Earlier in the week, wide receiver Dane Key announced that he would be leaving Kentucky football via the transfer portal. Less than 24 hours later, Barion Brown announced his intention to transfer as well.
Brown had a disappointing 2024 season, recording 29 receptions for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns. He added a rushing touchdown and a kick return for a score. However, like the offense as a whole, expectations were just higher going into the season.
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In three seasons in Lexington, Brown had 122 catches for 1,528 yards and 11 touchdown catches with 2 more on the ground. He was also an electric return man who recorded five touchdowns on kick returns in his three seasons.
With him leaving, the Wildcats will be looking to fill out a receiving corps that won’t be returning a lot of production. It’s just one more thing coach Mark Pope will need to rebuild heading into 2025.
Fans will stay tuned to see who else will be coming and going from Lexington after a disastrous 2025 season.