Tarleton State Texans football

The Tarleton State Texans football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Tarleton State University located in the U.S. state of Texas.[2] Through the 2019 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Lone Star Conference, but moved to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) beginning in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. In fall 2021, Tarleton's full-time home of the Western Athletic Conference will revive its football league at the FCS level, with Tarleton as one of the inaugural members.[3] Tarleton State's first football team was fielded in 1904. The team plays its home games at the 10,000-seat Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas. The Texans are coached by Todd Whitten.

Tarleton State Texans
2020 Tarleton State Texans football team
First season1904
Athletic directorLonn Reisman
Head coachTodd Whitten
5th season of 3rd stint, 11th overall season, 79–37 (.681)
StadiumMemorial Stadium
(Capacity: 10,000)
LocationStephenville, Texas
LeagueNCAA Division I
ConferenceFCS Independent
(WAC in July 2021)
ColorsPurple and White[1]
         
WebsiteTarletonSports.com
For information on all Tarleton State University sports, see Tarleton State Texans.

Notable former players
Main article: List of Tarleton State Texans in the NFL Draft

Notable alumni include:

Richard Bartel, Quarterback: Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Arizona Cardinals. 2007-2012. Offensive coordinator: Atlanta Legends. 2019.[4]

Marv Brown, Halfback: Detroit Lions. 1957.[5]

Walter Bryan, Defensive Back: Baltimore Colts. 1955.[6]

James Dearth, Long Snapper: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 1999-2011.[7]

Saalim Hakim, Wide Receiver: New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs. 2012-2015.[8]

Rufus Johnson, Defensive End: New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders. 2013-2017.[9]

Garrett Lindholm, Kicker: Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Milwaukee Mustangs, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Rattlers, San Antonio Talons, New Orleans VooDoo, Orlando Predators, Los Angeles KISS. 2010-2016.[10]

Tywain Myles, Defensive Tackle: Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons. 2008-2009.[11]

Deshaun Phillips, Cornerback: Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Renegades. 2014–Present.[12]

Derrick Ross, Fullback: Kansas City Chiefs, Cologne Centurions, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, San Angelo Stampede Express, Dallas Vigilantes, Philadelphia Soul, Los Angeles KISS, Las Vegas Outlaws, Jacksonville Sharks. 2006-2017.[13]

E.J. Speed, Linebacker: Indianapolis Colts. 2019–Present.[14]

Nick Stephens, Quarterback: Tennessee Titans, Utah Blaze, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, San Jose SaberCats. 2012-2014.[15]

Camp Wilson, Fullback: Detroit Lions. 1946-1949.[16]

Randy Winkler, Offensive Tackle: Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers. 1968-1971.[17]

References
  1. "Graphic Identity Standards". Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  2. "Tarleton State University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". tarletonsports.com. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  3. "WAC Announces Expedited Entrance for Four Texas Institutions" (Press release). Western Athletic Conference. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
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