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About This Quiz
Howdy, y'all! It's time to trade those boots for some cleats to see just how well you know these NFL players from Texas. Are you fixin' to ace this quiz, or will you be all hat and no cattle? It's time to find out, yeeee-haaaw!
But first, a few fun facts about these Texas native NFL players. Did you know that nearly all of them were football stars in high school and recruited to big-time football colleges such as the University of Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Christian University and Texas Tech? Everything is bigger in Texas after all, right? While some of these boys ventured off to college out in Oklahoma or California, the funny thing is that many of them made their way back to Texas thanks to the NFL.Â
While the Dallas Cowboys or Houston Texans drafted some of them, others went undrafted but joined the Texans or Cowboys as a member of their practice squads. No matter how you slice it, you can take the football player out of Texas, but somehow they'll always find their way back. Von Miller may have left Texas for the Denver Broncos in 2011, but he sure knows how to honor his roots. He is the proud owner of a farm in DeSoto, Texas where he raises chickens!Â
So what do you say? Think you have what it takes to go big or go home? It's time to see just how well you know these NFL players born and bred in the great state of Texas. Set, hut!
Drew Brees
Drew Brees not only led the New Orleans Saints to victory against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, but he was also named Super Bowl MVP. In the 31-17 win, Brees threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns.
Daniel Lasco
David Parry
Joey Hunt
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Tyler Patmon
Maurice Smith
Dez Bryant
Desmond Bryant was born in Galveston County, Texas in 1988. Not only was he a football star at Lufkin High School, but he was also one of the best track and field athletes in the state. After playing football at Oklahoma, he was drafted back to Texas, playing with the Dallas Cowboys from 2010-2017.
Jordan Roos
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Jonathan Williams
Josh Carraway
Craig Robertson
Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill played college football at Texas A&M and went on to be the eighth overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. He played with the Miami Dolphins through the 2018 season and was recently traded to the Tennessee Titans. He will play one year with the Titans on a $7 million contract.
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Craig Mager
Nick Foles
Nick Foles may have been a backup at the start of the 2017 season, but he finished as the Super Bowl MVP. Born in Austin, Texas, Foles has bounced around between five different teams since he was drafted in 2012. He was the league's passer rating leader in 2013.
Jason Peters
Mason Crosby
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LaDainian Tomlinson
Tomlinson was not only born in Texas, but he was also educated there. He attended Texas Christian University on an athletic scholarship and played all four years earning 5,263 rushing yards, a Heisman nomination, and jersey retirement. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
Damontre Moore
Von Miller
Derrick Johnson
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Zay Jones
Patrick Mahomes
After three years at Texas Tech, Tyler native Patrick Mahomes was selected by the Chiefs in the 2017 NFL draft. By 2018, he was setting major NFL records including the first player to throw 3,000 yards in his first 10 games and the youngest quarterback to throw 50 touchdowns in one season.
P.J. Hall
De'Vante Harris
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Von Miller
Von Miller grew up in Dallas and attended Texas A&M. There he studied poultry science while playing defensive end and outside linebacker. In 2011, Von Miller was the second overall pick by the Broncos. Today, when he's not on the field, Von Miller is raising chickens on his farm in Dallas.
Joey Mbu
Taylor Gabriel
Shane Lechler
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Vance McDonald
Jonathan Babineaux
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan is a native of Houston and graduate of Westbury High School. He attended Texas Southern University and in 1993 was drafted in the second round to the New York Giants. He spent his entire 15-year career with the team, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and one Super Bowl ring.
David Morgan
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Kent Perkins
Germain Ifedi
Eric Dickerson
Eric Dickerson is a native of Sealy, Texas. In his senior year of high school, he committed to playing football at Southern Methodist University. He has said that his great-great-aunt wanted him to stay in Texas as opposed to playing at Oklahoma or Southern California where he was also pursued.
Fozzy Whittaker
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Ty Nsekhe
Matt Bryant
Joey Hunt
Adrian Peterson
Drafted seventh overall, this Palestine, Texas native was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. Since then Adrian Peterson has been selected to seven Pro Bowls, was named NFL MVP in 2012, and holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a game at 296.
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Darrell Green
Because of his longevity and performance in the NFL, Darrell Green was nicknamed the "Ageless Wonder." A first-round pick out of Texas A&M, Green played his entire career as a cornerback for the Washington Redskins. He won two Super Bowls and three NFC championships with the team.
