Brennan Eagles played the role of Texas’ Z-receiver last season, playing opposite of Collin Johnson. Now, Eagles will be taking over as the main outside receiver and the X position and the Longhorns will be in search of a new Z-receiver.
It will be full of inexperienced players, from a graduate transfer to a redshirt sophomore with only six games of experience. A freshman could even make an impact in Mike Yurcich’s offense.
Here is a breakdown of the Z-receiver position for Texas in 2020: