Break Out Player 2017

[Sirhornsalot]

I think Colin Johnson draws some heavy attention early in the season. This opens things up for John Burt. John Burt returns to the scene this year in a big way. Sophomore slump is ovah.

2nd choice goes to Brandon Jones. IMO, he solidifies himself in the secondary and ends up all conference as a sophomore.

 

[Bear19]

I love this type of thread.

I'm going to take your second choice, Brandon Jones. I think by midseason he will be wreaking havoc.

 

[TB14]

I'll go someone I haven't heard much about this fall: Toneil Carter. I think he will be great out of the backfield and will play more each week. I bet he has 20+ receptions and over 500 yards rushing. Neither RB in front of him has proven to stay healthy and he's a Herman guy who has been a part of every practice Herman has coached at Texas. What other back can say that???

 

[Bear19]

TB14

Great choice and good reasoning.

 

[Grandpa Zorro]

Good thread...I'm going with Shane Buechele.  I think he solidifies himself as a leader and a QB.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Gary Johnson and Malik. I think these 2 on the field together are going to dominate. Orlando's defense will give both of them a chance to freelance and use their natural instincts. Johnson makes an immediate impact and Malik lives up to his lofty rating.

 

[oldhorn2]

This is my great hope. ....Someone on the D line...Poona McColough....somebody! If the D line steps up theis year and becomes something to be reckoned with we have a chance to be a good team.

 

[DBut82]

Idk who will actually be THE breakout player.  But what I'm optimistic and most excited about is the fact that I think that on both offense and defense the players will be put in better position to use their natural abilities (i.e. talent) to make plays; moreso than has been the case in the past.  And as such I'm confident that we'll have multiple "breakout player's" at multiple positions....hope that makes sense! #HOOKEM

 

[Sirhornsalot]

My third choice would be Denzel Okafor. I think once he takes over that RT spot, he'll not let it go. When his light really turns on, look out, we have ourselves a RT.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Gary Johnson and Malik. I think these 2 on the field together are going to dominate. Orlando's defense will give both of them a chance to freelance and use their natural instincts. Johnson makes an immediate impact and Malik lives up to his lofty rating.

Gotta double check, but they may be competing for the same starter spot.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Gary Johnson would definitely get my pick in this category and I would also put a vote in for PJ Locke.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Gary Johnson would definitely get my pick in this category and I would also put a vote in for PJ Locke.

I kinda thought Locke broke out last year

 

[Baron]

I don't know if it will be a breakout year for him, but I'm going with Hemphill-Mapps. I read where he and Buechele have gotten on the same page during the spring and summer.

 

[HORNfromETX]

KICKER Josh Rowland!

If Texas had decent kicking the last couple of years, they would have won 3-5 more games.

 

[MikeV73]

Collin Johnson

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Gotta double check, but they may be competing for the same starter spot.

I think you're right. I just have a feeling that they will run some schemes with both of them on the field at the same time to maximize the athleticism.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

I kinda thought Locke broke out last year

He kinda did, but I think he becomes a household name this year.

 

[RunRickyRun]

Kyle Porter.

 

[oldhorn2]

gotta go with Roach