NFL players from Texas
156 NFL players on file played college football at Texas. 52 are on NFL rosters now, among them Michael Dickson, Poona Ford, and Andrew Beck. Phil Dawson has played the most NFL seasons of them, 20. 22 were first-round picks, most recently Jahdae Barron in 2025. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (52)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2018–2026 | 9 | 2018, Rd 5, Pk 149 | |
| DT | 2018–2026 | 9 | — | |
| FB | 2019–2026 | 8 | — | |
| DE | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2019, Rd 5, Pk 161 | |
| WR | 2019–2026 | 8 | — | |
| S | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 3, Pk 70 | |
| S | 2019–2025 | 7 | 2018, Rd 6, Pk 190 | |
| WR | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 3, Pk 92 | |
| DT | 2020–2026 | 7 | — | |
| S | 2020–2026 | 7 | — | |
| PK | 2022–2026 | 5 | — | |
| RB | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 8 | |
| S | 2022–2025 | 4 | — | |
| DE | 2022–2025 | 4 | 2021, Rd 3, Pk 69 | |
| DT | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 7, Pk 249 | |
| RB | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 4, Pk 115 | |
| WR | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 52 | |
| DT | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 16 | |
| LB | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 3, Pk 90 | |
| WR | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 6, Pk 213 | |
| DT | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 38 | |
| WR | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 28 | |
| S | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 2, Pk 64 | |
| DE | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 124 | |
| CB | 2023–2025 | 2 | — | |
| TE | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 4, Pk 120 | |
| WR | 2025–2026 | 2 | — | |
| CB | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 1, Pk 20 | |
| TE | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2024, Rd 4, Pk 101 | |
| LB | 2024–2025 | 2 | 2024, Rd 5, Pk 175 | |
| RB | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 2, Pk 46 | |
| WR | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 1, Pk 23 | |
| DT | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2025, Rd 3, Pk 71 | |
| DT | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 2, Pk 43 | |
| LB | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 2, Pk 60 | |
| LB | 2026 | 1 | — | |
| RB | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 5, Pk 149 | |
| CB | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 4, Pk 124 | |
| S | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 5, Pk 158 | |
| QB | 2025 | 1 | 2025, Rd 7, Pk 231 | |
| G | 2025 | 1 | 2021, Rd 2, Pk 51 | |
| DT | No games yet | — | — | |
| OL | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 207 | |
| OT | No games yet | — | 2024, Rd 5, Pk 162 | |
| G | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 6, Pk 200 | |
| G | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 211 | |
| P | No games yet | — | — | |
| TE | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 7, Pk 221 | |
| C | No games yet | — | — | |
| OT | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 1, Pk 9 | |
| QB | No games yet | — | — | |
| LB | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 4, Pk 130 |
Former NFL players (104)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK | 1999–2018 | 20 | — | |
| LB | 2005–2018 | 14 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 15 | |
| DE | 2003–2015 | 13 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 66 | |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1989–2002 | 13 | — |
| Steve McMichael | DT | 1982–1994 | 13 | — |
| DT | 2001–2012 | 12 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 19 | |
| CB | 2002–2013 | 12 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 5 | |
| DT | 2001–2013 | 12 | 2001, Rd 2, Pk 61 | |
| DE | 2007–2017 | 11 | 2007, Rd 4, Pk 102 | |
| LS | 2004–2014 | 11 | — | |
| RB | 2008–2018 | 11 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 73 | |
| S | 2015–2025 | 11 | 2015, Rd 6, Pk 200 | |
| RB | 1999–2011 | 11 | 1999, Rd 1, Pk 5 | |
| S | 2014–2023 | 10 | — | |
| LB | 2009–2018 | 10 | 2009, Rd 1, Pk 13 | |
| S | 2010–2019 | 10 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 14 | |
| LB | 2015–2024 | 10 | 2015, Rd 3, Pk 84 | |
| WR | 2013–2023 | 10 | 2013, Rd 3, Pk 78 | |
