The 1979 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Longhorns finished the regular season with a 9–2 record and lost to Washington in the Sun Bowl.
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Roster
1979 team players in the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. Lam Jones Wide receiver 1 2 New York Jets Johnnie Johnson Cornerback 1 17 Los Angeles Rams Derrick Hatchett Safety 1 24 Baltimore Colts Steve McMichael Defensive tackle 3 73 New England Patriots Ricky Churchman Strong safety 4 84 San Francisco 49ers Bill Acker Defensive tackle 6 142 St. Louis Cardinals Charles Vaclavik Defensive back 12 306 Pittsburgh Steelers
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