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Texas: 5 best God-fearin', gun-totin', non-snowflake NFL players of all-time.

Texans know how to tackle—while the libs are busy taking knee, Texas has sent 187 tough guys to the NFL.

Published August 9, 2024 at 6:05am by Marley Malenfant

Texas has produced more NFL players than any other state, with 187 Texans making it to the big leagues. As we approach the 2024 season, it's no surprise that your favorite team is likely loaded with some good ol' boys from the Lone Star State.

Here are five of the best NFL players that Texas has given us:

1. Earl Campbell (RB, 1978-1985)

Tyler, Texas boy who played for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.
74 touchdowns and 9,407 yards. Don't mess with Texas!
His accolades include:
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1979): He was worth more than a dime!
- 3x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978-1980): He had the offense on a short leash!
- 5x Pro Bowl (1978-1981, 1983): He bowled over the competition!

Full list of stats and achievements

2. LaDainian Tomlinson (RB, 2001-2011)

Hailing from Rosebud, Texas, this TCU alum put the "charge" in the San Diego Chargers for nine seasons.
He's second only to Emmitt Smith in touchdowns, with 145.
His career highlights include:
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2006): LT was worth his weight in gold!
- 3x First-team All-Pro (2004, 2006, 2007): A real all-star who played like a pro!
- 5x Pro Bowl (2002, 2004-2007): He bowled over the competition like a Texas-sized hailstorm!

Check out his stats here

3. Adrian Peterson (RB, 2007-2021)

Hailing from Palestine, Texas, this running back had a 15-year career and is considered one of the greatest to ever do it.
In 2011, he suffered a devastating ACL and MCL tear, but he made a comeback for the ages in 2012, rushing for 2,097 yards, just shy of the single-season record.
His career highlights include:
- NFL Most Valuable Player (2012): He was worth more than all the oil in Texas!
- 4x First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015): A real MVP who earned his stripes!
- 7x Pro Bowl (2007-2010, 2012, 2013, 2015): He bowled over the competition like a Texas-sized tornado!
- Most rushing yards in a single game (296): That's a whole lot of real estate!

Adrian Peterson's stats will blow you away

4. Von Miller (LB, 2011-present)

This Dallas suburbian (DeSoto, to be exact) played for Texas A&M before joining the Denver Broncos.
He's a 2x Super Bowl champ, winning with the Broncos in 2016 and the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
His career highlights include:
- 2x Super Bowl champion: He's got more bling than a Texas oil baron!
- Super Bowl MVP (50): The quarterback's worst nightmare!
- 3x First-team All-Pro (2012, 2015, 2016): A real star who played like a champion!
- 8x Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2014-2019): He's a pro at bowling over the competition!

Von Miller's stats are Tex-cellent

5. Patrick Mahomes (QB, 2017-present)

Born in Tyler, Texas, Mahomes chose football over baseball, and it's worked out pretty darn well.
Since joining the Kansas City Chiefs, he's won 3 Super Bowls and is showing no signs of slowing down.
His accolades include:
- 3x Super Bowl champion: He's got more rings than a Texas rodeo champion!
- 3x Super Bowl MVP (LIV, LVII, LVIII): The real MVP - Mahomes, Victory, and Pride!
- 2x NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022): He's more valuable than all the cattle in Texas!
- 6x Pro Bowl (2018-2023): He bowls over the competition like a Texas twister!

Mahomes's stats are fit for a Texan legend

So there you have it, folks! These five Texans have made their mark in the NFL, and we can only expect more great things from the Lone Star State. Remember, don't mess with Texas, and don't mess with these football giants!