Utes Depth Chart Predictions: Special Teams
- Dillon Curtis is expected to retain Utah's kicking job after a solid camp, but his 1-for-4 start against Wyoming last season and the offense's anticipated 2026 regression make field-goal reliability an important early variable.
- Transfer Tanner Cragun gives Utah an experienced alternative at kicker after making 6 of 8 field goals for UTEP last season and 7 of 9 for Utah State in 2024.
- Orion Phillips returns as Utah's punter after allowing only six returns, placing 15 punts inside the 20 and producing eight kicks of at least 50 yards last season.
- All-Big 12 returner Mana Carvalho remains Utah's primary punt-return threat after a 75-yard touchdown and 212 return yards last season, while Daniel Bray is projected to lead the kickoff-return group.
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