List of Texas Longhorns in the NFL draft

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This is a list of Texas Longhorns football players in the NFL draft.

Key

= Pro Bowler
= Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
^ = Super Bowl/NFL Champion
B Back K Kicker NT Nose tackle
C Center LB Linebacker FB Fullback
DB Defensive back P Punter HB Halfback
DE Defensive end QB Quarterback WR Wide receiver
DT Defensive tackle RB Running back G Guard
E End T Offensive tackle TE Tight end

Selections

Year Round Pick Overall Name Team Position
19383419Hugh Wolfe†^Pittsburgh SteelersFB
1939225200Jack RhodesNew York GiantsG
19405535Park MyersCleveland RamsT
19418969Glenn JacksonBrooklyn DodgersC
10181Don WilliamsPhiladelphia EaglesT
1942166Spec SandersWashington RedskinsRB
2111Vernon MartinPittsburgh SteelersQB
4126Malcolm Kutner^Pittsburgh SteelersE
6242Mike SweeneyCleveland RamsE
6444Chal DanielChicago CardinalsG
8767Preston FlanaganBrooklyn DodgersE
11393Noble Doss^Philadelphia EaglesRB
148128Pete LaydenNew York GiantsB
158138Buddy JungmichelNew York GiantsG
174154Jackie CrainChicago CardinalsB
19435838Roy McKay^Green Bay PackersB
7353Stan Mauldin^Chicago CardinalsT
10282Bill ConolyPhiladelphia EaglesT
187167Jackie FieldPittsburgh SteelersB
252232Joe SchwartingPhiladelphia EaglesE
277257Jack FreemanPittsburgh SteelersG
292272Wally ScottPhiladelphia EaglesE
299279Lou WayneChicago BearsE
307287Fritz LobpriesPittsburgh SteelersG
19442213Jim CallahanBrooklyn DodgersB
3218Ralph ParkBrooklyn DodgersB
5436Joe Parker^Philadelphia EaglesE
7761Hal FischerWashington RedskinsG
8267Jack SachseBrooklyn DodgersC
165158Ralph EllsworthNew York GiantsRB
171165Joe MaglioloChicago CardinalsB
185180Marcel GresNew York GiantsT
211209Jack WestChicago CardinalsE
232232Bucky GillenwaterBrooklyn DodgersT
2811296Aubrey GillBoston YanksC
326330Walton RobertsBoston YanksB
1945136126Ralph EllsworthChicago BearsRB
1910196Glenn MorriesNew York GiantsT
272276Don FambroughChicago CardinalsB
277281Ray JonesChicago BearsB
19467555Jim PlylerNew York GiantsT
1947155Hub BechtolPittsburgh SteelersE
2213Walter HeapBoston YanksB
51035Jim CanadyChicago BearsB
61045Harlan WetzChicago BearsT
8459Hank HarrisWashington RedskinsG
199174Frank GuessNew York GiantsB
209184Tom Landry‡†^New York GiantsDB
2010184Bill CromerChicago BearsB
2310215Allen LawlerChicago BearsB
242217Ed HeapBoston YanksT
2810265Joe Bill BaumgardnerChicago BearsB
1948133Bobby Layne‡†^Chicago BearsQB
11010Max BumgardnerChicago BearsDB
3922Paul CampbellPhiladelphia EaglesQB
1510135George PetrovichChicago CardinalsT
166141Travis RavenGreen Bay PackersB
176151Dale SchwartzkopfWashington RedskinsE
196171Charley TatomGreen Bay PackersT
215190Ray BornemanLos Angeles RamsB
219194Peppy BlountChicago BearsE
223198Joel WilliamsWashington RedskinsC
301276Ed KelleyNew York GiantsT
194911111Dick HarrisChicago BearsC
10798Vic VasicekWashington RedskinsG
19503633Randy ClayNew York GiantsB
41151Ben ProctorLos Angeles RamsE
8193Dick HarrisBaltimore ColtsC
101119Errol FryBaltimore ColtsG
