Backup QB Becoming Star Weapon | Salt Lake City News

Utah’s starting QB Devon Dampier is secretly the biggest fan of his backup, Byrd Ficklin—pushing hard for him to get more reps this season. Ficklin, a dual-threat weapon who shined as a starter last year, is now being used in wild ways: running routes, lining up in the backfield, even taking snaps. The coaching staff’s bold move? Letting Ficklin thrive from day one—not just when injured. Dampier calls him “little brother” and sees him as someone he’s preparing to surpass, while Ficklin’s already earned leadership council status in just his second year. Highlights are flying too—a viral cross-body pass racked up over a million views. With smart workload management, Ficklin’s becoming Utah’s most unpredictable weapon, turning every play into a potential highlight reel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02f82d263e60dfab