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Which #LocalsInTheNFL Have Chance At Pro Bowl Selection

Dec 3, 2020, 4:15 PM | Updated: 4:16 pm

Jamaal Williams - Green Bay Packers v Los Angeles Chargers...

Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers plays with the crowd during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 03, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Locals players in the NFL are representing the state of Utah well during the fan vote for the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl.

More than 20 players are currently eligible to be voted into this season’s Pro Bowl.

The 2021 Pro Bowl will take place virtually on Sunday, January 31.

Fans can submit their votes on the NFL’s website.

Former Utah Utes

Alex Smith – Quarterback – Washington Football Team (4-7)

In five games this season, the former Utah quarterback has thrown for 1,067 yards, three touchdowns, and five interceptions. He has a completion rate of 69.0 percent and a passer rating of 81.3 percent.

Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (8-3)

In eight games this season, the former Utah running back has carried the ball 68 times for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Moss also has 11 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (4-7)

In 10 games this season, Patrick has 36 receptions for 563 yards and three touchdowns.

Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (4-7)

Bolles recently signed a four-year extension with the Broncos that’s worth $68 million. In his fourth season, Bolles has helped Denver to a 4-7 record on the season.

Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Los Angeles Chargers (3-8)

In his fourth season, Tevi has helped the Chargers to a 3-8 record this season.

John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (4-7)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah defensive lineman has 19 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, and one sack.

Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (5-6)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah defensive back has 37 total tackles and 28 solo tackles.

Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (7-4)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah defensive back had 62 total tackles, 47 solo tackles, one fumble recovery, one interception, and nine pass breakups.

Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (9-2)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah defensive back has 43 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, three interceptions, and five pass breakups.

Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (7-4)

In 10 games this season, the former Utah defensive back has 28 total tackles, 24 solo tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and six pass breakups.

Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (7-4)

In two games this season, the former Utah kicker has made 4/5 field goals attempts. He is 3-4 between 40-49 yards. Gay has made 100 percent of his extra-point kicks.

Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (5-6)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah specialist has averaged 48.4 yards per punt on 41 kicks.

Former BYU Cougars

Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Green Bay Packers (8-3)

In 10 games this season, the former BYU running back has 98 carries for 409 yards and two touchdowns. Williams also has 27 catches for 212 yards and a touchdown.

Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (5-6)

In 11 games this season, the former BYU linebacker has 85 total tackles, 52 solo tackles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups.

Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New York Jets (0-11)

In 11 games this season, the former BYU linebacker had 38 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, one fumble recovery, and a pass breakup.

Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (7-4)

In 10 games this season, the former BYU linebacker had 47 total tackles, 31 solo tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four pass breakups.

Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (8-3)

In 10 games this season, the former BYU linebacker has 45 total tackles, 29 solo tackles, one interception, one touchdown, and one pass breakup.

Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (3-8)

In 11 games this season, the former BYU defensive back has 45 total tackles, 36 solo tackles, two interceptions, one touchdown, and eight pass breakups.

Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (10-1)

In 11 games this season, the former BYU defensive back has 68 total tackles, 52 solo tackles, two forced fumbles, three interceptions, one touchdown, and three pass breakups.

Former Utah State Aggies

Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (7-3)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah State linebacker has 100 total tackles, 59 solo tackles, three sacks, and six pass breakups.

Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – New York Giants (4-7)

In 11 games this season, the former Utah State linebacker has 31 total tackles, 20 solo tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, one touchdown, and two pass breakups.

Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (5-6)

The former Utah State specialist has helped the Bears to a 5-6 record this season.

Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (3-8)

In 10 games this season, the former Utah State linebacker has 21 total tackles, 14 solo tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one pass breakup.

Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds

LeShaun Sims – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (2-8-1)

In eight games this season, the former SUU defensive back has 33 total tackles, 26 solo tackles, one interception, and three pass breakups.

Former High School Players

Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (3-8)

In 11 games this season, the former Bingham Miners standout has 44 receptions for 432 yards and three touchdowns.

Kyle IrelandΒ is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of theΒ Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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Which #LocalsInTheNFL Have Chance At Pro Bowl Selection