The Longhorns will have a very crucial scrimmage on Saturday, one that they hope will solidify starters all over the field.
The quarterback competition will receive most of the hype, but the position that 247Sports’ Josh Pate thinks the Longhorns should be really concerned about is the wide receiver group.
This is saying a lot considering Texas is in the middle of a quarterback battle for the first time in four years, and they have new players sliding into spots on the offensive line. He explained that outside of Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington, the Longhorns have not yet solidified a third or fourth guy to step up to prove they can be a consistent playmaker.
Although Joshua Moore is the Longhorns leading receiver and is expected to remain a starter, he’s currently sidelined due to a shoulder injury. If he were to miss time at any point throughout the season, the position becomes that much more crucial.
Here’s what Pate had to say about Texas’ young pass catchers.
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Throughout the scrimmage on Saturday, it will be a great opportunity for players like redshirt freshman Troy Omeire, junior Marcus Washington, and junior Al’Vonte Woodard to step up and earn meaningful playing time.
It is vital for their sake that they do preform well, because unlike Tom Herman, Steve Sarkisian likes to find a few guys and they will get majority of the reps.
If one of these three can separate themselves from the pack, and give the Longhorns viable depth at the position, it could pay dividends in a very inexperienced offense.