Utah Utes Release Official 2023 Football Roster
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Offense, Defense, and Special Teams Breakdown
The University of Utah Utes have unveiled their official 2023 roster for the upcoming National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAAF) football season. The full roster, including detailed statistics for each player, can be found on ESPN.The Utes offense will be led by quarterback Cameron Rising, who had an impressive season in 2022. Rising completed 249 passes for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns. Other notable players on the offense include running back Micah Bernard, wide receiver Devaughn Vele, and tight end Dalton Kincaid.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Utes will rely on linebacker Mohamoud Diabate and safety Cole Bishop. Diabate recorded 63 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2022, while Bishop had 50 tackles and 2 interceptions. The Utes will also look to key contributors such as defensive end Gabe Reid and cornerback Clark Phillips III.
The Utes' special teams unit is led by punter Jayden Kell, who averaged 44.6 yards per punt in 2022. Kicker Jadon Redding will handle the kicking duties, while cornerback Ja'Quinden Jackson will be the primary punt returner.
The Utes are coming off a successful 2022 season, in which they finished with a 10-4 record and a berth in the Rose Bowl. They will look to build on that success in 2023 with a talented and experienced roster.
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