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Players, fans react to Texas moving on from wide receivers coach Andre Coleman

Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington and others react to Texas not retaining wide receivers coach Andre Coleman.

Reports began to surface on Sunday evening that Texas would not be retaining wide receivers coach Andre Coleman.

Of the two coaches that were retained from Tom Herman’s previous staff, neither will be with the program for the 2022 season. Running backs coach Stan Drayton accepted the head coach job at Temple, and Steve Sarkisian is now choosing to part ways with Coleman.

It wasn’t surprising news to some, as it was clear that Texas needed a more established recruiter at that particular position group moving forward. The player development on the field wasn’t enough to balance out the recruiting struggles.

The Longhorns have only signed one wide receiver in the 2022 class, four-star Brenen Thompson. Texas missed out on five-star wide receiver Evan Stewart, which could very well have been the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of Coleman’s future in Austin.

Shortly after reports surfaced of Coleman no longer being a part of the staff, players and fans expressed their thoughts and well wishes via social media.

Report: Texas WR coach Andre Coleman will not be retained for the 2022 season

Steve Sarkisian is making a change to his offensive staff.

Steve Sarkisian will be shaking up his staff a bit after his first season at Texas.

After hiring Tashard Choice as the running backs coach to replace new Temple head coach Stan Drayton, Sark has decided to move on from wide receivers coach Andre Coleman. The news was first reported by TFB on Sunday evening.

Coleman has served as the wide receiver coach for two seasons as one of the few holdovers from Tom Herman’s staff.

Texas saw wide receiver Xavier Worthy breakout as a freshman All-American this season but failed to get much production outside of him.

Coleman also really struggled on the recruiting trail. Texas signed four-star wideout Brenen Thompson but missed out on priority target Evan Stewart and multiple others. There is no doubt that Sark wants to see recruiting improvement at the position.

The next wide receivers coach will not have to worry about a lack of talent. Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington, Marcus Washington and Brenen Thompson make up a solid core to work with.

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WATCH: Get to know Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff at Texas

Texas football has been releasing video clips of each coach that Steve Sarkisian has hired, where they express their coaching styles.

There’s no doubt that first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has put together an impressive coaching staff at Texas. Continue reading “WATCH: Get to know Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff at Texas”

WATCH: Get to know Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff at Texas

Texas football has been releasing video clips of each coach that Steve Sarkisian has hired, where they express their coaching styles.

There’s no doubt that first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has put together an impressive coaching staff at Texas. Continue reading “WATCH: Get to know Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff at Texas”

Four-star wide receiver Shazz Preston announces top seven schools

Wide receiver Shazz Preston is a 2022 prospect Andre Coleman has been working on. The four-star announced his top seven schools on Friday.

Outside of quarterback, wide receiver has been the most talked-about position concerning Texas’ 2022 recruiting cycle. Armani Winfield is already locked up, while Evan Stewart recently decommited. In-state prospects such as Stewart, Chris Marshall, and Jordan Hudson remain a priority, but Andre Coleman has been making progress out of the state.

Four-star Shazz Preston is one of the players Coleman has been working on. Preston announced his top seven schools on Friday. A majority come from the SEC, with hometown LSU leading the way.

Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi State round out the schools from the SEC in Preston’s top seven. His most recent offer, USC, also made the cut with Miami and Texas being the final two programs.

Preston has been compared to Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace, an in-state prospect Texas missed out on, by 247Sports. The two share a 6-0, 190-pound frame and are both elite in the air. Steve Sarkisian and Coleman will want to land this Louisiana native.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 98 13 5
Rivals 4 104 11 7
ESPN 4 21 2 1
247 Composite 4 69 10 4

Vitals

Hometown Saint James, Louisiana
Projected Position Wide receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 190

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 10, 2020
  • No visit yet

Top Seven

Film

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Status of current, future wide receiver room at Texas

Steve Sarkisian has talked about the wide receiver room more than any other position group on the roster.

One of the more disappointing position groups last season was the wide receivers. No one stepped up as a go-to for quarterback Sam Ehlinger despite all of the talent in the room.

The most infuriating part was the constant rotation. No matter the situation, down, distance, or scenario, Tom Herman switched out his receivers for whatever reason. His best pass-catchers at the time would be on the sidelines, leaving Ehlinger out dry.

Luckily, Steve Sarkisian will not hold those same ideologies. He will play his three or four best receivers, regardless of their position. On the depth chart, they will be labeled as X, Z, and H but Sarkisian is more than willing to play two H-receivers if it fits the formation better.

