The Utah Utes boast one of the best defenses in the nation so far. The unit is allowing just 282.6 yards per game, which has led the Utes to a 4-1 record.

However, the team will be losing a depth piece from the impressive unit.

Defensive back Jadon Pearson took to social media to announce his intention to transfer.

Pearson has decided to redshirt this season to preserve a year of eligibility. Pearson will have 2 years of eligibility remaining once he finds a new team. The defensive back mentioned that he is “open to playing OLB or safety.”

Players are allowed to play in 4 games and still redshirt, so Pearson announced his intentions before playing in any more games for the Utes.

Pearson’s 2023 season will end with him having played in 3 games, mostly on special teams. The graduate transfer collected 4 tackles for the Utes this season, 2 against Weber State and 2 against Baylor.

The 2 leading tacklers for the Utes are safeties- Sione Vaki and Cole Bishop. The Utes are on a bye week in Week 6 before welcoming the Cal Golden Bears in Week 7.