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The ball from quarterback Devon Dampier spiraled through the air and landed in the hands of senior wide receiver Ryan Davis, something that was routine last season at New Mexico.
The only difference this spring is that the duo is now connecting in Salt Lake City instead of Albuquerque.
Last year at New Mexico, Dampier and Davis were productive together, with Davis hauling in 54 receptions for 747 yards and three touchdowns. Those numbers would have placed Davis atop the list of Utah’s pass-catchers in 2024, and coaches are hoping for that same production, or better, in 2025.
There’s little doubt that wide receiver is the position group on offense with the most question marks heading into the season, with every starting spot up for grabs. Since Dorian Singer’s NCAA appeal for another year of eligibility was denied, there’s no obvious go-to receiver that has emerged — at least yet.
“That thing’s wide open just to let guys play, see who, like I mentioned, day in, day out, who’s being consistent, making plays, doing the right things, trustworthy, and that’s what I call it, the circle of trust,” offensive coordinator Jason Beck said at the start of spring practice.
