# TRUTH: Why Texas' "Disappointing" NFL Draft Sets Up a MASSIVE 2026 Season | Texas Football

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Podcast: [Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns set the stage for a national title run as key NFL Draft prospects return to Austin, bucking expectations and fueling high hopes. BK explains why only six Longhorns were drafted—down from recent years—is a promising sign, spotlighting the odds of Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, Trevor Goosby, and Colin Simmons leading a loaded 2026 roster with legitimate championship aspirations. Spring brings a pivotal twist to the Texas defense as cornerback Kobe Black experiments at safety, addressing depth concerns and potentially raising the unit’s ceiling. Recruiting heats up after top center target Peyton Miller commits to Florida. From NFL pipeline chatter to position battles and recruiting shake-ups, BK, Brad Kellner covers what’s next for Texas as the Longhorns push for SEC dominance and a spot atop college football. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more t…

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