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Covey switches from QB to WR, talks picking U of U over BYU

Posted at 10:29 PM, Aug 13, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-14 00:30:06-04

SALT LAKE CITY -- Many know Britain Covey as the speedy little quarterback and former Mr. Football that led the win-factory Timpview Thunderbirds to multiple state titles.

Many expected Covey to follow in his family pedigree and attend BYU, but last winter he chose Utah instead.

Covey is expected to contribute right away for Kyle Whittingham. He has switched positions from quarterback to wide receiver, and he is the Ute's number one punt returner at this point in fall camp. He talked about the response he's gotten since picking the U over the Y, see the video above for his comments.