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Utah Utes TE Cole Fotheringham To Declare For 2022 NFL Draft

Dec 14, 2021, 11:59 AM

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Cole Fotheringham #89 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars in a game at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Utes tight end Cole Fotheringham announced that he intends to leave school early and declare for the 2022 NFL Draft.

Fotheringham shared the news via an Instagram post on Monday, December 13.

The junior from San Clemente, California wrote the following:

“Dear Utah Football Family, I am beyond grateful for the experiences that this University and football team have provided me with. The time goes by fast and I have tried my best to be present through it all. Now, looking back, I am humbled and honored to have been part of so many special teams. I don’t doubt that the relationships I have made will carry with me through the rest of my life. I would first like to thank God and my family for being my rock and my “why”. I’ve had so many coaches and mentors along the way that have helped me become the man I am today. They know who they are. With that being said, I am excited to finish my college career with one more go at it in the Rose Bowl with my brothers. I will be declaring for the 2022 NFL draft with hopes of continuing my football career. Whatever happens in life I am confident that my experience here at Utah will have prepared me to face whatever success or adversity may come. Go Utes!” – Cole Fotheringham

This season, Fotheringham has recorded 13 receptions for 109 yards. During his Utah career, Fotheringham has 50 catches for 507 yards and three touchdowns.

Fotheringham joined Britain Covey and TJ Pledger as Utes to leave early in pursuit of the NFL.

The 2022 NFL Draft will take place in Paradise, Nevada from April 28–30, 2022.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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