Wisconsin dynamic redshirt freshman wide receiver Trech Kekahuna told reporters on Friday that he’s currently the Badgers’ No. 1 punt returner entering the 2024 season.
Kekahuna also projects to play a significant role in Wisconsin’s passing game. He is technically the backup to star slot receiver Will Pauling, though is sure to still see a solid share of snaps.
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The redshirt freshman appeared in one game in 2023 — Wisconsin’s ReliaQuest Bowl loss to LSU . He flashed his potential in the contest, catching four passes for 64 receiving yards.
Kekahuna joined the program as a three-star recruit in the class of 2023, ranked as the No. 487 player in the class and No. 67 wide receiver. He was originally committed to the class while Paul Chryst was still the head coach, decommitted later in the cycle, then committed again after Luke Fickell’s arrival.
Chimere Dike and Vinny Anthony split the Badgers punt return duties in 2023. Dike transferred to Florida this offseason, while Anthony remains in the room for his junior season. The two combined to average 9.19 yards per punt — a mark Wisconsin hopes Kekahuna can easily surpass.
Wisconsin’s current philosophy revolves around getting the football into the hands of its best playmakers in space. While punt returns are not schemed touches, they do fit the loose criteria explained. Kekahuna is one of the more exciting playmakers entering the 2024 season and should find ways to impact the games, one way or another.
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