Dat Nguyen Texas A&M Highlights

[@gataiamanu1447]

It was the first time I've ever seen a vietnamese kid (Asian) playing football ever watching an Aggies game. This dude was a beast. He went on to play for the Cowboys and was their leading tackler for three seasons. His career was plagued with a neck and knee injuries and finally retired after seven seasons playing for the Dallas Cowboys

[@damionbranscomb3157]

That was my favorite player in college football I am UCLA Bruins fan

[@ryanleeharrell]

I had never heard of this guy til now, but it's funny that he played for the Cowboys, because he made me think of Sean Lee a little bit.

[@ebhkkc1]

yes I know him and he lives in Dallas now and owns a Chic File franchise. He is a great Man

[@gataiamanu1447]

He was fun to watch. He won the Chuck Bednarik and Lombardi Awards plus the Jack Lambert Trophy. He was the all time leading tackler at Texas A&M University when he graduated and I think he still holds that record.

[@dillavedderx5959]

@@ebhkkc1 thanks for the comment, I was wondering 🤔 what he had done after his career! 🙏

[@EzBluegrass1]

Dat is the LB that college football forgot. This guy was perfect. One of the alltime best at that level.

[@badlt5897]

YES HE WAS. Effing UNREAL/Video Game GOOD

[@wrxtuan]

@clot shots FYI, Dat Nguyen was the inside linebackers coach for A&M in 2010 when Von was there.

[@trevorregal1897]

Literally perfect

[@HoaBlossom]

​@@badlt5897PROUD TO SAY HE'S MY UNCLE

[@johnrambo1109]

Similar to Zach Thomas

[@seanl7856]

Dude was good in the NFL too. He diagnoses plays at light speed and he has no fear or hesitation. It's just full tilt. 10/10.

[@seanl7856]

@mropebfheicneowb Your opinion is trash.

[@acp4567]

He kinda reminds me of Bob Sanders in the way that both were undersized dudes who were great because they had 0 regard for their own safety but their bodies couldn’t handle that style long term.

[@mustang4life]

I concur 100%, as Parcells coached more than a few Hall of Fame LBs in his day. So if Bill shares positive comments about Dat’s aggressive & fearless playing style, it is NOT because he has never witnessed some of THE best carry that same torch & performance on other teams he coached. While with Dallas, both as a player & coach, he suited up with Bradie James (& coached) Dexter Coakley; coached DeMarcus Ware, Bobby Carpenter, Greg Ellis, Anthony Spencer, and Zack Thomas, of which Coakley was the only player previously mentioned not on the 2009 Dallas roster. Let that soak on for minute. Dat also had the pleasure of coaching Von Miller at A&M, of which Miller was awarded the 2010 Butkus Award. 🍻🇺🇸✊🏻🇺🇸🍻

[@stevenwilliams7041]

@@acp4567 I had a similar mindset in combat sports just not give a fuck about my body but boy does it sure take a toll on a human it is nice to see you respect it because it’s our soul and heart that drives us to this another thing a massage is so shocking to the body just because all of the scar tissue

[@acp4567]

@@stevenwilliams7041 From one lunatic to another.

[@melbobadilla5996]

Played against Dat since 8th Grade all through HS. We made all-district teams together. I had never seen that level of athleticism before. He stood out dramatically. I remember cut blocking him on a sweep play - he was blocked, on his belly. He got up and made the tackle on a sweep play on the far sideline. First one there. He had incredible closing speed from a dead stop, on the friggin ground. I knew he was gonna be a pro.

[@santossingleterry2621]

I'm from Rockport, Tx. Dat is our hometown hero. We all knew that he was special and that not only would he play college football, but he would play pro ball. He is an incredibly nice guy too, who never forgot where he came from. He just spoke at a history center event in Rockport last year. My son and I got to chat with him a little bit, and my son got to take a picture with him and get him to sign a hat. What a great guy! What a role model.

