Utah Utes College Football Preview 2021: Top Players
Best Utah Utes Offensive Player
C Nick Ford, Jr.
So where would you like him to be an all-star performer? He can work anywhere on the line, and he has. Last year, though, he rose up and became a First Team All-Pac-12 performer as he settled in at center.
The 6-5, 315-pounder will be tried out by the NFL types just about everywhere, but he’s a massive center prospect who was considered a likely top 100 pick had he entered the 2021 draft. He could and should move into the top 50 after this year.
2. OG Sataoa Laumea, RFr.
3. WR Britain Covey, Jr.
4. QB Charlie Brewer, Sr.
5. TE Brant Kuithe, Jr.
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Best Utah Utes Defensive Player
LB Devin Lloyd, Jr.
He might not be the best linebacker in the Pac-12, but he’s very, very close. The 232-pound junior is a massive presence in the middle of the linebacking corps, coming up with close to 140 tackles over the last two years with 8.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss.
No, he’s not going to do a ton against the pass, but that’s not why he’s there. He’ll clean up everything the line doesn’t take care of.
2. DE Mika Tafua, Jr.
3. LB Nephi Sewell, Jr.
4. CB JaTravis Broughton, Soph.
5. DT Viane Moala, Sr.
Top Incoming Utah Utes Transfer
QB Charlie Brewer, Sr.
There are a few good running backs coming in to try filling the void left by the tragic death of Ty Jordan – and with a few other backs transferring – and the defense is getting a few nice parts, but this should be Brewer’s team to take over.
The former Baylor threw for close to 9,700 yards with 65 touchdowns and 28 picks over his four seasons – including a Big 12 Championship appearance in 2019. He’s just the experienced talent who can take this offense back to the form of a few years ago.
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