Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian proudly watched as three of his players were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on April 24.
The New Orleans Saints selected offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 9, the Denver Broncos picked up defensive Jahdae Barron at No. 20, and wide receiver Matthew Barron went to the Green Bay Packers at No. 23.“I try to sit back and enjoy it,” Sarksiain told the SEC Network of the NFL draft. “I’ll be on the couch enjoying it all trying to be a proud papa.”
Of course, Sarkisian, is already a “proud papa” at home, as he and his wife, Loreal Sarkisian, quietly welcomed their first child together earlier this month. Sarkisian also shares two sons and a daughter, Taylor, Ashley and Brad, with his former wife, Stephanie.The 39-year-old stylist showed off her maternity photos on April 4 and wrote, “He’s arrived, and our hearts are so full of love and gratitude! Embracing these first days quietly resting, adjusting, and soaking in every little moment has been amazing! Thank you for your love and for respecting this sweet time of privacy
