SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bulldogs' wideouts and tight ends will bring a serious deep threat and speed to the outside.
Today's wide receivers and tight ends preview is the third of eight positional previews as the Bulldogs will kick off the 2026 season at Stonehill on August 29th.
Quick Outlook
WRs and TEs accounted for 83% of the receiving touchdowns (10-12) last season.
Koby Keenan is the only remaining member of the Black and Gold from last season who caught a touchdown pass.
Keylijah Williams will bring his dual-threat ability as one of the best kick returners in the conference as well as a wideout. He led the CAA in return yards with 722 and had his second straight season with a return touchdown. The Black and Gold will be looking to replace
Zyheem Collick,
Tristen Riley, and
Aldrich Doe, who combined for 1,620 yards and 118 receptions.
Wide Receivers
Returners: Keylijah Williams Sr. |
Alfredo Perez Sr. | Natw Owens Sr. |
Zachary Powell Sr. |
Braxton Bartz Jr. |
Jase Hannigan Jr. |
Sterling Anderson Jr. |
Connor Muldoon Jr. |
Bryson Fields So. |
Peter Braz So. |
Brian Williams So. |
Shamar Fowles So.
Newcomers: Maurice Crutchfield Gr. |
Sean Wilson Jr. |
Jose Leon Jr. |
Brian Stewart Fr. |
Shacre Colwell Fr. |
Chevy Shakespeare Fr. |
Jarryn Payne Fr.
Tight Ends
Returners: Koby Kennan Sr. |
Maximus Nosler Jr. |
Connor Lennon Jr. |
Logan Rubel So. |
Nathan Ughovwa So.
Newcomers: Noah Braham R-Jr. |
Drew Beck Fr. |
John Leone Fr.
Notes and Notables
- Williams was named Preseason All-American and Preseason All-CAA as a kick returner.
- Williams has posted 1,354 return yards in his first two seasons but will look to take the next step on the outside. He has eight catches for 41 yards in his career.
- Hannigan had the most punt returns on the team with seven.
- Anderson played in three games last season and hauled in his first career pass at New Mexico State.
- Crutchfield transfers from Morgan State and stands at 6-5. He
- Wilson, who is 6-4, has appeared in 31 games between Virginia and FAU, recording 27 receptions for 309 yards and a score.
- Colwell registered 44 receptions for 734 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior in high school.
- Stewart posted 304 receiving yards on 30 receptions as a high school senior.
- Kennan tallied 128 receiving yards last year and had back-to-back games with a touchdown against URI and Monmouth.
- Noah Braham transfers after two years at West Virginia.
