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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 wide receiver Jerrod Heard (13) catches the ball for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the third quarter 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; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jerrod Heard (13) catches the ball for a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns won 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

Breckyn Hager, DE

Hager is a pure-energy player who has brought some spark to the Texas defense. He is currently second on the team in tackles (35), tackles for loss (4.5), and sacks (3.0) while playing on a rotational basis. His energy and determination has helped him carve out more playing time as the season has progressed and he should be a central figure of the defense moving forward. He’s got great hair, too.

Naashon Hughes, LB

Hughes came into the season as the seasoned veteran along the defensive front. Playing the Fox position as a hybrid DE/LB, Hughes has to be able to do it all. With young players (like Hager) nipping at his heels for playing time, Hughes has stepped up and delivered. The junior has 12 tackles with a forced fumble on the season and leads the team with 3.5 sacks.

Jerrod Heard, WR

Heard, the former starting quarterback for Texas, has made a seamless transition to receiver in his sophomore season. He currently leads the team with 220 yards and three touchdowns on 17 receptions. Heard has distinguished himself in what has become a deep, but inexperienced group of playmakers at receiver.

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