Top 5 Longhorn Resume by position

[nmack99]

I asked Grok the top 5 players at every position by college resume only. What stands out to you? What would you change?

 

Quarterbacks

1.  Vince Young - Drafted 2006 (Round 1, Pick 3)
Led Texas to a national championship in 2005 with one of the greatest college performances ever (467 total yards vs. USC). Two-time All-Big 12, Maxwell Award winner, 6,040 passing yards and 3,127 rushing yards in career.

2.  Colt McCoy - Drafted 2010 (Round 3, Pick 85)
All-time winningest QB in NCAA history (45 wins). Two-time Heisman finalist, Walter Camp Player of the Year (twice), 13,253 passing yards (school record), 112 TDs.

3.  Bobby Layne - Drafted 1948 (Round 1, Pick 3)
Consensus All-American in 1947, led Texas to Cotton Bowl win. 3,145 passing yards, versatile dual-threat QB in pre-modern era.

4.  Sam Ehlinger - Drafted 2021 (Round 6, Pick 218)
Four-year starter, 11,436 passing yards (No. 2 all-time), 33 rushing TDs. Led Texas to Sugar Bowl win in 2018, multiple All-Big 12 honors.

5.  Quinn Ewers - Drafted 2025 (Round 7, Pick 231)
Led Texas to back-to-back CFP appearances (2024-2025), 9,128 career passing yards, 68 TDs. Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, strong arm and deep-ball accuracy.

Running Backs

1.  Earl Campbell - Drafted 1978 (Round 1, Pick 1)
1977 Heisman Trophy winner, unanimous All-American. 4,443 rushing yards (No. 3 all-time), 40 TDs, averaged 6.5 YPC.

2.  Ricky Williams - Drafted 1999 (Round 1, Pick 5)
1998 Heisman Trophy winner, two-time All-American. School-record 6,279 rushing yards, 72 TDs, back-to-back Doak Walker Awards.

3.  Cedric Benson - Drafted 2005 (Round 1, Pick 4)
2004 Doak Walker Award winner, consensus All-American. 5,540 rushing yards (No. 2 all-time), 64 TDs, four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

4.  Jamaal Charles - Drafted 2008 (Round 3, Pick 73)
All-Big 12 in 2007, 3,328 rushing yards (No. 5 all-time), 36 TDs. Explosive speed with 6.9 YPC average.

5.  Bijan Robinson - Drafted 2023 (Round 1, Pick 8 )
2022 Doak Walker Award winner, unanimous All-American. 3,410 rushing yards, 33 TDs, elite vision and elusiveness.

Wide Receivers

1.  Roy Williams - Drafted 2004 (Round 1, Pick 7)
Consensus All-American in 2003, Biletnikoff finalist. School-record 3,866 receiving yards, 36 TDs.

2.  Jordan Shipley - Drafted 2010 (Round 3, Pick 84)
Two-time All-Big 12, 3,191 receiving yards (No. 2 all-time), 33 TDs. Versatile slot receiver and return specialist.

3.  Johnny “Lam” Jones - Drafted 1980 (Round 1, Pick 2)
All-SWC in 1978-79, Olympic sprinter. 2,442 receiving yards, 14 TDs, elite speed.

4.  Quan Cosby - Undrafted (2009)
All-Big 12 in 2008, 2,598 receiving yards, 19 TDs. Explosive after the catch, strong senior season (1,123 yards).

5.  Limas Sweed - Drafted 2008 (Round 2, Pick 53)
All-Big 12 in 2006-07, 2,282 receiving yards, 20 TDs. Key part of 2005 national title team.

Tight Ends

1.  Jermichael Finley - Drafted 2008 (Round 3, Pick 91)
All-Big 12 in 2007, 76 receptions in two seasons. Athletic pass-catcher with 1,000+ yards.

2.  David Thomas - Drafted 2006 (Round 3, Pick 86)
Key blocker and receiver in 2005 title run, 1,367 yards, 15 TDs.

3.  Bo Scaife - Drafted 2005 (Round 6, Pick 179)
All-Big 12 in 2004, 1,353 yards, 12 TDs. Reliable target for Vince Young.

4.  Gunnar Helm - Drafted 2025 (Round 4)
Emerged in 2025 with strong blocking and receiving (solid yards and TDs post-2024 season).

