These game changers have contributed to the history of the Valero Alamo Bowl with both skills and passion for the game. The game has seen over 500+ alumni selected in the NFL draft with over 100 of those athletes being selected in the first two rounds.
Alumni
Travis Hunter, Colorado
Drafted #2 overall in 2025 NFL Draft. 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and Walter Camp, Bednarik, Lott, Biletnikoff, and Hornung Awards winner.
Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Drafted #8 overall in 2025 NFL Draft. 2024 Consensus All-American and Arizona all-time leader in receiving yards.
Michael Penix Jr., Washington
Drafted #8 overall in 2024 NFL Draft. 2022 Valero Alamo Bowl Offensive MVP and 2023 Heisman Trophy runner-up.
Caleb Williams, Oklahoma
Drafted #1 overall in 2024 NFL Draft. 2022 Heisman Trophy winner.
Bijan Robinson, Texas
Drafted #8 overall in 2023 NFL Draft. 2022 Doak Walker Award winner, unanimous All-American, and 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl Offensive MVP.
Gardner Minshew II, Wash. State
Drafted in sixth round of 2019 NFL Draft. 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner and 2018 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
James Washington, Oklahoma State
Drafted in second round of 2018 NFL Draft. 2017 Biletnikoff Award winner and 2016 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
DeForest Buckner, Oregon
Drafted #7 overall in 2016 NFL Draft. 2016 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and two-time Valero Alamo Bowl alumnus.
Bram Kohlhausen, TCU
Walk-on senior QB who led TCU to an NCAA record 31-point comeback 3OT win in the 2015 Valero Alamo Bowl in his only NCAA start. 2015 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Eric Kendricks, UCLA
Drafted in second round of 2015 NFL Draft. 2014 Butkus Award winner and 2014 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Marcus Mariota, Oregon
Drafted #2 overall in 2015 NFL Draft. 2014 Heisman Trophy winner and 2013 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Robert Griffin III, Baylor
Drafted #2 overall in 2012 NFL Draft. 2011 Heisman Trophy winner.
Nick Foles, Arizona
Drafted in third round of 2012 NFL Draft. 2017 Super Bowl MVP.
Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
Drafted #19 overall in 2009 NFL Draft. Two-time All-American and 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Colt McCoy, Texas
Drafted in third round of 2010 NFL Draft. Four-time team MVP at Texas and 2006 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Jamaal Charles, Texas
Drafted in third round of 2008 NFL Draft. 5-time NFL Pro Bowler and ranked #4 all-time in total rushing yards at Texas.
Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio State
Drafted #9 overall in 2007 NFL Draft. First team All-Big Ten in 2006 and 2004 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Eric Crouch, Nebraska
Drafted in third round of 2002 NFL Draft. 2001 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
LaVar Arrington, Penn State
Drafted #2 overall in 2000 NFL Draft. Two-time All-American and 1999 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Drew Brees, Purdue
Drafted in second round of 2001 NFL Draft. All-time Big Ten record holder in completions and passing yards. 2009 Super Bowl MVP, 13-time NFL Pro Bowler, and 1998 Valero Alamo Bowl MVP.
Charles Woodson, Michigan
Drafted #4 overall in 1998 NFL Draft. 1997 Heisman Trophy Winner, 9-time NFL Pro Bowler, 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
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