The Texas Longhorns had two players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, bringing their all-time total to 47 first-round selections. Jonathon Brooks was picked 46th overall by the Carolina Panthers, making him the top running back in the draft. Brooks is praised for his versatility, speed, and ability to contribute in the passing game. He is expected to be a valuable asset to the Panthers' offense.
Panthers HC Dave Canales on what RB Jonathon Brooks brings focus on versatility to factor in the receiving game, on top of the obvious rushing skills https://t.co/hr9Qge9Ob4
FIVE Longhorns were picked in the first 52 picks of the #NFLDraft! What does that mean for the program? https://t.co/cCWFiHuQcZ
Texas off to great start in NFL Draft🤘🏼 •4 selections in first 46 picks & 5 in first 52 — most in UT history •5 picks in first 2 rounds tied for most of any program •Top RB selected for 2nd straight year •3 offensive players taken already, most in draft for UT since 2008 (4)
New on @TheNFLWire: GRADE: B+ Fanbases of positionally needy teams tend to rend their garments when those teams take running backs early in a draft, but Texas' Jonathon Brooks is no ordinary back, and he is the top player at his position on my board. His combination of size,…
Dave Canales kept talking about how he was going to establish the Panthers' running game -- then CAR made Jonathon Brooks the first back to be drafted this year. What the former Texas standout will bring to the offense: https://t.co/jQaoU3ajMh
Jonathon Brooks is an instinctive runner, who's also a receiving threat and not afraid to block. 🏈 #HookEm | #KeepPounding https://t.co/rSemZmnZlr
Jonathon Brooks is yet another @coachchoice special. Fast, physical and versatile. When he gets back from injury, he gives Bryce Young a back who can carry the load, can be a weapon in the pass game and protect him. A true 3 down back for the @Panthers #KeepPounding https://t.co/QCnNxRm3YQ
9 minutes on new Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks https://t.co/SmZmsCAzrh He blends so many aspects of what a lead RB is in the NFL Smooth, powerful, he'll attack the edges of defenders and racks up hidden yards. Sound in the rec game. The best in this class https://t.co/p8tWFkL3zH
Texas has produced the RB1 in back-to-back drafts🔥 🤘 Jonathon Brooks ('24): 46th OVR 🤘 Bijan Robinson ('23): 8th OVR https://t.co/K9Rwm9JJP3
9 minutes on new Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks https://t.co/SmZmsCAzrh He blends so many aspects of what a lead RB is in the NFL Ssmooth, powerful, he'll attack the edges of defenders and racks up hidden yards. Sound in the rec game. The best in this class https://t.co/AdVFdErng4
Congrats #Panthers fans, you just got the top running back in the draft in @TexasFootball RB Jonathon Brooks Different, but similar tier talent-wise to Bijan Robinson. Special! By training camp, he’ll be healthy by camp and instantly an awesome value 🎥 ⬇️ #ShrineBowlWhosNext https://t.co/tPdfEx6V2b
The Longhorns now have 47 first-round selections all-time after a pair were picked on Thursday #HookEm https://t.co/NKp0tGVuVx