Utah's primary defensive scheme requires only two linebackers. That's just one of the reasons the linebacking group is among the Utes' strongest position areas in 2018.
Chase Hansen’s move from safety to rover and Cody Barton’s improvement at the other linebacker spot give the Utes a strong foundation. Hansen brings good credentials as a playmaker and tackler and Barton was among the stars of Utah’s offseason program, as identified by senior center Lo Falemaka.
UTE BREAKDOWN
This is the first installment of an occasional series in August about Utah’s position groups.