Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, Texas is projected to have two players, quarterback Arch Manning and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., among the top-three picks. Manning, a five-star recruit and the No. 1 player in the 2023 class, is expected to be the first overall pick, potentially to the New Orleans Saints, while Hill, who led the SEC in tackles for loss, is projected to go third overall to the New York Giants. Both players have shown promise in their early careers, contributing to Texas’s strong draft performance and playoff aspirations.
