Why former BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner is playing football at Utah

August 7, 2024

By Joe Coles, Deseret News: Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. Thunk.

After everyone had left the practice field on Monday, Caleb Lohner was the only player that remained.

The sound of the JUGS machine pierced the air, with Lohner catching ball after ball, putting in extra work after Utah’s first padded practice. Playing organized football for the first time since the eighth grade, the former BYU basketball player is taking all the reps he can get.

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‘Has all the traits that you look for in a tight end’: Why former BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner is playing football at Utah

At 6-foot-8, 250 pounds, Lohner looks the part of a football player. Playing for the first time since eighth grade, while relearning the sport, the former BYU basketball forward is out to prove he can contribute.

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