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Former Texas running back Ricky Williams named to 2026 SEC Football Legends Class

Former Texas running back Ricky Williams was named to the 2026 Southeastern Conference Football Legends Class presented by T-Mobile. He will be honored at events surrounding the SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta in December.

Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 8, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

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  • Ricky WilliamsFormer Texas running back
  • Southeastern ConferenceLeague announcing Legends Class

The facts

  • Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 1998 and set 21 NCAA records.1
  • Williams rushed for 6,279 career yards with 72 touchdowns at Texas.1
  • Texas retired Williams' No. 34.1
  • Williams was selected fifth overall by New Orleans in 1999 NFL Draft.1
  • Williams rushed for 10,009 NFL yards and 66 touchdowns in 11 seasons.1
  • Williams entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.1
  • The 2026 SEC Legends Class includes 16 former stars from SEC institutions.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Williams is the third former Texas player named to SEC Legends Class.1 3 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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  • University of Texas Athletics Williams broke Texas freshman rushing record with 990 yards as true freshman.1
  • University of Texas Athletics Williams led nation with 1,893 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns in 1997.1
  • University of Texas Athletics Williams won Heisman in historic landslide in 1998.1

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  1. Williams named to 2026 SEC Football Legends Class - University of Texas Athletics University of Texas Athletics Not rated, October 8, 2026
  2. Former Texas A&M, NFL star DL named a 2026 SEC Football Legend Aggies Wire Not rated, October 9, 2026
  3. Longhorns Daily News: Former Texas RB Ricky Williams joins SEC football’s ‘Legends Class’ Burnt Orange Nation Not rated, October 9, 2026
  4. Longhorns Daily News: Former Texas RB Ricky Williams joins SEC football’s ‘Legends Class’ Yahoo Sports Not rated, October 9, 2026

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