State Of Utah’s 2021 NFL Draft Class, Free Agent Signings

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – It was an eventful weekend in the 2021 NFL Draft for former local college and high school prospects.

Here’s a recap of all the players with connections to the state of Utah that were drafted or signed free agent contracts.

Local 2021 NFL Draft picks

Zach Wilson, QB, No. 2 – New York Jets

BREAKING: The @nyjets select former @CCHSFOOTBALL_ and @BYUfootball QB Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft.

Read more on the @kslsports app!#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TakeFlight
🖼: @x_hems pic.twitter.com/lcpkKA9dUJ

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2021

Penei Sewell, OT, No. 7 – Detroit Lions

BREAKING: The @Lions select former @DhillsAthletics and @oregonfootball OL Penei Sewell (@peneisewell58) with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft.

Read more on the @kslsports app!#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/56ag1bdZrB

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2021

Brady Christensen, OT, No. 70 – Carolina Panthers

BREAKING: With No. 70 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the @Panthers select former BYU OL Brady Christensen (@Brady_BYU) #LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/lOJe4E4a8P

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Jay Tufele, DL, No. 106 – Jacksonville Jaguars

BREAKING: With the No. 106 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Jaguars select former @BinghamFB and @USC_FB DL Jay Tufele (@tufele123).#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/WjbRUr2zPv

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Simi Fehoko, WR, No. 179 – Dallas Cowboys

BREAKING: With the No. 179 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @dallascowboys select former @BrightonBengal and @StanfordFball WR @Simi_Fehoko. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #DallasCowboys
📷: Deseret News pic.twitter.com/MWZtkEhHnY

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Khyiris Tonga, DT, No. 250 – Chicago Bears

BREAKING: With the No. 250 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @ChicagoBears select former @BYUfootball DL Khyiris Tonga (@khyiristonga). #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/nQy0Y0ZWxU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Chris Wilcox, CB, No. 251 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

BREAKING: With the No. 251 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Buccaneers select former @BYUfootball DB Chris Wilcox (@SuperCFlash).#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/l7gR3CClOj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Dax Milne, WR, No. 258 – Washington Football Team

BREAKING: With the No. 258 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @WashingtonNFL selects former @BYUfootball WR Dax Milne (@DaxMilne). #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/VeCGGterMH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Undrafted Free Agent Signings

Isaiah Kaufusi, LB, Indianapolis Colts

Former @BYUfootball LB @isaiah_kaufusi is reportedly headed to the @Colts. 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL #ForTheShoe https://t.co/kZwHWqycse

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Matt Bushman, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

Former @BYUfootball TE Matt Bushman (@mbush89) is taking a drive down the I-15 freeway to join the @Raiders. 🖤#LocalsInTheNFL #RaiderNation #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/Kz3QPOSVyk

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Zayne Anderson, DB, Kansas City Chiefs

Andy Reid loves his @BYUfootball guys.@zayneanderson23 ➡️ @Chiefs #BYU #GoCougs #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/BRgDvfI3Rj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021

Tristen Hoge, OL, New York Jets

.@HogeTristen will reunite with @zachkapono1 as a member of the @nyjets. ✈️ #LocalsInTheNFL #TakeFlight #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/4YB4bXkd8N

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021

Chandon Herring, OL, Tennessee Titans

Another #BYU OL lands an #NFL free agent contract.@ChandonHerring ➡️ @Titans #BYUFootball #GoCougs #TitanUp https://t.co/zBnQM2YXYR

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021

Troy Warner, DB, Los Angeles Rams

Former @BYUfootball DB @TroWarner is headed to sunny SoCal to play for the @RamsNFL. 💙💛 #LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL #RamsHouse https://t.co/Va6g3tPqi3

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021

Zac Dawe, DL, Atlanta Falcons

Zac Dawe (@zdawe99) is off to the #NFL!

.@pgvikings ➡️ @BYUFootball ➡️ @AtlantaFalcons #GoCougs #RiseUpATL https://t.co/iMEyWlmtQ9

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021

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