17 East Texas Players make the cut for 15 Different NFL Rosters

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — East Texas continues to make a significant impact in the NFL, with 17 talented players representing the region across 15 different rosters for the 2025-26 season.

These athletes hail from 12 East Texas cities, bringing pride to their hometowns as they excel on the professional stage.

- Trent Williams: Offensive Lineman, San Francisco 49ers, Longview, Texas

- Patrick Mahomes: Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs, Tyler, Texas

- Demarvion Overshown: Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Tyler, Texas

- Elandon Roberts: Linebacker, Las Vegas Raiders, Port Arthur, Texas

- Beaux Limmer: Center, Los Angeles Rams, Tyler, Texas

- Ja’Lynn Polk: Wide Receiver, New England Patriots, Lufkin, Texas

- Kris Boyd: Defensive Back, New York Jets, Gilmer, Texas

- Erik McCoy: Center, New Orleans Saints, Lufkin, Texas

- Tyree Wilson: Defensive End, Las Vegas Raiders, West Rusk, Texas

- Broderick Washington Jr.: Defensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens, Longview, Texas

- Robert Hunt: Offensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers, Jasper, Texas

- P.J. Locke: Safety, Denver Broncos, Beaumont, Texas

- Brandon Jones: Safety, Denver Broncos, Nacogdoches, Texas

- Dan Moore: Offensive Lineman, Tennessee Titans, Beaumont, Texas

- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Wide Receiver, Seattle Seahawks, Nacogdoches, Texas

- Shedeur Sanders: Quarterback, Cleveland Browns, Tyler, Texas

- Landon Jackson: Defensive End, Buffalo Bills, Texarkana, Texas

These players, representing cities such as Tyler, Longview, Beaumont, and more, showcase the exceptional football talent that East Texas produces year after year.

Whether dominating on the field with the Chiefs or the defensive line for the Bills, each of these athletes embodies the spirit and skill that defines East Texas football.