An update from Dane Brugler who I think is one of the best draft guys going (and I'm not alone)
(if it's an over/under bet, I'm taking Banks in the front half of the draft)
Barron is the star of the Longhorns’ secondary, but Mukuba transferred in and is having (by far) his best college season. Though he flashed early in his career at Clemson, the inconsistencies in his game made him a late-round or free-agent prospect for NFL scouts after his junior season. The Austin, Tex., native has flipped the narrative with his new team as a senior. His size will always be an issue, but Mukuba has the instincts and drive quickness that will play in the league.
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Texas’ best offensive prospect: Kelvin Banks Jr. OT
Although I don’t see the top-10 hype, Banks is a really talented player who plays to his strengths and minimizes negative reps. Teams are split on whether he should be a tackle or a guard in the NFL, but he looks like a plug-and-play starter. While most scouts see him as a prospect who should land in the back half of Round 1, he could go higher in this class.(if it's an over/under bet, I'm taking Banks in the front half of the draft)
Texas’ best defensive prospect: Alfred Collins, DT
And Collins is Texas’ standout at defensive tackle. A monster at the position (verified 6-5 5/8, 319 with 34 3/4-inch arms and an 84 3/4-wingspan), Collins doesn’t play with a ton of range, but he is disruptive with his ability to create movement with his hands. He has put himself in the top-50 range for several NFL scouts.Most underrated prospects: Ohio State OT Donovan Jackson and Texas S Andrew Mukuba
Barron is the star of the Longhorns’ secondary, but Mukuba transferred in and is having (by far) his best college season. Though he flashed early in his career at Clemson, the inconsistencies in his game made him a late-round or free-agent prospect for NFL scouts after his junior season. The Austin, Tex., native has flipped the narrative with his new team as a senior. His size will always be an issue, but Mukuba has the instincts and drive quickness that will play in the league.
Prospects who could benefit most from a productive game: Texas QB Quinn Ewers and Ohio State edge JT Tuimoloau
Ewers had a shaky performance in the Fiesta Bowl against Arizona State, but he was at his best when it mattered most. The inconsistencies in his game are why NFL scouts are lukewarm on him as a prospect, but NFL decision-makers are also looking for experienced winners. Ewers, now in his third season as a starter, could make a major statement against one of the best defenses in the country.
Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects have most to gain in College Football Playoff semifinals?
There will be dozens of future NFL players on the field during the College Football Playoff semifinals.
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