As Utah continues winter conditioning and gets ready for spring camp, which starts next month, here’s a look at what the defensive and special teams depth charts could look like as the Utes head into spring ball. Per ESPN’s Bill Connelly, the Utes return 70% of their defensive production, which ranks 28th among FBS teams. Defensive end Jonah Elliss, cornerbacks Miles Battle and JaTravis Broughton and starting safeties Cole Bishop and Sione Vaki are gone, but the Utes return four of five starters along the defensive line and all three starting linebackers.
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Utah football’s defensive line will be incredibly important as the Utes try to contain reigning Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams on Saturday in Los Angeles. Read more.