Steve Sarkisian doesn’t have to go hunting for answers at wide receiver. Texas has built a room that looks loaded from top to bottom, and that kind of depth gives the Longhorns a real edge heading into 2026.
The headliners are easy to spot. Cam Coleman arrives as the biggest offseason addition Texas could have made, and he’s already looked the part in Austin. He’s set to step in as WR1 and become the primary target in Sarkisian’s offense, taking over that role from Ryan Wingo.
That doesn’t push Wingo into the background so much as it changes the shape of his role. He finished the 2025 season with more than 50 catches, over 800 receiving yards, and a Second-Team All-SEC nod. With Coleman drawing top attention, Wingo should see better matchups and still has a chance to do plenty of damage.
Then there’s Emmett Mosely V, who looks ready to carve out a bigger role from the slot. He brings reliable hands and a strong feel for working through traffic, traits that should play well in the middle of the field. With another season in the system, the production should come.
Texas also has enough depth to keep the room moving if Sarkisian wants to rotate or if injuries hit. Kaliq Lockett has made steady progress through his second offseason, and his touchdown catch in the Citrus Bowl against Michigan offered a glimpse of what he can bring. Another year in the program could help him break into the mix.
Daylan McCutcheon is another second-year receiver worth watching. He played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2025 and finished with seven catches for 74 yards. Right now, he looks like the backup to Mosely V.
Jermaine Bishop Jr. adds another layer to the picture. The true freshman is a five-star talent with the kind of game-breaking ability that can force a coach to find a way onto the field. In a room this crowded, that won’t be easy, but Sarkisian’s offense could still find a few packages to get him involved.
Rounding out the group is Sterling Berkhalter, a fifth-year receiver who may not see a heavy workload but gives Texas a veteran safety net if needed.
For Sarkisian, that’s the luxury: elite talent at the top, real depth behind it, and plenty of ways to keep defenses guessing.
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