Three Longhorns featured on PFF’s 2023 NFL draft prospects to watch
The Longhorns should be well-represented throughout the 2023 NFL draft.
It’s a significant jump compared to the 2022 NFL draft, where Texas did not have a single player selected throughout the three-day event. Not putting enough players in the NFL is a recruiting tactic currently being used against Texas by opposing teams.
However, that will change soon.
Second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has taken over and completely revamped the roster and the culture within the program. The recent lack of NFL draft prospects and mass exodus of players from the 2019 recruiting class were from the previous regime of Tom Herman.
Looking ahead to next year, Texas has three prospects who could potentially be selected within the first two days of the NFL draft. PFF recently released their rankings of the top draft prospects to watch ahead of the 2022 season, and two Longhorns were featured on offense, while one made the list on the defensive side.
Take a look at Texas’ top three 2023 NFL draft prospects to watch on the next page.
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Bijan Robinson, running back
What PFF said:
Get ready for another first-round running back in 2023. Robinson can truly do it all for the Longhorns. He broke 79 tackles on only 195 carries last year and added eight more broken tackles on 26 receptions. At 6-foot and 214 pounds, he has ideal size for the position, as well.
Next, one of Texas’ newcomers
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Jahleel Billingsley, tight end
What PFF said:
Billingsley fell out of favor in Alabama’s offenses last season and was infamously the inspiration of a Nick Saban preseason rant. Now at Texas, he needs to be more consistent and willing to do the little things of the position because he possesses NFL-caliber receiving ability.
Finally, Texas’ leader on defense
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DeMarvion Overshown, linebacker
What PFF said:
Overshown is a former safety who still too often plays with the physicality of one. But you can’t coach his length at 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds. He presents a unique coverage weapon even though his 30.4 grade against the run last year is why he returned for his redshirt senior season.
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