Texas sets program record with 11 players picked WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

The 2024 NFL Draft was a bountiful one for Texas.

Eleven Longhorns were drafted over the three days of the draft as the school set a modern era program record for most players drafted in one season. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy was the first Longhorn off the board at No. 16 to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night and wide receiver Jordan Whittington was the final Longhorn drafted on Saturday when he was chosen in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Rams.

Only Michigan had more players drafted than Texas did this year. The national champions had 13 draft picks as six Wolverines were picked on Friday during the second and third rounds of the draft.

Texas’ draft production this season is a sign of how far the program has rebounded under Steve Sarkisian. Texas made the College Football Playoff for the first time in 2023 before losing to …