The Texas Longhorns are enjoying their best NFL draft in a long time and one of the best ever in program history. According to one NFL mock draft for next season, the draft success could continue.
Former NFL offensive lineman Blake Brockermeyer released his way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft. Three Longhorns made the list.
It comes as no surprise that Kelvin Banks Jr. leads the list of Texas players. The five-star tackle recruit has been one of the team’s best players since the first game of his freshman season. Banks, like first-round wide receiver Xavier Worthy, was one of the key players that transformed Texas from a middling Big 12 program into a national contender.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers makes the list perhaps due in large part to the potential he has based on his skillset. The signal caller has a cannon for an arm, but a third year of starting experience would ensure Ewers as a safer bet than quarterbacks who have just a season or two as starter. The former five-star’s performance in big games like a road game against Alabama and in a Big 12 title inspires confidence.
Alabama wide receiver transfer Isaiah Bond also makes it on the first round list. Bond may need to get to 1,000 receiving yards at Texas in his final year like Worthy did to make the first round.
Here’s Brockermeyer’s first round prediction for the 2025 NFL draft.
1
James Pearce Jr.
Citrus Bowl: Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) forces a fumble against Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10).
Team: Carolina Panthers
Position: Edge
2
Travis Hunter
Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes athlete Travis Hunter (12) and cornerback Cormani McClain (1) react after a call against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Washington Commanders
Position: Cornerback
3
Kelvin Banks
Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Team: New England Patriots
Position: Offensive Tackle
4
Abdul Carter
Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Tennessee Titans
Position: Edge
5
Luther Burden
Nov 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Denver Broncos
Position: Wide Receiver
6
Shedeur Sanders
Nov 11, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at the line of scrimmage in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Team: New York Giants
Position: Quarterback
7
Jalen Milroe
April 9, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws during practice in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Alabama.
Team: New Orleans Saints
Position: Quarterback
8
Pittsburgh Steelers
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Wide Receiver
9
Quinn Ewers
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Position: Quarterback
10
Will Johnson
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Cornerback
11
Carson Beck
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks to throw during spring practice in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Team: Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Quarterback
12
Will Campbell
Oct 15, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; LSU Tigers offensive lineman Will Campbell (66) against the Florida Gators prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Position: Offensive Tackle
13
Mason Graham
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham looks to tackle Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the second half of U-M’s 34-13 win in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Position: Defensive Tackle
14
Benjamin Morrison
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Position: Cornerback
15
Walter Nolen
Oct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Walter Nolen (0) moves up to the scrimmage line during the second quarter in a game against South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Chicago Bears
Position: Defensive Tackle
16
Mykel Williams
Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) and Georgia defensive lineman Bear Alexander (99) sack TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the first half of the NCAA College Football National Championship game between TCU and Georgia on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. News Joshua L Jones
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Position: Edge
17
Patrick Payton
Florida State football players Patrick Payton (11) and Sione Lolohea (13) take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Team: Cleveland Browns
Position: Edge
18
Jamaree Caldwell
Oregon’s Jamaree Caldwell, left, and Kanen Rossi work out during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.
Team: Los Angeles Rams
Position: Defensive Tackle
19
Malaki Starks
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Bond (17) is driven out of bounds by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Defensive Back
20
Harold Perkins
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (4) sacks Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) during the second half at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Linebacker
21
Kenneth Grant
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) reaches out to sack Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Team: New York Jets
Position: Defensive Tackle
22
Barrett Carter
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter watches the 2024 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Tuesday, March 14, 2024.
Team: Houston Texans
Position: Linebacker
23
Colston Loveland
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (18) makes a catch against Washington linebacker Carson Bruener (42) and cornerback Dominique Hampton (7) during the first half of the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Team: Miami Dolphins
Position: Tight End
24
Tyler Booker
Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Guard
25
Isaiah Bond
Texas White wide receiver Isaiah Bond runs the ball in to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ spring Orange and White game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, April 20, 2024.
Team: Green Bay Packers
Position: Wide Receiver
26
Evan Stewart
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart makes a catch during practice with the Ducks Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Position: Wide Receiver
27
Emeka Egbuka
April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) competes during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Team: Detroit Lions
Position: Wide Receiver
28
Quinshon Judkins
April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs the football for the scarlet team while pursued by defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) and Jason Moore (94) of the grey team during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Running Back
29
Tre Harris
Nov 18, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) runs after a catch as Louisiana Monroe Warhawks defensive back Jyren Ester (21) makes the tackle during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Buffalo Bills
Position: Wide Receiver
30
Josh Conerly Jr.
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Position: Offensive Tackle
31
Emery Jones
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. (50) celebrates with running back John Emery Jr. (4) after scoring a touchdownagainst the Wisconsin Badgers in the second quarter during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Offensive Tackle
32
Denzel Burke
Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (10) lines up during the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3.
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Position: Cornerback
