Returning starters: Charlie Mangieri (Sr.)
Key losses: John Raine (Atlanta Falcons)
Returners: Jason Whittaker (Jr.), Trey Pugh (R-Sr.), Hunter Welcing (So.), Thomas Gordon (R-So.), Marshall Lang (So.)
While the Wildcat tight end corps retained their roles as key blockers in a run-heavy offense, they were finally able to showcase their receiving abilities as well. John Raine and co. pulled in nearly 300 yards receiving all while creating space and opportunity for backs Cam Porter, Isaiah Bowser and Drake Anderson. Nonetheless, Raine was the star of his position group, pulling in 24 of the tight-ends’ 30 total receptions and making a name for himself in his one and only year in Evanston.