Kentucky Football: Offensive Players Who Will Shine In 2016

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Sep 26, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Garrett Johnson (9) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Garrett Johnson

Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Junior
Height & Weight: 5’11” & 182 pounds
2015 Season Statistics: 46 receptions, 694 yards, 2 touchdowns

In 2015, Garrett Johnson showed just how dynamic he can be when the ball is thrown his way. In 2016, the hope is that Johnson will prove just how dynamic he can be when the ball is thrown his way on a more consistent basis.

Without any hyperbole whatsoever: Johnson has the skill to become one of the most productive wide receivers in the country.

In 2015, Johnson torched the Missouri Tigers for 119 yards on six receptions—19.8 yards per reception. He also pulled down nine passes for 160 yards against the Auburn Tigers, and had five catches for 74 yards against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

If Drew Barker can consistently sling it downfield, then Johnson can be the dynamic playmaker who makes Kentucky’s passing attack relevant again.

Juice Johnson is under 6’0″, but he knows how to pick up yards after the catch. If he’s utilized on crossing patterns with solid blocking downfield, he can turn first downs into touchdowns in Kentucky’s new offense.

Baker has an extraordinarily high ceiling, but Johnson has already found his niche as a big play waiting to happen.

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