For the second time since head coach Steve Sarkisian took over in 2021, no Texas Longhorns were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft.

This is not a huge shock to those in draft circles, as linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was Texas' only player to be floated in first round discussions prior to tonight's selection.

Still, the moment is a diversion from recent trends. What does it mean for the rest of the draft and the future of Texas draft picks?

When Will a Longhorn be Taken?

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. looks on during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Texas fans will likely not have to wait long to see the first Longhorn get drafted.…