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How many Texas football players were picked in 2024 NFL Draft? Every Longhorn selected

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After making its first College Football Playoff appearance a few months ago, Texas football ended up among the most-represented programs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Longhorns boasted numerous top prospects, with three players going in the first two rounds. Byron Murphy II, widely considered the best defensive tackle in this draft, went No. 16 overall to the Seahawks. The speedster Xavier Worthy was picked by the Kansas City after the Chiefs traded up with the Bills, giving him a new home. On Day 2, The Longhorns saw T'Vondre Sweat and Jonathan Brooks off the board to the Titans and Panthers. Adonai Mitchell's wait finally ended at No. 52 overall to the Colts.

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Mitchell, a first-year transfer from Georgia in 2023, was one of Texas' top pass-catching options last season as he finished with 55 receptions for 845 yards with 11 touchdowns in his lone season with the Longhorns. Worthy, a fellow receiver, broke the NFL combine's record for fastest 40-yard dash in March, running the event in 4.21 seconds.

In the later rounds, Texas really left its mark. Six players were drafted in rounds 4-7, with tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders kicking off Day 3 at No. 101 to the Panthers. Texas finished the draft with a program-record 11 players picked, shattering the 2007 record of seven. The Longhorns had the second-most picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, trailing only Michigan's 13.

Here's a look at all of the Texas players drafted, including their new teams.

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Texas football players selected in 2024 NFL Draft

Seattle Seahawks, Round 1, Pick No. 16 overall: Byron Murphy II, DT
Kansas City Chiefs, Round 1, Pick No. 28 overall: Xavier Worthy, WR
Tennessee Titans, Round 2, Pick No. 38 overall: T'Vondre Sweat, DT
Carolina Panthers, Round 2, Pick No. 46 overall (via Colts): Jonathon Brooks, RB
Indianapolis Colts, Round 2, Pick No. 52 overall: Adonai Mitchell, WR
Carolina Panthers, Round 4, Pick No. 101 overall: Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE
Arizona Cardinals, Round 5, Pick No. 162 overall: Christian Jones, T
Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 5, Pick No. 167 overall: Keilan Robinson, RB
New Orleans Saints, Round 5, Pick No. 175: Jaylan Ford, LB
Pittsburgh Steelers, Round 6, Pick No. 195: Ryan Watts, CB
Los Angeles Rams, Round 6, Pick No. 213: Jordan Whittington, WR

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All-time Texas football draft classes:

Here's a look at Texas' top 10 draft classes since 1994, when the NFL draft moved to seven rounds:

1. 2007 — seven players
T2. 1997 — six players
T2. 2006 — six players
T2. 2010 — six players
T5. 2008 — five players
T5. 2015 — five players
T5. 2021 — five players
T5. 2023 — five players
T9. 2003 — four players
T9. 2004 — four players
T9. 2009 — four players
T9. 2011 — four players
T9. 2018 — four players