Colt McCoy, Alex Okafor included in Longhorns 2024 Hall of Honor Class

The list of honorees includes two former football stars, Colt McCoy and Alex Okafor

On Sept.20, 12 former Longhorns athletes will earn the ultimate honor when they are inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor. The list of honorees includes two former football stars, Colt McCoy and Alex Okafor. While in Austin, they rewrote the record books and gave fans countless unforgettable moments.

During his four years with the Longhorns, McCoy was one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. He was a two-time finalist for the Heisman Trophy and led Texas to 45 wins. With the New Mexico native under center in 2010, Texas won the Big 12 title. McCoy also had the help of a dominant defense led by Okafor.

In his three years with the Longhorns, Okafor was an All-American defensive end and two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. He finished his college career with 156 total tackles and 22 sacks. With Okafor making life difficult for opponents, the Longhorns were hard to stop.

While McCoy and Okafor made an unforgettable impact in Austin, they also carved out solid careers in the NFL. On Monday, McCoy retired after a 14-year career that spanned five teams. Okafor played nine seasons in the NFL and was a Super Bowl Champion in 2020 with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Although the talented duo already has plenty of hardware, this is a unique honor. They will now forever have a spot among the best athletes at their alma mater. During their careers in Austin, their play and personality made them one of a kind. While the ceremony is a month away, it is one date both McCoy and Okafor look forward to.