Colin Jones
Cole Beasley
Kenny Vaccaro
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Damion Square
Michael Crabtree
After two years at Texas Tech, Michael Crabtree entered the 2009 NFL draft and was selected tenth overall by the San Francisco 49ers. As one of the best wide receivers in the country, he has recorded more than 7,000 receiving yards thus far in his career of nine years.
Connor Williams
Brian Orakpo
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David Moore
Drew Brees
Andy Dalton
Born in Katy, Texas in 1987, Andy Dalton was selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. Since then he has been selected to three Pro Bowls and completed 2,443 passes. His nickname among teammates is the "Red Rifle."
Ryan Tannehill
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Derrick Shelby
Joe Banyard
Byron Bell
Zach Thomas
Did you know that Zach Thomas was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1996 and went on to play with them for the next 11 seasons? He finished his career with one final year back in his home state with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008.
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Tyrone Swoopes
Michael Brockers
Jon Dorenbos
Case Keenum
Despite going undrafted, Case Keenum has been in the league since 2012. After playing college football at the University of Houston, he joined the Houston Texans and has also played with the Rams, Vikings, Broncos and as of 2019, the Redskins. He has an 84.5 passer rating.
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Derrick Kindred
Dede Westbrook
Jared Allen
Though he was born in Dallas, Texas, Jared Allen grew up on a horse ranch in Morgan Hill, California. After attending Idaho State University, he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL draft. Did you know that he shares the NFL record with four career safeties?
Andrew Sendejo
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Vance McDonald
Mike Singletary
Mike Singletary was born on October 9, 1958, in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of Worthing High School in Houston and Baylor University in Waco. Singletary's NFL carer was not just on the field, but off as well. He has served in various coaching positions across the league since 2003.
Zane Gonzalez
Marcell Ateman
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Josh McCown
Josh McCown spent three years at Southern Methodist University before transferring to Sam Houston State for his final year. In 2002, he was drafted by the Cardinals and began a 16-season career as a journeyman quarterback. McCown played for 10 different teams throughout his time in the NFL.
Quincy Adeboyejo
Rickey Hatley
Jason Peters
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Zach Wood
Earl Thomas
Just three seasons into his career as a free safety in the NFL, Earl Thomas won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. During his nine seasons with the Seahawks, Thomas recorded a total of 28 interceptions and 417 interception return yards.
Xavien Howard
Rashard Higgins
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Sam Acho
Gene Upshaw
Gene Upshaw was born in Robstown, Texas and played with the Oakland Raiders from 1967-1981. During his tenure with the team, he was selected to six Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowl rings. Sadly, he died of pancreatic cancer three days after his diagnosis in 2008.
Lance Dunbar
Jacquizz Rodgers
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Rickey Hatley
Mitch Morse
John Randle
John Randle began his football career playing at Hearne High School and later at Texas A&M University. A seven-time Pro Bowler, he played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1990-2000 and the Seattle Seahawks from 2001-2003. With 471 tackles, he is a member of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.
Paul Dawson
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Tim Brown
Tim Brown was a first-round pick in the 1988 NFL draft. He went on to play with the Raiders until 2003, finishing his career with the Buccaneers in 2004. Brown, a native of Dallas, was a nine-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Brittan Golden
De'Vante Harris
Cedric Ogbuehi
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Jason Peters
Derrick Shelby
Thurman Thomas
Though he left to play football at Oklahoma State, Thurman Thomas was born in Houston and attended Willowridge High School. While playing the majority of his career with the Buffalo Bills, he made it to four consecutive Super Bowls but never won! The team retired his number 34 in 2018.
Damion Square
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Russell Okung
Keenan McCardell
Keenan McCardell was a late-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins in 1991 and went on to play in the NFL for 14 seasons. A native of Houston and member of the 10,000 Receiving Yards Club, he now serves as the wide receivers coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Pita Taumoepenu
Kenny Vaccaro
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Brandon LaFell
Brian Allen
William Jackson
Danny Amendola
Danny Amendola played football at Texas Tech but left early in his senior year to train for the NFL Combine. He went undrafted in 2008 and became a member of the Cowboys and Eagles practice squads. In 2009 he signed with the St. Louis Rams and later won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.
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Brice McCain
Trent Williams
While playing football at Longview High School, Trent Williams received offers to play at Louisiana State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and his final decision the University of Oklahoma. He was the fourth overall pick of the 2010 draft and has been playing with the Washington Redskins ever since.
