Arch Manning Sends Clear Message on Texas' WR Room

This move came as Steve Sarkisian and co understood that they needed to bolster the wide receiver room after losing Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond to the NFL draft. 

But it isn't just the transfer portal that the Longhorns utilized to add to their offensive weaponry. Arch Manning pointed out that there's a freshman to look out for in the Texas WR room. 

Manning said, "These young guys have stepped up. Kaliq's looking good this summer. So, we're fired up. We got a young but talented group." 

5-star recruit Kaliq Lockett is presumed to be an immediate starter for the Longhorns. With a rare 6-foot-7 wingspan for his 6-foot-2 frame, he adds a level of mystique and freshness to their offense. 

Lockett had a breakout junior year at Sachse High School in Texas where he caught 59 catches for 1,299 yards. 

After that, it was not much of a surprise that he received 33 offers from colleges across the country. 

Outside Lockett, the Longhorns recruited 4-star Jamie Ffrench who is also expected to contribute early. 

But the bulk of the responsibility will fall on the returning receivers like Ryan Wingo, DeAndre Moore Jr, Aaron Butler, and Parker Livingstone. 

The Longhorns also have other returnees, capable of adding serious value, like Ty Boatwright, Rett Anderson, and Bryce Chambers. 

Despite putting up a great season last year, the Texas offense struggled with drops and lack of separation issues. In key moments, Quinn Ewers was left with very few options. 

Arch Manning will need a much better receiving core and they will have to solve the issue of dropped catches. 

But from what the Longhorns quarterback is telling the media, it looks like they are set to kick things off against the Ohio State Buckeyes on 30 August 2025.