New BYU Quarterback Kedon Slovis Reveals Jersey Number
Last week, BYU signed former USC and Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis. Slovis appeared on BYU Sports Nation on Thursday morning for his first interview since signing with the Cougars. During the interview, Slovis announced that he will wear the number 10 on his jersey next season.
Slovis wore the number 9 during his time at both USC and Pitt, but that number was not available at BYU. The number 9 was retired at BYU in honor of the outstanding career of Jim McMahon.
Last year, the number 10 was worn by backup quarterback Sol-Jay Maiava-Peters. Maiava-Peters changed his number to 5 during the season, however, after tight end Dallin Holker left the team. Holker changed his number to 5 for the 2022 season.
Slovis, who has one season of eligibility remaining, will be the front runner to start at quarterback for BYU’s first season in the Big 12.
Slovis was one of many quarterbacks that BYU contacted in the transfer portal, and he made his way to Provo for an official visit a few weeks ago. After BYU quarterback Jaren Hall declared for the NFL Draft, Slovis made his move to Provo official. Slovis was also rumored to be looking at UCLA and Oregon State before he committed to BYU.
Recapping Kedon Slovis’ Career
Kedon Slovis was a three-star recruit out of high school who signed with USC in the class of 2019. Slovis exploded onto the scene at USC as a true freshman, throwing for 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns to just 9 interceptions.
After an outstanding true freshman campaign, Slovis was a Heisman candidate heading into the 2020 season. However, Slovis and USC played only six games in a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Slovis was effective in those six games - he led the Trojans to a 5-1 record and threw for 320 yards per game.
In 2021, USC head coach Clay Helton was fired after the first few games of the season and the Trojans spiraled to a 4-8 record. Slovis was in and out of the lineup due to injury and his production took a step backwards. He threw for over 2,100 yards along with 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
Following the 2021 season, Slovis entered the transfer portal and he transferred to Pitt for the 2022 season. Slovis experienced some ups and downs at Pitt - his go-to receiver entered the transfer portal and Pitt hired a new offensive coordinator for his only season. Statistically speaking, Slovis had the worst year of his career. He finished with 2,400 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.
If BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick can help Slovis return to his earlier form at USC, he has the potential to be the next great quarterback in BYU's offense.
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