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BYU RB Burt announces he's leaving BYU as graduate transfer

Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

Brigham Young Cougars running back Riley Burt (34) evades the tackle from Western Michigan Broncos defensive back Stefan Claiborne (21) on a long run for a touchdown, putting the Cougars up 21-10 over the Broncos after the PAT, during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.

PROVO — BYU’s running back depth just got a little thinner.

Junior Riley Burt announced via social media Tuesday night that he’s leaving the program as a grad transfer.

“After much consideration, I have decided to grad transfer and play my last season elsewhere.