The Utes have inked a speedy running back out of Texas, Daniel Bray. The 5-foot-10 and 170 pounder was a recent flip this week from SMU, after visiting Utah on the October 19th weekend. The three-star back will bring his 10.38 speed in the 100, to a backfield that already includes another dynamic speedster, Dijon Stanley.

Film Evaluation

Athletic player with very good vision to use his quickness to make very long runs. Elusive to make more than one guy miss. Knows how to set up blocks to his advantage. Has a really good chance to be a very dynamic playmaker within the offense and lining up at different spots on the field. Looking forward to watching this guy be a dynamic piece to the Utes offense over the next few years.

-Zach Moss

What this signing means

This is dependent on what the new Utah offense will look like. If it’s a true spread like Whittingham says they intend to employ, Bray could have a quicker path to the field with his blazing speed. If it’s more pro-style, he’d likely need a year to put in substantial weight. Regardless, there’s plenty of opportunity for reps in the running back room, after the graduation of Micah Bernard.