Over the next two weeks, we'll be featuring 10 Big 12 players who are on the spot this spring. Maybe they are coming back from injury. Maybe they have much to prove after a disappointing 2015 season. Maybe they are embroiled in a key position battle. Whatever the case, this spring is big for them.
Today's player on the spot: West Virginia linebacker Xavier Preston
Quarterback Skyler Howard, running back Rushel Shell and receiver Shelton Gibson each fit the description of Mountaineers on the spot heading into the 2016 season as West Virginia will count on all three to help the offense soar.