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As rookie minicamp ramps up in the NFL and rookies settle in with their new teams, one more of the 12 Texas Longhorns drafted in late April has inked pen to paper on their rookie contracts.

Saints sign third-round pick Vernon Broughton

The Saints are down to one unsigned draft pick. They announced that defensive tackle Vernon Broughton signed his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Broughton was one of the team's two third-round picks and his signing leaves second-round quarterback Tyler Shough as the only unsigned selection.

Saints DT Vernon Broughton signs 4-year contract

New Orleans selected Broughton 71st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Vernon Broughton to a four-year contract.

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Saints Signed Third-Round DT Vernon Broughton

The New Orleans Saints announced they have signed third-round DT Vernon Broughton. This means the Saints have just one unsigned draft pick remaining from their 2025 class. Broughton, 23, was a one-year starter at Texas.

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Reactions: New Orleans Saints Draft Texas DT Vernon Broughton

The New Orleans Saints take their first defensive player in the third round. The Saints selected Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Vernon Broughton with the No.

College Football News / Canal Street Chronicles / April 25

Saints draft Texas DT Vernon Broughton No. 71 in the 2025 NFL Draft

New Orleans adds to their defense. The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Vernon Broughton with the 71st overall pick in the third round.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / April 25

New Orleans Saints Pick Texas Longhorns DL Vernon Broughton in NFL Draft

The Texas Longhorns will see another defensive lineman head to the pros with Vernon Broughton being selected as the No. 71 overall pick in the third round to the New Orleans Saints.

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New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: DL Vernon Broughton, Texas

Vernon Broughton offers versatility as a three-technique or as a defensive end in an odd front. A former four-star recruit from Cy Ridge High School in Houston, Texas, where he was the 31st-ranked player from his state and the 18th defensive tackle during the 2020 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / On Tap Sports Net / April 14

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Vernon Broughton

College: Texas College Position: Defensive Tackle Ideal NFL Position: 3-4 Defensive End (5-tech) / 4-3 Defensive Tackle (1 or 3 tech) Height / Weight:

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With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

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2025 NFL Draft Profile: Vernon Broughton, Miami

Vernon Broughton NFL Draft Overview Position: Defensive Tackle Height: 6′-5″ Weight: 311 pounds School: Texas More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles After spending the past five seasons with the Texas Longhorns, defensive tackle Vernon Broughton has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Another Longhorns Standout Sets Top-30 Visit With Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos appear to be big Texas Longhorns fans. According to reports from Luca Evans of the Denver Post, the Broncos are set to host Longhorns defensive tackle Vernon Broughton for a top-30 NFL Draft visit in the coming days.

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College Football News / Bucs Report / March 31

2025 NFL Draft Profile: Vernon Broughton, DL, Texas

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Texas Longhorns News / The 33rd Team / March 25

Vernon Broughton 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Texas Longhorns DT

Height: 6050 (verified) Weight: 311lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Phidarian Mathis Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Vernon Broughton possesses the ideal length to play the point of attack and illustrates some pleasant upside as a pass rusher and a run defender at the highest levels of college football.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 14

2025 NFL Draft: Most Important Senior Bowl Roster Takeaways

The Senior Bowl roster has been released, and there are some big takeaways about the entire 2025 NFL Draft class based on what we'll see in Mobile. The 2025 NFL Draft is 100 away, which means that the pre-draft process is about to ramp up in a very real way.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 13