Coach Mike Sanford brought Sloan to Western Kentucky knowing he possesses special speed. The receiver broke onto the scene last fall as a freshman with three catches of at least 30 yards.
“I’m not very tall but I’ve got a long stride,” the 5-foot-9 Sloan said Tuesday. “I can get up on defensive backs’ feet real quick and it creates a problem.”
This offseason has been dedicated to making Sloan a more well-rounded wide receiver. He’s spent spring practice perfecting his route running and aiming for better consistency catching the ball.
“He’s still learning,” offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Junior Adams said after WKU’s seventh spring practice.