Both Kentucky and Florida had receiving production to replace heading into 2022. Wan’Dale Robinson was a one-and-done in the Bluegrass after recording a program record 104 receptions. Following a coaching change, Jacob Copeland left Florida for Maryland.
Both SEC East programs needed to address wide receiver in the transfer portal after each lost a former top-100 recruit. The Gators and Wildcats each found a slot receiver who shined in Week 1.
Ricky Pearsall could be WR1 in Gainesville
Former low three-star recruit Ricky Pearsall committed to Arizona State, and the local product would spend three years playing at home in Tempe.