The First team for the University of Texas-El Paso took the gridiron back in 1914. Back then the school was known as the State College of Mines and Metallurgy. The UTEP Miners football program represents University of Texas at El Paso.
The Miners football program has had some players go on to play in the NFL:
- Defensive Back Nik Needham
- Offensive Lineman Will Hernandez
- Tight End Eric Tomlinson
- Defensive Lineman Roy Robertson Harris
- Runningback Aaron Jones
- Linebacker Thomas Howard
- Punter Ed Bunn
- Kicker Chris Jacke
- Linebacker Seth Joyner
For more on the Miners football program history check out the the posts coleected below.