17. Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 308Murphy is a versatile 3-technique coming off a breakout season (his first as a starter). He's a stout presence against the run, consistently able to penetrate the first level to make plays in the backfield (6.5 tackles for loss and 11 run stops last season). Murphy also has the hand quickness to defeat one-on-one blocks and the lower-body strength to hold up against double-teams. But his greatest asset is causing disruption as a pass-rusher. Murphy recorded a 12.7% pressure rate while at defensive tackle last year, the highest rate in the FBS.
25. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 196After originally starting his career with Georgia, Mitchell transferred to Texas before the 2023 season and quickly became a big part of the Longhorns' offense. He had career-highs in receptions (55), receiving yards (845) and touchdowns (11). And despite being a bigger receiver, Mitchell has impressive vertical speed and the body control to break off routes. He also has strong hands to make catches outside his frame and in contested situations. But he must become more consistent with his release plans against press coverage.
40. Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 243Sanders can be deployed from a variety of alignments. A sure-handed target, he excels in the middle of the field and on specialty plays, recording one drop last season (45 catches) and averaging 15.2 yards per reception (fourth-highest mark among all FBS tight ends). Sanders has made a catch that gained 15 or more yards in 11 out of the 13 games, too. As a run-blocker, he provides minimal value -- his pro intrigue will center on his pass-catching ability.
42. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 172The first recruit that coach Steve Sarkisian signed after being hired at Texas, Worthy is a speedy but slightly built pass-catcher who can create separation in routes. He is the definition of a "sudden-change player" -- a guy who can flip the scoreboard in one play. When he has the ball in space, his speed allows him to gain yards after the catch in a hurry (579 of his 1,014 receiving yards last season came after the catch). Worthy is competitive and physical, too. And while drops have plagued him throughout his career, his drop percentage reduced from 8.8% in 2022 to 4.2% in 2023.
46. T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 362A massive nose tackle, Sweat is an immovable force at the first level, but he's far from just a gap-plugger. Eating up blocks and allowing second-level defenders to roam free is part of his game, but he's also a pocket-pusher with value as a pass-rusher (two sacks, nine tackles for loss and 22 pressures last season). Sweat is a prototypical 0-technique, as his wide frame makes it challenging for blockers to displace him. He always maintains control at the point of attack, and he has the potential to immediately change a team's run defense in the NFL.He also has Brooks as his RB1, but outside of his top 50