The NFL Combine invites have been sent out and 11 Longhorns are headed to Indianapolis!

1. RB Keilan Robinson
2. RB Jonathon Brooks
3. WR Xavier Worthy
4. WR Jordan Whittington
5. WR AD Mitchell
6. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
7. OL Christian Jones
8. DL Byron Murphy
9. DL T'Vondre Sweat
10. LB Jaylan Ford
11. DB Ryan Watts

The testing weekend will be massive for guys like Jordan Whittington, Keilan Robinson and Ryan Watts to put one last showing together on the field for NFL scouts.

Full List: https://www.nfl.com/news/full-list-of-prospects-invited-to-2024-nfl-scouting-combine

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Just one more data point that Texas is back where it belongs.  We can all remember over the last 10+ years when we might have 1 or 2 players invited.  This is a great list, really hope our players have a great showing!

Lets go! Bout time we have this many guys invited haha. Should for sure help with Ford, JWhitt, and KRob. I think Watts helped himself quite a bit at the shrine bowl but being at the combine should further solidify at least a late round flier 

If we get 8 or 9 drafted and the others make a roster as an UDFA, that will be big with future classes. 2025, 2026, etc will see that the UT staff develops talent and puts its players in the NFL.  

Amazing. Just amazing.

Development. That's the difference.

Correct me if I’m wrong, is that all draft eligible minus Sanborn?

Texas had the fourth most invites of any program in the country to the combine.

 

18 - Michigan

13 - Washington

12 - Florida State

11 - Texas, Georgia

Let's play the 2025 NFL Combine invites game ...

For sure (7)

QB Quinn Ewers

LT Kelvin Banks 

WR Isaiah Bond

TE Amari Niblack

DL Alfred Collins 

S Andrew Mukuba 

DB Jahdae Barron

2-4 more out of this list after the 2024 season dependent on performance:

EDGE/LB Trey Moore

WR Matthew Golden

EDGE/DE Barryn Sorrell

DE/EDGE Ethan Burke 

CB/DB Terrance Brooks

DL Tiaoli Savea

WR/PR Silas Bolden

Need two more seasons ideally:

OG DJ Campbell

RT Cameron Williams

 

You're right Gerry. There could be even more guys after next season. What about David Gbenda or Jake Majors? Do they have no shot?

20 minutes ago, TonyG said:

You're right Gerry. There could be even more guys after next season. What about David Gbenda or Jake Majors? Do they have no shot?

Not out of the question Majors. Gbenda ... very much fringe guy for that IMO

I count 5 for A&M and 3 for OU. 

Those NFL Draftees lists are going to be filled with Texas Longhorns over the next five years. Future is bright.

Big numbers finally. Hope they all succeed. 

How different will Michigan look in 2024 when the Horns roll into Ann Arbor ...

 

Michigan players at the NFL Combine:

• QB J.J. McCarthy

• RB Blake Corum

• WR Roman Wilson

• WR Cornelius Johnson

• TE AJ Barner

• OL Karsen Barnhart

• OL Zak Zinter

• OL Trevor Keegan

• OL Drake Nugent

• OL Trente Jones

• OL LaDarius Henderson

• DL Jaylen Harrell

• DL Kris Jenkins

• DL Braiden McGregor

• LB Mike Barrett

• LB Junior Colson

• DB Mike Sainristil

• DB Josh Wallace

I like how all but 2 of these guys were transfers (and both transfers were more than 1 and done anyways). Texas is developing Friday stars and turning them into Sunday stars.

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

Texas had the fourth most invites of any program in the country to the combine.

 

18 - Michigan

13 - Washington

12 - Florida State

11 - Texas, Georgia

That's 5 of the top 7 or 8 teams in the country.

Recruiting and talent matter.

4 minutes ago, CaseMcCoyTruther said:

I like how all but 2 of these guys were transfers (and both transfers were more than 1 and done anyways). Texas is developing Friday stars and turning them into Sunday stars.

I count three, Robinson, AD, and Watts, but point still stands. We haven't seen development across the board in a while.

Just now, Hookem777 said:

I count three, Robinson, AD, and Watts, but point still stands. We haven't seen development across the board in a while.

I completely misspoke haha, and AD was a one-and-done too

1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said:

Amazing. Just amazing.

Development. That's the difference.

Trust the Development Process

1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said:

Amazing. Just amazing.

Development. That's the difference.

Yes sir it’s been a long time since Horns fans looked at a list like that. That list alone says the program is in the right track. 

My count could be off by one or two ... quick look at what teams on the Texas Longhorns 2024 schedule lost to the NFL Combine:

 

Michigan - 18

Georgia - 11

Kentucky - 6

Arkansas - 5

Mississippi State and Texas A&M - 4

Oklahoma - 3 

Florida - 2

Gird up your loins post!!!

321 prospects invited to NFL Combine ... 90 (28.0%) are from the SEC (including Texas and OU). 

QB - 4

RB - 8

WR - 13

TE - 3

OL - 15

DL - 14

LB - 7

DB - 23

Specialists - 3 

https://www.nfl.com/news/full-list-of-prospects-invited-to-2024-nfl-scouting-combine

Gerry...Gunnar Helm for 2025?  I think he has all the measurables to be a 5th/6th round pick.

Sark finally has track record he can show to recruits. The program is finally acquiring and developing NFL talent.

11 minutes ago, 1984Horn said:

Gerry...Gunnar Helm for 2025?  I think he has all the measurables to be a 5th/6th round pick.

Great call. Forgot him