Ja’Mori Maclin to the Buffalo Bills; Dane Key to the Denver Broncos

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja'Mori Maclin (9) stiff arms Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau (3) after a reception during the SEC college football game between Texas Longhorns and Kentucky Wildcats on November 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Two former Kentucky Wildcats wide receivers, Ja’Mori Maclin and Dane Key, have found NFL homes. Maclin agreed to an undrafted free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills, while Key signed with the Denver Broncos.

Maclin spent two forgettable seasons in Lexington after starting his career with the Missouri Tigers and turning into an All-Conference player with the North Texas Mean Green. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound receiver was a three-star recruit in the class of 2020. He redshirted (COVID) and then appeared in two games in his redshirt freshman season (another redshirt), totaling one catch for five yards.

The former Tiger made his way to UNT, where he earned Conference USA All-Freshman Team (Coaches) honors after playing in 14 games and catching 16 passes for 380 yards and two scores. He finished the season ranked No. 2 nationally in yards per catch.

Maclin started in all 12 games as a sophomore, and he was named to the American Athletic Conference Second Team after catching a team-high 57 passes for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ranked 31st nationally in receiving yards, and his 11 scores were tied for ninth nationally. Maclin then entered the transfer portal as a highly coveted prospect.