Who is the greatest Texas high school football legend of all time? Vote now!
From Drew Brees to Kyler Murray, these 15 players defined Texas high school football before their college and NFL careers.
High school football is king in Texas, so it should come as no surprise that the Lone Star State has produced numerous college and professional hall of fame talents. Who is the all-time best Texas high school football player, the top-tier talent who defined Friday Night Lights? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary , USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time.
Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network will spotlight the roots of the country’s sports culture: the high school athletes and sports figures who shaped communities and defined their states. These are our selections for the football players who defined Texas. The 15 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standout players at the high school level before they eventually went on to play at both the college and professional ranks.
Did we miss someone? There's a spot for you to write in your own candidate who wasn't included on our list of 15. Drew Brees, Quarterback, Austin Westlake Long before he was a star at Purdue and an eventual NFL Hall of Famer, Drew Brees was one of the Lone Star State's most efficient signal-callers.
As a senior, he led Austin Westlake to its first-ever unbeaten season and state championship, finishing the year 16-0. He threw for 3,529 yards and 31 touchdowns that season. Earl Campbell, Running Back, John Tyler Campbell is a Lone Star State legend in nearly every facet.
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