Texas is counting on Chris Warren to step up in 2017.

The 250-pound running back is slated to take over for D'Onta Foreman as the team's starter this season. And that's a lot to live up to after Foreman exploded for 2,028 yards in 2016.

With Warren set to take on a major role this fall, here are 10 things to know about the junior heading into this season.

10. He was on pace for 1,000 yards before injury

Texas running back Chris Warren III (25) rushes for yardage during the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the University of Texas Longhorns NCAA football game at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin on Sunday, September 4, 2016. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News) (Louis DeLuca / Staff Photographer)

Foreman hit a major milestone in 2016, hitting the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since Jamaal Charles in 2007. While Warren was overshadowed by Foreman, he still put up some big numbers on his own before injuring his knee in week four against Oklahoma State. He racked up 366 yards in four games -- good for just over 91 yards per game, a 1,000-yard pace.

9. He's returned from brutal injuries before

While Warren endured a brutal rehab over the past year, he's come back from tough injuries before. He tore an ACL as a junior at Rockwall in 2013, but managed to return the next season and rush for over 2,000 yards. Texas hopes Warren can replicate that effort -- and stay healthy -- this season.

8. He's a must-follow on social media

While Warren is soft spoken in interviews, he isn't shy at all on social media. He's extremely active on Twitter, where he discusses topics ranging from Dragon Ball Z to fast food. He also posts his fair share of memes. Warren joins Jerrod Heard and Malik Jefferson as a must-follow Longhorn Twitter account.

7. He gives music recommendations

Warren has a variety of interests, but music seems to be near the top of the list. He often tweets song titles and screenshots of his playlists, capturing his taste. Warren mostly posts hip-hop tracks, so fans of the genre should stay up to date with his song choices.

6. He recorded an all-time great rushing performance

Warren's only played in 12 games at Texas. Yet that hasn't stopped him from cementing himself in the record books. His 91-yard touchdown run against Texas Tech ranks as the school's fourth longest run, and his 276 yards in that game ranks No. 7 in Longhorn history.

5. He delivers punishing blows

Nobody likes tackling Warren. Linebacker Malik Jefferson said before the 2016 season that the 6-2 running back is his least favorite player to hit. Warren entered the program at just over 230 pounds, but bulked up to 250 for 2016. Expect him to deliver punishment again in 2017.

4. He can hoop

Like music, basketball sits near the top of Warren's favorite topics. He frequently posts polls, opinions and memes about the NBA on Twitter. Warren also appears to have some game of his own. He posted this video of a sweet throw-down in 2015.

I'll get this fixed💀 pic.twitter.com/2pAKwJUW0L — Chris Warren III (@ScorealldayCW25) May 15, 2015

3. He's impressed one of the nation's top RB coaches

Texas made a massive hire in January, picking up running backs coach Stan Drayton from the Chicago Bears. Drayton's developed his fair share of star running backs -- including Jordan Howard in Chicago and Ezekiel Elliott at Ohio State -- but he still had some high praise for Warren this offseason. Drayton said in February he's "never seen" a running back of Warren's size, even comparing him to NFL great Jerome Bettis.

Stan Drayton on LHN: "I've never seen one like Chris Warren. Jerome Bettis is the only I can think of." — Max Olson (@max_olson) February 1, 2017

2. His father was an NFL star

Warren's running back blood runs deep. His father, Chris Warren II, starred in the NFL while playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The elder Warren made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

1. He chose Texas on a coin flip

Few recruits enter National Signing Day without knowing where they will play. But Warren literally waited until the final seconds to make his decision. And he chose an old fashion decision maker to choose between Texas and Washington: a coin. Warren flipped it just minutes before making his announcement.

Warren said the coin flip was a real thing. If it landed tails? "I'd be wearing purple and gold right now." — Michael Florek (@michaelflorek) February 4, 2015

Luckily for Texas fans, that coin landed in favor of the burnt orange.