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TCU Football: 5 players trending up after spring 2019

By Connor Muldowney

FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Taye Barber #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs scores a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Taye Barber #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs scores a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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FORT WORTH, TX – OCTOBER 20: John Stephens Jr. #7 of the TCU Horned Frogs pulls in a pass against Tre Brown #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX – OCTOBER 20: John Stephens Jr. #7 of the TCU Horned Frogs pulls in a pass against Tre Brown #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

The first of two receivers to make this list, John Stephens Jr. has been known as a kid with immense potential who has barely even scratched the surface.

Stephens Jr. came to TCU out of Louisiana in the class of 2018 and everyone talked about his size. How could you not, though? He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs in at 215 pounds, so why hasn’t he contributed much so far in his career?

Heading into his sophomore year, he is no longer buried on the depth chart and the coaching staff has raved about him this spring. He has taken that next step, realizing his potential and he’ll soon be a top target for whoever starts under center whether it’s Alex Delton or Justin Rogers.

The Horned Frogs could use all the playmakers they can get with the offense going through major changes this season, in terms of skill position players, and Stephens Jr. seems to be that guy who could break out and become a star.

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