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Texas Football: 10 Longhorns Who Will Turn Program Around in 2016

By Tyler Brett

Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong celebrates the win over the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong celebrates the win over the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kent Perkins (76) in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns tackle Kent Perkins (76) in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Red River showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Kent Perkins, RG

This offensive line group could develop into one of the best in the Big 12 by season’s end. However, they will have to overcome significant inexperience to do so. That’s why they’ll need a leader up front, like senior Kent Perkins.

Perkins is far and away the most experienced member of the offensive line with 24 starts to his name. Patrick Vahe and Connor Williams, both coming off phenomenal freshman seasons, have a combined 22 starts between them. Projected starting right tackle Tristan Nickelson has three career starts. Starting center Zach Shackleford (if healthy), is an incoming true freshman who will be taking his first collegiate snaps this season.

There’s potential at every position across the board but Perkins has to be the man they all look to. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound senior is not only the most experienced offensive lineman on the roster, he’s also the strongest man on the entire team. His move from right tackle to right guard also puts him in his more natural position and will allow him to use his incredible strength to really maul defenders in the interior run game.

If someone is going to carry the mantle of leadership for this promising offensive line group, why not the strong shoulders of their elder statesman, Kent Perkins?

Next: 3. John Burt, WR

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