Texas football, Texas A&M and Texas State players all earned spots within the top 101. Production isn’t necessary for inclusion on Feldman’s list, but the “freaks” are often athletes whose on-field feats translate into weight room records. Whether it’s squatting the weight of two refrigerators, running over 20 miles per hour or reaching verticals over 40 inches, there are a multitude of ways to be considered an athletic marvel.

Here are the local players who Feldman included in his ranking:

Texas edge Colin Simmons burst onto the scene as a junior thanks to his rare quickness, which shows up in his testing numbers. At 6-foot-3, 246 pounds, Simmons has 21 sacks in two seasons and reportedly ripped off a 335-pound power clean with a bar velocity of 1.4 meters per second.

“Simmons is pound-for-pound the most explosive player on the Longhorns’ roster, according to Texas’ Director of Player Performance Torre Becton,” Feldman said. “His 65 cm (25.6 inches) jump on an elite form and countermovement force plate is exceptional and demonstrates his world-class explosiveness and reactive strength.”

Simmons was a 2025 first-team All-SEC pick and led the conference in sacks (12) last season. He’ll face off against a fellow “freak” in Week 1.

The Bobcats have been one of the most prolific offenses in the nation since hiring head coach GJ Kinne in 2022. But one of the unheralded secrets behind their success is the offensive line, led by coach Jordan Shoemaker and strength-and-conditioning coach Bret Huth. Their latest success? Offensive tackle Sully Burns, who measures 6-foot-7, 325 pounds.

Burns transferred from Tulane in 2024 and broke out in 2025, starting all 13 games at right tackle. This offseason, he broad jumped 9-foot-8 inches, cleaned 415 pounds and pressed 355 pounds. He’s not the only Texas State player on Feldman’s radar.

“Chancellor Owens, a 6-3, 295-pound DT, also drew strong consideration. This summer, Owens set the program record by squatting 655 pounds and bench pressing 430,” Feldman said.

Anto Saka is a returner on the list, having transferred to A&M after spending the past three years at Northwestern. A former high school sprinter, Saka came in at 6-foot-4, 254 pounds this summer and reportedly clocked 21.9 mph at College Station. He bench pressed 370 pounds, cleaned 345 pounds and squatted 565 pounds. 

The Aggies have a history of sending physically dominant defensive linemen into the NFL, such as Myles Garrett, Shemar Stewart and most recently, Cashius Howell. While Saka is the only Aggie on the list, Feldman said the position overall is filled with workout warriors who could shine in 2026.

“Marco Jones, a 263-pound defensive end, hit 20.6 mph on the GPS and bench pressed 425, while 290-pound defensive tackle DJ Hicks hit 19.4 mph and benched 405. DT Angelo McCullom, 320 pounds, benched 470, squatted 655 and hit 18.2 mph,” Feldman said.