What the future of Texas' offensive line looks like with the draft and recruiting in mind
Pro Football Focus recently updated its 2025 NFL Draft Big Board, adding 75 new players and putting their total number of NFL draft prospects to 275. That’s a number that now exceeds the amount of picks in next years’ seven-round draft.
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In addition, On3 recently updated its rankings for the class of 2025, with loads of player movement for many of Texas’ most prized recruiting wins.
With both of these rankings updated, now is a good time to evaluate the future of the Texas Longhorns. Texas was one of the most prominent teams on the PFF board, tied for fifth in the nation with Alabama with eight players representing the Longhorns.
Here’s a previous look at the skill positions.
Offensive Tackle
Be prepared for the possibility of Texas losing both tackles this draft cycle. We all knew Kelvin Banks (No. 11) would be a first-rounder after this season, but Cam Williams has really impressed NFL scouts.
Williams is built exactly the way NFL teams like. Though it may be hard to expect the man that struggles with penalties and who was manhandled by Georgia to be a first-rounder this year, it’s hard to deny his athletic talent. At 6-foot-5, and 335 pounds, Williams has shown flashes of dominance in his first year as as a starter. It’s very unlikely, if given a first-round grade, Williams returns.
That leaves big holes to fill for the Longhorns. Trevor Goosby and Brandon Baker are the expected replacements, and both have played in games this year, but it’s hard to know what that will look like in 2025. Texas may look to add a veteran to the group in the portal, but how do you rate a true sophomore and former three-star in his third year on campus?
Texas is making a late push for five-star Oklahoma commit Michael Fasusi following his weekend visit, but otherwise, the tackle class is scarce. Nick Brooks, a three-star giant human being, has long-term upside, but isn’t set to be a contributor in 2025. This position, as it stands now, is a question mark heading into 2025.
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Without Fasusi, a confirmation of Williams returning, or a high-level transfer, it’s hard to have the same level of confidence as the Longhorns had entering 2024.
Confidence Level: 1/5 Stars
Interior Offensive Line
Jake Majors and Hayden Conner will both graduate, and Majors is the fourth-highest-ranked center in a weak class according to PFF. Conner, nor his guard counterpart DJ Campbell, were included in the rankings, but the veteran left guard could easily see late round love.
Campbell would be a fantastic returner for Texas, giving the Longhorns its only returning offensive lineman after a year where they returned four. Campbell would likely be joined by Neto Umeozulu, a top-five IOL in the 2022 class and a player the Longhorns have a lot of confidence in. Cole Hutson, who often trades snaps with Campbell, will likely play center, with Connor Robertson providing depth at all three positions.
This room will be filled with depth and has four new large human beings joining them in the 2025 class. Jordan and Devin Coleman, Jackson Christian and John Mills are all three-star prospects, but all four of them are north of 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds. Texas may have four guys that, in three years, are well-coached 6-foot-5, 315-pound giants in the trenches. There may be some right tackle versatility there, but at the minimum that quartet sets up to be a mauling force on the interior.
Confidence Level: 3.5/5 Stars