131158Ray StoneBaltimore ColtsE
259322Perry SamuelsChicago BearsB
264330Bobby Coy LeeDetroit LionsB
2812364Billy PyleCleveland BrownsB
195111111Bud McFadinLos Angeles RamsG
2822Ken JacksonNew York YanksT
71185Joel WilliamsNew York GiantsC
1511182Gene VykukalNew York GiantsT
178203Dick RowanNew York YanksC
2112255Ray StoneCleveland BrownsE
256297Dick HarrisDetroit LionsC
19523328Bobby Dillon‡†Green Bay PackersDB
41047Don MenascoNew York GiantsDB
9198Jim LansfordNew York YanksT
912109Byron TownsendLos Angeles RamsB
122135Bill WilsonGreen Bay PackersT
1210143Dick OchoaNew York GiantsB
141153Paul WilliamsNew York YanksE
145162June DavisPittsburgh SteelersG
201230John AdamsNew York YanksE
2210263Bob RaleyNew York GiantsB
3010359Joe ArnoldNew York GiantsG
195311010Tom StolhandskeSan Francisco 49ersLB
11313Harley Sewell†^Detroit LionsG
4643Gib DawsonGreen Bay PackersRB
81095Carlton MasseyCleveland BrownsDE
157176Charley GenthnerSan Francisco 49ersT
176199Bill GeorgesGreen Bay PackersE
195498105Phil BranchPhiladelphia EaglesG
135150Julius SeaholmChicago BearsG
167188Gilmer SpringWashington RedskinsE
19552922Buck LansfordPhiladelphia EaglesT
5655Edward KelleyLos Angeles RamsDB
6970Billy QuinnPhiladelphia EaglesB
136151Dave ParkinsonLos Angeles RamsB
152171Gerry PetersenBaltimore ColtsT
208237Glen DyerSan Francisco 49ersB
195611010Menan SchriewerChicago BearsE
5655Herb GrayBaltimore ColtsDE
195222Delano WomackPhiladelphia EaglesB
249286Johnny TatumWashington RedskinsC
1957151170Mort MoriartyPhiladelphia EaglesE
1958209238Joe ClementsNew York GiantsB
305354Walter FondrenLos Angeles RamsB
1959284328Vince MatthewsDetroit LionsB
299345Eddie SouthernChicago BearsE
19602618Larry StephensCleveland BrownsDT
8892Monte LeePhiladelphia EaglesE
1511179Mike DowdleSan Francisco 49ersB
196182100Don Talbert^Dallas CowboysT
19627589Jack CollinsPittsburgh SteelersRB
116146Jimmy SaxtonSt. Louis CardinalsRB
113172Bob MosesDallas CowboysE
19633331Ray PoageMinnesota VikingsTE
6575Jerry CookBaltimore ColtsB
149191Stanley FaulknerCleveland BrownsT
206272Tommy LucasDallas CowboysE
1964144Scott AppletonDallas CowboysDT
5460Duke CarlisleGreen Bay PackersQB
125159Sandy SandsMinnesota VikingsE
1965111141Ernie Koy Jr.New York GiantsRB
141183Olen UnderwoodNew York GiantsE
1966111Tommy NobisAtlanta FalconsLB
5266Diron TalbertLos Angeles RamsDT
79104Phil HarrisNew York GiantsRB
1413213Pete Lammons^Cleveland BrownsTE
1967712171John Elliott†^New York JetsDT
714173David ConwaySan Diego ChargersK
811196Gene BledsoeNew York JetsG
196861139Howard FestCincinnati BengalsT
1517398Ronnie EhrigNew York JetsDB
196931769Bill BradleyPhiladelphia EaglesDB
526130Chris GilbertNew York JetsFB
1415353Ron EhrigChicago BearsDB
1615405Lloyd WainscottHouston OilersDT
197012121Bob McKayCleveland BrownsT
2531Leo BrooksHouston OilersDT
22450Ted KoyOakland RaidersTE
197121238Cotton SpeyrerWashington RedskinsWR
22652Bill AtessisBaltimore ColtsDE
4583Happy FellerPhiladelphia EaglesK
4684Bill ZapalacNew York JetsLB
41290Steve WorsterLos Angeles RamsFB
