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 senior wide receiver Tarik Black.
Tarik Black, Wide receiver
Height: 6-3 / Weight: 215
Class: Senior
Hometown: Hamden, Conn.
High School: Cheshire Academy
HS ranking (247Sports): Four-star / No. 194 overall / No. 28 position / No. 1 in-state
HS ranking (Rivals): Four-star / No. 76 overall / No. 11 position / No. 1 in-state
Analysis: Losing Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson is going to hurt Texas this season but graduate transfer Tarik Black should help the losses. Coming from Michigan, the wide receiver has underperformed during his time in Ann Arbor thanks to underwhelming quarterback play.
Black’s junior year was disappointing, only having 25 catches for 323 yards and a touchdown. After being a four-star prospect out of high school and the top player in the state of Connecticut, Black has not reached his potential quite yet.
Hopefully, Sam Ehlinger is able to unlock his ability during the 2020 season. Texas was in desperate need of reinforcements at the wide receiver position. With Black coming down to Austin, Mike Yurich should have an experienced receiver at his disposal for the next two seasons.
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