INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Former Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele scored his second career touchdown against the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.

After Denver needed just five plays to go 54 yards, Vele capped the efficient drive with a catch on the left side of the end zone.

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Former @Utah_Football WR Devaughn Vele scores his second career TD!

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– Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) December 20, 2024

In the first half against Los Angeles, Vele caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown.

Last week the former Ute had his worst game as a pro. He was only targeted once and it ended up being his first game without a reception.

Against the Chargers, he matched the previous performance by scoring his first touchdown in a month.

LET’S GO. #EasyToCelebrate X @budlight pic.twitter.com/nuynM94BRL

– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 20, 2024

In 10 games this season, Vele had 33 receptions for 377 yards and one touchdown.

The Broncos are deep in the AFC playoff race with a record of 9-5.

About Devaughn Vele

Prior to his time at the University of Utah, the San Diego, California native was a standout player at Rancho Bernardo High School.

After high school, Vele transferred to the Utes before the 2019 season.

He then played five seasons in Utah. During his time in Salt Lake City, Vele recorded 123 receptions for 1,689 yards and nine touchdowns in 47 games played. Vele scored eight touchdowns in his final two seasons in Utah.

.@devaughn_vele caught five passes for 62 yards against USC, including this strike for a touchdown!

Devaughn has scored four touchdowns in his last five games. 🙌#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/MJ8tPPzuz7

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 19, 2022

The wideout helped the Utes win back-to-back Pac-12 Conference championships in 2021 and 2022.

Vele declared for the 2024 NFL Draft in December 2023.

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