Van Fillinger

Van Fillinger is an American football defensive end for the Utah Utes.

Fillinger attended Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah.

He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Texas Longhorns.

[2] Fillinger appeared in 19 games in his first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, recording 45 tackles with ten being for a loss, and five and a half sacks.

[3] In 2022, he played in just eight games before suffering a season-ending injury, finishing with 18 tackles with five being for a loss, five sacks, and a forced fumble.