[@melbobadilla5996]

@@santossingleterry2621 wow. It's been a minute lol yeah I played at Flour Bluff ISD and we would scrimmage RF back when they were a 3A school. My last game with Dat was a pre-season game - we were 4A. We made all-district and all-metro teams that year. I used to get grief because we looked similar in size and ethnicity. But I wasn't blessed with that extra talent gear lol If I recall, his brothers played too. He has lived the American dream. (I have too in my own path) Wish more kids nowadays realize how many opportunities they really have. You just gotta work hard and take it. Dat is the perfect example of that.

[@hoanpham4545]

Crazy thing is Dat Nguyen would be considered an average athlete in the NFL. A lot of people don't realize how freaky of an athlete you have to be to be a pro. Then once you make it, you realize there are even more freaks in the league...

[@jgarlito82]

Cool . I love the old athlete stories we all got .

[@David9o8i7u]

Yeah I went to Flour Bluff and saw him play when I was a freshmen. He was a beast. A little glad I wasn’t on varsity that year haha

[@Kayluv101]

The lack of hesitation is why he’s able to hit so hard.. There’s no fear just 100% all out.

[@moneymonkeyman8280]

Yeah, like how many guys can say they’ve ran into another guy with zero regard for their body at full speed

[@chriswhite318]

It isn't just fearlessness. His lack of hesitation is because he diagnoses plays so quickly. Dat is possibly the smartest, most studious linebacker to ever play the game. Had he been 6'2"/250 lbs. he'd be in the Hall of Fame.

[@easytokillme9910]

Yep and then he met Brandon Jacobs 1v1 in the hole and got destroyed so bad his shoulder separated.

[@easytokillme9910]

O this isn’t even the nfl……..of corse he destroys college kids

[@kool4209]

yea you know nothing about tackling

[@Tacti_Kal]

Being Vietnamese myself it was amazing to watch And Dat play. He was a Unicorn among us Vietnamese due to his height, strength, speed & athleticism.

[@KarlPostMalone]

What’s the average size?

[@tripham1982]

It's anh not And

[@rageinbull]

He was still small for an NFL LB. He played bigger than his physical size. Loved watching him play!

[@dvoob]

@@KarlPostMalone 5'6"ish

[@Mansamusa561]

@@dvoob 5’6 and playing linebacker in D1 College and The NFL…..damn

[@mustang4life]

Pound for pound, possibly THE Best LB to ever play for Texas A&M. His effort & performance in that Championship game against Kansas State was legendary, as NO ONE ever talks about that KSU season & they were undefeated going into that game, as they were on their way to the BCS Championship Game.

[@mjfm4]

#2. Quentin Coryatt was #1

[@badlt5897]

Only two great Aggie LBs is Dat and Coryatt. Those guys were just dominant.

[@APBRadial]

@@badlt5897 ... Von Miller?

[@mjfm4]

@@APBRadial injuries cut short his NFL career, but look at his highlights in college. QC was a savage

[@across99streetproductions70]

I need to see that game!

[@dionhammond8700]

I remember this dude! It was like he was NEVER out of position. Just a great football player.

[@blinkyboo4871]

Loved watching him in person! He was amazing. This also shows how much CF has changed…horse collar and target on some of these plays.

[@marqueswilliams345]

This man literally was a tackling machine had it not been for injuries he would’ve been a hof

[@iaminhuman9357]

He played for the cowboys didn't he

[@hitek9too255]

@@iaminhuman9357 Yes.

[@Nyjeezy]

Imagine

[@johnstacy2700]

Dat was an amazing LB in college and pro. It's a shame that his career was affected by his injuries. He's by far one of the most complete LB's that I've ever seen play. He was a great sure tackler with force, took great angles in pursuit avoiding getting bogged down in the line of scrimmage, lightning quick, great turnover creator stripping the ball and played with passion and enthusiasm. He didn't get enough recognition. Nothing but respect from me... Love watching him play!

[@johnrambo1109]

My Dad was an Aggie and a Cowboys fan and Dat is his favorite player ever

[@jmg999]

I love that you uploaded this. Thank you! Nguyen was a freaking beast! He laid the wood like nobody's business, and the hit against TCU is still my all-time favorite in the history of the game.

[@g-manthenurseman7532]

Are you thinking of the Quentin Coryatt hit against TCU? That was pre-Dat.

[@ryanleeharrell]

This dude looks like the definition of a football player. Just the motor/hussle and the tackling ability and wits, he's got it all.

