Lufkin High has produced some notable NFL stars over the years. The biggest name, hands down, has to be Dez Bryant. But you also have guys like Joe Robb and Don Muhlbach that had long NFL careers. Believe it or not, Lufkin High has produced 18 NFL players over the years.

Currently, of those 18, 2 are still active in the NFL - Ja'Lynn Polk of the New England Patriots and Erik McCoy. Unfortunately, Polk had a rough rookie year and had to have shoulder surgery that will cause him to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season.

However, fellow Lufkin High alum Erik McCoy is poised to have another fantastic season with the New Orleans Saints.

Lufkin Alumni Erik McCoy's Upcoming NFL Season

Erik McCoy is a Lufkin, Texas native, attended Lufkin High, went to college at Texas A&M and, since

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