Wisconsin Head Coach Needs 'Consistency' From Wide Receivers
The Badgers have plenty of candidates competing for snaps at WR.
Head coach Luke Fickell and the University of Wisconsin football program's wide receiver corps experienced some turnover this offseason.
Veterans such as Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell, and even Keontez Lewis, who were the Badgers' top three wideouts in 2022, entered the transfer portal to pursue greener pastures. However, they've bolstered their room with the additions of Michigan State transfer Tyrell Henry from the portal and incoming freshman Kyan Berry-Johnson to offset those departures.
Following Dike's exit, a starting spot at receiver alongside Bryson Green and Will Pauling has opened up. This has led to an open competition during spring ball that will likely continue into fall camp, with returning players C.J. Williams, Quincy Burroughs, and Vinny Anthony, along with newcomer Henry, all vying for opportunities.
The Wisconsin football coaching staff has been rotating players between the first and second-team offenses, ensuring everyone gets a chance to showcase themselves. That said, Fickell emphasized the importance of consistency during a media availability when asked what they're looking for from the Badgers' third wide receiver spot.
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