Six Texas Longhorns were selected in the 2026 NFL draft. That tied Michigan, Missouri and Notre Dame for 16th-most among all programs. While impressive, early projections for 2027 paint an even better result for the Longhorns.

Several players could be potential first-round picks , including wide receiver Cam Coleman and tackle Trevor Goosby. However, two stand above the rest as players who could contend for the No. 1 pick, and they could be the first pair of Longhorns to go in the top 10 in two decades.

Arch Manning, Colin Simmons Contending for No. 1 Pick

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The last time Texas produced two top-10 draft picks in the same season was 2006. Quarterback Vince Young was selected third overall by the Tennessee Titans, while defensive back Michael Huff joined the Oakland Raiders at No.…