BREAKING: Devaughn Vele WILL return to Utah for the 2023 season

One of Utah's most lethal offensive weapons has decided to return for the 2023 season.

On Monday, January 9, Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele announced that he will return for the 2023 season rather than declare for the NFL Draft.

POV: you see another year of Utah Football in your future 👀

Devaughn Vele is coming back for the 2023 season 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ipCqmV7dC5

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) January 9, 2023

While Vele stated that his original plan was to prepare for the NFL back in November, he has since changed his mind and will run it back for another season in 2023.

After participating in Senior Day, Devaughn Vele confirmed his plan is to leave Utah after this season.

— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) November 15, 2022

Looking back at the 2022 campaign, Vele ranked second in terms of receptions (50) and receiving yards (595) for the Utes, trailing only Dalton Kincaid. He also added five receiving touchdowns and had 246 yards on 26 punt returns.

Returning in 2023 will provide Vele with an opportunity to boost his draft stock and contribute even more. While he did take a significant step this last year, another season as one of the Utes primary offensive weapons could put him in a better situation to be selected in the draft.

Vele will return for the 2023 campaign with 996 total receiving yards and 6 touchdowns on 75 total receptions. 

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