While the majority of Longhorns fans will be concentrating on the new college football season, it’s worth remembering that plenty of Texas’ former players will also be making their way in the NFL’s 2025 season. Dozens of former Longhorns are engaged across the league, although, we know that Justin Tucker will not be one of them this season.
Nonetheless, while some former Longhorns will flourish, whereas others might have to wait for their chance, but we wanted to look at the Longhorns in line for the NFL’s ultimate prize – a Super Bowl ring. Plenty of former Texas players have got there in the past, but who is the most likely this year? Let’s dive in:
Kansas City Chiefs — Xavier Worthy (WR), Charles Omenihu (DE)
The Chiefs sit among the top betting favorites in the 2025 NFL Playoffs odds, although some analysts believe we are seeing the beginning of the end for the most dominant team of the 2020s. Worthy started Super Bowl LIX in his rookies season, and he will be hoping for another bite in February. Omenihu is going for his second ring.
Philadelphia Eagles — Andrew Mukuba (S), Moro Ojomo (DT), Cameron Williams (OT)
Mukuba made the 53 and has been repping with the starters when healthy, Ojomo is a rotational DT on the defending champs; Williams made the roster as tackle depth. The Eagles are locked in with the Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills as Super Bowl favorites.
Green Bay Packers — Matthew Golden (WR), Barryn Sorrell (EDGE)
Both rookies made the team. And Green Bay’s title odds jumped significantly after acquiring Micah Parsons, moving them into the NFC’s top tier. There’s a good feeling in Green Bay right now, so Golden and Sorrell might be joining the Packers at just the right time.
San Francisco 49ers — Alfred Collins (DL)
After making Super Bowl LVIII, the 49ers had a season to forget last year, but they are good enough to be in Playoff contention once again. Collins had a brilliant career at Texas, but he may have to wait for his opportunity to shine in San Francisco.
Cincinnati Bengals — Joseph Ossai (EDGE)
The Bengals are the toughest team to parse out in the NFL in our view. Much emphasis is put on Joe Burrow, and the consensus seems to be that he will do the business should he get the right help. Ossai, a Consensus All-American in 2020, has mostly spent time on the bench in Cincinnati, but he signed a new one-year deal in March and is well-liked by Bengals fans.
Miami Dolphins — Quinn Ewers (QB3)
We are getting into minor miracle territory here, but the Dolphins have clear Playoff ambitions. Ewers made the initial 53 as QB3, but he won’t see the field if Tagovailoa/Wilson stay healthy.
Seattle Seahawks — Byron Murphy II (DT), Michael Dickson (P)
Can the Seahawks get out of a tough NFC West? Any one of the Rams, 49ers, Cardinals, or Seahawks could top the division, and who knows after that? In Murphy, the Seahawks have someone tipped to have a breakout season. Dickson is going into his eighth season with Seattle.
