Top 5 Utah Utes Headlines: June 6 – June 12

The next is an inventory of the highest 5 Utah Athletics headlines for the week of June 6 – June 12.

5. Former Utes Alex Smith & Eric Weddle named to 2023 poll for School Soccer Corridor of Fame

On Monday, Two former Utes, Alex Smith and Eric Weddle, have been named to the 2023 poll for induction into the School Soccer Corridor of Fame.

4. Not below the radar, Devaughn Vele believes Utah must step up and go additional than ever earlier than in 2022

After a formidable 2021 season, Devaughn Vele defined within the first episode of his unique podcast, “4th and 17,” that Utah has the power to go additional than ever earlier than in 2022.

“I’m excited for this 12 months. I’m excited for lots of fellows. We’ve obtained quite a lot of good expertise this 12 months…I’ve a very good feeling that we’re gonna be a very good staff this 12 months. We’re gonna shock lots of people, shock lots of people, and no higher means to try this than taking part in Florida within the first sport. We will present those who Utah soccer is right here to remain,” Vele stated.

People can take heed to Vele’s unique podcast right here.

3. Recruiting: Three-star working again Marquise Collins sees a chance to ‘develop and compete’ after Utah go to

This previous weekend, the College of Utah hosted plenty of recruits, together with extremely proficient and wanted three-star working again Marquise Collins from School Station, TX. After lately making his top-five final week, Collins was impressed together with his go to and acknowledged a incredible alternative to affix a proficient working again room.

“Having a chance to play for Utah means quite a bit to me, particularly figuring out the historical past of working backs there. I feel that brings nice alternative for me be capable to get developed and compete,” Collins defined.

2. Recruiting: 4-star linebacker Liona Lefau is contemplating Utah due to their means to develop NFL expertise

To no shock, as the most effective linebackers within the nation, Lefau’s taken discover of the most effective faculty defenses within the nation. On prime of the way in which that they play, Lefau was additionally impressed with their latest success by way of growing NFL expertise. Simply as different recruits have talked about, Devin Lloyd’s story is displaying what Utah is able to, regardless of who you might be or the place you come from.

“[Devin Lloyd] exhibits that its doable for me to make it from the place I’m at. I do know that they’ve the precise instruments to get me to the place I need to be within the NFL,” He added.

1. Recruiting: 4-star defensive lineman Anthony James shares how his go to to Utah exceeded expectations

This previous weekend, the College of Utah hosted plenty of recruits, together with extremely proficient and wanted four-star defensive lineman Anthony James from Wylie, TX. Having lately de-committed from Texas A&M again in Could as a way to additional discover different affords, James was blown away by what the Utes are constructing in Salt Lake Metropolis.

“I didn’t count on to like SLC like I did,” Anthony stated.

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