Texas defensive lineman Keondre Coburn declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Texas defensive lineman Keondre Coburn has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced via Twitter on Thursday. A key player for the Longhorns during his time on the 40 Acres, Coburn will now be making a leap to the next level.

Coburn spent five seasons with Texas, earning the nickname Snacks along the way. He was as experienced as you can get for defensive line coach Bo Davis, playing in 51 games.

In 13 appearances during the 2022 season, Coburn recorded 28 tackles, three tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. He projects as a later pick in the draft but with how well he moves at 6-2, 344 pounds, Coburn should comfortably find a home in the NFL quickly.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.