 yards and five touchdowns) one might think he isn't very special. Bond should immediately slot into the primary vertical threat role for Steve Sarkisian's Texas offense this fall and find himself drafted early. The Ravens get an explosive deep threat to pair with Zay Flowers.
    Note: 16 of the 32 players in the mock first round are in the SEC.
    Walter Football 2025 First Round Mock Draft
    6. Mykel Williams, DL, Georgia
    7. Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
    8. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
    9. Malachi Starks, S, Georgia
    10. Kelvin Banks, LT, Texas
    11. Ethan Burke, EDGE, Texas
    16. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
    18. Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
    21. Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia 
    22. Earnest Green III, OT, Georgia 
    23. Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
    25. Gentry Williams, CB, Oklahoma
    26. Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
    30. Trey Zuhn III, OT, Texas A&M
     
     
     
    CJ Vogel
    I went to the bullpen for this conversation about the return of the College Football 25 video game which dropped its first trailer earlier this week. 
    I was joined by Bengal, one of the largest YouTube creators in the Madden and NFL communities for this video. We broke down memories from the old game as well as some predictions for ratings of Texas players for the upcoming game!
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    The 2022 Top 5 ranked recruiting class: How have they fared
    Headed into spring practice the 2022 top 5 ranked recruiting class has been a key part of the Longhorns ascending to a Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff appearance. 
    Steve Sarkisian's first full class has produced six full time starters (counting specialists), four other players that have started a game and seven more players that are considered key players headed into the 2024 season. 
    When it comes to future NFL draft's, there are five players that are sure to be drafted and two or three others that could move up in the eyes of scouts in 2024. 
    OnTexasFootball.com takes a look at the returns of the 2022 class headed into year three in the program. 
    Quarterback 
    Malik Murphy, QB,  (Calif.) Junipero Serra - Texas/Duke
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: None
    At Texas: Started two games in 2023. Completed 40 of 71 passes for 477 yards with 3 TD’s and 3 INT’s as a Longhorn. 
    Running back
    Jaydon Blue, RB, Houston (Texas) Klein Cain
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: Could or should pop onto some scouts boards with ascending season in 2024. 
    At Texas: Posted 65 carries for 398 yards and three TD’s in 2023, along with 14 receptions for 135 yards and a score. Added three kick off returns for 80 yards in 2023. Rushed for 33 yards on 15 carries in 2022. 
    Savion Red, Grand Prairie (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Posted 30 carries for 131 yards and a TD in 2023. Added two kick off returns for 29 yards in 2023. Caught six passes for 34 yards in 2022 as a slot receiver. 
    Wide receiver
    Brenen Thompson, Spearman (Texas) High - Texas/Oklahoma
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    2023 season: Caught seven passes for 241 yards and two TD’s for the Sooners in 2023. He caught a touchdown pass in each of the last two games of the season. 
    Offensive line
    Kelvin Banks, LT, Humble (Texas) Summer Creek
    Recruiting Ranking: 5-star
    NFL projection: 1st round selection in 2025 NFL Draft.
    At Texas: Appeared in 27 games, and started every game the last two seasons. First-team All-Big 12 following the 2023 season. Will appear on various All-American teams prior to the 2024 season. 
    DJ Campbell, RG, Arlington (Texas) Bowie
    Recruiting Ranking: 5-star
    NFL projection: Mid-round round selection in 2026 NFL Draft.
    At Texas: Appeared in 21 games with 14 starts in two seasons. Started every game at right guard in 2023. Year one was a learning curve year focusing on offensive line fully for the first time, and making the move to guard. 
    Cameron Williams, RT, Duncanville(Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: Could develop into first or second round selection in 2026 NFL Draft.
    At Texas: Appeared in 22 games in two seasons. Started one game vs. Kansas State in 2023. Will take over as starting right tackle in 2024. 
    Neto Umeozulu, LG, Allen (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: NFL Draft ability and measurables.
    At Texas: Appeared in 5 games in two seasons. Huge spring ahead for Umeozulu. Last few weeks of practice in 2023 were by far his best and most consistent at Texas. 
