Special teams was a major area of weakness for the Boise State football team in 2018. The unit will have plenty to prove this upcoming season. Let’s break down the various units and get an idea of what to expect this coming season.
Punt Return/Kickoff Return
There is no shortage of talent or options in this department. The two returners will likely come down to three players: John Hightower, Avery Williams, and Khalil Shakir. All three of these players have the ability to be dynamic returners and all of them had great returns that were negated by poor blocks.