Jordan Shipley, Longhorn wide receiver and return specialist is one of Ourlads top receivers in 2009. The way we see him:
Received a sixth year from the NCAA after red-shirting in 2004 because of left knee surgery. Missed all 12 games in 2005 due to a right hamstring injury. Possesses outstanding natural hands and is a skilled route runner. Returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown against Oklahoma. Three year starter makes the tough catch. Can adjust to a poorly thrown ball. Holds the ball on contact. Good agility and body control. Forces separation with the defensive back. Good open field instincts after he catches the ball. Competitive receiver that is consistent without the ball. Good effort as an inline blocker. Plays fast. Can make the deep overhead catch. Caught 89 passes for 1060 yards and 11 touchdowns. Averaged 10.2 yards on 6 punt returns and 26.3 yards on 15 kickoff returns.
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