{"id":256844,"date":"2026-04-19T13:12:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/256844\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:12:16","slug":"every-texas-player-drafted-under-steve-sarkisian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/256844\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Texas Player Drafted Under Steve Sarkisian"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Texas Longhorns<\/a> have a long history of producing NFL talent. They have been represented in all but four drafts since the first Annual Player Selection Meeting in 1936. <\/p>\n

The Longhorns have been particularly good at sending players to the next level since head coach Steve Sarkisian took over the program in 2021. <\/p>\n

With the newest slate of Texas draft prospects being less than a week away from hearing their names called, here is the long list of Sarkisian-products they will be joining. <\/p>\n

2023\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson runs the ball during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers | Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Round Selected<\/p>\n

Player<\/p>\n

Team<\/p>\n

Position<\/p>\n

1 (8)<\/p>\n

Bijan Robinson<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

Running Back<\/p>\n

3 (90)<\/p>\n

DeMarvion Overshown<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

Linebacker<\/p>\n

4 (115)<\/p>\n

Roschon Johnson<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

Running Back (2)<\/p>\n

6 (194)<\/p>\n

Keondre Coburn<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle<\/p>\n

7 (249)<\/p>\n

Moro Ojomo<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle (2)<\/p>\n

Steve Sarkisian’s first season in Austin, 2022, was marked by having no players drafted, something that has only happened to Texas twice since 1938. Fortunately, he followed that up with a very productive class in 2023.<\/p>\n

The marquee player was, and is, Bijan Robinson. The two-time Pro-Bowler and one-time All-Pro has delivered on his billing as a top-10 draft pick, putting up 5,648 scrimmage yards and 34 total touchdowns in his three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. <\/p>\n

None of the other ’23 Longhorns have had quite that level of success, however Moro Ojomo was an important part of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning defense in 2024. <\/p>\n

2024<\/p>\n

Round Selected<\/p>\n

Player<\/p>\n

Team<\/p>\n

Position<\/p>\n

1 (16)<\/p>\n

Byron Murphy II<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle (3)<\/p>\n

1 (28)<\/p>\n

Xavier Worthy<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver<\/p>\n

2 (38)<\/p>\n

T’Vondre Sweat<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle (4)<\/p>\n

2 (46)<\/p>\n

Jonathon Brooks<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

Running Back (3)<\/p>\n

2 (52)<\/p>\n

Adonai Mitchell<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (2)<\/p>\n

4 (101)<\/p>\n

Ja’Tavion Sanders<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

Tight End<\/p>\n

5 (162)<\/p>\n

Christian Jones<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

Offensive Tackle<\/p>\n

5 (167)<\/p>\n

Keilan Robinson<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

Running Back (4)<\/p>\n

5 (175)<\/p>\n

Jaylan Ford<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

Linebacker (2)<\/p>\n

6 (195)<\/p>\n

Ryan Watts<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

Defensive Back<\/p>\n

6 (213)<\/p>\n

Jordan Whittington<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (3)<\/p>\n

Sarkisian followed up his solid 2023 class with a record-setting 2024 class. The 11 Longhorns selected that season were the most in Texas history. <\/p>\n

This class has also already produced a Super Bowl champion, as Byron Murphy II was a key component of the Seattle Seahawks’ terrifying front-seven. Xavier Worthy also made the Super Bowl as a rookie, however his Kansas City Chiefs were outdone by Ojomo’s Eagles. <\/p>\n

T’Vondre Sweat and Adonai Mitchell are now teammates, however not on the original team either was drafted by. Mitchell joined the New York Jets as a part of the Sauce Gardner trade halfway through the season and Sweat teamed up with him after he was swapped for Jermaine Johnson this offseason. <\/p>\n

2025<\/p>\n

Round Selected<\/p>\n

Player<\/p>\n

Team<\/p>\n

Position<\/p>\n

1 (9)<\/p>\n

Kelvin Banks Jr.<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

Offensive Tackle (2)<\/p>\n

1 (20)<\/p>\n

Jahdae Barron<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

Defensive Back (2)<\/p>\n

1 (23)<\/p>\n

Matthew Golden<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (4)<\/p>\n

2 (43)<\/p>\n

Alfred Collins<\/p>\n

San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle (5)<\/p>\n

2 (64)<\/p>\n

Andrew Mukuba<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

Defensive Back (3)<\/p>\n

3 (71)<\/p>\n

Vernon Broughton<\/p>\n

New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle (6)<\/p>\n

4 (120)<\/p>\n

Gunnar Helm<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

Tight End (2)<\/p>\n

4 (124)<\/p>\n

Barryn Sorrell<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

Edge Rusher <\/p>\n

5 (149)<\/p>\n

Jaydon Blue<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys <\/p>\n

Running Back (5)<\/p>\n

6 (207)<\/p>\n

Cameron Williams<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

Offensive Tackle (3)<\/p>\n

6 (211)<\/p>\n

Hayden Connor<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

Offensive Guard<\/p>\n

7 (231)<\/p>\n

Quinn Ewers<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins <\/p>\n

Quarterback<\/p>\n

Sarkisian did himself one better in 2025, breaking the record he set in 2024 by having 12 players drafted. <\/p>\n

Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton became the fifth and sixth defensive tackles drafted out of Texas in the Sarkisian era, the most of any position. Running backs came in a close second, with Jaydon Blue becoming the fifth to be selected. <\/p>\n

2025 saw the first Sarkisian edge rusher, offensive guard and quarterback drafted, though more are sure to come. <\/p>\n

The 2026 class probably will not continue Sarkisian’s record-breaking streak, however they will no doubt produce productive NFL players and maybe even a few Super Bowl winners.<\/p>\n

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