Garrett Johnson

Johnson is the “big play” threat in Kentucky’s trio of junior wide receivers, having averaged 15.1 yards per reception last season as a sophomore and his 694 receiving yards paced the Wildcats. What’s more, he was able to reach those numbers while playing in a low-scoring and plodding system. The Wildcats were intent on bolstering the offense this offseason by bringing in University of Cincinnati’s OC Eddie Gran and Quarterbacks Coach Darin Hinshaw, which should result in a more tempo-conscious approach on that side of the ball. While Kentucky was ranked 105th in the nation in Adjusted Pace last season, Cincinnati’s offense hummed its way to 10th in the nation in that category. With that, Johnson ought to be out there for more snaps in a more pass-happy offense in 2016. Johnson primarily does his work out of the slot, where he exhibits a knack for finding the soft spots in zones and getting open. He’s one of three underrated junior wideouts in Kentucky’s receiving corps and with Gran’s system in place and Drew Barker presumably taking a step forward as the starting QB this season, Johnson could be in line to take another step forward as a receiver in 2016.