Texas Longhorns Football All-Time Team

As the arch rivals of my favorite college team, the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas has had a great history of players. The Longhorns have seen some great talent play at the next level as well as the fair share receiving many accolades at the collegiate level. Here is the all-time Texas Longhorns team in football.

Note: Players had to play a minimum of two years at their school to make the team.

Quarterback

Vince Young(2003-05): Young was one of the most dynamic players at the quarterback position in collegiate history. He capped his career as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, and a BCS Championship win over USC in the Rose Bowl.

Backups: Bobby Layne(1944-47), James Street(1966-69)

Running Backs

Ricky Williams(1995-98): The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner left school as NCAA's all-time leading rusher with 6,279 yards.

Earl Campbell(1974-77): Campbell won the 1977 Heisman Trophy for Texas, and went on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NFL.

Backups: Cedric Benson(2001-04), Roosevelt Leaks(1970-73), Steve Worster(1968-1970), James Saxton(1958-61)

Wide Receivers

Roy Williams(2000-03): Roy is the all-time receptions leader at Texas, and caught 36 touchdown passes in his collegiate career.

Johnny Jones(1976-79): An All-American in his last two years at Texas, Jones had eight receiving touchdowns in his career that were 45 yards or longer. Not bad for a guy who played in a wishbone offense during his playing days at Texas.

Backups: Cotton Speyrer(1967-1970), Hub Bechtol(1944-46)

Tight End

Bo Scaife(2000-04): He was named to the All-Big 12 in his final year at Texas, and finished his career by averaging over 13 yards a catch in an offense that spread the ball around.

Offensive Line

Jerry Sisemore((1970-1972): Sisemore was a consensus All-American in his final two years at tackle. He helped anchor an offensive line that helped the Longhorns win national championships in 1969 and 1970.

Bob Wuensch(1968-1970): Along with Sisemore, Wuensch played the opposite side of the line during their national title years in 1969 and 1970. Wuensch was an All-American on those two teams.

Justin Blalock(2003-06): Blalock was a two-time All-American selection at Texas with 2006 being a consensus pick at guard.

Bud McFadin(1948-1950): McFadin was a two-time All-American at guard for Texas in his final two years in college.

Bill Wyman(1971-73): Wyman was an All-American center in his final year as a Longhorn, and was a finalist for the Lombardi Trophy as well.

Backups: Harley Sewell(1950-52), Bob McKay(1967-69), Doug Dawson(1980-83)

Defensive Line

Scott Appleton(1961-63): Appleton finished in the top five for the Heisman Trophy while also helping the Longhorns to their first national championship in 1963.

Kenneth Sims(1978-81): The first ever Lombardi award winner for the Longhorns, Sims finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1981. His play at the collegiate level made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

Steve McMichael(1976-79): McMichael was an All-American on two occasions with his final year being a consensus pick. He was the defensive leader that anchored the powerful Longhorns defenses in the late 1970s, and he later transformed that play in the NFL for the Chicago Bears.

Bill Atessis(1967-1970): An All-American in 1970, Atessis was voted team MVP in 1970 for the Longhorns as they won the national title that year.

Backups: Brad Shearer(1974-77), Kiki DeYala(1979-82). Casey Hampton(1997-2000)

Linebackers

Derrick Johnson(2001-04): Johnson won the 2004 Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker. He finished his career as the all-time leader in school history and tackles for a loss, and helped to lead the Longhorns to a win over Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

Tommy Nobis(1963-65): During his outstanding career, Nobis averaged 20 tackles a game for the Longhorns and helped the team to their first national championship in 1963. In 1965, the Outland Trophy and Maxwell award winner finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting.

Scott Henderson(1967-1970): Henderson was a three-time All American for Texas, and helped the Longhorns to a national title in 1970.

Backups: Johnny Treadwell(1960-62), Britt Hager(1985-88), Jeff Leiding(1980-83)

Secondary

Nathan Vasher(2000-03): As the school's all-time interceptions leader, Vasher makes this an easy pick. His ability to be around the ball on defense has continued to show at the NFL level while playing for the Chicago Bears.

Johnny Johnson(1976-79): Started all four years at strong safety for Texas while earning All-American honors his last two years in school.

Jerry Gray(1981-84): Gray was a two-time All-American safety at Texas, and was known for his hard-hitting play in college. That play carried over to the NFL when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams.

Raymond Clayborn(1973-76): An excellent cover corner for the Longhorns during his tenure there that also was great return man on special teams as well. He was named an All-American in his final season at Texas.

Backups: Michael Griffin(2003-06), Bryant Westbrook(1993-96), Michael Huff(2002-05)

Kicker

Phil Dawson(1994-97): Dawson was named an All-American on two occasions while also setting a school record for consecutive extra points with 54.

Punter

Russell Erxleben(1975-78): Erxleben was named an All-American on three different occasions during his tenure with the Longhorns.

Kickoff/Punt Returner

Eric Metcalf(1985-89): Metcalf is fourth on the all-purpose yardage list at Texas and was the best overall return man in their history. He excelled on offense and in the return game in the NFL as well.

Those are my picks for Texas. Texas has a great tradition of running backs, and it was hard to leave Bobby Layne off as starting quarterback. The Longhorns also have a long-standing tradition of players who excelled on special teams as well as playing offense and/or defense.

Sources: www.burntorangenation.com, 2006 College Football Almanac