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UT Spring Game: 5 Biggest Stars & Surprises

By James Caldwell

Apr 15, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Te3xas Longhorns defensive back DeShon Elliott breaks up a pass in the end zone during the Texas orange-white spring game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Te3xas Longhorns defensive back DeShon Elliott breaks up a pass in the end zone during the Texas orange-white spring game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lil’Jordon (84) is swarmed by teammates following a touchdown for the White team during the Texas orange-white spring game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lil’Jordon (84) is swarmed by teammates following a touchdown for the White team during the Texas orange-white spring game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports /

(5) Texas Spring Game Surprise: Lil’ Jordan Humphries and Reggie Hemphill-Mapps

Shane Buechele and Sam Ehlinger combined to throw 70 passes during the Spring Game. So, there were plenty of opportunities for Wide Receivers to stand out from a crowded group of players.

Collin Johnson clearly separated himself as the #1 WR. And, relatively unknown players Lil’ Jordan Humphries and Reggie Hemphill-Mapps put themselves on the map with solid games on Saturday.

Lil’ Jordan is a sophomore out of Southlake Carroll who caught Sam Ehlinger’s lone TD pass of the game. Humphries made that excellent catch in double coverage and had other big catches in traffic.

Meanwhile, Reggie Hemphill-Mapps recovered from an early drop to make a great catch on a Shane Buechele pass in the first half.

Next: What Was Herman's Reaction to Texas Spring Game?

RHM and Lil’ Jordan were two big surprises from the WR position in the Texas Spring Game. And, with so many WRs on the roster, we are curious to see where they land on the Tom Herman depth chart after the Texas Spring Game.

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