As we look into the future, wide receiver will be one of the most recruited positions by Andre Coleman and Sarkisian over the next few cycles. A near overhaul is needed. SEC-level speed and more elite blue-chip talents are needed in order for Texas to reach the next level.

Here is the status of the current and future of the Longhorns’ wide receiver room.

List of Texas offers to wide receivers in 2022 recruiting class

The Longhorns have extended offers to 22 wide receivers in the 2022 recruiting class.

The Longhorns are looking to take advantage of a 2022 recruiting class that is full of talented wide receivers. Continue reading “List of Texas offers to wide receivers in 2022 recruiting class”

Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns among Top 12 for No. 1 WR in 2022

Texas has made the cut for 2022 five-star Caleb Burton. UT will be making a major push for Burton after landing five-star QB Quinn Ewers. 

Texas has made the cut for 2022 five-star Caleb Burton. An in-state five-star prospect, the Longhorns will be making a major push for Burton after landing five-star quarterback Quinn Ewers.

X other Big 12 schools made the list, highlighted by Oklahoma. Lincoln Riley has a history of coming into the state of Texas and stealing blue-chip receivers and turning them into superstars. Wide receivers coach Andre Coleman will be fending off the Sooners until the 2022 signing day.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 5 8 2 1
Rivals 4 29 6 5
ESPN 4 27 6 4
247 Composite 5 10 3 1

Vitals

Hometown Del Valle, Texas
Projected Position Wide receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 165

Recruitment

  • Offered on July 26, 2019
  • No visit yet

Top 12

  • Florida
  • Ohio State
  • Texas
  • Oklahoma
  • Louisiana State
  • Oregon
  • Alabama
  • Stanford
  • Clemson
  • Southern California
  • Auburn
  • Georgia

Crystal Ball

No Crystal Ball predictions at the time of posting

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Texas Longhorns Recruiting: Evan Stewart and Armani Winfield give updates on recruitment

Both Evan Stewart and Armani Winfield both gave an update on their recruitments recently with InsideTexas. UT is pushing hard for both WRs.

Since Quinn Ewers committed to Texas, the Southlake Carroll quarterback has been attempting to attract other top prospects to Austin. He and 2022 four-star wide receiver Phaizon Wilson held a throwing session with other top wide receivers Evan Stewart and Armani Winfield.

Both Stewart and Winfield both gave an update on their recruitments recently with InsideTexas. The two talked about which schools are pushing the hardest, where they stand with the Longhorns and their relationships with the coaches.

Beginning with Stewart, the Frisco native is the No. 7 wide receiver in the class. The four-star currently holds 29 offers, including six Big 12 schools.

“Texas, OU, Oregon, Penn State, and Baylor,” Stewart said about who recruit him the most.

Stewart did not say who is currently leading the race but did mention how he is a fan of Texas.

“I like Texas. I like the burnt orange. I like the all-white jerseys. I just like their swag when they come out.”

Despite coaching defensive backs, Jay Valai has been the one recruiting Stewart. Frisco is right in the middle of Valai’s recruiting region. Wide receiver coach Andre Coleman has also been in contact with Stewart but Valai has the strongest relationship.

“Coach (Jay) Valai puts out a good vibe.”

Moving over to Winfield, the four-star was heavily leaning towards Oklahoma. Then, Ewers’ commitment changed it all.

Now, it seems as if it will come down to Texas and two out-of-state schools.

“Texas, most definitely,” said Winfield about who stands out. “Ohio State and Arizona State too. I can really relate to the ASU staff.”

Growing up in the state of Texas, Winfield already knows everything the Longhorns can bring home. Not only on the football field but off as well.

“I like Texas because I grew up in Texas,” Winfield said. “Why not put on for UT? I feel like me growing up in Texas, I can bring my skills, and with the new NIL rules, building that brand. I already have my fanbase right here.”

The No. 12 wide receiver in the country, Winfield also ranks as the No. 12 player in the state of Texas. On the 247Sports composite, the high school junior is a top 75 player, ranking No. 73 overall.

Winfield did not give a timeline on when he would commit but knows how quickly the class could fill up. Thanks to Ewers, players from across the country will want to have their chance to play in Austin.

After landing the elite quarterback, elite pass catchers must follow. Stewart, Wilson, and Winfield can bring exactly that.

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