As University of Utah football prepares to embark on the 2024 season in a new conference, the athletic department has started a new tradition.
On Monday, Utah announced the Utah football Ring of Honor, with former Utes quarterback Alex Smith, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, as the school’s first inductee.
The Ring of Honor, as is common with many college football and NFL teams, is often considered the highest honor reserved for players and coaches within the respective program.
“It is fitting that we permanently recognize the all-time greats of Utah football with the establishment of the Ring of Honor at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and we are excited to announce Alex Smith as our first inductee,” Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said in a statement. “His record of achievements both as a Ute and in the NFL, as well as his incomparable impact beyond the field, demonstrate all of the attributes that embody the spirit and identity of Utah football.”
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Written by JOSH FURLONG, KSL.com.