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Louisville football: An underrated player at each position for the Cards

By Presley Meyer

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 05: Malik Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals runs the ball in the first half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Cardinal Stadium on October 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 05: Malik Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals runs the ball in the first half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Cardinal Stadium on October 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Wide receiver

Keion Wakefield

Even after losing multiple receivers to seniority or transfer, the Cards are still probably the deepest at wide receiver. However, if there’s an opportunity for a break-out wide receiver in 2019 it’s in the slot.

Tutu Atwell seems like a near lock to get a lot of snaps in the slot position, but behind him, there is some emerging talent too. One name to look out for is Louisville Male product, Keion Wakefield.

Wakefield, a redshirt junior, was an exciting prospect but hasn’t had a chance to shine yet. He redshirted during his freshman year and was out with an injury during his entire second season. Then in 2018, he saw time as a reserve, but only recorded one reception for seven yards.

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After the departure of some key pieces in the slot, Wakefield could split snaps with Atwell and graduate transfer Thomas Jackson.

As a prospect, Wakefield was the No. 1 receiver in his class in the state of Kentucky. He has 4.4 speed and is a solid pass catcher, similar to former Cards slot receiver Eli Rodgers. The Cards are solid at wide receiver, but if you’re looking for a playmaker who could emerge as an underrated guy out wide, Wakefield is a name to watch for.

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