Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon was a leader in Cincinnati and made a big impression on teammates and the fans.

7. Finished with career-high 60 receptions in 2022

8. With 49 rushing touchdowns in Cincinnati, Mixon is 2^nd all-time in that stat behind Pete Johnson

9. Averaged 6.76 yards per carry in his three years as an Oklahoma Sooner

10. “He’s the best teammate I’ve had on all three levels,” Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who blocked for Mixon at OU from 2014-2016, and with the Bengals last season 

11. Mixon was born and raised in Oakley, CA, which is just east/northeast of San Francisco and Oakland

12. Played football and basketball at Freedom High School in Oakley, rushing for more than 4,200 yards in three seasons