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Logan • Kent Myers says he isn't afraid of competition, but the guy isn't a dummy either.

Myers, who emerged from the pileup of quarterback injuries last year to lead the Aggies, knew that with Chuckie Keeton returning, his chances of resuming the role this season would be slim.

So instead of throwing the ball this spring, he is catching it. Myers asked to be moved to receiver, a position he played before moving to quarterback during his high school career in Rowlett, Texas.

So far he is making a good adjustment, hits not withstanding.

"I don't mind getting hit," Myers laughed. "All last year coaches were telling me to slide and that I couldn't get hit. We couldn't have another quarterback go down. It's a lot different for me now."

If the switch sticks, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Myers adds depth to a position that returns three of its top players in JoJo Natson, Devonte Robinson and Hunter Sharp. The Aggies also have Brandon Swindall back after he missed the last 12 games due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Even with all the experience, Myers feels he has a better chance of getting on the field as a receiver than quarterback, even with Tuesday's announcement that Darell Garretson has decided to transfer after playing two seasons with the Aggies.

"Right now I'm just seeing how the transition goes," Myers said. "Right now I love it. It's just good to be on the field."

USU coach Matt Wells said Myers would stay with the receivers through spring, and be re-evaluated in the summer.

"He is an unselfish player and great teammate who wants to go out there and compete," Wells said. "It's a good learning experience for him and he is getting better every day."

The Aggies are wise to not commit Myers yet, especially with Garretson's decision. Garretson, who played in five games last year as a sophomore before suffering a season-ending wrist injury, was expected to compete for the role of Keeton's backup with transfer Damion Hobbs, redshirt freshman DJ Nelson and Myers.

Lest some have nightmares of the quarterback situation last year, when Keeton, Garretson and senior Craig Harrison all suffered season-ending injuries and Myers was the last man standing, Myers is staying sharp on his quarterback skills too, going through his progressions and reads with new offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, who is stressing an uptempo offense.

"Last year we had to slow things down and it's a lot faster now," Myers said. "We know if we can get the defense tired, no matter how good they are, if we can beat them to the ball then we can win."

Even if he does end up back at quarterback, Myers said the experience he is getting at receiver will make him a well-rounded player.

"The biggest adjustment is with the tempo and conditioning," Myers said. "As a quarterback you don't do as much running and as a receiver, you have to be on top of your conditioning and skills like blocking and stuff so its good." —

About Kent Myers

Info • 6-1, 185, Soph.

Of note • went 79-for-119 passing for 866 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions in 2014 … Named the Offensive MVP after helping the Aggies beat UTEP 21-6 in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, when he went 5-of-12 passing for 68 yards and a touchdown and rushed 15 times for 70 yards and a touchdown.