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Texas Football: 13 Wishlist Items for 2017

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Devin Duvernay (2) avoids a tackle by Texas Christian Horned Frogs safety Denzel Johnson (30) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Devin Duvernay (2) avoids a tackle by Texas Christian Horned Frogs safety Denzel Johnson (30) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Figure out the No. 1 Receiver

The 2016 season saw the ball spread out to over a half dozen receivers with six of them having over 300 yards. However, only two had above 400 yards receiving and five tied for three touchdowns as the team lead. The distribution was fine, but someone may be needed to step up as the top guy in 2017.

Devin Duvernay may be the guy to become the top wide receiver for Texas. As a freshman, he showed off as a deep threat, having three gains of 60-plus yards in the 2016 season, which resulted in touchdowns. Can Duvernary develop beyond stretching the field in his sophomore year, though?

Armanti Freeman may have been the most consistent receiver of the bunch by having at least three catches in eight of the first nine games. He’s only 5-foot-11 like Duvernay and is entering his senior. So, can Freeman take a step forward in his final season?

Figuring out the No. 1 receiver also stems on Shane Buechele’s improvement. If he pads his stats, then so will his wideouts. In his second year at Texas, he could find his go-to guy and lead to both of them breaking out for the next season. Given the high-powered offenses that litter the Big 12, Texas is going to need one or multiple receivers to step up, which is something we want to see happen to have this group contend with the other powerhouses.

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