[@johncarson7324]

as an aggie, i ate food under a dat nguyen mural in the cafeteria everyday freshman year. as a lifelong cowboys fan, dude put his heart and soul into the cowboys D for a damn good 4 years.

[@petermcdougall1152]

As a Husker fan, I remember when we played A&M and was thoroughly impressed by his football IQ. He was definitely a beast. Good stuff

[@chopkong]

Great compilation! Dat Nguyen is one of my all time favorite Aggies and a great ambassador for the A&M!

[@geraldmcgill7994]

Thanks for making this video, there are many guys who were great but who have been forgotten over the years. Now, with videos like this we can appreciate the guys who put it all on the line at a time when players didn’t the same level of appreciation.

[@minkim4754]

He was someone who I looked up to. I also played mlb in high school as an undersized Asian kid, watching Dat gave me confidence I could do well. Wasn’t good as him but I managed to play in college.

[@pbc_03]

Dat Nguyen and Quentin Coryatt were the 2 most memorable linebackers from A&M back in the day.

[@brianmyers4444]

Coryatt may be hardest hitter in college football history

[@z-z-z-z]

@@brianmyers4444 - 11/7/91 Texas A&M vs. TCU (thursday night college football). The hardest hit I have ever seen watching live football; Coryatt destroys a TCU receiver. It is on KZbin.

[@brianmyers4444]

@@z-z-z-z top three greatest hits in football history. I’ve showed it to people on YT when they don’t believe me

[@z-z-z-z]

@@brianmyers4444 - top three, i am not surprised...that cold thursday night, A&M knocked out two quarterbacks and three receivers; three of which left out on stretchers.

[@residentgomez]

Baytown, TX Robert E Lee represent. Go Ganders!!!!!!

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

1983 Mercy Cross High School. We had a little defensive tackle named Hoi Nguyen. Didn't weigh 140 pounds but he was tough as nails. I will never forget him.

[@OneEyeWise]

I am a proud Viet-Aussie of Dat Nguyen representing us in a great sports game NFL, well done brother when I read these positive comments

[@paulhudson4254]

Dat, We love U and miss U big time, thanks for the memories! Cowboys Fan since ‘65 🏈🤠🏈

[@oblatehouse6821]

He was a beast, great sideline to sideline speed and nasty tackler. He obviously put in a lot of work in the film room since he seemed to know what plays were coming. No surprise that he ended up having a fine NFL career. His induction into the College Football Hall of Fame was well deserved

[@docneuro4500]

Lived across the hall from Dat in 96-97, and he was a really nice guy in addition to being a bad ass on the football field. Fun times back in the 90’s.

[@DallasTechie]

One my favorite Cowboys of all time. Superb athlete and class act.

[@justgonnaskedaddle6715]

His angles are incredible.

[@Owen_O-Quinn]

Perfect inside out every time and runs through ball carrier no breakdown and shuffle bs

[@cartierlens93]

Big shock Asians are good at math

[@yankees29]

His closing speed was fantastic. Great decision maker. Had quite a few interceptions too. Good in coverage.

[@esjel9804]

At 14:44 is the most destructive blowout of a blocker I have ever seen, Nguyen literally steam rolled that guy like a pancake then clobbered the QB as well. Incredible. He was a beast. Incredible awareness, explosive speed, what a LB.

[@TheGanjologist]

I would agree if I didnt see that this year from, i believe, chris jones. Blew past the line like they werent there then blew up both guys that tried to pick up the block and made the stop. Dude beat everybody on his side of the field in a matter of seconds I was shook fr lmao

[@Rob-dp3vr]

@@TheGanjologist no one cares about Chris Jones. We're talking about this player right now. Go jerk off in a Chiefs forum.

[@yankees29]

He destroyed that guy. Damn

[@TheGanjologist]

@@Rob-dp3vr i love irony

[@carljacobson7156]

Dat learned a lesson from getting pancaked by U. Nebraska Fullback, Joel Makovicka, early in Dat's college career. After that Dat, learn how to take on Blocks really well, or just explode past them

[@wrxtuan]

Saw him play when I was a young one and pretty much was my role model growing up. I played MLB in High School because of the guy. No matter the situation, the tenacious the guy has for going after the football is unreal.

