Kentucky Football: Offensive Players Who Will Shine In 2016

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Sep 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver C. J. Conrad (87) runs for a touchdown against Missouri Tigers safety Cortland Browning (3) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Missouri 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. Conrad

Position: Tight End
Class: Sophomore
Height & Weight: 6’5″ & 245 pounds
2015 Season Statistics: 15 receptions, 149 yards, 1 touchdown

C.J. Conrad has been compared to former Kentucky Wildcats tight end Jacob Tamme for years on end. Though Wildcats fans would be thrilled to see him live up to the hype, Conrad has set an even higher standard for himself.

Conrad patterns his game after one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history: Rob Gronkowski.

If he plays like either Gronkowski or Tamme, Conrad would become a star in the SEC. Gronkowski is well on his way to becoming the greatest tight end in NFL history, while Tamme was a star for Kentucky football.

A four-star recruit coming out of high school, Conrad has the size, athleticism, and hands to make a powerful impact in 2016.

Standing at a monstrous 6’5″ and 245 pounds, Conrad should be one of Drew Barker’s top red zone targets. He should also be a go-to player on third down, as he has the ability to move the chains in both short and long-yard situations.

Conrad had a solid freshman season in Lexington. With improved quarterback play, he should break out in 2016.

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