Kentucky Football: Players Who Shined Against Southern Miss

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Sep 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Garrett Johnson (9) runs for a touchdown against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

Garrett Johnson

One could very easily make the case that Garrett Johnson is the best wide receiver on the Kentucky Wildcats. He’s as quick as lightning, a blur in the open field, and a capable pass catcher who can pull passes in on the run.

Johnson proved as much by recording a multi-touchdown game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Johnson finished the clash with Southern Miss with six receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns. He created after the catch, showed great hands in traffic, and bailed Drew Barker out on multiple occasions.

Most notably, Johnson found the end zone on 43 and 53-yard touchdowns—the ultimate testament to his explosiveness at wide receiver.

Johnson was second on the team in receptions and first in receiving yards during the 2015 season. Thus, it stands to reason that he could continue to produce at a high level as he comes into his own as a junior.

If this is a sign of things to come—and there’s reason to believe that it is—then Johnson could be the star of Kentucky’s offense in 2016.

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