Five most critical players to a successful season for Texas in 2022

Certain players have a way of raising a team’s ceiling.

Certain players have a way of raising a team’s ceiling. Texas has a number of those players. They are sometimes called “X-Factors.”

Texas has more than a few dependable starters. We know what Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy can contribute in a full season.

On the offensive line, Junior Angilau is as reliable as his unit was unreliable last season. Entering his fourth season as a starter, runs behind the redshirt senior near the goal line are a safe bet to reach the end zone.

The offense and defense also have a number of wild cards. Some have yet to produce at the college level, while others bring baggage from their time at other programs.

With that said, here are five players that can change the Longhorns’ trajectory in the most significant way.