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Tracking Texas Longhorns live draft grades: Expert analysis for every pick, best and worst fits in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Texas Longhorns are set to be well-represented at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Seven Longhorns made the trip to the NFL Combine; the rest participated in Pro Day in Austin. 

The Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer’s complete mock draft projects that seven Longhorns will hear their name called in Pittsburgh.

  • Pick 41, Round 2: Anthony Hill Jr., LB — Cincinnati Bengals
  • Pick 73, Round 3: Malik Muhammad, CB — New Orleans Saints
  • Pick 98, Round 3: Jack Endries, TE — Philadelphia Eagles
  • Pick 136, Round 4: Michael Taaffe, S — New Orleans Saints
  • Pick 146, Round 5: Ethan Burke, EDGE — Cleveland Browns
  • Pick 162, Round 5: D.J. Campbell, G/C — Baltimore Ravens
  • Pick 185, Round 6: Trey Moore, LB — Las Vegas Raiders

DB Jaylon Guilbeau is projected as an undrafted free agent, along with QB Matthew Caldwell, DT Cole Brevard, K Mason Shipley, and P Jack Bouwmeester.

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