As spring ball nears, attention turns increasingly towards football, and with Kyle Whittingham’s program, many have been anxiously awaiting an update on reciever’s future.
In January, Coach Whittingham spoke to the media about the program’s developments, including the potential for Singer to return for the 2025 season.
The talented receiver had submitted his own waiver, while Utah awaited the NCAA’s decision regarding student-athletes’ fifth year of eligibility. From that point, it seemed to just be a waiting game.
Just one week before Utah’s spring ball begins, Singer was listed on the Big 12 Pro Day roster.
After consulting with sources, it’s been confirmed that, unfortunately for Utah, he is not expected to secure an additional season of eligibility through any of the available measures.
The hope had been that the NCAA’s decision on the fifth year of eligibility would be granted and applied retroactively to current student-athletes, but that now seems unlikely.
Instead, Singer will take part in the Big 12 Pro Day in Frisco, TX, alongside 14 other University of Utah football players.
With Singer no longer in the picture for 2025, Utah will likely see some activity in the spring portal for the receiver position.
The program had already made significant moves in the winter portal window, bringing in four new receivers: Creed Whittemore, Ryan Davis, Otto Tia, and Justin Stevenson.
Utah’s receiver room in spring ball
Utah’s receiving corps is going through a major overhaul as they head into the 2025 season. With a mix of returning players and new faces from the transfer portal, first-year coach Mich Simon will look to build a dynamic group of playmakers for the revamped offense.
Despite the changes, the receiving corps has an intriguing blend of experience. Players like Caldarella, Zipperer, and Williams, with their familiarity with the program, will play a key role in helping the newcomers adapt to Utah football’s culture. Additionally, Davis, having spent a year under Beck at New Mexico, will bring valuable leadership as the group works through the Xs and Os.
Coach Simon’s task will be to develop this group and help them progress to the next level. Utah will benefit greatly if a few of these players can elevate their games.
Spring camp will be pivotal in seeing how these pieces fit together and which players emerge as key targets for the Utes’ quarterbacks. The five weeks of camp will give Whittingham and his staff the chance to immerse the new additions into the culture of Utah football.
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