1996 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team

The 1996 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1996 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Eddie Vowell, the Lions compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tied for third in the LSC. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Texas A&M University–Commerce was renamed from East Texas State University after joining the Texas A&M University System in 1996.

All-Americans

 * Kevin Mathis, First Team
 * James Epps, Third Team
 * Brett Bertrand, Honorable Mention

LSC Superlatives

 * Defensive Back of the Year: Kevin Mathis

LSC First Team

 * Ralph Bennett, Offensive Tackle
 * Brett Bertrand, Defensive End
 * Cole Cayce, Quarterback
 * David Dell, Kicker
 * James Epps, Receiver
 * Kevin Mathis, Cornerback
 * Jim Suiter, Offensive Tackle

LSC Second Team

 * Travis Marshall, Defensive End

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Trey Burk, Offensive Guard
 * Casey Cowan, Wide Receiver
 * Jason Hoffman, Center
 * Jermaine McDowell, Running Back
 * Neal Searcy, Defensive Back
 * Carl Wheeler, Defensive Back