Keontez Lewis Enters Transfer Portal, Shaking Up Wisconsin's Wide Receiver Rotation

Wisconsin Badgers Face Roster Shift with Keontez Lewis Entering Transfer Portal

Keontez Lewis Enters Transfer Portal

Nov 26, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports / © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Keontez Lewis made a surprising post on Twitter yesterday. In a development that could greatly impact the Wisconsin Badgers' receiving game, Keontez Lewis has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Lewis, a starting wide receiver during the 2022 season, saw his role shrink under new Head Coach Luke Fickell.  

Roster Changes Under Coach Fickell

Upon his arrival, Fickell wasted no time revamping Wisconsin's wide receiver rotation, bringing in notable transfer players including C.J. Williams, Will Pauling, and Bryson Green. These additions seem to have reshaped the pecking order, pushing Lewis to a smaller role in the lineup, which might have influenced his decision to transfer.

Lewis' Performance History

To recap Lewis' contributions to the team, he had 20 catches, 313 yards, and three touchdowns in the 2022 season. However, his involvement in the first two games of the current season was notably minimal. Lewis saw minimal action during Wisconsin’s Week 1 win over Buffalo, making just one catch for 12 yards. He was conspicuously absent during the Week 2 loss at Washington State.

Looking Forward: A New Phase for Lewis and the Badgers

In sports, when one door closes, another often opens. Lewis' departure gives other wide receivers the chance to shine, while Lewis gets a fresh start elsewhere. Both parties have the chance to benefit from this change, and it will be interesting to see the career trajectories of all involved.

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