SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Freshman Chase Hansen is the quarterback of the future for No. 3 Utah, but in the meantime, he's switched jerseys and sides of the ball.
The former four-star recruit and 2011 Utah high school player of the year has moved to safety with the team off to a 6-0 start and eying a berth in the College Football Playoff.
The new No. 22 jumped at the opportunity when coaches broached the subject. He started practicing with the defense on Oct. 14 and received snaps during the 34-18 defeat of Arizona State three days later.