Top 5 Longhorn Resume by position

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[LH2003]

16 hours ago, nmack99 said:

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.

No Worthy at WR is a huge miss. Ship is #1. Pretty sure Blalock played RT at UT. Studdard and Will Allen were the LG and RG. 

[cochamps]

Some others who deserve mention:

 

QB: James Street

RB:  Chris Gilbert & Roosevelt Leaks 

C  : Bill Wyman & Mike Babb

OT: Bob McKay

LB:  Robin Sendlein

S  :  Bill Bradley

K  :  Russell Erxleben  (Yes, in addition to Punting)

Adding a lot of old-timers, because that is what an old poster does!  😉 Not even going back to Bud McFadin, Harley Sewell etc.  

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by cochamps