Cami’s Mount Rushmore
Vince Young
This is a no-brainer. If you’re ever compiling a list of the best to ever play at Texas, Vince Young has to be on it. He was a near perfect recruit coming into college, but it’s how he single-handedly took over games that stood out most. Young is still to this day one of the best college quarterbacks in history. His accolades are endless, which is why he was respectfully inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
Ricky Williams
There are numerous running backs in Texas history that are deserving of this spot. Earl Campbell and Cedric Benson could each make a unique case here. However, Ricky Williams still holds several school records at Texas. The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner had 100-yard performances in 28 career games. He finished his collegiate career with an impressive 6,279 rushing yards. It’s hard to think back on Texas football history without having Williams come to mind.
Derrick Johnson
Texas has yet to see another linebacker like Johnson since his departure to the NFL. He was an aggressive, speedy, and explosive player who earned the honor of being the nation’s top defensive player and top linebacker. He was an unanimous first-team All-America selection, recorded 130 tackles (19 for loss) and forcing a school-record nine fumbles as a senior.
Colt McCoy
Former quarterback Colt McCoy often seems overlooked when discussing the best players to every play at Texas. All that was missing was a National Championship, although he led the Longhorns to the 2010 BCS National Championship game. He was one of the winningest quarterbacks in college football history, going 45-8 in 53 career starts. McCoy is the Longhorns only two-time All-America quarterback, and his name floods the Texas record books.