[@phillamoore157]

This guy was fun to watch in college. I remember this was right around when Katzenmoyer was playing at Ohio State. Both were fun to watch. Not sure if he was one of the hardest hitters, but it seems like he was in on every play. His speed was awesome, and unheard of at that time for that position.

[@smak387]

Followed by a string of great Penn state LBs

[@raymondwalker4]

The Big Cat was a fuckin maniac! Katzenmoyer was an alien I loved watching him play. I also loved watching Dat was a treat also he was on a different level sideline to sideline the best I seen in college football still to this day. He wasn't just sideline to sideline he his read and react was second to none! I think it's safe to say he was a force/freak of nature!!!!!

[@jgarlito82]

I was too busy watching Urlacker but this is why I love these old videos .

[@teti_99]

Dude was a BEAST!!! My uncles played at BYU and they talked about him. I was in 1st grade during this season. Now I'm 33 years old. Crazy how fast time flies.

[@tednguyen7258]

what did they say about him?

[@endebtedone]

thank you for bringing back great memories of watching college football from my childhood. this man was scary to watch. his instincts were on par with anyone. absolutely incredible!!!!!

[@joeyfung-i]

Wore number 9 my junior year because of him. My passion in life being boxing, so that goes without saying as well. Great video, great man.

[@Stallagmite]

Man the amount of turnovers he caused were ridiculous. Pretty cool seeing him tackle Ahman Green, one of the greats.

[@sicjjryardent1027]

Troy Davis from Iowa State wasn’t no slouch either. I believe he ran for 2,000 years one season. Dat was manhandling him

[@TeflonAlexander]

And Ricky Williams he treated him like a rag doll

[@davidk6269]

I watched Dat Nguyen both in college and in the NFL, and I have great respect for him and his fierce style of play. He really was an explosive hitter. But hardest hitter ever? While there is not "correct" answer, I would have to put Ray Lewis, Lawrence Taylor, Dick Butkus, Wilbur Marshall, Doug Plank, Ronnie Lott, Zach Thomas and some others at least at the same level as Dat, if not higher. Having written that, I still am grateful that you have made a video to feature this very underrated player who deserves to be remembered for his achievements.

[@halfogre6373]

Don’t forget jack tatum

[@jacksonpierre3535]

Patrick Willis

[@jameswhittington2318]

Don’t forget Steve Atwater

[@t8rtaught]

Kam "Bam Bam" Chancellor

[@pureblood3823]

Brian Bosworth. End of story

[@wyattherb23]

I remember going to AM basketball camp as a kid. Dat was in the weight room working out. First time I saw him … what a beast

[@rig2037]

Dat Nguyen was LEGIT AS IT GETS. Dude was a lot of fun to watch.

[@zaiasaickoumostwantedo1498]

How have I not heard of this man before?! Dude’s amazing!🤩

[@Chobber6672]

Been a DAL fan since 1978. He was one of my favorite players ever. The DAT MAN!

[@1984Musicforever]

One of my favorite college players of all time.

[@donnguyen1429]

Wow! Incredible. Thank you for this video. This man is a freaking machine on the field. He’s a hall of fame in my book

[@KingMeowgi92]

This man is one of the main reasons I became a cowboys fan as a kid. He’s the Asian American GOAT of football as far as I’m concerned.

[@glasses1121]

I think I’ll give that award to Hines Ward, but Dat is certainly up there.

[@usersixnine347]

@@glasses1121full Asian American goat*, also Hines ward is technically from Korea anyways, born in South Korea.

[@bsewell513]

Thanks for uploading this for the true football junkies in this universe we appreciate it.

[@youarepredictable]

Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't heard of this guy before. I'm not a huge college football fan, I watch casually bowl games and just a few teams, like Navy, etc. I used to watch a ton of college football in the early 80's when my farming grandparents from Nebraska were big Husker fans. This guys story is great.

[@regg.2970]

He is a joy to watch, whether it was during his college days at A&M, during his days as a Dallas Cowboys, and now as an owner of a Chick Fil-A near downtown Fort Worth. His crew does their jobs like Dat hustled on the field, with incredible energy.

