The 2024 Kentucky Wildcats football team has some questions on offense, particularly at quarterback and running back. One position that should be a strength, however, is wide receiver.
The Wildcats bring some very talented receivers back from last season, and added to it with some newcomers who should contribute right away. They lost just one contributor from 2023, and coaches will have a plethora of options out wide.
Junior Dane Key was the team’s leading receiver last season, with 42 receptions for 636 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has good size and big play ability.
Barion Brown is another returnee who could have a big season. He had 43 catches for over 500 yards and 4 scores, but could be even better in 2024.
Ja’Mori Maclin is a talented transfer who played at Missouri and then North Texas before coming to Lexington. He had over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, and brings a home run threat to the unit.
Brandon White is on the smaller side at 5’9″ and 167 lbs, but he can fly. They’ll try to work his speed into the rotation.
Anthony Brown-Stephens caught just 5 passes last year, but did have a score. He should see some time in the slot for the Wildcats.
Raymond Cottrell and Fred Farrior II are transfers from Texas A&M and Alabama-Birmingham respectively. Like Key, Cottrell is a big receiver who could force his way onto the field.
Hardley Gilmore IV and David Washington are talented incoming Freshmen who will look to find the field as well.
The Wildcats coaching staff has a solid group of players at receiver next season. Finding the right rotation will be an important part of the offseason.