Texas Football vs OK State: 3 Cowboy Skill Players that can hurt the Horns
By Shane Black
Brennan Presley, WR
Junior wideout Brennan Presley is a guy who could be a major thorn in the side of the Longhorn defense on Saturday. Although he stands at just 5-foot-8, Presley is one of the biggest playmakers on this Oklahoma State roster.
Through six games, he leads the Cowboys with 30 receptions. Those 30 receptions have gone for 353 yards (11.8 AVG) and a touchdown. Presley has become the safety blanket for quarterback Spencer Sanders. He has five third-down receptions this season, all of which have gone for a first down.
With a PFF offensive grade of 71.3, Presley is the highest-graded wide receiver on the Oklahoma State roster. He does all of his work out of the slot, using the middle of the field to create a lot of run-after-catch opportunities. He already has 186 yards after the catch this season.
Mike Gundy is going to try and create advantageous matchups for Presley against some of the slower Texas linebackers and safeties. I think you will see Pete Kwiatkowski try and get Jahdae Barron lined up against Presley as much as possible.
The last thing this Texas defense wants to see is #80 with the ball in his hands and green grass ahead. Presley has feasted when given the opportunity to run after the catch.