Bernie Wilson

1 week ago | si.com | Bernie Wilson

Despite the loss of Karene Reid to the NFL and Sione Fotu to Houston via the transfer portal, the Utah Utes appear to be in good shape at linebacker heading into what they hope is a turnaround season — barring injuries, of course. The optimism stems from having four quality players at the position, led by seniors Lander Barton and Levani Damuni.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Bernie Wilson

Former California and Notre Dame wide receiver Tobias Merriweather signed with Utah out of the transfer portal on Monday, a big gain for the Utes as they continue to install new offensive coordinator Jason Beck’s scheme. Merriweather is 6-foot-5, 195 pounds and will give transfer quarterback Devon Dampier an impressive target. Coach Kyle Whittingham said during the Forever 22 spring game that landing a wide receiver out of the portal was a priority.

1 week ago | si.com | Bernie Wilson

Former California and Notre Dame wide receiver Tobias Merriweather signed with Utah out of the transfer portal on Monday, a big gain for the Utes as they continue to install new offensive coordinator Jason Beck’s scheme. Merriweather is 6-foot-5, 195 pounds and will give transfer quarterback Devon Dampier an impressive target. Coach Kyle Whittingham said during the Forever 22 spring game that landing a wide receiver out of the portal was a priority.

1 week ago | si.com | Bernie Wilson

The secondary might be Utah’s strongest unit on defense heading into a season in which the Utes want to prove they belong in the Big 12. The secondary did lose two starters from the team that went 5-7 in its first season in the Big 12. Left cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent and Alaka’i Gilman is gone after starting most of the season at strong safety.

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Bernie Wilson

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