USA250 ranks greatest college athletes from Texas, Utah, and Tennessee
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
USA TODAY Sports' USA250 initiative highlights the top college athletes from Texas, Utah, and Tennessee. Texas features Carl Lewis, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Peyton Manning, while Utah honors Ty Detmer and Damian Lillard among others. Tennessee's list includes Monica Abbott and Candace Parker. Each selection showcases athletes who excelled in their respective sports and made significant contributions at their universities.
- •Texas athletes include Carl Lewis and Hakeem Olajuwon.
- •Utah's highlights feature Ty Detmer and Damian Lillard.
- •Tennessee boasts Monica Abbott and Candace Parker among its top athletes.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Texas ranked
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes in Utah history
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Tennessee
"As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Tennessee:
"As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Texas:
"Brigham Young occupies several spots in the state of Utah's greatest college athletes, but there are other schools also represented.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:12 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Texas ranked
As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Texas:
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:11 AMUSA250: The 10 greatest college athletes in Utah history
Brigham Young occupies several spots in the state of Utah's greatest college athletes, but there are other schools also represented.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:11 AMUSA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Tennessee
As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Tennessee:
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