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Britain Covey Making Strong Impression In Training Camp With Eagles
Aug 10, 2022, 2:32 PM | Updated: Aug 29, 2022, 1:48 pm
Former University of Utah football player Britain Covey catches a pass during Utah’s pro day at the Spence & Cleone Eccles Football Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 24, 2022. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
(Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey is making a strong impression at the next level by performing well with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Britain Covey and the Eagles are currently in training camp getting ready for the 2022-23 season. After practice on Wednesday, Eagles WR coach Aaron Moorehead was asked about Covey and told the media that the “players love him.”
#Eagles WR coach Aaron Moorehead on undrafted rookie Britain Covey out of Utah: “Players love him.” pic.twitter.com/YrfOq75WNR
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) August 10, 2022
It’s not the only praise that Covey has received since he signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent.
The thing is Britain Covey looks more polished.. pic.twitter.com/zHZVSisqar
— Way Outside The Nest Podcast (@outsidethenest_) August 10, 2022
Media members that cover the Eagles on a regular basis have been impressed with Covey during training camp. The former Utah star is always listed as a standout.
#Eagles WRs Zach Pascal and Britain Covey continue to stand out. I see why the Birds brought Pascal here and Covey is a NFL slot receiver. He’s a quick decision maker. #GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly
— Garry Cobb (@GarryCobb) August 10, 2022
Some people have compared Covey to Wes Welker or Julian Edelman.
#Eagles WR Britain Covey hauls in an intermediate completion from Reid Sinnett, then Covey executes a few jukes in tight space to pick up some YAC.
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) August 9, 2022
After a standout high school career at Timpview High School in Provo, Covey played at the University of Utah from 2015-21.
During his Utah career, Covey had 132 receptions for 1,497 yards and eight touchdowns. On the ground, he added 35 carries for 201 yards.
Covey returned the ball on punt return and kick return a total of 84 times for 1,143 yards and two touchdowns.
Covey has been a part of many great moments throughout his career at Utah and has always been loved by his coaches and teammates.
Coach Whit takes a dig at Brit Covey for flexing on ASU. But he still loves his play-making WR/KR.
🔊👇🏽#GoUtes l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/0Ttj3GaXeL— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) October 17, 2021
His first career kick return for a touchdown ended up being one of his last attempts when he took a 97-yard return for a touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State.
UTAH 97-YARD KICK RETURN TD ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Vx5K537La6
— ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2022
That is just some of the many memories that fans have from Covey’s time with the Utes. Covey is setting himself up to make the Eagles’ 53-man roster. The Eagles open preseason action on Friday, August 12 when they host former Utah DB Javelin Guidry, former BYU QB Zach Wilson, and the New York Jets at 5:30 p.m. MT.
Philadelphia opens the regular season on the road against the Detroit Lions on September 11.
