A Texas exodus for the NFL has begun. Two key Longhorns underclassmen, offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. and running back Jaydon Blue, declared for the NFL draft over the weekend after the Longhorns lost to Ohio State in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

One of the Texas Longhorns' two starting running backs from this past season is moving on to the NFL. As Jaydon Blue announced his declaration for the NFL Draft.

Junior running back Jaydon Blue, who rushed for 730 yards and eight touchdowns on 134 carries and collected 42 receptions for 368 yards and six receiving touchdowns this season, also declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday.

Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers is expected to declare for the 2025 NFL draft according to a report from ESPN reporter Pete Thamel.

Texas running back Jaydon Blue, fresh off a two-touchdown performance in the Cotton Bowl loss to Ohio State on Friday, and All-American offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. have declared for the NFL draft.

Texas football junior running back Jaydon Blue has declared for the 2025 NFL draft, according to his social media posts Sunday afternoon. Prior to the 2024 campaign, Blue told reporters that he hoped to use his first season with regular playing time as a springboard to the NFL.

Kelvin Banks Jr., who is one of the most decorated linemen in Longhorns history, declared for the NFL draft Sunday.