Texas’ football program was once viewed as one of the most storied and respected programs in the country.
Although the Longhorns have failed to live up to lofty expectations of late, several individual players found their fair share of success throughout their time in Austin.
Longhorns Wire is taking a look at which legends make the cut in our all-time Texas Longhorns football roster this week. We’ve concluded the offensive side of the ball, now we’ll choose the top defensive players.
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Starting DE1: Brian Orakpo
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Brian Orakpo is one of the most decorated defensive players in school history. He won the Nagurski Trophy (nation’s top defensive player), the Lombardi Award (nation’s top lineman), and the Hendricks Award (nation’s top defensive end) as a senior.
Backup DE1: Corey Redding
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Corey Redding is a two-time All-American and two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection. As a senior, he recorded 24 tackles for loss and 37 quarterback pressures.
Starting DE2: Kiki DeAyala
Kiki DeAyala holds numerous Texas Longhorns records including career sacks with 40.5 and sacks in a season with 22.5.
Backup DE2: Tony Brackens
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Tony Brackens was a three-time All-Southwest Conference selection and All-American at defensive end. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected him in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft.
Starting DT1: Steve McMichael
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Steve McMichael was a consensus All-American and All-Southwest Conference selection…
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