TCU TE Jared Wiley seeing increased role on offense

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty ImagesTCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been the No. 1 target for the Horned Frog offense this season. Throughout TCU’s 7-0 start, however, several players including wide receivers Derius Davis, Taye Barber and Savion Williams have had their moments in the sun, catching key touchdown passes or extending drives with big-time receptions down the field.

It was tight end Jared Wiley’s turn to soak up the spotlight on Saturday, when the 6-foot-7 transfer from Texas hauled in a team-high five catches for 74 yards and one touchdown as TCU rallied for a 38-28 win against Kansas State to remain undefeated. Wiley’s score came on a well-designed play-action pass near…