When NFL summer work begins in July, more than a dozen former Texas football players will being working with pro teams.

It’s not just the 12 draftees, though. After Texas set a program record for more players picks in a modern, seven-round NFL draft, several Longhorns were snapped up as free agents.

Among them: Texas’ all-time leader in starts, a team leader who spent five years on campus, transfers who didn’t play much but made a huge play in the College Football Playoff and more.

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So where did Jake Majors and Co. land? And will Isaiah Bond latch on with a team? Bond, a former Texas wide receiver, was projected as a Day Two pick before being accused of sexual assault. He’s denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit against the accused, but went undrafted over the three-day draft in Green Bay, Wis.

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Here’s where all Texas 2025 undrafted free agents are landing:

Isaiah Bond remains a free agent

Bond is still without an NFL home as of Sunday morning. Though the league has been known for overlooking legal issues when pursuing a player, Bond has not officially joined a team yet. He racked up 34 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns after transferring from Alabama ahead of the 2024 season. It was a career-high touchdown count but his yardage and receptions fell with the Longhorns. At the scouting combine the 5-11, 180-pounder ran a solid, but not spectacular, 4.39-second 40-yard dash.

Tennessee Titans sign David Gbenda

Gbenda, listed at 6 feet and 235 pounds, has been a standout leader for the Longhorns. Even after losing his job as a starter, the Katy native drew praise for his positive attitude and mentorship as Texas played its first season in the SEC and won two CFP games. Gbenda notched 170 tackles (91 solo) for his career, including a career-high 61 in 2024.

He played 63 games over six seasons for Texas, with four sacks and two interceptions. He’ll take strong leadership skills and a high football IQ to a Titans team hoping to climb out of a rebuild with top overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward.

Detroit Lions pick up DB Gavin Holmes

Holmes was one of the lesser-known commodities coming out of Austin this year. A former Wake Forest cornerback, he didn’t see a ton of snaps in a Longhorns secondary that featured two 2025 draft picks and possible 2026 NFL talent. Holmes, listed at 5-11 and 185 pounds, appeared in eight games and made 14 tackles (10 solo). He had three passes defended, including one each against in the CFP against Clemson and in the SEC title game against Georgia.

During his three years in the ACC, he picked off two passes, forced two fumbles and had 13 passes defended. The Lions suffered a rash of defensive back injuries the past few seasons. Perhaps Holmes can provide some insurance or some practice squad help, at the very least.

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Los Angeles Rams agree to deal with DL Bill Norton

Norton, measuring at 6-6 and 335 pounds, played for Georgia and Arizona before coming to Texas. He saw more snaps in his one season with the Wildcats than he did in his one season with the Longhorns, racking up 31 tackles, three pass deflections and two forced fumbles over 11 games in 2023.

Playing just nine games in 2024, Norton had 14 tackles (six solo), a sack and a forced fumble. But the sack was a big one against Clemson to help Texas seal a CFP quarterfinal win. He’ll join a young and talented Rams defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OL Jake Majors

Majors was featured as a potential mid-to-late-round pick in some mock drafts, but centers can sometimes receive little attention on draft day. Just three players from that position were drafted in 2025. Majors made a Longhorn-record 58 career starts, including 30 the past two seasons. That experience shines through on his NFL.com scouting report, which touts Majors’ pro-like play recognition and protection adjustments. Weaknesses for the 6-3, 306-pounder include relatively short arms, but the site still projects him as a future rotational piece at center. Majors should push for a roster spot after joining Tampa Bay.

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