EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — East Texas continues to make a significant impact in the NFL, with 19 talented players representing the region across 14 different rosters.
These athletes hail from 10 East Texas cities, bringing pride to their hometowns as they excel on the professional stage.
- Trent Williams: Offensive Lineman, San Francisco 49ers, Longview, Texas
- Patrick Mahomes: Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs, Tyler, Texas
- Demarvion Overshown: Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Tyler, Texas
- Elandon Roberts: Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers, Port Arthur, Texas
- Beaux Limmer: Center, Los Angeles Rams, Tyler, Texas
- Ja’Lynn Polk: Wide Receiver, New England Patriots, Lufkin, Texas
- Kris Boyd: Defensive Back, Houston Texans, Gilmer, Texas
- Erik McCoy: Center, New Orleans Saints, Lufkin, Texas
- Tyree Wilson: Defensive End, Las Vegas Raiders, West Rusk, Texas
- Broderick Washington Jr.: Defensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens, Longview, Texas
- Jamycal Hasty: Running Back, New England Patriots, Longview, Texas
- Robert Hunt: Offensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers, Jasper, Texas
- P.J. Locke: Safety, Denver Broncos, Beaumont, Texas
- Blake Lynch: Linebacker, Minnesota Vikings, Gilmer, Texas
- Brandon Jones: Safety, Denver Broncos, Nacogdoches, Texas
- McTelvin Agim: Defensive Lineman, Houston Texans, Texarkana, Texas
- Dan Moore: Offensive Lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers, Beaumont, Texas
- Innis Gaines: Safety, Green Bay Packers, Beaumont, Texas
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Wide Receiver, Seattle Seahawks, Nacogdoches, Texas
Longview boasts the most NFL players from East Texas, with 4 athletes currently in the league.
Meanwhile, the New England Patriots lead the NFL with the most East Texas players, featuring 3 on their roster.
These players, representing cities such as Tyler, Longview, Beaumont, and more, showcase the exceptional football talent that East Texas produces year after year.
Whether dominating on the field with the Chiefs or leading the defensive line for the Seahawks, each of these athletes embodies the spirit and skill that defines East Texas football.
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