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5 Best Players for Texas Football in First Half of 2016

By Tyler Brett

Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; The Texas Longhorns take the field prior to kickoff against the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns won 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; The Texas Longhorns take the field prior to kickoff against the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns won 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D
Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns running back D /

The offensive line has been integral to the development of Buechele. Connor Williams is far and away the best player on that line and is a bookend left tackle capable of keeping his young quarterback upright. His play has been pivotal to providing stability to the Texas offense.

Williams played his way into the starting lineup as a true freshman last season and responded positively. He was a first-team freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 selection, starting all 12 games in 2015. This season, he was named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list and the Preseason All-Big 12 team. His steady production and excellent durability are central to Texas’ offensive turnaround.

The 6-foot-5, 283-pound sophomore continues to develop and improve week after week. Williams is capable of standing up against the best the Big 12 has to offer. At this rate, he’s going to play his way into the first round of the NFL draft in 2018 or 2019, depending on when he decides to take his game to the next level.

For now, he will be Texas’ leader on the line and a dominant blocker for this offense.

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