Texas Longhorns Draftee Update: How Is the 2010 Class Doing?

In case you haven’t noticed, some of the members of the 2010 Texas Longhorn’s draft class have been having good seasons in the NFL so far. 

Possibly the most noticeable of all the draftees, both going into the draft and after, has been Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy.  

We have also heard quite a bit about Jordan Shipley and Sergio Kindle.  

Let’s take a look at the guys that were drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas and see how they are doing today.

Sergio Kindle-DE/OLB-Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens Second Round 43rd Overall

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive lineman Sergio Kindle of Texas runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Things haven’t started out well for Kindle and the Baltimore Ravens. Prior to signing his rookie contract before the start of the season, Kindle had a fall at his home and fractured his skull.  This put him out for the year.  He did sign a contract with the Ravens, so look for Kindle to come back next year and try to make an impact on the team.

Earl Thomas-S-Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks First Round 14th Overall

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants rushes against Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 41-7. (Photo by Otto Greule J

Head coach Pete Carroll loved Thomas so much that he decided to draft him early on, and bring him to Seattle to improve its defense.  Thomas has started in every game for the Seahawks and has recorded four interceptions to go along with 39 total tackles.

Needless to say, he’s been everything that the Seahawks have wanted and more.

He should have a fine career in the NFL.

Jordan Shipley-WR-Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals Third Round 84th Overall

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jordan Shipley #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes the catch in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the NFL season opener on September 12, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots

The Bengals have been doing a lot through the air this season and Shipley hasn’t sat idly by watching.  He’s been an asset in the passing game and he should only get better as the season and his career go on.

So far he’s played in seven games, starting two.  He has caught 28 passes for 396 yards with one touchdown.  He is averaging 14 yards a catch and his longest catch so far this season has been 64 yards. 

Look for Shipley to continue to play a critical role on offense for the Bengals and to have some great seasons in Cincinnati.

Lamarr Houston-DT-Drafted by the Oakland Raiders Second Round 44th Overall

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Lamarr Houston #99 of the Oakland Raiders high fives fans before their game against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Houston came to the Raiders ready to start, and that’s what he’s done.  He’s played in nine games and started in eight.  He has 13 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble so far in what can be considered a very solid season.

Houston will be able to hold on to his starting spot and continue to build and improve on his rookie season and his career. He could become a Pro Bowl player at some point later on.

Roddrick Muckelroy-Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals Fourth Round 131st Overall

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Michael Spurlock #81of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is flattened by Roddrick Muckelroy #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals during a kickoff return at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Ge

Muckelroy hasn’t cracked the starting lineup in Cincinnati, but he has helped provide some depth and help on special teams.  

To date, Muckleroy has played in six games and has recorded four total tackles with one forced fumble. 

There is a strong group of linebackers ahead of him, so he may not get to see too much action for the rest of this season. But he will give it a strong shot next offseason, and he could make it as a starter then.

Colt McCoy-QB-Drafted by the Cleveland Browns Third Round 85th Overall

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns leaves the field after their victory over the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

McCoy may be having the best early career of any of the Texas players to come out in the draft.  He has started in and played in three games so far this season. And he has played very well, leading the team to victories over the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots, two teams that the Browns should not have beaten but did.

In those three games, McCoy has attempted 68 total passes completing 46 for a completion percentage of 67.6.  He has accumulated 529 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per pass with one touchdown and two interceptions.  He also has one rushing touchdown.

The sky may be the limit for McCoy, who was downgraded a lot because of his size and his arm strength.  If he continues to play well, he might remain the starter in Cleveland and he has the potential to be the best draftee out of this year’s Texas Longhorn draft class.