Utah tight end Brant Kuithe has earned a spot on the prestigious 2024 John Mackey Award Watch List, which honors the most outstanding college tight end. This recognition places Kuithe among the 48 best tight ends in the nation, including six representatives from the Big 12. His inclusion on this list is a testament to his exceptional skills and the impact he has had during his college career.
Kuithe has received more accolades than just the Mackey Award. He is also on the Comeback Player of the Year Watch List and was named a preseason All-American by College Football News, Pick Six Previews and Athlon Sports. A three-time All-Pac-12 player, Kuithe will make his Big 12 debut this season, leading the Utes into new regions of the conference.
A native of Katy, Texas, Kuithe is the FBS’s career-leading tight end in receptions (148), receiving yards (1,882) and receiving touchdowns (16). His consistency is evident, as he has played in 51 games with 26 starts and caught at least one pass in 32 consecutive games. His 30 career games with three or more catches underscore his reliability as a target for the Utes.
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Despite an injury setback in 2022, Kuithe is poised for a standout season. In his final full season in 2021, he led Utah with 611 receiving yards on 50 catches while scoring six touchdowns. He showed his ability to perform in big games this year with his 118-yard performance against No. 3 Oregon.
Kuithe first made a splash in 2019 when he earned All-America honors as a sophomore. His 602 receiving yards on 34 catches and nine total touchdowns, including three rushing scores, mark him as one of the best tight ends in the country. In his final season, Kuithe is well-positioned to cement his reputation as one of the best tight ends in college football.