76162Scott PalmerNew York JetsDT
128294Bobby WuenschBaltimore ColtsT
135317Danny LesterPhiladelphia EaglesDB
147345Daryl ComerAtlanta FalconsTE
19722430Jim BertelsenLos Angeles RamsRB
41795Eddie PhillipsLos Angeles RamsQB
1973133Jerry SisemorePhiladelphia EaglesT
614144Travis RoachNew York JetsG
134316Alan Lowry^New England PatriotsDB
171417Randy BrabandHouston OilersLB
197465135Bill WymanNew York JetsC
1010244Glen GaspardSan Francisco 49ersLB
197521238Doug EnglishDetroit LionsDT
51105Roosevelt LeaksBaltimore ColtsRB
114264Mike DeanChicago BearsK
197631777Bob SimmonsNew Orleans SaintsT
1124315Marty AkinsSt. Louis CardinalsDB
1318365Will WilcoxBuffalo BillsG
1413388Rick ThurmanKansas City ChiefsT
197711616Raymond ClaybornNew England PatriotsDB
519131Ernest LeeSt. Louis CardinalsDT
611150Rick BurlesonKansas City ChiefsDE
1221328Rick FenlawSt. Louis CardinalsLB
1978111Earl Campbell‡†Houston OilersRB
31874Brad ShearerChicago BearsDT
71167Alfred JacksonAtlanta FalconsWR
923245Dave StuddardBaltimore ColtsT
197911111Russell ErxlebenNew Orleans SaintsK
823215Glen BlackwoodMiami DolphinsDB
1980122Lam JonesNew York JetsWR
11717Johnnie JohnsonLos Angeles RamsDB
12424Derrick HatchettBaltimore ColtsDB
31773Steve McMichael‡†^New England PatriotsDT
4184Ricky Churchman^San Francisco 49ersDB
64142Bill AckerSt. Louis CardinalsDT
121306Charles VaclavikPittsburgh SteelersDB
198121745Robin SendleinMinnesota VikingsLB
106254Ken McCuneTampa Bay BuccaneersDE
1014262Les StuddardKansas City ChiefsG
1982111Kenneth SimsNew England PatriotsDE
2633Bruce ScholtzSeattle SeahawksLB
21239Terry Tausch^Minnesota VikingsG
22047Lawrence SampletonPhiladelphia EaglesTE
427110Rodney TateCincinnati BengalsRB
54115Mike BaabCleveland BrownsC
58119Vance BedfordSt. Louis CardinalsDB
516127William GrahamDetroit LionsDB
714181Joe ShearinLos Angeles RamsG
87202A. J. JonesLos Angeles RamsRB
814209John GoodsonPittsburgh SteelersP
97230Mike HatchettChicago BearsDB
1983612152Kiki DeAyalaCincinnati BengalsLB
72170Herkie WallsHouston OilersWR
1984166Mossy CadeSan Diego ChargersDB
21543Ed WilliamsNew England PatriotsLB
21745Doug DawsonSt. Louis CardinalsG
3157Fred AcornTampa Bay BuccaneersDB
32480Rick McIvorSt. Louis CardinalsQB
4993Craig CurryIndianapolis ColtsDB
55117Eric HolleKansas City ChiefsDE
511123Jitter FieldsNew Orleans SaintsDB
517129Jeff LeidingSt. Louis CardinalsLB
713181John HainesMinnesota VikingsDT
83199Ray WoodardSan Diego ChargersDT
818214David Jones^Detroit LionsC
917241John WalkerSt. Louis CardinalsRB
919243Adam SchreiberSeattle SeahawksG
1020272Bobby MichoDenver BroncosTE
1024276Kirk McJunkinPittsburgh SteelersT
126314Mark LangKansas City ChiefsLB
1984u11717Mike RuetherSt. Louis CardinalsC
198512121Jerry GrayLos Angeles RamsDB
515127Tony DegrateCincinnati BengalsDE
96230June JamesDetroit LionsLB
1011263Terry Orr^Washington RedskinsTE
19863459Gene ChiltonSt. Louis CardinalsC
41395Ty AllertSan Diego ChargersLB
824218John StuartMiami DolphinsT
928249John TeltschikChicago BearsP
1020269Bryan ChesterDallas CowboysG
122307Chris DulibanDallas CowboysLB
