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Former record-setting prep QB Austin Kafentzis moves to defense at BYU in ongoing effort to get more playing time

Provo • Playing for his fourth college football program since his record-setting days as Jordan High’s quarterback, Austin Kafentzis cannot afford to be patient any longer.

That’s why the 6-foot-1, 205-pound athlete asked to be moved from offense to defense, running back to strong safety, last Tuesday in another startling move in his well-traveled career. Coaches granted his wish and he practiced at safety Monday for the third time.

“It was just one of those moves that I felt was best,” Kafentzis said. “I only have two more years left. I want to get on the field and play in whatever way I can.