Texas will lose only three offensive players after the 2025 season, a surprisingly limited amount considering their playoff run and NFL buzz. Here’s a breakdown of what that means, rooted in current departures and returning talent:
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🚶 Departing Offense: The Three Going Pro
1. Quarterback Quinn Ewers
The Longhorns’ veteran QB will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility. He leaves behind a storied record—over 9,100 passing yards and 68 touchdowns at Texas—and clears the path for Arch Manning to assume the starting role .
2. **Offensive Tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.**
The standout left tackle, Lombardi and Outland Award winner, is also headed to the NFL Draft. His departure leaves a major hole in the offensive line .
3. Wide Receiver Matthew Golden
Texas’s leading receiver in 2024 (987 yards, 9 TDs) is also declaring for the draft, removing another experienced offensive weapon .
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✅ What’s Staying — And What That Means
Arch Manning steps in as QB: He’s expected to take over fully in 2025 and has shown flashes (939 yards, 9 TDs when Ewers was out) .
Offensive line continuity: Though losing four OL starters overall, Texas retains senior DJ Campbell and promising sophomore Trevor Goosby, with coach Sarkisian confident in their O-line rebuild without heavy portal reliance .
Receiver depth: With Golden gone, Texas still returns emerging talents—Ryan Wingo, DeAndre Moore Jr., and new freshmen—including two 5‑star WRs—alongside portal additions like Isaiah Neyor .
Backfield upside: With Jaydon Blue also headed to the draft, the Longhorns will lean on CJ Baxter, Jerrick Gibson, Quintrevion Wisner, and Christian Clark, all of whom are set to return healthy .
🔍 The Outlook
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