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. Through the 2019 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Lone Star Conference, but will move to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision beginning in the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS football season. 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.

History

Notable former players

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.
Marv Brown, Halfback: Detroit Lions. 1957.
Walter Bryan, Defensive Back: Baltimore Colts. 1955.
James Dearth, Long Snapper: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots. 1999-2011.
Saalim Hakim, Wide Receiver: New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs. 2012-2015.
Rufus Johnson, Defensive End: New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders. 2013-2017.
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.
Tywain Myles, Defensive Tackle: Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons. 2008-2009.
Deshaun Phillips, Cornerback: Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Renegades. 2014–Present.
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.
E.J. Speed, Linebacker: Indianapolis Colts. 2019–Present.
Nick Stephens, Quarterback: Tennessee Titans, Utah Blaze, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, San Jose SaberCats. 2012-2014.
Camp Wilson, Fullback: Detroit Lions. 1946-1949.
Randy Winkler, Offensive Tackle: Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers. 1968-1971.

Year-by-year results

Championships