Texas will go into Saturday’s home game against Florida a little cleaner on the injury front, but the Longhorns also took a hit in the wide receiver room.
Kaliq Lockett has been moved from doubtful to out, making him unavailable for the matchup in Austin. The Texas receiver had been one of the names fans circled heading into the season, but his role never really materialized. He has just one catch for -3 yards this year.
That’s a sharp fall from the buzz around him after last season’s finish. Lockett closed 2025 with two catches for 35 yards and a go-ahead touchdown in the Citrus Bowl against Michigan, a moment that had him pegged by many as a player who could push for a bigger role. Texas already had Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley V slotted in as the top three receivers, but there was at least some belief Lockett could battle Jermaine Bishop Jr., Daylan McCutcheon and Sterling Berkhalter for the No. 4 spot.
Instead, he’s been on the outside looking in, and unless the Longhorns are hit with more injuries ahead of him, it doesn’t look like there’s a path for him this season. A breakout next year may be the more realistic window.
There was better news elsewhere for Texas. Offensive lineman Jordan Coleman is now listed as probable after sitting out the Oklahoma game, while Justus Terry also remains probable. Jaydon Chatman is still out.
Florida’s report stayed the same. Duke Clark remains out, and quarterback Aaron Philo along with receivers Vernell Brown III and Bailey Stockton are all listed as questionable, though each is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday.
Texas vs. Florida injury report:
Texas Kaliq Lockett, WR - OUT
Jaydon Chatman, OL - OUT Justus Terry, DL - PROBABLE
Jordan Coleman, OL - PROBABLE
Florida Duke Clark, RB - OUT
Aaron Philo, QB - QUESTIONABLE Vernell Brown III, WR - QUESTIONABLE
Bailey Stockton, WR - QUESTIONABLE
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