2018 NFL Draft: 5 Texas Players to be Selected in Next Year's Draft

2018 NFL Draft: 5 Texas Players for next year’s Draft

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Armanti Foreman (3) catches a touchdown pass over Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cole Luke (36) during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 10, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (98) defensive end Bryce Cottrell (91) and Naashon Hughes (40) during Red River rivalry at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

(2) LB Naashon Hughes

Naashon Hughes + Linebacker + Todd Orlando Defense = NFL Draft pick.

DC Orlando makes every linebacker better in his program. And, Hughes should have a breakout season as the only senior linebacker on the roster.

In the last two NFL Drafts, the Houston Cougars produced at least one LB Draft pick. Hughes (or a junior LB leaving early) should keep the streak going.

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