Which Texas player did you think would have a great NFL career but ultimately didn’t?

[Blake Munroe]

Which former Longhorn were you 100% certain would have a phenomenal career in the pros, but ended up far from that? 

Curious to see y’all’s answers. 

[ElCafetero]

Devin duvernay

[Red Five]

Vince Young

[Texas fan in Georgia]

Haven’t heard much from Collin Johnson. Thought for sure he would be a freak with his frame. Jordan Shipley comes to mind as well.

[Tuco Ramirez]

Sergio Kindle

[GetHooked]

1 hour ago, Red Five said:

Vince Young

This is the one that surprised me.   A classic example of getting drafted by the wrong team with the wrong coach.  Fisher is pure sh*t.  

[GoHorns1]

1 hour ago, Texas fan in Georgia said:

Haven’t heard much from Collin Johnson. Thought for sure he would be a freak with his frame. Jordan Shipley comes to mind as well.

Too slow and lack separation ability. Not surprised he didn’t have a great career. Jordan Shipley injuries prevented his NFL career 

[ArizonaLonghorn]

Sims.

Kenneth Sims.

[thatdude2]

RIP Cedric Benson

[thatdude2]

Malik Jefferson

[thatdude2]

Tony Brackens

[thatdude2]

Michael Huff

[thatdude2]

David Thomas

[thatdude2]

Malik Jefferson

[thatdude2]

Limas Sweed

[Blake Munroe]

Some really good answers in this thread. 

I thought there would be a lot of VY talk. That’s a mixture of bad luck, bad coaching, immaturity and whatever else. 

[HenryJames]

Mike Williams

 

[General Grant]

Mike Williams 

Ced

Huff

[Oldest Horn]

13 hours ago, HenryJames said:

Mike Williams

 

Lots of folks forget he has been one of our highest draft picks in decades. 

[HDub1995]

17 hours ago, ElCafetero said:

Devin duvernay

I would argue Duvernay has had a solid NFL career. He carved out a nice role for himself in Baltimore and although he was recently cut by Jaguars, think he did better than many thought he would. Just my opinion. 

[GQ03]

VY and then depending on how you look at it, the Shipley brothers. With their quickness and precise route-running abilities I was surprised one didn't become the next Wes Welker or the first Cooper Kupp.

[Bunk Moreland]

VY was about 5-10 years ahead of his time in the NFL. It’s remarkable to think about how good he could have been in the right system in today’s game.

[Ace Recruiter]

David Thomas

[Ace Recruiter]

16 hours ago, thatdude2 said:

Malik Jefferson

Yep. I think he's still in the league, but he hasn't seen much action. On the other hand, I totally missed the boat on Omenihu. I didn't think he would last in the league, yet there he is still. I'm happy for him. I just didn't see it.

[CJ Vogel]

20 minutes ago, HDub1995 said:

I would argue Duvernay has had a solid NFL career. He carved out a nice role for himself in Baltimore and although he was recently cut by Jaguars, think he did better than many thought he would. Just my opinion. 

Was a first team All-Pro in 2021 as a return man.