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Quinn Ewers focuses on building chemistry with new WR room

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Quinn Ewers focuses on building chemistry with new WR room

When the Longhorns open the 2024 campaign against Colorado State, the receiver room will look very different than it did last year. During the offseason, Texas turned to the transfer portal to bring in new weapons for Quinn Ewers, leading to the additions of Matthew Golden, Isaiah Bond and Silas Bolden.

While the talented trio is still building chemistry with their new quarterback, they bring a lot of experience to the team, something Ewers has seen in practice.

“I think experience plays a huge part and that kind of thing. But you know, at the end of the day, we have to form our own chemistry,” Ewers told Sports Illustrated. “Last year was the second year for me and those receivers — except for Adonai Mitchell, he was a transfer — but it was the second year for most of those guys, and I had to kind of figure out their timing, you know, how long it takes them to run 12 yards and get out or get in.”

Last season at Alabama, Bond showed he could be a productive player, recording 48 receptions for 668 yards and four touchdowns. Bolden was essential to Oregon State’s offense, hauling in 51 receptions for 718 yards and five touchdowns. He also made an impact on the ground, rushing for 84 yards and finding the end zone twice.

Golden rounds out the list with 38 receptions for 404 yards and six touchdowns for the Houston Cougars last season. All three of the Longhorns’ new receivers made an impact at their previous programs and will now look to build on their success in a tough SEC conference.

While the pressure will be greater than ever, it’s a challenge they’re ready for. Over the last few weeks, Ewers has focused on timing so the offense can get off to a flying start this weekend.