There were 240 players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft before a player from the Utah football program heard their name called by the commissioner. In the Canadian Football League draft held earlier this week, it was a much different story.
One of Utah's most hyped-up transfer portal acquisitions before the start of this season, Damien Alford, has officially announced his intent to enter the transfer portal after not being able to catch on with the Utes' offense this season.
As the Utah Utes gear up for their season opener on August 29 against Southern Utah, the excitement is building in Fall camp. Among the new faces this year is wide receiver Damien Alford, a transfer from Syracuse who brings a wealth of experience and talent to the team.
The Utah Utes have been aggressive in the college football transfer portal this spring, and it has paid off in a big way. They were able to go out and land the 6-foot-6 wide receiver transfer from Syracuse, Damien Alford.
Following Utah's spring game, head coach Kyle Whittingham revealed that he wanted to add a couple of more wide receivers from the transfer portal. It was evident that he has a star in USC transfer Dorian Singer, and Money Parks also flashed during the game.
Syracuse has dismissed leading receiver Damien Alford from the team, ESPN reported Monday. The school confirmed to Syracuse.com that Alford was no longer with the program.