Kentucky Wildcats Football: Previewing the best of WKU
By Jason Marcum
Dec. 26, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas defensive back Taylor Bradley (3) knocks the ball away from Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Willie McNeal (10) in the third quarter of the 2012 Little Caesars Bowl at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Willie McNeal will likely be his go-to receiver, as he’s the Hilltopper’s leading returning receiver. McNeal was Western’s best receiver in 2012, as he recorded 43 catches for 556 yards and six TDs last year. He is the only returning WR that posted double digit receptions in 2012.
Former WR Rico Brown caught 13 passes, but he has since been converted to defensive back. That leaves Western with a new starting QB and an unproven set of receivers to throw to. But that doesn’t mean WKU will struggle one iota on offense.
Tight end Mitchell Henry was impressive in the spring game with six catches for 94 yards and two scores.
Fullback Kadeem Jones proved last year he’s a capable receiver after recording 14 catches for 180 yards and three scores.