Anticipating Texas Longhorns’ Impact in the 2024 NFL Draft: Mock Draft Predictions and Prospects

There’s little uncertainty that numerous Texas Longhorns will have their names announced during the NFL Draft, scheduled to take place in Detroit from April 25–27. However, the prevailing questions revolve around how many players will be selected and at what points in the draft.

Depending on which mock drafts you adhere to at this early stage, predictions suggest that up to nine Texas players could be chosen. Among these nine prospects, at least three are anticipated to be in contention for a first-round selection: defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, wide receivers Xavier Worthy, and Adonai Mitchell.

Although official invitations to the NFL Scouting Combine next month have yet to be confirmed, it appears probable that Texas will be well-represented, with up to six Longhorns expected to attend the event in Indianapolis.

Here’s a glimpse at Texas’ draft prospects according to various mock drafts currently available:

• ESPN (Mel Kiper Jr., first-round mock draft)
• WR Adonai Mitchell: Projected 28th overall to the Buffalo Bills
• NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah, first-round mock draft):
• DL Byron Murphy II: Projected 11th overall to the Minnesota Vikings
• Pro Football Network (seven-round mock draft):
• DL Byron Murphy II: Round 1, 12th overall to the Minnesota Vikings
• DL T’Vondre Sweat: Round 2, 41st overall to the Green Bay Packers
• WR Adonai Mitchell: Round 2, 43rd overall to the Atlanta Falcons
• TE Ja’Tavion Sanders: Round 2, 49th overall to the Cincinnati Bengals
• WR Xavier Worthy: Round 3, 65th overall to the Carolina Panthers
• LB Jaylan Ford: Round 3, 79th overall to the Atlanta Falcons
• RB Jonathon Brooks: Round 3, 89th overall to the Dallas Cowboys
• CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso, first-round mock draft):
• DL Byron Murphy II: Projected 8th overall to the Atlanta Falcons
• WR Xavier Worthy: Projected 28th overall to the Buffalo Bills