With Trey Moore's selection, the Texas Longhorns have officially had five linebackers drafted since head coach Steve Sarkisian took over in 2021. He was taken in the fourth round at the No. 130 overall pick by the Miami Dolphins.

Moore joined Anthony Hill Jr. as the second Longhorn linebacker to be drafted this year. Combine those losses with Liona Lefau's departure to Colorado in this year's transfer portal, and Texas took a hit that can sink a team's second-level.

Fortunately, it does not appear that will be happening. In fact, Texas has someone who may become one of their highest-drafted linebacker not just under Sarkisian, but ever.

Colin Simmons is Set to Join the List of Texas Defenders Drafted Under Sarkisian

Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons reacts after a fumble was recovered for a touchdown during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Colin Simmons is a prodigious pass-rushing on-ball linebacker, who is about as productive as someone in that role…