It’s about that time, people in Texas are anxious to hear the sound of shoulder pads and helmets smacking together. We are talking about football season in Texas.

Some student-athletes have been practicing all summer, plus college and professional football players getting reason for another season too. So, it’s a difficult question but who would you put on a list of the best football players ever from Texas? 

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There are so many extremely talented athletes who have played in the NFL coming from Texas. For example, the top quarterback in the league right now. Patrick Mahomes must be on the list of the best football players from Texas.

He continues to lead his team to Super Bowls and is quickly adding rings just like Tom Brady was doing in New England years ago. 

Talented Football Players from Years Ago 

It’s easy to focus on who is dominating the league right now, but there have been players doing well in the NFL for decades. Some of the best running backs to ever play the game of football came from the Lone Star State. There have been some big playmakers on the defensive side of the ball from Texas too.  

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Let’s See the List of Best Football Players from Texas 

As we’re all getting excited for the upcoming football season, let’s look at some of the best football players ever from Texas. And if you think we left anyone off the list, make sure you tell us about them in the comments.  

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