[@i3lazinkush760]

This man had some serious speed and delivers devastating hits what a rare breed.

[@ColtonDenning]

Many of you need to realize that the "hardest hitter ever?" question thumbnail is only to drive video views. Just enjoy the highlights of one of the best college LBs ever

[@kemgreene8525]

"I still say the Tax Collector is the hardest hitter"!!

[@kimibear9]

How did you come up with this compilation? Did you go to A&M?

[@milesrobbins11]

Very underrated LB. Loved when Dallas picked him up. He was a beast

[@jamesrowe6171]

Watched aTm games BECAUSE of Nguyen. I remember thinking that he made every play. Just fearless.

[@hifromlastnight]

This is my first time ever hearing about this guy. Dude could ball!

[@usatakeover4415]

Dat Nguyen and Dexter Coakley were amazing together. So damn underrated and under appreciated

[@rageinbull]

As a Long Horn I have nothing but love and respect for Dat. He was everything a Mike LB should be and he's an American underdog story that should inspire anyone who hears about him. Horns Up!

[@jonalexander2918]

Tough as nails, yes. Talented, absolutely. But that can be said about a great many linebackers. This guy, however, had some of the most incredible instincts I’ve seen in a player. That, is truly special.

[@bradvols]

Not an A&M fan but loved watching that guy play.

[@Football__Junkie]

Dat, Zach Thomas, and Andy Katzenmoyer were quintessential tackling machines. The LBs of the 90s

[@spencerzumwalt8957]

Urlacher

[@kemosabeusmc]

Urlacher was a safety in college

[@diauntefather]

Don't forget PSU Lavar Arrington!

[@Dollar-zb2ik]

It was bc of this man I was able to pronounce Nguyen correctly at a young age

[@michaelkeithSWSC]

Same, I’m able to correct people to this day because of dat

[@yankees29]

Same

[@dalepellerin]

He was amazing. I remember him wrecking havoc on my Sooners. Great player.

[@jasongrady2752]

I'm a longhorn fan but!!.. I've seen him play on TV a few times and I swear the offense just could not do nothing about him

[@JD-xg8zi]

The way Keith Jackson says “DAT NGUYENNNNN” with such gusto man those were the days to watch a game on the tube!

[@HiimPaulBruh]

Never heard of Dat Nguyen but I just came here to say this man is the truth

[@MrJayheller]

DT!!! Absolute stud, remember some of these plays… watching live …was a big fan

[@kel01]

I'm not an A&M fan, but Dat and Leland McElroy were two of my favorite players during that era.

[@kaenamoose7337]

I’ve played a lot of football, with dudes that played and still play in the league. His play recognition, closing speed, reckless abandon, and just instinct to play Mike is crazy.

[@kmlckd]

A&M was known as the wrecking crew D and Dat was a one man wrecking crew. Such a treat to watch him play lights out.

[@turnupthesun81]

Dat was one of my favorite LBs ever. That guy hit like a freaking freight train.

[@Nick-ys2lz]

My goodness, this highlight reel is incredible.

[@antonioperez2623]

Thank you for remembering a great college football player.

[@ryanluna7424]

Idk if he’s the hardest hitter ever but he’s good enough to be in the top 10 Lb ….gotta remember the greats before him

[@brycetsawyer]

One of my fav players when I first started loving football!!

[@aaronchapman3]

Dude was an amazing linebacker.

[@alexharrell890]

Ok this is the best LB college tape I've ever seen...seriously!

[@conenubi701]

This guy was a monster in nfl2k and 2k1

[@rolandguzman6832]

Saw him play in High School…you could hear/feel his hits from the stands. He was a all around athlete.

[@vayang229]

Wow this dude is amazing, I knew he play for Dallas but never saw his college highlight

[@SecuritiesattorneyHB]

This guy is unreal. I watched him humiliate my favorite college teams and I just kinda sat back and admired him while he was doing it.

