Dane Key News, Rumors, Updates - Kentucky Wildcats

Leaving Lexington Key will enter the transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Key will seek a new home after a career year with the Wildcats. The receiver posted 47 catches for 715 yards and two touchdowns as a junior. He's been a starter since he was a true freshman, and Key will now look to cash in for his senior season.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes in win Key notched three receptions (on five targets) for 56 yards during Saturday's 48-6 victory over Murray State.

Impact Key has caught at least two passes in every game this season. He is averaging 15.6 yards per grab in 2024. Unfortunately, inconsistent quarterback play has limited his upside to a degree, and a difficult task lurks next weekend at Texas.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss Key tallied zero targets during Saturday's 28-18 loss versus Tennessee.

Impact Key led the Wildcats in receiving in yet another ugly performance from the quarterback position. Key has 41 catches for 630 yards and two touchdowns on the season, showing his immense talent despite shoddy quarterback play in 2024. A cupcake matchup in two weeks with Murray State could result in favorable opportunities.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in defeat Key caught 4 of 9 targets for 87 yards during Saturday's 24-10 defeat versus Auburn.

Impact Key has been one of the few bright spots for the Kentucky offense in 2024, snagging 39 balls for 587 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, the quarterback position is in shambles right now, and a road clash with ranked Tennessee does little to inspire confident in the Wildcat passing game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in loss Key gathered in 4 of 12 targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 48-20 loss against Florida.

Impact Key was held in check for the first time in four contests, despite continuing to see a massive target share. Key had a two-game scoring streak snapped, and he also failed to cross 50 yards receiving for the first time in four outings. Still, he should see plenty of opportunities against Auburn next weekend.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Key gathered in 8 of 11 targets for 83 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 defeat versus Vanderbilt.

Impact Key has been the go-to playmaker for the Wildcats recently, reeling in 23 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns over the last three outings. Key should continue to be the focal point of the Wildcat passing game at Florida next weekend.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt in win Key posted eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-17 victory versus Mississippi.

Impact Key crossed the 100-yard receiving mark for the second-straight game, once again serving as the No. 1 wideout for quarterback Brock Vandagriff. Key has 15 grabs for 250 yards and a touchdown over the last two tilts. He looks primed for another standout performance in two weeks against Vandy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses 100-yard mark in triumph Key gathered in 7 of 11 targets for 145 yards during Saturday's 41-6 victory over Ohio.

Impact Key crossed the 100-yard plateau for the first time in 2024, and the second time in his collegiate career. In fact, the 145 yards set a career high. However, a more difficult task lurks at Ole Miss next weekend, though the Wildcats are likely to be playing from behind, meaning they should be passing plenty.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in ugly loss Key accrued two receptions (on five targets) for 36 yards during Saturday's 31-6 loss against South Carolina.

Impact Kentucky had 44 passing yards total for the contest, a stunning total, and Key had most of them. Unfortunately, the task does not get any easier against No. 1 Georgia next weekend, so temper your expectations for Key and the rest of the Wildcat offense.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in ugly loss Key accrued two receptions (on five targets) for 36 yards during Saturday's 31-6 loss against South Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Snags three passes in triumph Key reeled in three passes for 60 yards against Southern Miss on Saturday.

Impact The game was suspended in the third quarter, but Key appeared to be well on his way to a standout performance, though Barion Brown scored twice and Ja'Mori Maclin led the Wildcats in receiving for the game. The offense was humming under the direction of Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff, though it will be interesting to see how the unit performs with a step up in competition against South Carolina next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Standout performance in narrow loss Key gathered in 7 of 8 targets for 113 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-27 defeat versus Tennessee.

Impact Key crossed the 100-yard receiving mark for the first time in 2023, while scoring his third touchdown of the campaign. He is averaging 16.5 yards per grab. A favorable matchup at Mississippi State next weekend could yield more success for Key.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky football WR Dane Key broke this freshman receiving record against Missouri Key scored three touchdowns in his first three collegiate games. He tacked on his fourth Saturday against Mizzou. Here's what it means:

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Practicing, expects to play Key is practicing with a cast on his right hand, per Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com.

Impact Key is back practicing with the Wildcats, and reportedly plans to take the cast off his right hand come game time. Right now, it's there to stop it from jamming again, and Key doesn't appear in line to miss any time. The freshman receiver has 19 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns on the season thus far.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Saturday Key (wrist) left Saturday's 24-14 loss to South Carolina early, Hunter Shelton reports.

Impact Late in the fourth quarter, Key left the game early, holding his wrist. The freshman wide receiver has hauled in 19 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns this season. It is unclear how long the wide receiver will be out while nursing the injury. For now, Key is questionable for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone again Key caught six passes for 90 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Youngstown State.

Impact The freshman has scored in three-straight outings to begin his collegiate career, though this was his best output statistically, as he set career highs in receptions and yardage. Levis has proven a vital part of the Kentucky passing game early on this season. He looks primed for another standout performance against Northern Illinois next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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