BREAKING: Texas’ Kelvin Banks Jr. makes final NFL Draft decision

BREAKING: Texas’ Kelvin Banks Jr. makes final NFL Draft decision

Texas football is undergoing massive changes in less than 48 hours after the Cotton Bowl loss. The Longhorns now know the 2025 fate of star left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.

Texas’ top blindside protector has announced he’s entering the NFL Draft, with ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller confirming the move Sunday.

This means projected incoming starting quarterback Arch Manning needs a new blindside protector.

Banks took to Instagram to share his gratitude toward Texas, saying “I knew I was part of something special.”

He thanked head coach Steve Sarkisian and offensive line coach Kyle Flood for believing in him.

He added how he was proud to “bleed burnt orange” during his time in Austin.

The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder enters the league as a unanimous All-American selection. He’s also going to the league as the Outland Trophy winner, annually given to the nation’s best offensive lineman.

Lastly, Banks makes his decision right before the Wednesday deadline for underclassmen not playing in the national title game to declare for the draft