Major Applewhite was able to steal offensive coordinator Brian Johnson from Mississippi State, and that acquisition will yield large dividends for Houston in 2017. Johnson has experience working with talented quarterbacks, and takes over what should be one of the most talented offenses in the AAC. Fans remember players who make big plays and put up impressive stat lines, and Houston has a number of talented athletes with big names. Here is a look at Houston’s top five offensive players for this season.
2016 stats: 98 rec. 1,118 yards, 3 TD
After being snubbed from either All-Conference team, Bonner has plenty to prove in 2017 despite a breakout year.