Seven Longhorns dominate the 2026 NFL Combine, proving Texas remains a premier talent factory churning out NFL-ready stars.
The pipeline from Austin to the NFL is flowing again. Seven Texas Longhorns earned invitations to the 2026 NFL Combine, reinforcing what has quietly become one of college football’s most consistent draft machines.
Offensive lineman DJ Campbell, tight end Jack Endries, linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. and Trey Moore, defensive backs Jaylon Guilbeau, Malik Muhammad and Michael Taaffe will represent the Forty Acres in Indianapolis from Feb. 23-March 2.
With 32 former players invited to the combine over the last three years, Texas now ranks third nationally in that span, trailing only Georgia/Michigan (35) and Ohio State (34).
Anthony Hill Jr. headlines the group after another dominant season in burnt orange.
The Butkus Award finalist and Bednarik semifinalist finished 2025 with 69 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and a team-high three forced fumbles despite missing two games late in the regular season.
Hill’s 14-tackle outing against Florida and his two-interception performance at Kentucky showed his versatility and sideline-to-sideline impact. When healthy, he looked every bit like an NFL starter.
In the secondary, Malik Muhammad and Michael Taaffe give scouts two very different but equally intriguing profiles.
Muhammad, an All-SEC Coaches’ Second Team selection, recorded 30 tackles and two interceptions this season, including a statement performance against Oklahoma with two picks.
Taaffe, the former walk-on turned All-American, closed his career with 222 total tackles and seven interceptions.
The Austin native earned All-America recognition for the second straight season and finished 2025 with 70 tackles despite missing time with an injury.
Up front, DJ Campbell anchored the offensive line at right guard, starting all 12 games and helping power the run gam - including Quintrevion Wisner’s 155-yard explosion against Texas A&M.
Campbell also protected quarterback Arch Manning, who threw for 2,942 yards and 24 touchdowns while completing 61.4 percent of his passes in his first year as the starter.
Jack Endries, who started all 13 games at tight end, added 33 catches for 345 yards and three touchdowns this season, building on an already productive collegiate resume.
Trey Moore and Jaylon Guilbeau round out the invite list, both bringing experience and versatility after multi-year starting roles.
For Texas, the message is clear: development is translating to draft stock. The combine stage is next ... and the Longhorns will have plenty of eyes on them in Indianapolis.