Hello everyone and welcome back to the third in our series looking at the 2024 Kentucky Football team. In case you missed them we started with Brock Vandagriff<\/a> and the quarterbacks. <\/a>That was followed the running backs. <\/a>Today we finish up the skill positions and the wide receivers. Unlike the other positions this group has most of its experience coming back. Let’s break it down with our 2024 Kentucky Spring Preview: Receivers. We’re also looking at the tight ends as well.<\/p>\n First thing we should mention is the Wildcats have a new man coaching the receivers. Daikiel Shorts<\/strong> took the reigns from Scott Woodward<\/strong> back in December. As we mentioned before with the exception of one player UK didn’t lose much experience.<\/p>\n Tayvion Robinson<\/a> is off to the NFL Draft after using up all his college eligibility. During his two years in Lexington Robinson hauled in 81 passes for 1,049 yards and seven touchdowns. In addition to Robinson the Cats lost a couple of other receivers. Dekel Crowdus<\/strong> and Cole Lanter<\/strong>, who saw little action, left the program.<\/p>\n As we continue with our 2024 Kentucky Spring Preview: Receivers let’s look at the guys catching passes from Vandagriff.<\/p>\n After good freshman campaigns Barion Brown<\/a> and Dane Key<\/a> struggled somewhat during their second year. While it’s wasn’t exactly a “sophomore slump” they and all the receivers lacked consistency. Many times they seemingly weren’t on the same page with then quarterback Devin Leary<\/a>. Furthermore there were issues with dropped passes. However both finished strong in 2023 only hyping expectations for 2024.<\/p>\n Brown led the team with 43 receptions. He was tied for second in touchdowns with four and third in yards with 539. He had his best games of the year in the Wildcats’ last two games. Against Louisville he had 48 yards receiving but made a huge impact on special teams. Brown took a kickoff 100 yards to the house giving the Cats a much needed boost. Finally during the Gator Bowl loss to Clemson Brown totaled three touchdowns, one rushing, receiving and another kick off return.<\/p>\n Key led the team with 636 yards and six touchdowns. In addition he was second with 42 receptions. His biggest game of the year came in a loss to Tennessee where he had seven catches for 113 yards and one touchdown. He also finished the season on a strong note hauling in four passes for 83 yards and a score. For Kentucky and new offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan’s<\/strong> offense to flourish those two must have big years. So far in spring practice he’s one of the names being talked about quite a bit.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude80\ud83c\udfc8 pic.twitter.com\/KlcSLMrx8x<\/a><\/p>\n — Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) March 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nGoodbye And Good Luck<\/h3>\n
Taking A Step Forward<\/h3>\n
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