Recapping everything Steve Sarkisian said about round one picks

Three Texas Longhorns heard their names called Thursday night, as offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., defensive back Jahdae Barron and wide receiver Matthew Golden were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was active on social media throughout the night, offering congratulations to his former players. He later shared more reflections on each player’s journey and what made them special.

OT Kelvin Banks Jr., New Orleans Saints

Sarkisian praised Banks as the ideal Longhorn, citing his work ethic, consistency and immediate impact.

“I’ve said this all along, I would tell any player coming into our program, if you want to be great, be like Kelvin Banks,”…