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The NFL Scouting Combine is over and the participants must wait patiently for late April so the 2026 NFL Draft can begin.
Texas A&M had three players drafted last year, while Texas set a program record with 12 taken in seven rounds. That number may shift this year because the Aggies had a program-record 13 players travel to Indianapolis for the combine; the Longhorns had six.
Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates a stop on fourth down against Kentucky Wildcats in the third quarter during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov 24, 2024. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman)
With A&M's strong showing, a few Aggies, such as KC Concepcion and Cashius Howell, may be drafted in the first round. For the Longhorns, many of their prospects are projected for Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft.
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Several outlets released updated mock drafts after the combine. Here is where Aggies and Longhorns may go, according to ESPN, USA TODAY, CBS and Fox.
The wide receiver only played one year in College Station and finished with nine touchdowns and 919 yards on 61 receptions.
With a crowded list of potential first- and second-round receivers, ESPN's Jordain Reid predicts that Concepcion will be drafted 27th by the San Francisco 49ers. Concepcion is "explosive," Reid writes, with "many traits that translate to success in coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme."
Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) misses a catch during the round one College Football Playoff game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Fox Sports and NFL.com noted that Kansas City needs a bit more speed on their offense and each predicted the Chiefs to select Concepcion 29th.
USA TODAY's Nate Davis says that because of his "average size" Concepcion may be scooped up by the Denver Broncos at 30th in the first round.
Reid notes that whether or not linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson re-signs with New England, the Patriots will need help on the edge — which is where Cashius Howell comes in as the 31st pick. Howell was named the SEC defensive player of the year after collecting 11½ sacks, a conference high. His talent could match well with Patriot LB Harold Landry III who collected 8½ sacks last season.
Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell (9) rushes Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) during the first quarter Nov. 22, 2025, in College Station. (Sam Craft/Associated Press)
While Fox Sports and USA Today have Howell going in the second round, NFL.com projects he could go as high as 15th to Tampa Bay because Howell's ability to pressure can work well with head coach Todd Bowles' defense.
Anthony Hill Jr. is the first Texas player to be taken off the board at 46th, according to ESPN's mock draft. The linebacker is known for his physicality, which will be needed if the Buccaneers don't re-sign veteran Lavonte David.
The other three mock drafts were first-round only and did not feature any Longhorns.
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Texas A&M had three players drafted last year, while Texas set a program record with 12 taken in seven rounds. That number may shift this year because the Aggies had a program-record 13 players travel to Indianapolis for the combine; the Longhorns had six.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates a stop on fourth down against Kentucky Wildcats in the third quarter during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov 24, 2024. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman)
With A&M's strong showing, a few Aggies, such as KC Concepcion and Cashius Howell, may be drafted in the first round. For the Longhorns, many of their prospects are projected for Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft.
MORE: After NFL combine, did any Texas Longhorns push themselves into the NFL draft 1st round?
MORE: NFL Combine 2026: How well did top Texas A&M players Cashius Howell, Will Lee III do?
Several outlets released updated mock drafts after the combine. Here is where Aggies and Longhorns may go, according to ESPN, USA TODAY, CBS and Fox.
KC Concepcion draft projections: Where will Texas A&M WR land?
The wide receiver only played one year in College Station and finished with nine touchdowns and 919 yards on 61 receptions.
With a crowded list of potential first- and second-round receivers, ESPN's Jordain Reid predicts that Concepcion will be drafted 27th by the San Francisco 49ers. Concepcion is "explosive," Reid writes, with "many traits that translate to success in coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme."
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Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) misses a catch during the round one College Football Playoff game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Fox Sports and NFL.com noted that Kansas City needs a bit more speed on their offense and each predicted the Chiefs to select Concepcion 29th.
USA TODAY's Nate Davis says that because of his "average size" Concepcion may be scooped up by the Denver Broncos at 30th in the first round.
Where is Cashius Howell potentially drafted?
Reid notes that whether or not linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson re-signs with New England, the Patriots will need help on the edge — which is where Cashius Howell comes in as the 31st pick. Howell was named the SEC defensive player of the year after collecting 11½ sacks, a conference high. His talent could match well with Patriot LB Harold Landry III who collected 8½ sacks last season.
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Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell (9) rushes Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) during the first quarter Nov. 22, 2025, in College Station. (Sam Craft/Associated Press)
While Fox Sports and USA Today have Howell going in the second round, NFL.com projects he could go as high as 15th to Tampa Bay because Howell's ability to pressure can work well with head coach Todd Bowles' defense.
Where will Texas Longhorns be drafted?
Anthony Hill Jr. is the first Texas player to be taken off the board at 46th, according to ESPN's mock draft. The linebacker is known for his physicality, which will be needed if the Buccaneers don't re-sign veteran Lavonte David.
The other three mock drafts were first-round only and did not feature any Longhorns.
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