[@kaenamoose7337]

I just seen that play against Colorado on the goal line, mans called out the dive, stuffed the fullback got up chased the play and got in on the tackle. That’s next level type effort

[@theepidemicpro2]

This was absolutely golden man how in the hell did you find this gem ? Well I’m subscribed after this

[@lamarbrown619]

It was Amazing seeing this Guy Play Live on National Television Saturday Mornings❤He changed the game for Linebackers he was a Hybrid A lot of people didn’t know that he ran a 4.4-4.5 in the 40-Yard Dash✅My all time Favorite Linebacker in College Football History.

[@seanb.4712]

He was one of the most instinctual players I have ever watched.

[@hansel2001]

A+ athleticism. Ball magnet. Some people just have IT and when combined with closing speed and nose for the ball, he’s a nightmare for offenses. So fun to watch. He was compared to Singletary pretty often…not sure if there’s a lot of video of Singletary so it’s great someone compiled this for Dat.

[@Ralphdawg]

Loved this dude when he was on the cowboys

[@DrtyALGreen]

Loved watching him play. He was a beast at A&M and I was happy he had a decent NFL career. I need to get that college jersey and Heinz Ward, and Aaron Donalds. But the first two are super rare.

[@himesjosh968]

I remember him blasting Tim Couch at the hall of fame game

[@T1625-w7d]

He had great instincts and read plays extremely well. He had great speed especially laterally. He reminds me a lot of Zach Thomas.

[@peteratgoogle2241]

Man! His hits were pretty violent. I'm surprised he lasted 7 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

[@416SoViet]

Proud for my Vietnamese brother putting Nguyens on the map, blessed for all the positive comments. Spectacular highlights and instincts.

[@metsrus]

rare to see a pure Asian blood make it to the nfl. He was special.

[@sirrmanning2769]

Brings back great memories from my teenage years watching him play! Terrific player and I heard he was a terrific person.

[@rpeterson1989]

Loved him. He’s the reason I know Nguyen is pronounced “Wen” 😂

[@DukeQHa]

Hey Rob, sorry no disrespect and it's not you but for years it always irks me when people say Nguyen is pronounced "Win". It's not. It should be "N-Win". If the NG in Nguyen is said with a "Wh" sound, by that logic the Vietnamese surname Ngo should be pronounced "Whoa"? My Mother's maiden name is Huynh but that sounds more like "Win" than Nguyen. I met Dat last year in Ft Worth. Super nice guy and gave him a customized McFarlane figure of himself. He signed a jersey for me. Sooooo wanted to correct him about how he pronounced his last name. ha ha

[@earljohnson2676]

You have to admit it’s pretty cool seeing a Vietnamese dude killing it . I worked with this Vietnamese kid and he’s still one of my buddies good dude and great worker . He started as a temp and I had him on the forklift loading n unloading trucks . Told him once how it’s done n he mastered it . Much respect

[@markshepherd6504]

Al Wilson is the hardest hitting LB ever in my opinion

[@markshepherd6504]

@dish dog yes he was, my brother talk about him a lot when we were kids…. All I knew was AL Wilson from Tennessee

[@markshepherd6504]

@dish dog scariest thing about Dat was he was fearless

[@phoso1]

This man was feared by many back in college days.

[@bandit3827]

6' 213 is the prototype for Linebackers right now but as smash mouth football is making a return the old school Linebackers will be back

[@bandit3827]

@Titodatruth you see what San Fran has been doing for the last 3 or 4 years with smash mouth, the Jets had their best season in a while, Tennessee the proof is in the pudding

[@chadillac365]

Dat was definitely a talented player, watching that makes me miss the good days of football.

[@scottd2995]

He wasn't the hardest hitter, but he sure did find the ball almost EVERY play. Very few could slip through blocks like Dat...

[@ThisGuyRides]

True Dat!

[@yankees29]

He was a ball hawk for sure.

[@joshuashattuck9267]

Teams should use video of him to she no fear tackling and to find your way to the ball. Dude was straight up beast! So much talent its insane

[@r3wturb0x51]

the number of forced fumbles from this guy alone was impressive.

[@scottmckeeth]

Incredible vision and awareness paired with sheer, pure athleticism.

[@andrewlogan3664]

That’s crazy the amount of turnovers he caused is unreal

[@WVCBUS08]

One of my all time favorites!

[@patrickwilson5725]

LET’S GO