Texas wide receiver Isaiah Neyor went down with a knee injury last week. Lost in that news is the Longhorns have a very good alternative that could play on the outside.
Jordan Whittington is not receiving much credit as a downfield threat, but his history tells us he can stretch defenses.
Last year, Whittington made an acrobatic catch that helped Texas beat TCU. The year before he won a 50-50 ball on the sideline against UTEP for an impressive catch.
Despite popular opinion, the talented redshirt junior has shown he can posterize defenses downfield.
Whittington has the size, speed, strength and physicality to soften the loss of Neyor. While boundary receiver is not Whittington’s best position, Steve Sarkisian believes he is capable of moving around to accommodate the offense.
Despite his injury history, the Cuero High School product has gotten better, healthier and more productive in every consequent season. He could be in for a big year this year.
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