Kentucky Football: Offensive Players Who Will Shine In 2016

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Nov 28, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dorian Baker (2) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stacy Thomas (32) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Louisville defeated Kentucky 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Dorian Baker

Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 6’3″ & 208 pounds
2015 Season Statistics: 55 receptions, 608 yards, 3 touchdowns

One could make a case that the most gifted wide receiver on the Kentucky Wildcats is Dorian Baker. He’s encountered off-the-field issues, but at 6’3″ and 208 pounds, he has NFL potential.

As a junior, Baker will be tasked with helping close friend and new quarterback Drew Barker excel under center.

With his size and frame, Baker should be one of the best deep and jump ball receivers in the SEC. He showed just how dangerous he could be against Eastern Kentucky in 2015, when he had eight receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

The hope in 2016 is that Baker will find consistency on the field now that he’s discovered stability off of it.

With a quarterback, Barker, who can sling it, Baker should have more opportunities to move the chains. For perspective, 29 of his 55 receptions went for first downs or touchdowns during the 2015 season.

Kentucky has multiple options in the passing game. Baker has the potential to be the most productive player in the group.

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