Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.
Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.
Today, we will be looking at sophomore tight end, Jared Wiley.
Jared Wiley, Tight End
Height: 6-7 / Weight: 255
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Temple, Texas
High School: Temple
HS ranking (247Sports): Three-star / No. 39 position / No. 112 in-state
HS ranking (Rivals): Three-star / No. 20 position / No. 59 in-state
Analysis: Tight end has been a position of struggle under Tom Herman and Jared Wiley is expected to help in 2020. Playing in 12 games last season, Wiley is ready to have his role expanded this season.
Coming out of high school, Wiley played for Texas High School Football powerhouse Temple. During his freshman season, he played in all 12 games, getting his first career start against Baylor.
His one career catch came in the season finally against Texas Tech, going for 15 yards. Not utilized much last season, Mike Yurich has discussed how important the tight end will be under his offense. Wiley should become a more frequent target for Sam Ehlinger.
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