Comparing recruiting rankings to NFL draft projections for Longhorn offensive players at the combine
The Texas Longhorns are coming off a 13-win season and a CFP Playoff semifinal berth. As a result, Texas sent 14 players to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine this week.
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How do the recruiting rankings for offensive players in Indianapolis compare to their current draft projections?
QB Quinn Ewers
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1 QB, No. 1 in Texas, No. 1 in the country. 99.62
NFL Draft Projection: 1-2 round.
After playing with a torn oblique in 2024, the former five-star is finally healthy and ready to show off at the NFL combine.
RB Jaydon Blue
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 11 RB, No. 30 in Texas, and No. 180 prospect. 92.25
NFL Draft Projection: 4-5 round
His make-them-miss ability will be highly coveted in the league.
WR Matthew Golden
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 29 WR, No. 27 in Texas, No. 176 prospect. 92.35
NFL Draft Projection: 1-2 round
The Houston transfer probably raised his draft stock the most in Austin in 2024.
WR Isaiah Bond
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 7 WR, No. 6 in Georgia, No. 60 prospect. 95.57
NFL Draft Projection: 3-4 round
The former Alabama wideout has speed in spades and that’ll be what catches the NFL’s eyes.
TE Gunnar Helm
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 39 TE, No. 6 in Colorado, No. 722 prospect. 84.85
NFL Draft Projection: 3-4 round
After watching Ja’Tavion Sanders set records, Helm set a few of his own on the Forty Acres.
OT Kelvin Banks
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2 OT, No. 5 in Texas, No. 22. 97.49
NFL Draft Projection: 1st round
Likely the first Longhorn off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft. Potential top 10 pick.
OT Cameron Williams
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 15 OT, No. 41 in Texas, No. 243 prospect. 90.90
NFL Draft Projection: 1-2 round
OG Hayden Conner
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 25 OT, No. 49 in Texas, No. 292 prospect. 89.46
NFL Draft Projection: 5-7 round
The big NASA was a highly versatile and dependable part of the Longhorns offensive line.
C Jake Majors
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 10 IOL, No. 38 in Texas, No. 260 prospect. 90.64
NFL Draft Projection: 5-7 round
The Longhorns Iron Man made the most starts in Texas Football history.
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The 14 Longhorns in Indianapolis breaks the mark set by the 11-man contingent that went to the 2024 NFL Combine. All 11 who went to the 2024 Combine were picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, the most from Texas since the draft went to a seven-round format in 1994.
