Baylor Football: 3 things we learned from 2020 season

2. Trestan Ebner was not used enough

The rushing effort from the Bears was among the worst in the country. As a matter of fact, the Bears ranked last in the conference by 131 yards. They averaged 90 yards per game and were abysmal in converting third downs on the ground.

One of the best players on offense is a running back and it’s the versatile Trestan Ebner who had almost three times more receiving yards as there was no sign of creative play-calling in the run game. The offensive line did not play like a Power Five unit and the running back room was a revolving door.

Ebner was the bright spot for Baylor as he impacted the game in the pass game and on kick returns.

Ebner ranked second in the conference in receiving yards and first in kick return yards and touchdowns. He had 612 return yards and two touchdowns on the season. He also holds the record for the most receiving touchdowns by a Baylor running back.

The converted wide receiver uses his background to create a matchup nightmare against linebackers on routes over the middle. He displays that in these next clips.

He is the definition of a Swiss army knife and needs to have the ball in his hands more. Whether that be moved outside on some plays to slot receiver, the ball needs to be in his hands. With another year of rebuilding the offensive line, the running back room will need find innovative ways to create yards.

Ebner will need to have the ball in his hands more if Baylor wants to win in 2021.