_Editor’s note: The following reflects the writer’s opinion and not necessarily the opinions of The Daily Texan staff as a whole. The measurements were sourced from the NFL Combine, and the player’s ages reflect how old they will be on draft night._
With the 2025 NFL Combine complete, draft season is in full swing. Nineteen Longhorns declared for this year’s draft with a program-record 14 participating in the Combine. The Daily Texan’s Carter Long evaluated film and graded those 14 players on predicted success and draft rounds.
**Kelvin Banks Jr. – Offensive Lineman**
6’5” • 315 lbs
Age: 21
Banks plays low and strong in pass protection and often erases the edge rushers he faces. The career tackle projects better as a guard in the NFL due to his 33.5-inch-long arms, which can be exploited by longer defenders. Banks’ hand fighting is raw and can prevent him from sustaining blocks. A move to guard would minimize these flaws and accentuate the 2024 Outland Trophy winner’s athleticism. He shines getting out to the perimeter and climbs to the second level in a hurry. Overall, Banks profiles as a high-ceiling guard who will be an excellent pass-protector and fit like a glove into zone-running schemes.
Final Grade: Early/Mid-Round 1.
**Alfred Collins – Interior Defensive Lineman**
6’6” • 332 lbs
Age: 23
Collins is a prototypical run-stopping lineman. His size, strength and length allow him to easily extend and shed blockers. His excellent lower body flexibility lets him split double teams and disrupt gap schemes. Collins struggles to collapse the pocket despite having the strength to do so. He does show some pass-rushing upside, thanks to a decent arsenal of moves. Overall, Collins is an elite early-down two-gapping run defender.
Final Grade: Early Round 2.
**Cameron Williams – Offensive Lineman**
6’6” • 317 lbs
Age: 21
Williams reportedly went from 369 to 335 lbs over the summer, heading into his senior season. He retains most of his power despite the weight loss, particularly in his arms. He has a ruinous first punch that can lift defenders off their feet. He struggles to set his feet against power rushers but does a good job of running defenders around the pocket. Still, he is a raw prospect, especially when it comes to hand usage. Overall, Williams is a project with great movement and natural power that teams can mold into a guard or tackle.
Final Grade: Mid-Round 2/Round 3.
**Vernon Broughton – Interior Defensive Lineman**
6’5” • 311 lbs
Age: 23
Broughton has a great frame with 35-inch arms, though he could add muscle. Those arms should give NFL teams hope that they can develop his pass-rushing, which was inconsistent in 2024. Broughton plays with elite pad level, getting under linemen and using his extremely powerful lower body to drive them into the backfield. That powerful lower body is still flexible, and he does not budge when faced with double teams. Overall, Broughton is a great run-defending lineman with sneaky upside who will fit best as a 3-4 defensive end or 3-technique.
Final Grade: Round 4/5.
**Barryn Sorrell – Edge**
6’3” • 256 lbs
Age: 22
Sorrell uses his hands well and overcomes his 32.25-inch arms by getting inside blockers’ frames early and often. His motor and bend make him an effective pass rusher, but he must improve his get-off and develop counter moves to succeed at the next level. Overall, Sorrell is a high-effort rotational power rusher with room to grow into a more complete edge defender.
Final Grade: Round 5.
**Jake Majors – Center**
6’3” • 306 lbs
Age: 23
Majors is small and lacks natural power. He neutralizes bullrushes when he anchors but struggles to reset when disrupted. His 30.4-inch arms limit his ability to drive defenders in the run game. He understands pass-protection schemes and makes on-the-fly adjustments like a seasoned pro. Overall, Majors is an undersized pass-blocking center who can act as a coach on the field from day one.
Final Grade: Round 6.
**Hayden Conner – Interior Offensive Lineman**
6’6” • 314 lbs
Age: 23
Conner’s first punch is good, but his hands still need work. He is a good athlete for his size but can occasionally play high and unbalanced. On top of that, he is not overwhelmingly powerful despite possessing great size for his position. Overall, Conner is a low-ceiling, high-floor pass blocker who should be an immediate contributor to any line.
Final Grade: Round 7.