AUSTIN – The Texas Longhorns will overhaul their offense in 2024 with the departure of receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, tight end J'Tavion Sanders and running back Jonathon Brooks. Become.
Replacing those losses are some high-profile names, including Isaiah Bond and Amari Niblack, transfers from Alabama. There are also returning talents like Jontay Cook, Jadon Blue, and Cedric Baxter, each of whom have high expectations.
But there's one returning player in 2024 who may have been overlooked by the public heading into spring training — running back Quintreveon “Tre” Wisner.
December 2, 2023. Arlington, Texas, USA.Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) and Oklahoma
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“Tre was really impressive this spring,” Sarkisian said Monday. “I think it started late last season for him. His role on special teams has really grown and improved.” He made plays and made some really big tackles as the year progressed for our team. Ta. I think he gained a little more confidence. ”
As Sarkisian mentioned, Wisner first made his presence known on special teams. But he also showed some promising football, gaining 73 yards on 12 carries and scoring on limited chances.
That being said, Wisner seems to have taken another step forward in his skills this spring in addition to his special teams role, which makes it very difficult for Sarkisian to keep him off the field in 2024. Dew.
“The one thing about Tre is that he's at the top of the list of the hardest workers on our team,” Sarkisian said. He was a really good runner, caught the ball out of the backfield and did great on (special) teams. I think his general understanding of what we're doing is growing, so I expect him to have a role with us in the fall. ”
Will that role be similar to that of Kaylan Robinson last season? For now, it's too early to tell.
That said, based on the way Sarkisian describes his skill set, it would make a lot of sense for Wisner to fill the role left by Robinson next fall.
