Texas received bad news Sunday afternoon.
Per reports, gifted and hard-working receiver transfer Isaiah Neyor and indispensable leader Junior Angilau could both be dealing with a season-ending knee injury.
Steve Sarkisian will no doubt sympathize with the players, but will be also tasked with putting a team on the field in three weeks.
One of the deepest positions on the team appears to be dwindling down. Neyor’s injury and Agiye Hall’s suspension leave a vacancy at wide receiver I am not sure who will fill.
There is one Isaiah Neyor on this team. Savion Red has emerged as a potential impact player but likely will play in the slot. Jordan Whittington, Tarique Milton and Brenen Thompson also figure to play from the slot.
Outside of those four Texas could turn to Casey Cain, Troy Omeire or Jahleel Billingsley to play on the outside. Cain is still unproven, while injuries have derailed Omeire’s past playing opportunities.
As for Billingsley, the talented pass catcher presumably would have to learn an entirely new position.
Here’s a look at players who may be called upon to step up in the absence of injured players.
Keilan Robinson
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Some are reporting that Roschon Johnson likely suffered an ankle injury. If it’s an ankle sprain he could be out for around a month. Somebody will need to spell Bijan Robinson. One of those players will likely be Keilan Robinson. The lightning fast running back transferred from Alabama last offseason. Robinson will likely be motivated to face his former team in Week 2.
Jonathon Brooks
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Jonathon Brooks figures to share some of the remaining carries left in Roschon Johnson’s absence. Assuming Johnson returns to practice the week of the Alabama game, Texas may not rush him back without a full week or two under his belt.
Brooks is one of the most underrated players to sign with Texas in recent years….
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