5.  Ja’Tavion Sanders - Drafted 2024 (Round 4, Pick 101)
Two-time All-Big 12, 1,295 yards, 7 TDs. Athletic modern TE.

Offensive Tackles

1.  Jerry Sisemore - Drafted 1973 (Round 1, Pick 3)
Two-time All-American, College Football Hall of Famer. Dominant run blocker.

2.  Leonard Davis - Drafted 2001 (Round 1, Pick 2)
Consensus All-American in 2000, versatile lineman.

3.  Kelvin Banks Jr. - Drafted 2025 (Round 1)
2024 Outland Trophy finalist, elite pass protector in 2025 season.

4.  Jonathan Scott - Drafted 2006 (Round 5, Pick 141)
Key part of 2005 title OL, All-Big 12.

5.  Mike Williams - Drafted 2002 (Round 1, Pick 4)
All-Big 12 in 2001, strong blind-side protector.

Offensive Guards

1.  Justin Blalock - Drafted 2007 (Round 2, Pick 39)
Two-time All-Big 12, key in 2005 title run.

2.  Dan Neil - Drafted 1997 (Round 3, Pick 67)
All-American in 1996, versatile interior lineman.

3.  Kasey Studdard - Drafted 2007 (Round 6, Pick 183)
All-Big 12 in 2006, strong run blocker.

4.  Derrick Dockery - Drafted 2003 (Round 3, Pick 81)
All-Big 12 in 2002, part of potent early 2000s OL.

5.  Hayden Conner - Drafted 2025 (Round 6)
Solid performer in 2025, All-SEC honorable mention.

Centers

1.  Dan Neil - Drafted 1997 (Round 3, Pick 67)
Consensus All-American in 1996, anchored strong OLs.

2.  Lyle Sendlein - Undrafted (2007)
All-Big 12 in 2006, reliable snapper.

3.  Trey Hopkins - Undrafted (2014)
Four-year starter, All-Big 12 honorable mention.

4.  Zach Shackelford - Undrafted (2020)
All-Big 12 in 2019, key in Ehlinger era.

5.  Jake Majors - Eligible 2026
Multi-year starter, strong 2025 performance.

Defensive Ends

1.  Brian Orakpo - Drafted 2009 (Round 1, Pick 13)
Consensus All-American in 2008, 11.5 sacks senior year.

2.  Kiki DeAyala - Undrafted (1983)
School-record 40.5 career sacks, All-SWC.

3.  Jackson Jeffcoat - Undrafted (2014)
2013 Ted Hendricks Award winner, 27.5 sacks.

4.  Alex Okafor - Drafted 2013 (Round 4, Pick 103)
All-Big 12 in 2012, 12.5 sacks.

5.  Cory Redding - Drafted 2003 (Round 3, Pick 66)
All-American in 2002, versatile DL.

Defensive Tackles

1.  Casey Hampton - Drafted 2001 (Round 1, Pick 19)
Consensus All-American in 2000, run-stuffing force.

2.  Steve McMichael - Drafted 1980 (Round 3, Pick 73)
College Football Hall of Famer, 30 sacks.

3.  Shaun Rogers - Drafted 2001 (Round 2, Pick 61)
All-American in 2000, dominant interior presence.

4.  Malcom Brown - Drafted 2015 (Round 1, Pick 32)
All-Big 12 in 2014, 13 TFL.

5.  Byron Murphy II - Drafted 2024 (Round 1, Pick 16)
2023 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Linebackers

1.  Tommy Nobis - Drafted 1966 (Round 1, Pick 1)
Outland Trophy winner (1965), College Football Hall of Famer, 499 tackles.

