Last week, seven Longhorns were invited to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. It lasted 4 days with workouts scheduled by position:
- Thursday, February 26 – Defensive Line, Linebackers, Kickers
- Friday, February 27 – Defensive Backs, Tight Ends
- Saturday, February 28 – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs
- Sunday, March 1 – Offensive Line
While Texas sent a program-record 14 players to the combine in 2025, seven Longhorns received invitations this year.
Below is a breakdown of how each participant performed, along with PFF (Pro Football Focus) grades, career statistics, and projections.
Anthony Hill Jr.
Hill ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash, the 5th fastest among linebackers. He recorded a 37-inch vertical jump and a 125-inch broad jump. On bench press (225 lbs), he had 21 reps. Hill did not participate in further on-field workouts due to “tightness in his hamstring.”
During his three-year career at Texas, he had 250 total tackles, 17 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions. The star linebacker was named a 2nd-team All-American and a 2nd-team All-SEC selection. Hill had multiple interviews, but one team that created some buzz was the Jacksonville Jaguars. When asked about his interview, Hill responded, “It was a great interview. I had fun with them, and they’re a great organization.” He is projected to go in the second round of the draft.
Trey Moore
Moore ran a 4.54-second 40-yard dash, the 9th fastest among linebackers. He recorded a 38.5-inch vertical jump and a 120-inch broad jump. Moore also completed the 20-yard shuffle in 4.43 seconds. His PFF grade is 66.
Moore had 172 total tackles, 30.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, and 1 interception between his three years at UTSA and two years at Texas. He had a successful meeting with the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff, who are seeking to fill defensive gaps this offseason. Although many projections have him ending as an UDFA (undrafted free agent).
Malik Muhamad
Muhammad ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. He recorded a 39-inch broad jump and a 130-inch broad jump. The corner performed strongly during ball drills, with zero drops. His PFF is 70.8.
Muhammad had 98 total tackles, 1 sack, and 3 interceptions. He was named a 2nd Team All-SEC defensive player. He is projected to go in the third round of the draft.
Michael Taaffe
Taaffe ran a 4.50-second 40-yard dash. While he did not participate in the vertical or broad jump, he performed successfully on the field. Like Muhammad, he had zero drops. Taaffe showed off great speed and agility, which has been an area of concern for scouts. His PFF is 88.1.
The former walk-on had 221 total tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 7 interceptions during his time at Texas. He was named a 3rd Team All-American and a 1st Team All-SEC selection. Projections have Taaffe going in the fifth round of the draft.
Jaylon Guilbeau
Guilbeau did not participate in on-field workouts. He did participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl, where he met with the Steelers. He has a PFF grade of 65.4.
During his career at Texas, he had 123 total tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception. He is expected to go undrafted.
Jack Endries
Endries ran a 4.62-second 40-yard dash. He recorded a 36-inch vertical jump and a 119-inch broad jump. His PFF grade is 68.5.
The tight end had 124 receptions, 1,377 yards, and 7 touchdowns between his two years at California and one year at Texas. He had a meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles and is expected to go in the fourth round of the draft.
DJ Campbell
Campbell ran a 5.01-second 40-yard dash. He recorded a 26.5-inch vertical jump and a 104-inch broad jump. Campbell opted out of the bench press, an important workout for linemen at the combine. His PFF grade is 70.9.
Campbell primarily played right guard at Texas. He was named 3rd Team All-SEC and is projected to go late in the seventh round of the draft.
One player who did not receive an invite, to the surprise of many fans, was Ethan Burke. Burke had 114 total tackles, 10.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception during his four years in Austin. He is a fan favorite for his role as a defensive leader and for his dominant performances against Texas A&M in both 2024 and 2025.
Overall, the Longhorns performed strongly at this year’s combine. All that’s left for the NFL hopefuls are various Pro days around the country. This is an opportunity for prospects who missed workouts at the combine or were not invited to show off their skills. The draft will be on April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