    Malik Agbo, OT/TE, Federal Way (Wa.) Todd Beamer High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Appeared in 15 games, including 14 in 2023. Caught one pass for 6 yards. 
    Cole Hutson, OG/C, Frisco (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in 22 games with 13 starts in two seasons. Started every game at right guard as a true freshman. Missed spring of 2023 due to shoulder surgery. Battled knee injury much of the 2023 season. 
    Connor Robertson, OC, Austin (Texas) Westlake
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in 14 games. Played significant snaps against Oklahoma in 2023 after Jake Majors went down early in the game with an ankle injury. Will battle with Cole Hutson and Daniel Cruz for the starting center position in 2025. 
    Defensive line
    Jaray Bledsoe, Marlin (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in nine games. Posted 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QBP and 1 fumble recovery in 2023. Remains one of the highest upside players in the program. Weight up to around 290 pounds at end of the 2023 season. 
    Aaron Bryant, Southaven (Miss.) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Appeared in nine games. Posted one tackle in seven games in 2023.  
    Zac Swanson, Phoenix (Az.) Brophy Prep
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Appeared in three games. Has not seen meaningful game action in first two seasons. If he can get to 290 pounds, he could become a rotation player. Not void of ability to play at the Power 5 level. 
    EDGE
    Ethan Burke, Austin (Texas) Westlake
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: Top three round pick in the 2025 or 2026 NFL Draft. A productive 2024 in the SEC would lead to a very tough decision following the season. 
    At Texas: Has appeared in 24 games with nine starts in two seasons. Honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2023 after recording 41 tackles, 9 TFL’s, 5.5 sacks and 2 PBU’s despite missing time with a knee injury. 
    Justice Finkley, Trussville (Al.) Hewitt-Trussville
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Appeared in 26 games in a reserve role. Recorded 14 tackles, three TFL’s, two sacks and four QB hurries in 2023. 
    J’mond Tapp, Donaldsonville (La.) Ascension Catholic
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in nine games. Recorded 9 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s and 1 QBH in career. 
    Kristopher Ross, Houston (Texas) North Shore - in transfer portal
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Played in three games in 2023 as a key reserve before injury and removal from the program. 
    Derrick Brown, Texarkana (Texas) High - in transfer portal
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Redshirted prior to putting name in transfer portal. 
    Linebacker
    Travel Johnson, LB, Arlington (Texas) Martin - Texas/UL-Monroe
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Transferred after the 2022 season. 
    Defensive back
    Terrance Brooks, CB, Little Elm (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: Likely selection in either the 2025 or 2026 draft.
    At Texas: Has appeared in 23 games with 16 starts the last two seasons. Posted 20 tackles, 6 PBU’s and 3 INT’s in 2023. Recorded 9 tackles and 3 PBU’s in 2022. 
    B.J. Allen Jr., S, Aledo (Texas) High - Texas/North Texas
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    Transferred following the 2023 season. Never saw meaningful game action for the Horns. 
    Jaylon Guilbeau, N/S, Port Arthur (Texas) Memorial
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in 16 games with four starts (all 2022 season). Recorded 7 tackles, 2 PBU’s and 1 TFL in 2023. Totaled 19 tackles, 4 QB hurries, 2 PBU’s and 0.5 sacks in 2022.  
    Austin Jordan, N/S, Denton (Texas) Ryan
    Recruiting Ranking: 4-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has appeared in 25 games the last two seasons. Has 11 tackles, 1 INT and 0.5 TFL’s in his career. 
    Larry Turner-Gooden, S, Playa Del Ray (Calif.) Bishop Alemany - Texas/San Jose State
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Never saw meaningful action prior to transferring after the conclusion of the 2023 season. 
    Xavion Brice, CB, Arlington (Texas) Seguin - Texas/North Texas
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Never saw meaningful game action. Transferred following the 2023 season.
    Specialists
    Will Stone, Austin (Texas) Regents School
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has handled kick off duties in each of the last two seasons. 
    Lance St. Louis, Gilbert (Az.) Williams Field
    Recruiting Ranking: 3-star
    NFL projection: N/A
    At Texas: Has handled long snapping duties in each of the last two seasons. 
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