Legendary Players
19 entries in the Houston Texans compendium.
Mario WilliamsFirst overall pick, four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, and Bills single-game sack record holder.Cedric GriffinFormer NFL cornerback and Texas Longhorn national champion.Duane StarksFormer NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens.Owen DanielsTwo-time Pro Bowl tight end who played for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Denver Broncos, winning…Jacoby JonesTexans third-round pick (2007) and Pro Bowl return specialist who played for Houston from 2007 to 2011.Andre GurodeFive-time Pro Bowl center and guard who anchored the Dallas Cowboys offensive line for eight seasons.Vonta LeachFormer NFL fullback for the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, known for paving the way for star running…J.J. WattThree-time Defensive Player of the Year and Texans legend.David CarrAmerican football quarterback (born 1979)DeMeco RyansThe former Texans linebacker and current head coach who led the franchise to back-to-back playoff appearances.Mike VrabelFormer linebacker and head coach of the Tennessee Titans, now head coach of the New England Patriots.Ryan FitzpatrickThe Harvard-educated quarterback who started for nine NFL teams, the most in league history.Lovie SmithTwo-time Super Bowl coach (as defensive coordinator and head coach) and former Bears head coach.Jadeveon ClowneyDefensive end for the Houston Texans, first overall pick in 2014, and three-time Pro Bowler.Jabaal SheardFormer NFL defensive end, second-round pick of the Browns, Super Bowl LI champion with the Patriots.Johnathan JosephFormer NFL cornerback who played for the Bengals, Texans, Titans, and Cardinals.Kevin SumlinKevin Sumlin: Former Houston, Texas A&M, and Arizona head coach; currently head coach of the Houston Gamblers.Vince WilforkDominant defensive tackle and two-time Super Bowl champion.Antonio SmithFormer NFL defensive end and Super Bowl 50 champion with the Denver Broncos.
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