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Texas trending for 2025 four-star RB James Simon

As a junior, Simon ran for 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns (8.3 yards per carry).

Saturday, May 4

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Former Texas DT Byron Murphy agrees to rookie contract with Seattle Seahawks

Murphy agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract with a fifth-year option.

03

Texas' Trey Moore more prolific than Buffalo's Khalil Mack in sacks

Texas edge Trey Moore was more dominant in the Group of Five than former Top 5 pick Khalil Mack. Still unsure it translates to the SEC?

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Heather Dinich: Texas has depth of title contender

Texas has some roster questions, but those projecting a fall off are grasping for straws.

Friday, May 3

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Three Longhorns land in first round of way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft

Texas is likely to have another good showing for the 2025 NFL draft.

Opinion: If Oklahoma game wasn't top priority, it should be now

Red River Rivalry game in 2024 should be the top priority after Sarkisian & Co. watched Williams choose OU over Texas.

05

Transfer DT Damonic Williams chooses Oklahoma over Texas, LSU

The Oklahoma Sooners earned a massive win in the transfer portal. Damonic Williams opted to take his talents from TCU to Norman.

Wednesday, May 1

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Everything Steve Sarkisian said to the media at Houston Touchdown Club

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke at the Touchdown Club of Houston luncheon on Wednesday.

19

SEC Unfiltered analyst predicts Texas’ ceiling, floor for 2024

The Texas Longhorns enter the SEC with confidence they can compete from Day 1. One SEC analyst appears to share that confidence about Texas. (more…)

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Bruce Feldman and Rich Eisen discuss Texas quarterback room

Bruce Feldman shares why Quinn Ewers is still the quarterback to start for Texas in 2024.

Six Texas players with first round NFL draft ceiling in 2025

Which Longhorns can follow Murphy and Worthy as first round NFL draft picks?

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Texas' T’Vondre Sweat follows line of great Titans defensive linemen

Sweat was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the No. 38 pick in the NFL Draft.

Former Texas WR Adonai Mitchell gets vote of confidence from Colts GM

Good on Chris Ballard standing up for a player who deserved to hear his named called.

Texas baseball gets important Sunday sweep of Oklahoma

Texas got an important Sunday sweep with 8-6 and 12-10 victories against No. 18 Oklahoma.

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Longhorns Wire's post-spring playoff predictions for 2024

The spring shakes up our playoff predictions for the 2024 season.

Monday, Apr 29

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No. 1 Texas softball earns three-game sweep of Iowa State

No. 1 Texas softball swept Iowa State over a weekend series in Austin to extend its winning streak to 13 games.

Former Longhorns Brooks, Sanders excited to play for Carolina Panthers

Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian was able to instill a “dog mentality” in a few of his players.

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Longhorns Wire's post-spring SEC record predictions

We share our updated SEC record predictions following spring football.

Sunday, Apr 28

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Can Texas learn from first round QB Bo Nix in optimizing Ewers?

Can Steve Sarkisian set up Ewers to have a breakout season like Bo Nix did?

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Is Texas HC Steve Sarkisian the best developer in program history?

Sarkisian is doing what hasn't been done in player development on the Forty Acres in a long time.

Saturday, Apr 27

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Los Angeles Rams pick Texas WR Jordan Whittington in 2024 NFL draft

Jordan Whittington gets the Longhorns to 11 players drafted in its historic 2024 NFL draft class.

Steelers select Texas DB Ryan Watts in sixth round of 2024 NFL draft

Texas defensive back Ryan Watts became the 10th Longhorn off the board in the 2024 NFL draft. (more…)

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Texas breaks school record for most players selected in seven-round draft

The 2024 NFL draft has been kind to the Texas Longhorns. (more…)

Texas LB Jaylan Ford selected by Saints in fifth round of 2024 NFL draft

The Longhorns have surpassed Mack Brown's best draft class at Texas.

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Jaguars draft Texas RB Keilan Robinson in fifth round of NFL draft

In back to back seasons, RBU sends two running backs to the NFL draft.

Texas OT Christian Jones selected by the Arizona Cardinals in fifth round

Texas offensive tackle Christian Jones becomes the seventh Longhorn off the board in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Tracker of where each Longhorn is selected in the 2024 NFL draft

NFL development at Texas is at an all-time high under head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff.

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Carolina selects Texas tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders in 2024 NFL draft

Ja'Tavion Sanders joins Texas teammate Jonathon Brooks in Carolina.

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2025 NFL mock draft includes three Longhorns in first round

Blake Brockermeyer projects three Texas Longhorns in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Five Longhorns selected within first 52 picks of 2024 NFL draft

After Texas did not have a single player selected in 2022, the Longhorns have been well-represented in the 2024 NFL draft. It’s a testament to the player development under Steve Sarkisian’s staff over the last few years.