The NFL Draft concluded Saturday night with 21 players from the Big 12 finding new homes in professional football. It was the fewest number from any of the Power Five conferences by six players. Five of those 21 prospects were drafted in the first two days, but not a single one played at Texas. The lack of consistency on the field and in the draft by the Longhorns is hampering the Big 12’s perception.
The 2021 draft should be a different story with a loaded group of young players emerging at Texas and around the Big 12. Here’s a look at 20 returning to the Big 12 who could hear their name announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after next season:
Samuel Cosmi, offensive tackle, Texas: Cosmi has started 26 of the past 27 games, earning All-Big 12 honors both years.