Liam Coen was Kentucky’s play-caller in 2021; receivers combined to register 172 receptions in that season. Wan’Dale Robinson was the overwhelmingly most targeted wide receiver. The Nebraska transfer from Frankfort, KY who is now a New York Giant recorded 104 of those 172 receptions. The 2023 wide receiver room has more talent than it did in 2021 that’s spread across the board which could lead to a season in which the Wildcat receivers exceed 200 catches. Let’s get into it.
A glimpse back to 2021 shows that the wide receiver with the second most receptions was Josh Ali with 41.