Texas had 13 players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, one pick behind Ohio State, who had 14. The Longhorns had 11 players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. Texas had six players taken on the first two days of the draft. Tackle Kelvin Banks, cornerback Jahdae Barron and Matthew Golden were first-round picks.

Standout Texas tight end Gunnar Helm was selected by the the Tennessee Titans in with the 120th overall pick in Round 4 of the NFL draft. Helm was the Longhorns’ second-leading receiver in 2024 behind first-round pick Matthew Golden with 60 catches for 786 yards and 7 touchdowns.