What Longhorn offensive draft prospects must accomplish at Tuesday's pro day

The pro timing day for Texas Longhorns looking to be picked in the 2025 NFL Draft is Tuesday, meaning superstar players like Kelvin Banks, Matthew Golden, Quinn Ewers, and Isaiah Bond will be put through the physical, mental, and football skills ringer in the Bubble to bolster their draft stock or earn the chance at a possible selection.

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Most Longhorns who are likely to have a future in pro football were in Indianapolis about a month ago at the NFL Combine. Several have some physical marks they’d certainly like to improve on, but there are also a few players who didn’t have a chance in Indianapolis who would like to make the most of Tuesday.

Here’s a look at the Longhorns’ offensive prospects likely to participate at pro day.

Kelvin Banks, OL

There shouldn’t be any question about Banks’ first-round status after testing well at the NFL Combine and measuring with an 84.375 inch wingspan. If there’s anything he’d like to attempt to improve upon on Tuesday, that should be all he does physically. He’ll have opportunities to make strong impressions on decision-makers traveling to Austin in the interview setting.

Jaydon Blue, RB

Blue talked a big game prior to posting a 4.38 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, the second fastest time among running backs. If he can drop it somehow into the low 4.3s on the Bubble’s indoor track, that will bode well for the speedster who measured in at 5-foot-9, 196 pounds.

Isaiah Bond, WR

Bond and Blue are in similar situations. Post a faster time, and that alleviates a lot of concerns about the ancillary parts of Bond’s game. Bond put together a great combine performance with a 4.39 40-yard dash, but his work in position drills will be closely watched.

Hayden Conner, OL

Conner had solid test times with a 7.9 three-cone and a 4.88 20-yard shuttle, but his position drills will be key. Can he show that he can be a factor at center? He had snaps there during the College Football Playoff, is that a position he can play in the NFL? A good bench press would serve Conner well.

Quinn Ewers, QB

Coaches, scouts, and general managers are likely heading to Austin to see Ewers throw and paint complete, detailed pictures on the chalk board and in the film room. These same decisions makers had a glimpse of Ewers in this setting last year when he threw for Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell, and Jordan Whittington at their pro day last year. These types of environments are usually perfect for Ewers. Can he do what he normally does… and also hit the deep balls?

Albert Breer of SI wrote about what’s on tap for Ewers this week.

Matthew Golden, WR

Golden will meet with teams and go through interviews, but there’s nothing he needs to do physically as he’s a top 40 pick for certain and a likely first-rounder. As a competitor, he’ll may look to go through position drills.

Gunnar Helm, TE

Helm had the misfortune of suffering a twisted ankle during his time at the Combine, so Tuesday takes on significant importance for the Longhorns tight end. He’ll have the chance to show he’s recovered since his mishap in Indianapolis and has the baseline movement skills needed to play tight end in the league. His physical tests will be the ones to watch.

Jake Majors, OL

Majors did well to post 25 reps on the bench press in Indy. If he can improve upon that, and show off his advanced quickness for someone his size, he’ll solidify his status as a draftable offensive lineman.

Cameron Williams, OL

Williams wasn’t fully healthy for the Combine so this will be his chance to show teams that not only does he have elite movement skills at 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, but also that he’s recovered since the end of the season and has room to grow while in the league. It’s going to be fun to see scouts shake his 11.375-inch hands.

Silas Bolden, WR

Bolden didn’t get invited to the combine, so this is an opportunity for the 5-foot-8, 160-pounder to show his speed. He plays without fear, but fear doesn’t always make up for weighing 65 pounds less than some of the people he’d be lining up against in the NFL. Exceptional speed and quickness times will go a long way for Bolden if he wants to make a roster, possibly as a return specialist. He can point to plays versus Arizona State and Oklahoma during his important interviews.

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Juan Davis, TE

If Davis goes through the process, he’ll need to explain that he’s willing to do just about anything a team might need from a 6-foot-4, 235 pounder. Davis had 11 touches for 57 yards in his career, so the odds are stacked against him. If he somehow throws an eye-popping number down, it could result in a camp invite.