Texas Longhorns' Jake Majors Announces NFL Draft Decision: 'Eternally Grateful'

Texas Longhorns center Jake Majors is saying goodbye to the Forty Acres.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) blocks during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

AUSTIN -- Texas Longhorns center Jake Majors has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after a memorable career on the Forty Acres.

Majors made the announcement on X (Twitter) Monday, saying that he's "eternally grateful" for everyone that's gotten him to this point while also reflecting on his career at Texas.

He ends his Texas career with a program-record 56 starts across 57 games in five seasons with the team.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

"The city of Austin, The University of Texas, and the culture and standard by which we serve others and play the game have forever shaped me into the man I am today," Majors wrote. "The Forty Acres will always be home, and I will forever bleed Burnt Orange, grateful for everything this university has given me."

Here's a look at his full statement:

Thank you, Texas!🤘🏼

“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.””
- Deuteronomy 31:6 pic.twitter.com/VEgoXdMiQD

— Jake Majors (@jakob_majors) January 13, 2025

Majors now joins safety Andrew Mukuba, receiver Matthew Golden, offensive lineman Hayden Conner, offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., cornerback Gavin Holmes, defensive lineman Vernon Broughton and running back Jaydon Blue as other Longhorns that have declared for the draft.

In the days leading up to the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, Majors reflected on his recruitment and the goal of wanting to bring Texas back to national relevancy.

"When I first committed to Texas, I said this a good bit, and I'll say it again, my commitment wasn't just for my personal well-being," Majors said. "It was to bring Texas back to where it belonged in the early 2000s. ... "To say that I've been a part of this journey for Texas has been a true blessing. All glory to God for being here, being in this exact moment, getting ready to prepare for a historic game like the Cotton Bowl."

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