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How to watch former Texas players in the 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Draft will feature several former Texas Longhorns, including Anthony Hill Jr. and Michael Taaffe. Seven players are invited to the NFL Combine, with Hill expected to be a late second-round pick.
Key points
- Seven Texas players invited to the NFL Combine
- Anthony Hill Jr. expected to be a late second-round pick
- Michael Taaffe went from walk-on to All-American
- Texas had 23 players drafted over the last two years
- 2026 NFL Draft held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
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Apr 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A general overall view of the 2026 NFL Draft theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
After the Texas Longhorns had three players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and 23 total players picked over the last two years, the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh wonât feature the same type of fireworks, but it will feature some beloved fan favorites.
With seven players invited to the NFL Combine and five players included in ESPNâs seven-round mock draft this week, the biggest stories for Texas will be the selections of Anthony Hill Jr., one of the best linebackers in school history, and Michael Taaffe, the fifth-generation Longhorn who went from walk on to All-American.
Hill projects as the first Longhorn off the board as a late second-round pick, followed by cornerback Manny Muhammad in the third round, and three more Day Three selections â junior tight end Jack Endries, Taaffe, and linebacker Trey Moore.
Q&A
Which Texas players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Anthony Hill Jr. is projected as a late second-round pick, followed by Manny Muhammad in the third round, and several others on Day Three.
How many Texas players were selected in the previous NFL Drafts?
The Texas Longhorns had three players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and 23 total players picked over the last two years.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft taking place?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.