Vernon Broughton, a 6-foot-5 senior from Houston, emerged on the Texas defensive front over the course of his career. A former top 80 national recruit, Broughton started 15 games in 2024, recording a career-best 39 tackles and 4.0 sacks. He was a critical piece of a deep Longhorns defensive line rotation, playing behind early NFL Draft picks before stepping into a starting role.
