Dallin Leavitt has decided to leave BYU but, as it turns out, he won’t have to leave the state.
Earlier this month it was reported that Leavitt would be transferring out of the BYU football program to an undetermined new location. Wednesday that new location was officially determined as both the player and his new head coach revealed via Twitter that he will continue his collegiate playing career at rival Utah State.
According to the Deseret News, Leavitt visited Logan last weekend before pulling the trigger on a transfer to USU.
Want to welcome Dallin Leavitt into the @USUFootball family!!! #AggieNation
— Matt Wells (@_CoachMattWells) December 17, 2014
Because of NCAA transfer rules, Leavitt will be forced to sit out the 2015 season. Beginning in 2016, Leavitt will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Leavitt contributed immediately as a true freshman in 2013, playing in all 13 games with one start. In 2014, he played in 11 of 12 regular season games, and is currently fifth in tackles with 43. His 3.5 tackles for loss this season are second among defensive backs.