The importance of Jordan Shipley to Colt McCoy as his top receiver has been clear over the years.

But Shipley's abilities as a downfield threat make him the Longhorns' top deep threat.

The numbers for Shipley and the rest of the Texas receivers on those passes are interesting.

ESPN Stats & Information broke down the game films and came up with some interesting numbers.

Here are Colt McCoy's statistics throwing to downfield targets 15 yards or deeper since Oct. 1. The figures are broken down with separated with his throws to Shipley and to the rest of the Longhorns' team.