Nebraska wide receiver Dane Key has high praise for Dylan Raiola
Nebraska wide receiver Dane Key has high praise for Dylan Raiola
Nebraska football wide receiver Dane Key is excited to work with quarterback Dylan Raiola. Not only that, he has confidence in the second-year quarterback, as the Huskers look to take a leap in 2025.
Key transferred over to the Huskers from the Kentucky Wildcats in December. He is coming off a season that saw him record 47 catches for 715 yards and two touchdowns. He had two games of over 100 receiving yards, as he became one of the most explosive offensive weapons for the Wildcats last season.
Now, he has high hopes for Raiola, as the latter enters his second season. He spoke with NebOn3's Pete Nakos about this upcoming season and why he likes the quarterback.
'He's just the total quarterback,' Key said. 'He's a leader. Everybody respects him around the building, not only because he's the quarterback. The kid's got a great work ethic. He doesn't stop working. That's what you want out of your quarterback.'
Key is certainly a solid addition to a young wide receiver room. He has the chance to be one of the best receivers in the Big Ten this upcoming season, and he undoubtedly has confidence in his quarterback.
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