{"id":129070,"date":"2026-01-19T14:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/129070\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:26:08","slug":"bijan-robinson-others-ranked-as-best-texas-football-players-in-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/129070\/","title":{"rendered":"Bijan Robinson, others ranked as best Texas football players in NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, the pro day for\u00a0Texas football<\/a> has become a must-see destination for scouts from every NFL team. The Longhorns have had 23 players drafted over the past two seasons and\u00a0six first-round draft <\/a>picks since 2023.<\/p>\n

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Expect more of the same this season, with up to 10 Texas players projected as possible draft picks.<\/p>\n

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But who are the best former Longhorns playing in the league? The Statesman ranks the top 10 Texas players in the NFL based on the 2025 season, and we also take a look at five more Longhorns that could be on the verge of stardom. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Former Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson holds up the sign of the horns ahead of the game against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida.<\/p>\n

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1. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

The former first-round pick<\/a> in 2023 solidified his status as arguably the NFL\u2019s top offensive weapon with a league-high 2,298 yards from scrimmage.<\/p>\n

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2. Brandon Jones, S, Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

An unsung hero on one of the NFL\u2019s best defenses, the 2020 third-round pick has started 28 of 34 possible games over the past two seasons and tallied 78 tackles with an interception and fumble recovery before a season-ending pectoral injury\u00a0Dec. 14.<\/p>\n

3. Michael\u00a0Dickson, P, Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

The fifth-round 2018 pick has emerged as one of the best punters in the NFL and joins Robinson as the only Longhorns to earn an All-Pro selection this season.<\/p>\n

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4. Byron Murphy II, DT, Seattle\u00a0Seahawks<\/p>\n

A first-round pick in 2024, Murphy has quickly developed into a foundational piece<\/a> for one of the NFL\u2019s top defenses with 22 tackles and seven sacks (and counting) in 2025.<\/p>\n

5. Cameron Dicker,\u00a0K, Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

The Lake Travis graduate<\/a> and undrafted free agent made 38 of his 41 field-goal tries this season and currently ranks as the NFL\u2019s all-time leader in field-goal accuracy at 93.5%.<\/p>\n

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6. Kelvin Banks\u00a0Jr., OT, New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

One of the best rookies<\/a> in the league, the 2025 first-round pick started all 17 games at left tackle and gave up just two sacks over the final nine games of the season.<\/p>\n

7. Moro Ojomo, DT, Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

A seventh-round pick in 2023, Ojomo has quickly emerged as a starter for one of the NFL\u2019s top defensive line and finished 2025 with 38 tackles and six sacks.<\/p>\n

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8. Poona Ford, DT, Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

Now in his eighth season and on his fourth team, the undrafted free agent racked up 47 tackles and two sacks while starting for one of the league\u2019s best teams.<\/p>\n

9. T\u2019Vondre Sweat, DT, Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

The second-round 2024 pick<\/a> had 34 tackles and two sacks while becoming one of the top run defenders in the league this season after missing five games with an injury.<\/p>\n

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10. Joseph\u00a0Ossai, DE, Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

A reliable edge presence who\u2019s appeared in 61 games over the past four years, the 2021 third-round pick had 43 tackles and five sacks this past season.<\/p>\n

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DeShon Elliott, DB, Pittsburgh Steelers: A sixth-round pick in 2018, the safety had 108 tackles in 2024 but only played five games this season because of an injury.<\/p>\n

Andrew Mukuba, DB, Philadelphia Eagles: The 2025 second-round pick and LBJ graduate<\/a> seemed on the verge of all-rookie honors after 46 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games before a midseason injury.<\/p>\n

Sam Cosmi, OL, Washington Commanders: The guard has started 58 games since being drafted in the second round in 2021 but missed nine games this season because of injuries.<\/p>\n

DeMarvion Overshown, LB, Dallas Cowboys: The 2023 third-round pick has flashed star power<\/a> despite a litany of injuries with 118 tackles and five sacks in 19 career games.<\/p>\n

Quinn Ewers, QB, Miami Dolphins: The 2025 seventh-round pick showed his potential while\u00a0starting the final three games<\/a> of 2025 and may challenge for a starting spot next season for a rebuilding squad.<\/p>\n

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