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Big 12 football: 5 best players in the conference heading into 2023

By Joshua Schulman

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 24: Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 24: Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images) /
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Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) looks back as he carries the ball during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Kansas won 57-56 in overtime.
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) looks back as he carries the ball during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Kansas won 57-56 in overtime. /

3. Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas Football

Quarterback Quin Ewers does not have a shortage of targets to throw to. Worthy was a unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 First Team selection, the only player to receive that honor in the conference. Even after a slight decrease in yardage from his freshman to sophomore year (981 to 760), the 6-foot-1 red zone threat is among the most dangerous wideouts in the game.

A former track star, Worthy’s speed allows him to torch practically any defensive back. If he could overcome his recurring issue with drops, he’d make an argument to top this list off.

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