How Ryan Wingo Broke Eli Drinkwitz's Heart

Ryan Wingo has quickly become one of the most important playmakers in Texas' offense, giving the Longhorns a dynamic weapon who can change a game with his speed and ability to create explosive plays.

But before Wingo was making plays in burnt orange, another SEC program had its eyes on the talented St. Louis native.

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was among those hoping Wingo would stay closer to home and become a Tiger. Instead, Wingo chose Texas, leaving Drinkwitz with a recruiting disappointment that clearly has not faded entirely.

Missouri missed out, and Texas has benefited ever since

Drinkwitz did not hide his affection for Wingo when discussing the Texas receiver ahead of Saturday's matchup.

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