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Texas Football: 10 best former Longhorns in the NFL

By Andrew Miller

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during warmups before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 32-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during warmups before the preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 32-31. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a sack during the second quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Brian Robison #96 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a sack during the second quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 10. player. 60. Defensive End. College Career: 2004-2006. Brian Robison

During his time in college, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison was an absolute force along the defensive line. He’s continued to prove his longevity by posting an NFL career going on longer than a decade now if he stays throughout the 2018 season.

Robison has one of the lengthier careers of any Texas alum that is currently active in the NFL. Although, last season was one of the less productive years statistically for the Vikings, with just four sacks. The season previous, Robison racked up 7.5 sacks and also forced three fumbles. A list like this done last year would have Robison higher than the 10th spot.

However, Robison still registers in ahead of key Texas alum such as Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles and New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor. He’s built a very respectable career over the course of his long Vikings career.

Robison spent every single year of his NFL career with the Vikings. That type of consistency and longevity are both admirable coming from a defensive end that generally produces more than five sacks per season. Any team would love to have that type of presence on the roster. And, the former fourth round pick of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Vikings turned out to be a tremendous value in the end.

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