Utah Quarterback Devon Dampier Aids North Canyon Football Team

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Devon Dampier, the starting quarterback for the University of Utah, has taken a proactive approach to use his platform to assist younger athletes. Recently, he reached out to help the North Canyon High School Rattlers football team in Phoenix, Arizona, where his younger brother Dominic plays.

Dampier, originally from Phoenix, recognized the financial challenges faced by the high school sports program. “I’ve been at that school a couple times. They’re just a little bit less fortunate than the high school I grew up in. It was important for me to help them see the other side,” he said.

Anthony Johns, the head coach of North Canyon, expressed his gratitude for Dampier’s support. “Football is expensive, and it’s hard to raise funds, especially in high school. It’s truly a blessing,” he said. Johns noted that Dampier’s contribution would facilitate the acquisition of much-needed new uniforms, a rarity for the team which had gone six years without replacements.

“It had been years since we had new uniforms,” Johns explained. “To take that off our list of things we need was a huge relief.” Dampier’s involvement has created a strong connection between him and the players, many of whom now consider him a role model.

“They’re great. You can tell they are very grateful for what I did for them,” Dampier said about the players’ reactions to his help. Coach Johns added, “They couldn’t have been happier. None of them have ever gotten new uniforms at our school.”

Dampier has committed to supporting the Rattlers while also closely following their season. After the Utah Utes’ recent opening win against UCLA, he received numerous messages from the North Canyon players, excitedly tuning in to watch his games. “A lot of them stayed up late,” he recalled.

As the season unfolds, Dampier aims to make a lasting impact on the Rattlers, not just as a quarterback but as a mentor. “It’s hard to put into words what it means to help these kids. We’re blessed, happy, and forever grateful,” Coach Johns stated. “I’d give him a big hug and tell him thank you.”