Suddenly, Utah’s receiving corps is significantly depleted.
The Utes confirmed Thursday that Raelon Singleton has decided to leave Kyle Whittingham‘s football program. The school cited unspecified “family reasons” for the redshirt junior wide receiver moving on from the Utes.
“We are sorry to see Raelon leave, but understand that his family comes first,” a statement from the head coach read. “We appreciate his contributions to our program over the last four years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Singleton, a native of the state of Texas, will graduate from the university in May. That would make him eligible to play immediately in 2018 at another FCS school if that’s the route he chooses to take.
The past two seasons, Singleton was the Utes’ second-leading receiver yards-wise. He had 36 receptions for 531 yards and four touchdowns this past season, and went 27-464-4 in 2016.
With Singleton’s departure and leading receiver Darren Carrington‘s expired eligibility, the Utes will have to replace 106 receptions and 1,511 yards. That twosome also combined for 10 touchdown catches; as a team, the Utes had 18 this past season.