A Season of Explosiveness, Balance, and True Playmaking Depth
In a season defined by explosive offense and quarterback Maalik Murphy’s high-octane passing attack, no position group embodied Texas’ identity more than the wide receivers and tight ends. Your pass catchers produced chunk plays at a level few programs in the PML college landscape could match, combining vertical threats, possession reliability, and tight-end versatility.
The result?
One of the most balanced and productive receiving corps in the nation, headlined by multiple go-to weapons and crucial depth across the roster.
Kaliq Lockett: The WR1 Who Became a Nightmare for Defenses
12 Games • 56 REC • 1,068 Yards • 19.1 AVG • 9 TD • Long 81 • 558 RAC • 6 Drops
When Texas needed someone to take over a game, Kaliq Lockett was the one.
Lockett’s sophomore campaign was nothing short of electric. His blend of size, speed, and route precision made him the premier option in the Longhorns’ passing attack. He wasn’t just productive—he was game-breaking:
- 1,068 yards set the standard in the WR room
- Massive 19.1 YPC, proving he was a deep threat every snap
- A staggering 558 yards after the catch
- Nine touchdowns, many in crucial moments
Lockett’s explosiveness forced safeties to play deeper than they wanted, opening up space for the rest of the offense. His ability to turn intermediate catches into long runs made him the ultimate pressure valve for Murphy.
Even with a few drops, Lockett’s overall impact on the season was star-level—a future All-American caliber cornerstone for the offense.
J. French: The Chain-Mover and Reliability King
12 Games • 65 REC • 786 Yards • 12.1 AVG • 9 TD • Long 67 • 382 RAC • 1 Drop
If Lockett was the lightning, J. French was the heartbeat.
Leading the team in receptions (65), French became Murphy’s most dependable short-to-intermediate target. His efficiency was elite:
- Only ONE drop all season
- Nine touchdowns, matching Lockett
- Consistent separation on slants, outs, crossers, and timing routes
- 786 yards despite defenses shading attention toward Lockett and Wingo
French’s consistency helped Murphy maintain rhythm on early downs, and his toughness after the catch (382 RAC) made him a true offense-smoother.
Quietly one of the most valuable players on the roster.
R. Wingo: The Vertical Threat With a Scoring Punch
12 Games • 43 REC • 688 Yards • 16.0 AVG • 13 TD • Long 80 • 229 RAC • 5 Drops
Few WR3s in the country produced like R. Wingo.
Wingo’s 13 touchdown receptions led the entire team, making him Texas’ most deadly red-zone and deep-ball weapon. His role was clear: stretch the field vertically, punish single coverage, and serve as Murphy’s big-play hammer when defenses tilted coverage away from Lockett.
His highlights were weekly occurrences—80-yard bombs, sideline fades, and slot seams that blew games open.
Even with a handful of drops, his ability to flip momentum made him indispensable. Wingo’s emergence created a true three-headed monster at receiver, something few PML defenses could match.
Tight Ends: The Underrated Backbone of the Offense
J. Endries (TE)
52 REC • 619 Yards • 11.9 AVG • 9 TD • 290 RAC
Endries was one of the best tight ends in the country this season. He brought:
- Red-zone dominance
- Soft hands
- Strong blocking
- Reliable chain-moving routes
His nine touchdowns tied French and matched Lockett’s production—showing how much Murphy trusted him in tight spaces.
J. Washington (TE)
14 REC • 130 Yards • 9.3 AVG • 1 TD
Washington wasn’t targeted often, but he brought consistency, helped in two-TE sets, and added valuable snaps as a blocker. His catches were high-value and often moved the chains.
Together, the tight end group added structure to the passing game and gave Texas multiple answers in high-pressure situations.
RB Contributions to the Passing Game
CJ Baxter – The Complete Back
26 REC • 313 Yards • 12.0 AVG • 2 TD
Baxter was not only a 1,300-yard rusher—he was a legitimate receiving weapon. His 12 yards per catch showcased his ability to turn dump-offs into explosive gains, helping extend drives and punish blitz looks.
Martell Terry III
10 REC • 70 Yards • 7.0 AVG
A short-area outlet who provided steady productivity when spelling Baxter.
These receiving contributions from the backfield added another dimension that made your offense layered and unpredictable.
Depth Pieces
While they didn’t see heavy usage, players like A. Butler, S. Shannon, T. Golden, C. Clark, D. McCutcheon and others chipped in with situational snaps, blocking, and formation versatility—factors that don’t show in the stats but matter immensely in the flow of the season.
Position Group Summary
The Texas wide receivers and tight ends were nothing short of elite:
WR1: Lockett — explosive playmaker
WR2: French — the dependable technician
WR3: Wingo — the touchdown machine
TE1: Endries — mismatch creator
TE2: Washington — reliable role player
RBs contributing as receiving threats
Together they produced 3 of your top 6 TD scorers and turned Murphy’s senior season into one of the most productive passing years in the PML.
2025 WR/TE Room Grade: A+
Explosive. Deep. Balanced.
A group built perfectly for your offensive system.
