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Texas Football: 5 problematic players on Oklahoma State

By Andrew Miller

STILLWATER, OK - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys stretches before the game against the Missouri State Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Bears 58-17. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys stretches before the game against the Missouri State Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Bears 58-17. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 6: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys catches a touchdown pass against defensive back Braxton Lewis #33 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter on October 6, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 6: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys catches a touchdown pass against defensive back Braxton Lewis #33 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter on October 6, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

We’ll start by focusing on one of the two Oklahoma State star wideouts that Texas football needs to key in on. The first is the speedy and athletic former LSU Tigers transfer Tyron Johnson. Oklahoma State knows it’s not getting the most out of Johnson that it possibly can. That’s likely why it will look to take advantage of a possible Johnson matchup against senior cornerback Davante Davis.

While Davis very physical off the line anywhere to about 10-15 yards off the line of scrimmage, he is prone to getting burned by bigger and faster wide receivers. Just look at what Jalen Hurd and Denzel Mims from the Baylor Bears did to him in Week 7. This is where Johnson could thrive against the Horns.

We have no doubt that Davis has the ability to rise to the occasion against a receiver that is good, but by no means uncoverable, in Johnson. Yet, Gundy is known to be able to get his receivers free creatively on the outside and on deep balls. The Texas secondary is usually the most prone to deep balls too.

Johnson is already having a bigger year than he did in 2017, with nearly 400 receiving yards and three touchdowns. That big breakthrough is still awaiting Johnson with how much raw talent he possesses. More than likely, that breakout will not come against the Texas football secondary as long as this group is prepared.

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