Defensive tackle Vernon Broughton became the six selection for the Texas Longhorns in the 2025 NFL Draft when he was picked by the New Orleans Saints on Friday in the third round with the No. 71 overall pick.
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The selection by the Saints reunites Broughton with his former defensive line coach Bo Davis, hired by new head coach Kellen Moore this year, and gives the Longhorns five defensive tackles picked in the last three NFL Drafts.