LAWRENCE — Kansas defensive coordinator Clint Bowen says that the wide receiver position has become the most glamorous and sought after position at the high school level. With an influx of talented wide receivers at the prep level, the college game is bound to have heightened skill lined up outside as well.
“Now every team has eight receivers who can play,” Bowen said. “There’s a spot for the 5-foot-9 quick guy and the 6-foot-6 strong guy.”
KU has struggled mightily covering the receiver position this season, as it is allowing 10.2 yards per pass attempt, which ranks 124th out of 128 Division I teams.