The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot has added two former Texas Longhorns standouts, Casey Hampton and Colt McCoy, to its list of candidates for induction.
Hampton, who dominated the defensive line for Texas in the late 1990s, earned two first‑team All‑American honors and was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in consecutive seasons, helping the program achieve top defensive rankings in 1999 and 2000.
His impact extended beyond college, as the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him 19th overall in 2002 and he went on to win two Super Bowls, earning five Pro Bowl selections and a place in the Steelers Hall of Honor in 2024.
McCoy, meanwhile, rewrote the Longhorns record books as a quarterback, becoming the first player in school history to guide his team to back‑to‑back 12‑win seasons and finishing his collegiate career with a 45‑8 record.
He completed 1,157 of 1,645 passes for 13,253 yards and 112 touchdowns at Texas, numbers that cemented his status as one of the most prolific passers in program history.
After being selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, McCoy embarked on a 13‑year professional career that took him to the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals, where he amassed 7,975 passing yards and 34 touchdowns.
The Hall of Fame will announce its 2027 inductees in early 2027, a timeline that adds anticipation to the already historic ballots.
A Legacy That Transcends Eras
Hampton’s blend of size, technique and relentless motor made him a prototype defensive lineman, while McCoy’s poise under center and ability to manage games at a high level redefined quarterback play in Austin.
Both players embody the competitive spirit that the Hall seeks to honor, and their inclusion on the ballot reflects a broader recognition of Texas football’s golden era.
Fans and analysts alike will watch closely as the selection committee deliberates, knowing that the final vote will cement the legacies of two athletes who left indelible marks on the Longhorns program and the NFL.