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Hikutini Named the John Mackey Tight End of Week

Hikutini Named the John Mackey Tight End of Week
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By Louisville Athletics
Sep. 28, 2016 | LOUISVILLE, KY
By Louisville Athletics Sep. 28, 2016 | 03:55 PM | LOUISVILLE, KY
University of Louisville tight end Cole Hikutini has been named the John Mackey Award Tight End of the Week, it was announced Wednesday morning.

Hikutini, the third-leading receiver on the team, tied a career-high with four receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns last Saturday's in a 59-28 win at Marshall.

Scoring a pair of touchdowns for the second time in his career, Hikutini caught touchdown passes of eight and 30 yards on consecutive possessions to put the Cardinals ahead 21-0 in the second quarter.

The Sacramento, Calif., native has caught 12 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns this season, while averaging 14.8 yards a reception in guiding the Cardinals to a 4-0 record.

Louisville will take its No. 3 ranking and undefeated record to face No. 5 Clemson on Saturday at 7 pm.

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