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JuCo Players could have a Huge Impact for Utah Football in 2016

Utah is heavily targeting junior college recruits in their 2016 recruiting class. The 2015 Utah squad was a senior-laden group. The offense, defense, and special teams will be missing key players. On offense, starting quarterback Travis Wilson and backup quarterback Kendal Thompson both graduated. Two-time All-Pac-12 running back Devontae Booker, who was the focal point of Utah's offense for two seasons is gone. The Utes will be without three starting wide receivers from the 2015 team with Bubba Poole and Kenneth Scott graduating and Britain Covey leaving on a mission. Starting center Siaosi Aiono graduated as well. The defense lost its best player as well in first-team All-Pac-12 linebacker Gionni Paul.