| S | 2007–2016 | 10 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 19 | |
| Priest Holmes | RB | 1997–2007 | 10 | — |
| Shane Dronett | DT | 1992–2001 | 10 | — |
| DE | 2013–2021 | 9 | 2013, Rd 4, Pk 103 | |
| DT | 2009–2017 | 9 | 2009, Rd 3, Pk 81 | |
| DE | 2011–2019 | 9 | 2011, Rd 4, Pk 103 | |
| CB | 2007–2015 | 9 | 2007, Rd 5, Pk 147 | |
| RB | 2005–2012 | 8 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 4 | |
| S | 2013–2020 | 8 | 2013, Rd 1, Pk 15 | |
| LB | 2010–2017 | 8 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 44 | |
| FS | 2006–2013 | 8 | 2006, Rd 1, Pk 7 | |
| WR | 2004–2011 | 8 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 7 | |
| Stanley Richard | FS | 1991–1998 | 8 | — |
| Tony Brackens | DE | 1996–2003 | 8 | — |
| CB | 2007–2013 | 7 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 20 | |
| Brandon Moore | DE | 2002–2010 | 7 | — |
| SS | 2006–2012 | 7 | 2006, Rd 2, Pk 48 | |
| TE | 2006–2012 | 7 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 86 | |
| RB | 2017–2024 | 7 | 2017, Rd 3, Pk 89 | |
| FS | 1986–1993 | 7 | — | |
| C | 2007–2013 | 7 | — | |
| DB | 2004–2010 | 7 | 2004, Rd 4, Pk 110 | |
| Terry Orr | TE | 1986–1992 | 7 | — |
| Winfred Tubbs | LB | 1994–2000 | 7 | — |
| S | 2011–2016 | 6 | 2011, Rd 2, Pk 34 | |
| FB | 2006–2011 | 6 | — | |
| TE | 2005–2010 | 6 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 179 | |
| Bryant Westbrook | DB | 1997–2002 | 6 | — |
| Chris Carter | DB | 1997–2002 | 6 | — |
| D.D. Lewis | LB | 2002–2009 | 6 | — |
| DT | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2009, Rd 4, Pk 105 | |
| TE | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2008, Rd 3, Pk 91 | |
| Keith Cash | TE | 1991–1996 | 6 | — |
| Kerry Cash | TE | 1991–1996 | 6 | — |
| OG | 2002–2009 | 6 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 2 | |
| Marcus Wilkins | LB | 2002–2007 | 6 | — |
| Stephen Braggs | FS | 1988–1993 | 6 | — |
| QB | 2006–2011 | 6 | 2006, Rd 1, Pk 3 | |
| Britt Hager | LB | 1990–1997 | 5 | — |
| RB | 2009–2014 | 5 | 2009, Rd 7, Pk 211 | |
| QB | 2004–2009 | 5 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 97 | |
| CB | 2011–2016 | 5 | 2011, Rd 5, Pk 164 | |
| RB | 2013–2017 | 5 | — | |
| LB | 2012–2017 | 5 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 119 | |
| Taje Allen | DB | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| DE | 2007–2011 | 5 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 56 | |
| Cedric Woodard | DE | 2001–2004 | 4 | — |
| OG | 2003–2009 | 4 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 81 | |
| WR | 2009–2012 | 4 | — | |
| C | 2017–2020 | 4 | — | |
| Van Malone | SS | 1994–1997 | 4 | — |
| CB | 2011–2013 | 3 | 2011, Rd 3, Pk 95 | |
| DT | 2008–2011 | 3 | 2008, Rd 5, Pk 151 | |
| WR | 2010–2012 | 3 | 2010, Rd 3, Pk 84 | |
| OG | 2008–2010 | 3 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 39 | |
| Marcus Tubbs | DT | 2004–2006 | 3 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| QB | 2021–2023 | 3 | 2021, Rd 6, Pk 218 | |
| Wane McGarity | WR | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| Brian Jones | LB | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Curtis Jackson | WR | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| LB | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2012, Rd 6, Pk 204 | |
| LB | 2014–2015 | 2 | — | |
| OT | 2006–2011 | 2 | 2006, Rd 5, Pk 141 | |
| WR | 2008–2009 | 2 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 53 | |
| Mike Ruether | C | 1991–1993 | 2 | — |
| OG | 2002–2003 | 2 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 4 | |
| Rod Babers | DB | 2003–2004 | 2 | 2003, Rd 4, Pk 26 |
| LB | 2010–2012 | 2 | 2010, Rd 4, Pk 131 | |
| Selvin Young | RB | 2007–2008 | 2 | — |
| Tommy Jeter | DT | 1994–1996 | 2 | — |
| Adam Schreiber | OG | 1990 | 1 | — |
| DB | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| CB | 2014 | 1 | — | |
| Dan Neil | OG | 2002 | 1 | — |
| C | 2012 | 1 | — | |
| James Patton | DE | 1994 | 1 | — |
| Kalen Thornton | LB | 2004 | 1 | — |
| OG | 2009 | 1 | 2007, Rd 6, Pk 183 | |
| DT | 2012 | 1 | 2012, Rd 7, Pk 215 | |
| Kwame Cavil | WR | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Lance Gunn | SS | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Lovell Pinkney | WR | 1995 | 1 | — |
- Richmond McGee 2011
- Rodrique Wright 2007
- Sergio Kindle 2012
- Sloan Thomas 2005
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.