While Steve Sarkisian works to turn around a program with high expectations, future Longhorns try to improve their NFL Draft stock. The Texas Pro Day might not feature the firepower it once did in 2022 (or will in the future), but there are some intriguing Day 3 prospects that teams will be watching.
Here is a full list of pro day schedules for college programs.
When is the Texas Pro Day in 2022?
The Texas Pro Day is Thursday, March 10 at 1 PM.
Top NFL Draft prospects working out at Texas Pro Day
It’s Texas, so NFL teams will show up to watch a pro day, even if it means they’re hoping to see Quinn Ewers, Bijan Robinson, or Xavier Worthy.
K Cameron Dicker
“Dicker the Kicker” probably won’t do any of the conventional pro day activities, but teams will love seeing him kick. Not only does he have a great nickname, but he has the leg to go with it. His game-winning kick in 2018 against Oklahoma remains one of the best kicks in school history, and he made several other big-time kicks that make him potentially worth a draft pick.
S/WR Brenden Schooler
Schooler switched positions for Texas last year, which gives him some versatility to any team that’s interested in his services. He played both receiver and defensive back at Oregon and Texas, so he has the experience on both sides of the ball. Whether a team takes him in the draft remains the biggest question, but a good performance at the Texas Pro Day could get him into the final day of the draft.
TE Cade Brewer
Brewer isn’t a guy that will get a ton of publicity, but he’s out to prove he can be a reliable blocker and pass catcher. Maybe his testing surprises some teams, but in the end, it’s what he does on the field that matters more. He has good size for a tight end, and he’s proven that he can be physical as a blocker. He’ll need to show that he can separate consistently, though his strong hands allow him to win contested catches.
OT Derek Kerstetter
Losing Samuel Cosmi hurt the Longhorns’ offensive line, but Kerstetter was a steady force. He doesn’t have the upside of Cosmi, but he’s solid. A four-year starter and first-team All-Big 12 selection by the coaches, he’s already proven he can bring longevity to a program. The question remains if he can do the same at the NFL level.
2023 Texas Pro Day Prospects to Remember
As I said, this isn’t the most exciting group that Texas has put in a pro day, but you can bet the 2023 event will be crowded next year. Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy define the word electric. Quinn Ewers won’t be eligible, but teams will line up to see him throw. Tight end Jahleel Billingsley can produce at a high level. Jordan Whittington and Isaiah Neyor give the Longhorns underrated options. And that’s just on the offense.
Alfred Collins, Moro Ojomo, Keondre Coburn, Ovie Oghoufo, and T’Vondre Sweat give Texas a deep defensive line. DeMarvion Overshown spurned the NFL to return for another year. Ryan Watts, D’Shawn Jamison, and Anthony Cook lead a talented secondary.
If you’re disappointed in this year’s Texas Pro Day, just give it another year. It will be worth the wait.