The University of Texas boasted two first-round selections, including newly-minted combine legend Xavier Worthy, when the 2024 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday.
On Friday, UT is seeing more of its talent head off to the NFL when the second night of the future-making event kicks off.
ABC13 has the stories behind the picks heading to the next level. Watch coverage of the NFL Draft’s second and third rounds now.
Mock drafts published on ABC13’s sister property, ESPN+, predicted several Lone Star State schools with talent expected to be called during Rounds 2 and 3.
Huntsville High School alumnus, UT defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat, whose family life ABC13 followed in recent years, became the first University of Texas product taken on Friday. The Tennessee Titans selected him at No. 38.
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Elsewhere, a Houston Christian University talent could get the call Friday. Edge-rusher Jalyx Hunt enters Friday night as the 37th best-available prospect and third-best at his position.
Hunt could become the first HCU Huskies player drafted in the NFL. Current NFL quarterback Bailey Zappe attended HCU but transferred to Western Kentucky, the school the New England Patriots selected him from. Caleb Johnson, another HCU alum who entered the league as an undrafted free agent, enters his fourth year in the NFL.
Draft picks with Texas ties
Ja’Lynn Polk, wide receiver. The New England Patriots selected the Lufkin product with the 37th overall pick. He was on the Washington Huskies team that made the national championship game. He also played at Texas Tech before transferring to the Pacific Northwest.
Edgerrin Cooper, inside linebacker. The Green Bay Packers traded into the 45th overall pick to select the Texas A&M Aggie.
Jonathon Brooks, running back. The Carolina Panthers selected the Texas Longhorn with the 46th overall pick. He was also the first running back off the board for the entire draft.
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