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Macan Wilson could play a big role in Northwestern’s offense

Just like last season, an unheralded Northwestern slot receiver is entering his senior season with something to prove and an offense that needs him to produce. In 2016, Austin Carr took full advantage of his final season and produced one of the greatest seasons a Northwestern has even seen. This year, Macan Wilson will have the exact same opportunity. While Carr was unstoppable, someone will need to fill his shoes after he graduated and signed with the Patriots. His immediate successor in the slot could be that guy.

Sure, there has been a lot of hype surrounding Flynn Nagel, who was the No.