Texas Longhorns: The 7 Most Under-The-Radar Players on the Roster

With the 2011 Revenge Tour well underway and the 'Horns off to an unexpected 4-0 start, it's not entirely the veterans that are the difference-makers in the past four games. The Longhorns are starting at least four true freshmen on offense, all of whom are living up to their hype.

With the Red River Shootout coming up on us this weekend, let us have a look at seven players who are under the radar and who have the potential to shock their opponents in the coming weeks.

QB Case McCoy

In 2010, Case McCoy threw one pass. So much for his redshirt year.

In 2011, McCoy is 26 of 37 (70.3 percent). After being thrust behind center in the BYU game and starting at UCLA and at Iowa State, he has two touchdowns, no interceptions, 335 passing yards and four rushing yards for a total of 339 yards. His calm and cool demeanor in the pocket and under pressure allow him to make very smart decisions to make the big plays.

McCoy is showing signs that he will be able to fill the enormous shoes his brother left at Texas. Head coach Mack Brown made it clear that he was selected "...not because you are a McCoy, but because you are Case McCoy."

Colt was blessed with talented playmakers, including WR Jordan Shipley. Case is blessed with talented playmakers, including...

WR Jaxon Shipley

He is a true freshman with true talent. Wearing his legendary brother's No. 8, Jaxon Shipley is proving to be the threat his older brother, Jordan, was during his time at Texas.

Jaxon Shipley's stats are unbelievable: 16 receptions for 280 yards, two touchdowns, seven carries for 40 yards. And his passing is at 100 percent, too. Shipley is a perfect fit for Bryan Harsin's surprise offense.

Shipley has a total of 320 yards in four games...as a true freshman. He also has a touchdown to his name in his first game as a Longhorn, something his brother did not do.

Expect to see him drastically improve throughout the rest of this season and prove to be a real threat to his opponents.

QB David Ash

Fast, mobile, accurate and a powerful arm. Colt McCoy? No. Those are the things you will hear people say to describe true freshman QB David Ash.

Ash shares the QB duties with his counterpart, Case McCoy. And Ash is proving to be just as impressive as McCoy.

As a true freshman, Ash has completed 13 of 19 passes (68.4 percent) for 213 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Brown and Harsin should be very pleased.

David will be seeing more and more game time as his role in Harsin's two-quarterback scheme becomes more solid and he becomes more experienced.

RB Malcolm Brown

Yet another true freshman off to an unbelievable start in his career in Texas, Malcolm Brown has 67 carries for 327 yards and one touchdown.

Yeah, take a moment to let that sink in.

There is one sign that he is indeed a true freshman: One reception for negative-one yard. However, don't expect that slight blemish to be a problem throughout the rest of the season.

With 326 yards in four games, Brown will also prove to be a threat to the defenses that are unfortunate enough to face him on the field.

RB Joe Bergeron

Perhaps the most under-the-radar Longhorn on the roster, true freshman Joe Bergeron has only played in three games this season: Three games accumulating 15 carries for 90 yards.

Against UCLA, he had five carries for 36 yards.

Against Iowa State, he had four carries for 28 yards.

He is another player with potential that you should keep an eye on.

WR Mike Davis

Mike Davis was one of the most promising players of 2010. He had 47 receptions for 478 yards and two touchdowns his true freshman year.

In 2011, he has already posted nine receptions for 264 yards and one touchdown. His longest reception was a 56-yard pass from Garrett Gilbert against Rice.

His stats should improve as the two QBs improve and become comfortable with him throughout the season.

Expect him to shine as Harsin's new offense makes full use of his talents.

WR John Harris

Redshirt freshman John Harris was highly touted as a recruit, but after only playing two games due to an injury to his left foot this season, we might have to wait a little longer to see his true talent.

Harris has two receptions for 13 yards and, like Shipley, he sits with 100-percent completion in passing.

Although his stats aren't as impressive as the others, he can block, he can catch and he can run the routes. He was a reliable player and will stay very much under the radar until his return.