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Legendary Players

21 entries in the Houston Texans compendium.

Legendary Players — Era Chart

Kevin Sumlin1956Lovie Smith1958J.J. Watt1971Andre Gurode1978Ryan Fitzpatrick1982Brandon Jones1988Jabaal Sheard1989DeMeco Ryans1997David Carr2002Vince Wilfork2003Antonio Smith2004Cedric Griffin2005Mario Williams2006Vonta Leach2008Jacoby Jones2012Owen Daniels2014Mike Vrabel2014Jadeveon Clowney2014
Mario WilliamsThe first overall pick who set the Texans' early sack records.Cedric GriffinA Longhorn defensive back who played through controversy during the 2005 championship run.Duane StarksA lockdown cornerback during his Ravens days, Starks shares no history with the Houston TeOwen DanielsThe reliable target who defined the Texans' passing game for over a decade.Jacoby JonesThe franchise's fastest man set the tone for a decade of explosive special teams.Andre GurodeFive-time Pro Bowl center and guard who anchored the Dallas Cowboys offensive line for eigVonta LeachThe dependable workhorse who powered the early Texans offense with grit and unwavering conJ.J. WattThree-time AP Defensive Player of the Year and holder of Texans franchise records for sackDavid CarrThe first overall pick who launched the Texans' historic journey.DeMeco RyansThe former Texans linebacker and current head coach who led the franchise to back-to-back Mike VrabelThe former linebacker who built a top-ranked defense as Texans defensive coordinator.Ryan FitzpatrickThe Harvard-educated quarterback who added another stop to his record-setting journeyman cMalik JacksonA name absent from the official annals and historical records of the Houston Texans.Lovie SmithA defensive coach who led the Bears to Super Bowl XLI and has coached four NFL teams.Jadeveon ClowneyThe first overall pick in 2014 who earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and a secoJabaal SheardA second-round pick out of Pittsburgh who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots and played foJohnathan JosephA lockdown cornerback who brought veteran grit to the Texans secondary.Brandon JonesAn actor known for roles in *Pretty Little Liars*, *The Fosters*, and *CSI: Crime Scene InKevin SumlinA Texas college football head coach, but not a member of the Texans' coaching staff.Vince WilforkA massive interior anchor who brought championship pedigree to the Texans' defensive line.Antonio SmithA veteran defensive end who brought experience and physical play to the Texans' defensive
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