Watch for these Longhorns to test the NFL Draft market after the College Football Playoffs
With the transfer portal now open, Texas’ roster is starting to shift around a bit before the College Football Playoffs begin. With the Longhorns having an 11-win season, some players may be thinking about going pro earlier than intended. Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline is a respected NFL Draft watcher who tracks news and tidbits every year, […]
With the transfer portal now open, Texas’ roster is starting to shift around a bit before the College Football Playoffs begin.
With the Longhorns having an 11-win season, some players may be thinking about going pro earlier than intended.
Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline is a respected NFL Draft watcher who tracks news and tidbits every year, and he’s looking at three Horns would could go pro instead of returning to campus.
Each one of these players have been key contributors to Texas’ season;
Cam Williams, offensive tackle
Williams certainly has the body frame NFL scouts covet. At 6-foot-5, 355 pounds, Williams has been a two-year contributor who started the entire season. The down side is that he’s one of the most penalized offensive tackles in college football. His three penalties alone in a single drive against Michigan nearly derailed Texas’ start, but Williams pulled it together to have a solid day in the Big House.
Pauline has a second-round grade on Williams. Most draft watchers consider left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. to be a first-rounder. At this point, it would be a total shock if Banks doesn’t go into the NFL Draft.
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Matthew Golden, receiver
Golden transferred from Houston and simply wanted to fit in. He’s done far more than that. Golden has become the Horns’ best receiving threat this season with 47 catches for 738 yards and a team-high eight touchdowns.
Most thought Alabama transfer Isaiah Bond would be Texas’ top target simply on speed alone. Scouts will be down on Bond’s ability, or unwillingness, to block. Golden is a great mix of both — speed, good hands and will do the dirty work.
Trey Moore, defensive tackle
Moore had a tremendous season with UTSA before transferring to the system’s flagship school for the 2024 campaign. He was the American Athletic Conference defensive player of the year and first-team All-AAC pick. At 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, Moore found his footing midseason and has 4.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss so far in 13 games.
