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The University of Utah Athletics
Three Utes Earn Preseason All-Big 12 Honors
7/7/2025 12:00 PM | Football
Devon Dampier, Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu recognized by media
DALLAS — Utah quarterback Devon Dampier and offensive linemen Spencer Fano & Caleb Lomu earned Preseason All-Conference honors in a vote by the media, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday.
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Dampier, a junior who is set to enter his first season with the Utes, was named the conference Newcomer of the Year. The Phoenix, Arizona native began his career at New Mexico, where he played in 21 total games in 2023-24 with 13 starts. He became the first UNM quarterback to earn All-Mountain West First Team honors in 2024. Dampier led the conference in total offense by piling up 3,934 yards, including 2,768 passing yards, the league's second-highest total.
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Dampier ranked third in the MWC with 1,166 yards rushing and averaged a league-best 7.52 yards per carry. His 19 touchdowns were the second-most in the conference and he became the first Lobo QB to ever eclipse 1,000 yards rushing as he rushed for 100 yards in a game six times in 2024.
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Fano, who started all 12 games in 2024 at right tackle, was a First Team All-Big 12 selection after another standout performance on the line. He ended that year with three All-America selections, including PFF First Team, Associated Press Second Team and Walter Camp Second Team. The Spanish Fork, Utah, native additionally earned First Team CFN Freshman All-America in 2023.
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PFF graded the junior at 91.8 in run blocking during the 2024 regular season, more than three points better than any other offensive tackle in college football with his pass protection of 80.3 also being near the top – not allowing a single sack after the first week of the season. He has played in 25 career games at Utah with 24 starts (13 at RT, 11 at LT).
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Lomu has played in 15 total games at Utah and started all 12 matchups in 2024 at left tackle. The redshirt sophomore was chosen as a 2024 Midseason Freshman All-American by The Athletic, while also earning CSC Academic All-District and Academic All-Big 12 Team honors. He was also named to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List a year ago. The Gilbert, Arizona native Lomu, along with Fano, are part of the Utah offensive line that returns all five starters from 2024.
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Dampier, a junior who is set to enter his first season with the Utes, was named the conference Newcomer of the Year. The Phoenix, Arizona native began his career at New Mexico, where he played in 21 total games in 2023-24 with 13 starts. He became the first UNM quarterback to earn All-Mountain West First Team honors in 2024. Dampier led the conference in total offense by piling up 3,934 yards, including 2,768 passing yards, the league's second-highest total.
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Dampier ranked third in the MWC with 1,166 yards rushing and averaged a league-best 7.52 yards per carry. His 19 touchdowns were the second-most in the conference and he became the first Lobo QB to ever eclipse 1,000 yards rushing as he rushed for 100 yards in a game six times in 2024.
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Fano, who started all 12 games in 2024 at right tackle, was a First Team All-Big 12 selection after another standout performance on the line. He ended that year with three All-America selections, including PFF First Team, Associated Press Second Team and Walter Camp Second Team. The Spanish Fork, Utah, native additionally earned First Team CFN Freshman All-America in 2023.
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PFF graded the junior at 91.8 in run blocking during the 2024 regular season, more than three points better than any other offensive tackle in college football with his pass protection of 80.3 also being near the top – not allowing a single sack after the first week of the season. He has played in 25 career games at Utah with 24 starts (13 at RT, 11 at LT).
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Lomu has played in 15 total games at Utah and started all 12 matchups in 2024 at left tackle. The redshirt sophomore was chosen as a 2024 Midseason Freshman All-American by The Athletic, while also earning CSC Academic All-District and Academic All-Big 12 Team honors. He was also named to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List a year ago. The Gilbert, Arizona native Lomu, along with Fano, are part of the Utah offensive line that returns all five starters from 2024.
2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Team (Media Vote)
Offensive Player of the Year:Â Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State, RS-So.
Defensive Player of the Year:Â Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Newcomer of the Year:Â Devon Dampier, QB, Utah, Jr.
Preseason All-Conference Team (Offense)
QB:Â Sam Leavitt, Arizona State, RS-So.
RB:Â Bryson Washington, Baylor, RS-So.
RB:Â Jahiem White, West Virginia, Jr.
FB/H-Back:Â Will Swanson, Kansas State, Sr.
WR:Â Eric McAlister, TCU, Sr.
WR:Â Chase Roberts, BYU, RS-Sr.
WR:Â Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, RS-Jr.
TE:Â Joe Royer, Cincinnati, RS-Sr.
OL:Â Ben Coleman, Arizona State, Gr.
OL:Â Spencer Fano, Utah, Jr.
OL:Â Bryce Foster, Kansas, RS-Jr.
OL:Â Caleb Lomu, Utah, RS-So.
OL:Â Jordan Seaton, Colorado, So.
PK:Â Will Ferrin, BYU, RS-Sr.
PR/KR:Â Josh Cameron, Baylor, RS-Sr.
Preseason All-Conference Team (Defense)
DL:Â David Bailey, Texas Tech, Sr.
DL:Â Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati, RS-Sr.
DL:Â C.J. Fite, Arizona State, Jr.
DL:Â Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, Sr.
DL:Â Dominique Orange, Iowa State, Sr.
LB:Â Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, Sr.
LB:Â Austin Romaine, Kansas State, Jr.
LB:Â Keaton Thomas, Baylor, RS-Jr.
DB:Â Xavion Alford, Arizona State, RS-Sr.
DB:Â Bud Clark, TCU, Sr.
DB:Â Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State, Sr.
DB:Â DJ McKinney, Colorado, Jr.
DB:Â Jontez Williams, Iowa State, RS-Jr.
P:Â Palmer Williams, Baylor, Jr.
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