1987512124Everett GayDallas CowboysWR
625165Stephen BraggsCleveland BrownsDB
1112291Jeff WardDallas CowboysK
1125304Laron BrownWashington RedskinsWR
1226333Eric JeffriesChicago BearsDB
198864141Paul JettonCincinnati BengalsG
811204John HagyBuffalo BillsDB
198911313Eric MetcalfCleveland BrownsRB
32581Britt HagerPhiladelphia EaglesLB
917240Darron NorrisNew England PatriotsRB
1990518127Ken HackemackKansas City ChiefsT
616153Tony JonesHouston OilersWR
1991199Stanley RichardSan Diego ChargersDB
12222Stan ThomasChicago BearsT
514125Kerry CashIndianapolis ColtsWR
721188Keith CashWashington RedskinsTE
88203Johnny WalkerGreen Bay PackersWR
818213Brian JonesLos Angeles RaidersLB
1211317Chris SamuelsSan Diego ChargersRB
1227333Stephen ClarkBuffalo BillsTE
199222654Shane DronettDenver BroncosDE
22755James PattonBuffalo BillsDT
31975Tommy JeterPhiladelphia EaglesDT
426110Chuck JohnsonDenver BroncosG
621161Mark BerryChicago BearsDB
928252Boone PowellWashington RedskinsLB
125313Lance WilsonPhoenix CardinalsDT
199377175Lance GunnCincinnati BengalsDB
199422857Van MaloneDetroit LionsDB
31479Winfred TubbsNew Orleans SaintsLB
199512929Blake BrockermeyerCarolina PanthersT
417115Lovell PinkneySt. Louis RamsTE
19962333Tony BrackensJacksonville JaguarsDE
57139John ElmoreNew England PatriotsG
1997155Bryant WestbrookDetroit LionsDB
3767Dan Neil^Denver BroncosG
32989Chris CarterNew England PatriotsDB
528158Taje Allen^St. Louis RamsDB
722223Mike AdamsPittsburgh SteelersWR
725226Pat FitzgeraldBuffalo BillsTE
1998731220Chris AkinsPhiladelphia EaglesDT
1999155Ricky WilliamsNew Orleans SaintsRB
423118Wane McGarityDallas CowboysWR
430125Jay HumphreyMinnesota VikingsT
2000625191Cedric WoodardBaltimore RavensDT
2001122Leonard DavisArizona CardinalsT
11919Casey Hampton†^Pittsburgh SteelersDT
23061Shaun RogersDetroit LionsDT
2002144Mike WilliamsBuffalo BillsT
155Quentin JammerSan Diego ChargersDB
20033266Cory ReddingDetroit LionsDE
31781Derrick DockeryWashington RedskinsG
33397Chris SimmsTampa Bay BuccaneersQB
426123Rod BabersNew York GiantsDB
2004177Roy WilliamsDetroit LionsWR
12323Marcus TubbsSeattle SeahawksDT
414110Nathan VasherChicago BearsDB
710211Sloan ThomasHouston TexansWR
2005144Cedric BensonChicago BearsRB
11515Derrick JohnsonKansas City ChiefsLB
65179Bo ScaifeHouston TexansTE
2006133Vince YoungTennessee TitansQB
177Michael HuffOakland RaidersDB
21648Cedric GriffinMinnesota VikingsDB
32286David Thomas^New England PatriotsTE
58141Jonathan ScottDetroit LionsT
718226Rodrique WrightMiami DolphinsDE
200711919Michael GriffinTennessee TitansDB
12020Aaron Ross^New York GiantsDB
2739Justin BlalockAtlanta FalconsT
22456Tim CrowderDenver BroncosDE
43102Brian RobisonMinnesota VikingsDE
510147Tarell BrownSan Francisco 49ersDB
69183Kasey StuddardHouston TexansG
200822253Limas Sweed^Pittsburgh SteelersWR
31073Jamaal CharlesKansas City ChiefsRB
32891Jermichael Finley^Green Bay PackersTE
431130Tony Hills^Pittsburgh SteelersT
516151Frank OkamHouston TexansDT
200911313Brian OrakpoWashington RedskinsLB
31781Roy MillerTampa Bay BuccaneersDT
