After an impressive junior season with the Texas Longhorns, cornerback Malik Muhammad declared for the NFL Draft, foregoing his final year of eligibility. For a player his age, though, his experience is impressive, with nearly 2,000 defensive snaps played. With Muhammad’s dream of joining the NFL now a reality, Texas looks ahead to the 2026 season to find the next stars of the cornerback rotation. Using the Texas Longhorns On SI post-spring defensive depth chart , let's evaluate the Longhorns’ future at cornerback and why Muhammad’s departure won’t be as significant as some might expect. Texas Longhorns’ Defensive Back Room Without Malik Muhammad Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad celebrates after he intercepts a pass thrown by Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer during the first half at the Cotton Bowl. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Muhammad had an excellent junior season, intercepting a pair of passes and allowing a career-low mark of 168 yards and an NFL passer rating of 57.8.…