Texas Football: 5 Longhorns to watch in 2017 spring game
By Matt Workman
Tom Herman brings in renewed excitement and expectations to Austin for 2017. Which five Texas football players should we watch for in the spring game?
The Texas sideline will look very different in 2017 with the arrival of Tom Herman from Houston. Herman takes over for Charlie Strong after three less than ideal seasons in Austin. Herman joins the Longhorns after two very successful years at Houston that included a Peach Bowl win over Florida State in 2015.
Texas definitely has a veteran team returning with most of two deep from 2016 returning. The biggest loss on offense will be that of D’Onta Foreman who left school early for NFL. On the defensive side of the ball the loss of Dylan Haines is the biggest loss. Haines was a leader on defense that struggles at times.
So, lets look at some players to keep an eye on in the 2017 spring game for the Longhorns.
Shane Buechele stormed onto the college football scene last year with an exciting win over Notre Dame.
However, he had some ups and downs as the season progressed. Buechele threw for 2,958 yards and 21 TDs along with 11 interceptions. With a new coaching staff and influx of recruits there appears to be a QB competition brewing. Buechele looks to end that competition early in spring and not let it linger into Fall camp.
Keep an eye on Buechele to see if he can develop and improve to solidify starting job heading into his sophomore season.