Most college football programs look vastly different year over year thanks to the transfer portal, and Utah isn't an exception. For Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach, the Utes will have 55% of their production from last season's 11-2 squad on the roster and 16 newcomers via the portal after losing 20 to college football's free agency. Some of Utah's additions will likely wind up being depth pieces who rarely see the field, though several others are in line to play vital roles following the team's NFL draft departures and graduates. Here's a look at four newcomers who could play big roles in 2026. Braden Pegan (WR) Former Utah State Aggies and current Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (11). | Photo courtesy of Utah State University Athletics. Wide receiver isn't a position Utah has prioritized historically. In fact, the Utes haven't had a 1,000-yard receiver since Dres Anderson crossed the threshold in 2013 with 1,002 yards.…