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Texas DB Jaylon Guilbeau Declares for 2026 NFL Draft, Skips Citrus Bowl

The four-year Longhorn declared after exhausting his college eligibility.

Overview

  • Guilbeau announced his draft decision on Instagram, and a Texas spokesperson confirmed he will not play in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl.
  • Texas is scheduled to face Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.
  • All-American safety Michael Taaffe will also skip the bowl to prepare for the draft, leaving the Longhorns short two regulars in the secondary.
  • Guilbeau started the first 10 games of 2025 at cornerback and finished the season with 40 tackles and one interception.
  • He appeared in 43 games since 2021 and brings experience at both slot and outside corner as he heads to the professional ranks.