SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, Utah football tight end Brant Kuithe announced his return to the Utes’ program via social media.

Kuithe last played for Utah September 24, 2022 before sustaining an injury in a 34-13 win over Arizona State.

Kuithe was forced to miss the entire 2023 season as he recovered from this injury.

In his career with the Utes, Kuithe, who will be a senior, has 148 receptions for 1,882 yards and 16 scoring receptions, as well as 20 net scores.

Kuithe and his Utah teammates begin the 2024 season August 29 by hosting Southern Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium.