Utah Utes
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Big 1211-2 (2025)#21 '26 Coaches#27 Recruiting68% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    91
    Devon DampierSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 15
    81
    Byrd FicklinSO
RB
  1. 1
    93
    Wayshawn ParkerJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    85
    Daniel BraySO
  3. 25
    79
    Steve Chavez-SotoSO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 12
    91
    Larry SimmonsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    79
    Tobias MerriweatherRS SR/TR
  3. 6
    73
    Daidren ZippererRS JR
WR-Z
  1. 7
    98
    Braden PeganRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    76
    Ricky JohnsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 0
    97
    Kyri ShoelsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    80
    Creed WhittemoreRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 10
    83
    Hunter AndrewsRS SO
    Starter
  2. 89
    83
    Noah BenneeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    70
    Will MonneyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 76
    81
    Zereoue WilliamsGR
    Starter
  2. 55
    75
    Kelvin ObotFR
LG
  1. 62
    81
    Solatoa Moea'iSR
    Starter
  2. 64
    75
    Reece ParmenterRS SO
C
  1. 79
    81
    Alex HarrisonGR
    Starter
  2. 56
    79
    Isaiah KemaRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 74
    85
    Keith OlsonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 75
    79
    Roger AldermanRS JR
RT
  1. 73
    85
    Cedric JeffersonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    79
    Isaiah GarciaRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #15 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 22.2 → 20.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 67th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #27 national

16%

Returning production: 68%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

11 adds in two-deep · avg 87 OVR · top add: B. Pegan (WR, 98, from Utah State)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach UtahTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Utah?

Utah Utes starting lineup

Devon Dampier is the projected starting quarterback for Utah as of August 17, 2026. Byrd Ficklin is listed second.

Utah also projects Wayshawn Parker at running back, Larry Simmons at wide receiver and Hunter Andrews at tight end.

The full Utah Utes two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Devon Dampier · QBWayshawn Parker · RBLarry Simmons · WR-XHunter Andrews · TE

Common questions

Who is Utah's starting quarterback?
Devon Dampier is the projected starting quarterback for Utah as of August 17, 2026. Byrd Ficklin is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Utah?
Wayshawn Parker is the projected starter at running back for Utah, with Daniel Bray listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Utah?
Larry Simmons is the projected starter at wide receiver for Utah, with Tobias Merriweather listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Utah?
Hunter Andrews is the projected starter at tight end for Utah, with Noah Bennee listed second.
When was the Utah Utes depth chart last updated?
The Utah Utes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Utah's record last season?
Utah Utes finished 11-2 (7-2 in Big 12 play).