24 former Texas HS football players chosen in 2024 NFL Draft

Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE | No. 101 by Pittsburgh Panthers): Sanders was one of the most hyped five-star prospects in the country for the Class of 2021. During Sanders’ days at Ryan High School, scouts predicted that he would eventually become an early-round NFL Draft pick.  

Layden Robinson (G | No. 103 by New England Patriots): Robinson was only a three-star prospect when he graduated from Manvel in 2019. Now, he’s one of four former Manvel athletes ever to make it into the NFL. 

Jared Wiley (TE | No. 131 by Kansas City Chiefs): Wiley was a three-star recruit in Temple’s Class of 2019. Temple boasts a storied legacy of producing NFL players, with over 20 alumni making their mark in the league. 

Ainias Smith (WR | No. 152 by Philadelphia Eagles): Smith is one of four former Fort Bend Dulles football players to make it to the NFL. As a senior, the three-star prospect recorded two passing touchdowns, 481 rushing yards, 10 scores on the ground, 718 receiving yards, 10 touchdown receptions and three interceptions.