Brandon Judd

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Sports Writer at Deseret News

Sports writer https://t.co/PqmEqfJDxK. I've got a passion for Utah ties in the NFL ... and all things Disneyland.

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Articles

Will Devaughn Vele have a larger role with the Broncos this season?

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

As a rookie last season for the Denver Broncos, Devaughn Vele put up production not often found in a seventh-round selection during his first pro season. The former University of Utah walk-on who earned a scholarship and ended up being a three-year starter for the Utes had an impactful first NFL season, finishing the year with 41 catches for 475 yards and three touchdowns.
Finnish point guard Elmeri Abbey commits to Utah basketball

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

The latest commitment to Alex Jensen's Utah basketball program came from the international basketball world. Finland point guard Elmeri Abbey announced Friday on social media his commitment to the Runnin' Utes. The 6-foot, 190-pound Abbey is a member of the 2025 recruiting class. Abbey, a 19-year-old freshman, played for Jyväskylä Basketball Academy, which plays in one of the top leagues in Finland, during the 2024-25 season.
Utah gets commitment from international point guard

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brandon Judd

The latest commitment to Alex Jensen’s Utah basketball program came from the international basketball world. Finland point guard Elmeri Abbey announced Friday on social media his commitment to the Runnin’ Utes. The 6-foot, 190-pound Abbey is a member of the 2025 recruiting class. AdvertisementAbbey, a 19-year-old freshman, played for Jyväskylä Basketball Academy, which plays in one of the top leagues in Finland, during the 2024-25 season.
Will the Big 12 have a strong playoff contender in 2025? ESPN's FPI weighs in

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

During the last month of the 2024 college football regular season, there was real worry that the Big 12, one of the four power leagues at the FBS level, could see its conference champion miss out on a top-four seed in the new 12-team College Football Playoff. The league's parity has led to several teams being in contention for the conference title, but no one who stood out as a real playoff challenger as the calendar churned into mid-November.
What ESPN’s Football Power Index is predicting for Big 12 in 2025. Will there be a strong playoff contender?

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brandon Judd

During the last month of the 2024 college football regular season, there was real worry that the Big 12, one of the four power leagues at the FBS level, could see its conference champion miss out on a top-four seed in the new 12-team College Football Playoff. The league’s parity has led to several teams being in contention for the conference title, but no one who stood out as a real playoff challenger as the calendar churned into mid-November.
Who has the best backfield group in the league?

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

Unlike at quarterback, where more than half of the Big 12 teams have a returning signal caller in the upcoming season, the running back position will look a lot different league-wide in 2025. Of the Big 12's 31 NFL draft picks in April, six of them were running backs. Gone are guys like Arizona State's Cam Skattebo, UCF's RJ Harvey and Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks, who all finished in the top 10 in rushing yards in the country last season.
Big 12 running back rankings: Who has the best backfield group in the league?

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brandon Judd

Unlike at quarterback, where more than half of the Big 12 teams have a returning signal caller in the upcoming season, the running back position will look a lot different league-wide in 2025. Of the Big 12’s 31 NFL draft picks in April, six of them were running backs. AdvertisementGone are guys like Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo, UCF’s RJ Harvey and Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks, who all finished in the top 10 in rushing yards in the country last season.
What ESPN's Football Power Index is projecting for Big 12 rivals BYU and Utah in 2025

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

On Tuesday, ESPN released the initial rankings for one of its college football predictive measurements, the Football Power Index. ESPN's FPI, as it is commonly referred to, is used to project how the season will unfold, and it is updated throughout the year following each week. This initial version, though, draws a baseline for how teams will be viewed entering the season.
Eric Weddle on 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

One of the University of Utah's top defenders from its BCS-busting era is back on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. Former Ute safety Eric Weddle was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation announced Monday. Weddle is one of 79 players and nine coaches from the FBS ranks on this year's ballot, along with another 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks.
Will a former Runnin' Ute become the next Phoenix Suns head coach?

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Brandon Judd

Johnnie Bryant is one of two finalists for the open Phoenix Suns head coaching position, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday. The Suns have narrowed their search to the former University of Utah basketball guard, who's spent the past season as the associate head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and fellow Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott, according to Charania.