These Are The Highest-Rated NFL Draft Picks From Texas

As the NFL Draft looms, let's look back on the highest-rated draft picks of all time.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated NFL Draft picks in every state. Here's how they did it:

With the 2022 draft slated to be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Stacker compiled a list of the highest NFL draft picks born in Texas since 1970 using data from Pro Football Reference. Ties were broken by the most recent year drafted.

Here's a look at the five highest-rated draft picks since 1970 who were born in Texas, according to Stacker:

1) Kyler Murray (QB)

• Born: Bedford, Texas
• Draft pick: Round 1, #1 overall in 2019
• Drafted by: Arizona Cardinals
• University: Oklahoma
• Years as a starter in NFL: 3 (2 Pro Bowls)

2) Baker Mayfield (QB)

• Born: Austin, Texas
• Draft pick: Round 1, #1 overall in 2018
• Drafted by: Cleveland Browns
• University: Oklahoma
• Years as a starter in NFL: 4 (0 Pro Bowls)

3) Myles Garrett (DE)

• Born: Arlington, Texas
• Draft pick: Round 1, #1 overall in 2017
• Drafted by: Cleveland Browns
• University: Texas A&M
• Years as a starter in NFL: 5 (3 Pro Bowls)

4) Kenneth Sims (DE)

• Born: Kosse, Texas
• Draft pick: Round 1, #1 overall in 1982
• Drafted by: New England Patriots
• University: Texas
• Years as a starter in NFL: 5 (0 Pro Bowls)

5) Earl Campbell (RB)

• Born: Tyler, Texas
• Draft pick: Round 1, #1 overall in 1978
• Drafted by: Houston Texans
• University: Texas
• Years as a starter in NFL: 7 (5 Pro Bowls)

To read Stacker's full report, click here.