45105Henry MeltonChicago BearsDT
72211Chris OgbonnayaSt. Louis RamsRB
201011414Earl Thomas†^Seattle SeahawksDB
21143Sergio Kindle^Baltimore RavensLB
21244Lamarr HoustonOakland RaidersLB
32084Jordan ShipleyCincinnati BengalsWR
32185Colt McCoyCleveland BrownsQB
433131Roddrick MuckelroyCincinnati BengalsLB
20112234Aaron WilliamsBuffalo BillsDB
33195Curtis BrownPittsburgh SteelersDB
46103Sam AchoArizona CardinalsLB
533164Chykie Brown^Baltimore RavensDB
2012424119Keenan RobinsonWashington RedskinsLB
634204Emmanuel AchoCleveland BrownsLB
78215Kheeston RandallMiami DolphinsDT
201311515Kenny VaccaroNew Orleans SaintsDB
31678Marquise GoodwinBuffalo BillsWR
46103Alex Okafor^Arizona CardinalsLB
201513232Malcom Brown^New England PatriotsDT
32084Jordan Hicks^Philadelphia EaglesLB
58144Mykkele ThompsonNew York GiantsDB
624200Quandre DiggsDetroit LionsDB
729246Geoff SwaimDallas CowboysTE
2016418116Hassan RidgewayIndianapolis ColtsDT
201732588D'Onta ForemanHouston TexansRB
201821850Connor WilliamsDallas CowboysT
31378Malik JeffersonCincinnati BengalsLB
512149Michael DicksonSeattle SeahawksP
616190DeShon ElliottBaltimore RavensDB
2019523161Charles Omenihu^Houston TexansDE
73217Kris BoydMinnesota VikingsDB
20203670Brandon JonesMiami DolphinsDB
32892Devin DuvernayBaltimore RavensWR
519165Collin JohnsonJacksonville JaguarsWR
202121951Sam CosmiWashington Football TeamT
3569Joseph OssaiCincinnati BengalsDE
54148Ta'Quon GrahamAtlanta FalconsDE
58152Caden SternsDenver BroncosDB
634218Sam EhlingerIndianapolis ColtsQB
2023188Bijan RobinsonAtlanta FalconsRB
32790DeMarvion OvershownDallas CowboysLB
413115Roschon JohnsonChicago BearsRB
617194Keondre CoburnKansas City ChiefsDT
732249Moro Ojomo^Philadelphia EaglesDE
202411616Byron Murphy IISeattle SeahawksDT
12828Xavier WorthyKansas City ChiefsWR
2638T'Vondre SweatTennessee TitansDT
21446Jonathon BrooksCarolina PanthersRB
22052Adonai MitchellIndianapolis ColtsWR
41101Ja'Tavion SandersCarolina PanthersTE
527162Christian JonesArizona CardinalsT
532167Keilan RobinsonJacksonville JaguarsRB
540175Jaylan FordNew Orleans SaintsLB
619195Ryan WattsPittsburgh SteelersDB
637213Jordan WhittingtonLos Angeles RamsWR
2025199Kelvin Banks Jr.New Orleans SaintsOT
12020Jahdae BarronDenver BroncosDB
12323Matthew GoldenGreen Bay PackersWR
21143Alfred CollinsSan Francisco 49ersDT
23264Andrew MukubaPhiladelphia EaglesS
3771Vernon BroughtonNew Orleans SaintsDT
418120Gunnar HelmTennessee TitansTE
422124Barryn SorrellGreen Bay PackersDE
512149Jaydon BlueDallas CowboysRB
631207Cameron WilliamsPhiladelphia EaglesT
635211Hayden ConnerArizona CardinalsG
715231Quinn EwersMiami DolphinsQB

Notable undrafted players

Note: No drafts held before 1920

Debut year Player name Position Debut NFL/AFL team Notes
1987 Mike January LB Chicago Bears
1991 Alex Waits P Seattle Seahawks
1997 Priest Holmes RB Baltimore Ravens
1998 Phil Dawson K Oakland Raiders
2004 Cullen Loeffler LS Minnesota Vikings
2012 Justin Tucker K Baltimore Ravens
2022 Josh Thompson CB Jacksonville Jaguars
2022 Cameron Dicker K Los Angeles Rams

References