Texas Draft Tracker (11):
Round 1 (2)
DT: Byron Murphy II (1st round/16th pick/Seattle Seahawks)
WR: Xavier Werty (1st round/28th pick/Kansas City Chiefs)
Round 2 (3)
DT: toe bondle sweatshirt (2nd round/38th pick/Tennessee Titans)
RB: Jonathan Brooks (2nd round/46th pick/Carolina Panthers)
W.R. Adonai Mitchell (2nd round/52nd pick/Indianapolis Colts)
Round 4 (1)
Te: Jatavion Sanders (4th round/101st pick/Carolina Panthers)
Round 5 (3)
OL: christian jones (5th round/162nd pick/Arizona Cardinals)
R.B. Kaylan Robinson (5th round/167th pick/Jacksonville Jaguars)
lb: jaylan ford (5th round/175th pick/New Orleans Saints)
Round 6 (2)
DB: ryan watts (6th round/195th pick/Pittsburgh Steelers)
WR: jordan whittington (6th round/213th place/Los Angeles Rams)
highlight:
• The Longhorns' 11 picks ranked second behind Michigan (13).
• Top 5: Michigan (13), Texas (11), Alabama (10), Florida State (10), Washington (10)
• Texas was one of only six programs with multiple first-round draft picks this year (Alabama three, LSU three, Washington State three, Georgia two, Penn State 2, Texas).
• Texas' 11 picks in the first six rounds of the draft were the most of any program.
●Texas' 11 picks in this year's NFL Draft are tied for the seventh-most since 1994, when the draft went to seven rounds.
• Texas' five picks in the first two rounds were tied with Alabama, Georgia and Washington for the most of any program (five of the first 52 picks were the best of any program).
• UT's 11 picks are the most ever for the Longhorns in a seven-round draft and the third-most in any draft (17 in the 12th round in 1984, 12 in the 12th round in 1982). The previous record for drafts in the seventh round was 10 in 1984 and nine in 1982.
• The Longhorns' four selections in their first 46 picks (and five in their first 52 picks) are both the most in UT history.
• Texas has at least five picks in back-to-back drafts for the first time since doing so in three consecutive years from 2006-2008.
• Texas' two first-round picks were the second-most in UT history, behind only the three selected in 1980. Texas had him as his first-round pick twice in 1948, 1953, 1991, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. 2007.
• The Longhorns have acquired first-round picks in back-to-back drafts for the first time since acquiring first-round picks in four consecutive years from 2004 to 2007.
• The seven Longhorns offensive players selected this year are the most seven-round draft picks in UT history, second only to the Horns' eight offensive players taken in the 12th round draft in 1984.
• Texas drafts top running back (2024) Jonathan Brooks/2023 Bijan Robinson) in back-to-back drafts, and joined the University of Alabama (2012 Trent Richardson/2011 Mark Ingram) as the only program to do so.
• With Duo Jonathan Brooks (1st round) Kaylan Robinson This year's selection (in the fifth round) marks the fourth time in UT history in the common draft era that a running back duo have been selected in the same draft. This is the first time in school history that this has happened consecutively during the common draft era (2023 Bejan Robinson/1st round/Falcons & RoShon Johnson/4th round/Bears). The other two times were (1989 Eric Metcalf, 1st round, Browns and Daron Norris, 9th round, Patriots) and (1982 Rodney Tate, 4th round, Bengals and AJ “Jam” Jones, 8th round). eyes/Rams).
•DT Byron Murphy II and W.R. Xavier Werty For the first time since 2007, Texas acquired two first-round picks (S Michael Griffin and CB Aaron Ross).
• Byron Murphy II He is the first Longhorn defenseman to be taken in the first round since Malcolm Brown (32nd pick/Patriots) in 2015. He is the earliest Texas defensive player to be drafted since Kenny Vaccaro (No. 15 pick/Saints) in 2013, and the first Longhorn defensive tackle since Kenneth Sims was selected No. 1 overall by the Patriots in 1982. He was the earliest draft pick since then.
• Xavier Werty He is the first Longhorn wide receiver taken in the first round since Roy Williams (7th pick/Lions) in 2004, and the third Texas wide receiver (Johnny “Rum” Jones/2nd pick). /Jets/1980), he was a player taken in the first round. ) History of the Western Draft (1967 onwards).
• Wide receiver Xavier Werty (1st round), Adonai Mitchell (2nd round) jordan whittington The (6th round) pick marked UT's most at that position in a single era of the NFL Draft (since 1967). The Longhorns previously had two WRs in 2020, 2004, 1991 and 1987.
• Jatavion Sanders He is the first Longhorn tight end to be drafted in 10 years (Jeff Swaim/7th round/Cowboys/2015) and the Texas tight end Jermichael Finley (3rd round/Packers/2008). He was the first draft pick since then.
Steve Sarkisian talks about Texas' historic 2024 NFL Draft class:
“It was a great three days following our players and our program's historic NFL Draft. I couldn't be more excited for this group and their chance to head to the NFL. The fact that we have 11 players is something we think about.'' Talking about who has had a big impact on our team, when we got here, we were dedicated to developing them as players.'' The focus was as much on developing them as men. One of the things I always reference about this group is that they not only embraced our culture, they took this culture and enhanced it. They were great leaders. The players, they worked extremely hard and bought into the program. And one of the really great things is that many of them are great examples of perseverance and perseverance. And coaching him as a staff member as well, I think there's a lot of value in perseverance. We try to instill that in our players. They believe in the process, they get everything they get and they benefit from it. You're talking about a lot of players who trusted their coach and worked very hard and ultimately relied on them in the most important moments of the game. They gave their best when we needed their best and that is something I will be forever grateful for.”
“Drafting 11 players, the second most of any school in the nation, is a huge deal for our program. When I think back to my time here, we won five games my first year. Seven losses and zero draft picks. Second year, here we go.'' At 8-5, Bijan has five first-round picks. After our junior year, we were 12-2, we were Big 12 Champions, we made the College Football Playoff, and we had record numbers. This is about the development of our program and what our players do when they arrive and how we work with them on the field as well as off the field to become the best teammates and players they can be. It really speaks volumes about how we work together. It emphasizes that individual accolades, awards, and honors come with team success, and that being drafted in the NFL is an honor, not a right to earn it, and that all these players are looking to seize this opportunity. I’m excited to see where they go with their next endeavor. ”
“I like this whole group. I'm very proud of all of them because all these guys have accomplished through the work they've put in, their dedication to the team, and their personal growth.” And I'm so proud of our staff and how they represent us as a program. I'm very grateful for everything because it shows the type of players we're recruiting right now, and the second thing is the growth of players in our program. We became a better football team during the season, and as a result, more players were able to reach their potential, but at the end of the day, this is where we dreamed of being drafted into the NFL. It was a great moment for all 11 of us who were drafted. They made Texas football history once again. I couldn't be more proud of the talent they have. I can't wait to see what he brings to the NFL.”
