How Devon Dampier, Bear Bachmeier and McCae Hillstead compare nationally to other QBs
ESPN recently ranked the quarterback situations of all 138 FBS teams for the 2026 season. Utah's Devon Dampier was placed in Tier 3, while BYU's Bear Bachmeier and Utah State's McCae Hillstead were ranked in Tier 5 and Tier 21, respectively. The rankings reflect the varying levels of performance and potential among these quarterbacks heading into the new season.
- ▪Devon Dampier is ranked in Tier 3, which is referred to as 'The Sean Clifford Zone'.
- ▪Bear Bachmeier is placed in Tier 5, while McCae Hillstead is in Tier 21.
- ▪Dampier had a notable performance last season, finishing with 34 or more touchdowns and 3,300 or more yards.
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