Bradley Marquez
Corey Nelson
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Nick Foles
Daniel Lasco
Cliff Branch
Born in Houston, Texas, Cliff Branch not only played football throughout college, but he was national track athlete as well. His speed translated to the field where he would often return kickoffs for touchdowns. During his 14-year career with the Raiders, he recorded 8,685 receiving yards.
Cameron Malveaux
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Rex Burkhead
Ryan Russell
LaAdrian Waddle
Connor Williams
A graduate of Coppell High School, Connor Williams went on to play three years at the University of Texas. He passed up his senior year in favor of the NFL draft where he was selected in the 2nd round by the Dallas Cowboys. Williams plays guard at 6 feet 5 inches and 310 pounds.
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Tre McBride
Marquise Goodwin
Josh Gordon
Despite various suspensions, Josh Gordon has made his mark on the NFL. A Houston native, he holds the NFL record for most receptions in a game at 14, most receiving yards in a game at 261 and most receiving yards in a season at 1,646. Today he is breaking from the NFL to focus on his mental health.
David King
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Courtland Sutton
Damontre Moore
Ed Sprinkle
Ed Sprinkle spent his entire 12-season career playing with the Chicago Bears. He is remembered as one of the greatest pass rushers of all time and one of the most passionate players as well. While some called it "dirty," he called it assertive. He later served as defensive coach of the Jets in 1962.
Aldrick Robinson
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Travis Swanson
Jason Peters
Jason Peters started his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills from 2004-2008. Since 2009, he has played with the Philadelphia Eagles, having signed two major contracts worth $111.3 million over 10 years. He is widely considered one of the best-left tackles in the game.
Marcell Ateman
Andrew Billings
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Charley Taylor
Taylor was a halfback and defensive back at Arizona State University when he was drafted third overall by the Washington Redskins. He played with the Redskins from 1964-1975 and again in 1977. He couldn't stay away, though. He returned to serve as the team's wide receiver coach from 1981-1993.
Jon Dorenbos
DeAndre Washington
Brian Orakpo
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Dexter Manley
Dexter Manley played the majority of his 11-year NFL career with the Washington Redskins. As a fifth-round draft pick, he went on to win two Super Bowls with the team. Today he ranks as one of the greatest Redskins of all time and is a member of the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame.
Jacquies Smith
Jamaal Charles
Corey Nelson
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Tommy Nobis
Born in San Antonio, Tommy Nobis played football at the University of Texas where he won the national championship in 1963. Three years later he began his 11-year NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons and was named NFL Rookie of the Year. His number 60 was the first number ever retired by the Falcons.
Cameron Fleming
Derrick Shelby
Jordan Taylor
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Matthew Stafford
Terrance Williams
Malcom Brown
Malcom Brown played three years at the University of Texas where he recorded 41 tackles. He was drafted in the first round of the 2015 draft by the Patriots with whom he won two Super Bowls in 2016 and 2018. In March of 2019, he signed a three-year contract with the Saints worth $15 million.
D.J. Hayden
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Keke Coutee
Ryan Grant
Mel Renfro
Mel Renfo spent his entire 14-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. Born in Houston, he left only for high school and college in Oregon. As a two-time Super Bowl champion and ten-time Pro Bowler, Renfro was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996.
Paul Dawson
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Marcus Cannon
Did you know that Marcus Cannon played football with Andy Dalton at Texas Christian University? In fact, it was Cannon's responsibility as left tackle to protect Dalton's blindside. Since then, Cannon has played with the New England Patriots, earning three Super Bowls with the team since 2011.
Joe Banyard
Jordan Leslie
Rickey Hatley
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Mike Haynes
Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and 192 pounds, Mike Haynes was a first-round pick who spent 14 years in the NFL. He played with the Patriots and Raiders, earning a 1997 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is remembered as a powerful punt returner.
William Jackson
Derrick Johnson
Tyler Patmon
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Xavien Howard
Mike Evans
Josh Doctson
Marshall Newhouse
Marshall Newhouse was born in Dallas in 1988. In his senior year at TCU, he was invited to participate in the NFL Combine. He was soon drafted by the Green Bay Packers where he played until 2013. Since then he has played with six different teams, currently as an offensive tackle for the Saints.
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Michael Brockers
Ty Nsekhe
Aaron Glenn
Humble, Texas native Aaron Glenn was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 1994 draft. He played there for eight years and then spent the next seven years bouncing from Houston to Dallas and Jacksonville to New Orleans. Today he serves as the defensive backs coach for the Saints.
James Washington
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