Another Texas Longhorns WR Hits with Injury
The Texas Longhorns are facing yet another injury to their wide receiver group during non-conference play.
In Saturday’s home opener against San Jose State, Texas wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. left the game with an injury in the third quarter and was escorted to the locker room. While the exact nature of the injury remains unclear, it seemed to be an upper-body issue, as Moore Jr. was walking without a limp and was assisted off the field by running back CJ Baxter.
Texas is already missing wideout Emmett Mosley V, a transfer from Stanford, who has been sidelined for the first two games of the season.
Impact on Texas’ WR Corps
Moore Jr. had a strong showing last season with 39 receptions for 456 yards and seven touchdowns. If he misses any time, the Longhorns may need to rely more on receivers like Ryan Wingo and Parker Livingstone, the latter of whom scored the team’s first three touchdowns of the season.
The coaching staff may also need to get more from their freshmen receivers, including Daylan McCutcheon, Michael Terry III, Kaliq Lockett, and Jaime Ffrench.
Moore Jr. is a crucial figure in the locker room. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised his leadership last season, calling him the “captain of the receiver room.” Sarkisian noted how Moore Jr. emulated former Longhorn Jordan Whittington, learning from his work ethic, versatility, and special teams contributions.
Moore Jr.’s Ambitions for the Season
During the offseason, Moore Jr. made it clear he has high expectations for the year. “First and foremost, I want to win a natty,” Moore Jr. said. “We’ve gotten close two years in a row, and it’s been too many times for my liking. I want to win the national championship.” He also expressed his desire to break the Texas touchdown record, rack up at least 1,200 yards, and win the Biletnikoff Award.
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