2.  Derrick Johnson - Drafted 2005 (Round 1, Pick 15)
Butkus and Nagurski Awards (2004), 458 tackles (No. 3 all-time).

3.  Britt Hager - Drafted 1989 (Round 3, Pick 81)
School-record 499 tackles, All-SWC.

4.  DeMarvion Overshown - Drafted 2023 (Round 3, Pick 90)
All-Big 12 in 2022, versatile coverage LB.

5.  Anthony Hill Jr. - Eligible 2026
Strong 2025 season, projected high pick, multiple sacks and INTs.

Cornerbacks

1.  Quentin Jammer - Drafted 2002 (Round 1, Pick 5)
Unanimous All-American (2001), 57 PBUs (No. 2 all-time).

2.  Nathan Vasher - Drafted 2004 (Round 4, Pick 110)
All-American (2003), 17 INTs (tied school record).

3.  Aaron Ross - Drafted 2007 (Round 1, Pick 20)
Thorpe Award winner (2006), 9 INTs.

4.  Jerry Gray - Drafted 1985 (Round 1, Pick 21)
Two-time All-American, 16 INTs (No. 3 all-time).

5.  Tarell Brown - Drafted 2007 (Round 5, Pick 147)
All-Big 12 (2006), strong coverage in title era.

Safeties

1.  Earl Thomas - Drafted 2010 (Round 1, Pick 14)
Consensus All-American (2009), 10 INTs in two seasons.

2.  Michael Huff - Drafted 2006 (Round 1, Pick 7)
Thorpe Award winner (2005), 4 pick-sixes (school record).

3.  Michael Griffin - Drafted 2007 (Round 1, Pick 19)
All-American (2006), 7 INTs senior year.

4.  Kenny Vaccaro - Drafted 2013 (Round 1, Pick 15)
All-Big 12 (2012), versatile safety.

5.  Quandre Diggs - Drafted 2015 (Round 6, Pick 200)
All-Big 12 (2014), 11 INTs.

Kickers

1.  Justin Tucker - Undrafted (2012)
All-Big 12 (2011), 83/100 FGs, school-record holder in points.

2.  Phil Dawson - Undrafted (1998)
All-American (1997), 59/73 FGs.

3.  Cameron Dicker - Undrafted (2022)
All-Big 12 (2021), 60/79 FGs.

4.  Dusty Mangum - Undrafted (2005)
Game-winning FG in 2005 Rose Bowl, 50/73 FGs.

5.  Bert Auburn - Eligible 2026
Strong 2025 performance, high accuracy.

Punters

1.  Russell Erxleben - Drafted 1979 (Round 1, Pick 11)
Three-time All-American, school-record 67-yard FG.

2.  Michael Dickson - Drafted 2018 (Round 5, Pick 149)
Ray Guy Award winner (2017), 45.3 YPP average.

3.  John Teltschik - Drafted 1986 (Round 9, Pick 246)
All-SWC (1985), strong leg.

4.  Richmond McGee - Undrafted (2006)
All-Big 12 (2005), 39.6 YPP.

5.  Ryan Bujcevski - Undrafted (2021)
41.5 YPP average.

Punt Returners

1.  Jordan Shipley - Drafted 2010 (Round 3, Pick 84)
3 PR TDs, 1,570 return yards.

2.  Quan Cosby - Undrafted (2009)
3 PR TDs, school-record 1,731 KR yards (also PR).

3.  Aaron Ross - Drafted 2007 (Round 1, Pick 20)
3 PR TDs, 789 yards.

4.  Eric Metcalf - Drafted 1989 (Round 1, Pick 13)
10 PR TDs (all-purpose star).

5.  D.J. Monroe - Undrafted (2013)
Dynamic returner, 1,621 KR yards.

Kick Returners

1.  Jamaal Charles - Drafted 2008 (Round 3, Pick 73)
2 KR TDs, explosive speed.

2.  Quan Cosby - Undrafted (2009)
School-record 1,731 KR yards.

3.  Jordan Shipley - Drafted 2010 (Round 3, Pick 84)
96-yard KR TD vs. OU (2008).

4.  Xavier Worthy - Drafted 2024 (Round 1, Pick 28)
Elite speed, multiple KR TDs.

5.  D.J. Monroe - Undrafted (2013)
1,621 KR yards, 2 TDs.

Edited 3 hours ago by nmack99

[Alex Butler]

This list was looking good until they had Bert Auburn on there as a kicker praising his accuracy.  I love Earl but IMO Ricky Williams is the greatest RB in Texas history. My guy Dan Neil on the list as C and G!! Mike Adams not on this list as a WR is problematic for me. Not having Simms or Applewhite as QB is questionable for me.  Cedric Griffin needs to be on this CB list and you could easily make the argument for other guys  like Aaron Williams, Jahdae, etc. The Safety list is INSANE and you could easily go another 4-5 there. 

[Burnt Orange Horn]

I always thought Dan Neil played tackle at Texas.  Oh well!