Utes Depth Chart Predictions: Secondary
Summary
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Utah's projected starting corners are Elijah Davis, Rock Caldwell and slot defender James Chenault, with Elijah Reed expected to rotate heavily outside and Jackson Bennee also capable of nickel work.
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Davis was rarely targeted in 2025, Caldwell's length and versatility made him the corner Sharrieff Shah was most excited about in camp, and Chenault's speed and awareness give him a narrow lead for the slot job.
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Jackson Bennee and fully healthy Rabbit Evans project as Utah's starting safeties, with Bennee moving toward more free-safety work and Evans frequently aligning in the box after injuries disrupted his 2025 season.
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Nate Ritchie returns from injury and joins Nate Tilmon in a four-deep safety group strong enough for Utah to use three-safety packages regularly.
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