Former BYU Players Find End Zone During Week 1 Of NFL Season
Sep 11, 2022, 9:20 PM | Updated: Oct 5, 2022, 1:43 pm
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple former BYU star reached the end zone during their team’s opening games of the 2022 NFL season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the first week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Leki Fotu – Defensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman had two tackles in Arizona’s 44-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Javelin Guidry – Cornerback – Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
The former Utah defensive back and the Cardinals suffered a 44-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens beat the New York Jets, 24-9.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
The former Utah defensive back had 12 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, one pass breakup, and an interception in Baltimore’s 24-9 win over the New York Jets.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
New @Ravens DB @MarcusWilliams making @MetLifeStadium a No Fly Zone for the @nyjets. 🙅‍♂️ #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #BALvsNYJ #GoUtes https://t.co/cADO0bDtgy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2022
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (1-0)
had six carries for 15 yards and six catches for 21 yards in Buffalo’s 31-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, September 8. Moss also lost one fumble.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Monday, September 19 at 5:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (1-0)
The former Utah defensive back had four total tackles, three solo tackles, and one tackle for loss in Chicago’s 19-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Garett Bolles – Offensive Line – Denver Broncos (0-1)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 17-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 12.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (0-1)
The former Utah wide receiver is currently on Denver’s Injured Reserve list with a knee injury. The Broncos suffered a 17-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 12.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (0-0-1)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle as the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans tied, 20-20.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
The former Utah linebacker had a team-high 11 total tackles and eight solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 28-22 loss to the Washington Commanders.
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (0-1)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders suffered a 24-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
The former Utah defensive back played 17 snaps on special teams in Los Angeles’ 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 8.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 1/1 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 8.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Cornerback – Miami Dolphins (1-0)
The former Utah defensive back was inactive for Miami’s 20-7 win over the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (1-0)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in New Orleans’ 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)
The former Utah wide receiver returned two punts for a total of 13 yards in Philadelphia’s 38-35 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. (MDT) on ABC
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (0-1)
The former Utah punter punted the ball four times with an average of 40.3 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (1-0)
The former Utah linebacker had 10 total tackles, eight solo tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit in Seattle’s 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 12.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Former Utah LB Cody Barton with a big first half in the Emerald City.
Three total tackles, two solo tackles, and this one sack. đź’Ş#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #GoHawks #GoUtes #DENvsSEA @kslsportspic.twitter.com/38VKkEXaez
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 13, 2022
Practice Squad Players
- Marquise Blair – Safety – Carolina Panthers
- Mika Tafua – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys
- Nick Ford – Offensive Lineman – Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders
- Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – New York Jets
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant led the Chiefs to a 44-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, September 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
The former BYU running back was inactive for Atlanta’s 27-26 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (0-1)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 26-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (1-0)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles in Cleveland’s 26-24 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-1)
The former BYU running back ran the ball 11 times for 28 yards and two touchdowns in Detroit’s 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams also had one catch for two yards.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@Lions RB @jswaggdaddy is making the end zone his 🏠. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #PHIvsDET #OnePride #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/HBi34s0t1J
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2022
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)
The former BYU defensive back had three tackles in Los Angeles’ 24-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles and two solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 24-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (0-1)
The former BYU linebacker and the Patriots suffered a 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints (1-0)
The former BYU quarterback ran the ball four times for 81 yards and touchdown in New Orleans’ 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Hill also had one catch for two yards.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
That's TE Taysom Hill out there still scoring TDs. đź’¨ #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Saints #NOvsATL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/cIZQoYawB2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2022
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (1-0)
The former BYU defensive back and the Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 27-26.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (0-1)
The former BYU quarterback was inactive for New York’s 24-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (0-1)
The former BYU linebacker had six total tackles and four solo tackles in San Francisco’s 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (1-0)
The former BYU wide receiver was targeted once in Washington’s 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also returned two kickoffs for a total of 44 yards and two punts for a total of 22 yards.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Atlanta Falcons
- Chris Wilcox – Cornerback – Indianapolis Colts
- Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs
- James Empey – Offensive Lineman – Miami Dolphins
Former Utah State Aggies
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had three tackles in Arizona’s 44-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (1-0)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears the San Francisco 49ers, 19-10.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (0-1)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Packers suffered a 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (0-1)
The former Utah State quarterback was 4/5 passing for 65 yards in Green Bay’s 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (0-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had one tackle in Green Bay’s 23-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
The former Utah State linebacker had seven total tackles, five solo tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit in Los Angeles’ 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 8.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (1-0)
The former Utah State lineman is currently on Washington’s Physically Unable to Perform list and did not play in the Commanders’ 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Baltimore Ravens
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers
- Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Seattle Seahawks
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (1-0)
The former Weber State defensive back had nine total tackles, five solo tackles, one tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in Buffalo’s 31-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, September 8. Moss also lost one fumble.
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Monday, September 19 at 5:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
The former Weber State defensive end played seven snaps on defense and seven snaps on special teams in Los Angeles’ 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 8.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Detroits Lions, 38-35.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. (MDT) on ABC
Practice Squad Players
- Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (1-0)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears the San Francisco 49ers, 19-10.
Next Game: @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 18 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
The former Southern Utah defensive back and the Steeler beat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime, 23-20.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Former High School Players
Jay Tufele – Defensive Lineman – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (0-1)
The former Bingham standout was inactive for Cincinnati’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (0-1)
The former Bingham tight end had a team-high seven catches for 62 yards in Dallas’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Bright0n/Stanford) (0-1)
The former Brighton wide receiver had two catches for 12 yards in Dallas’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (0-1)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions suffered a 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (1-0)
The former Orem defensive back had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 24-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: @ Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 15 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (0-1)
The former Herriman offensive lineman and the Raiders suffered a 24-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. James was reportedly taken to the hospital following the game.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 18 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
A former @HHSMustangFB standout was reportedly taken to the hospital following the @Raiders' loss at the @chargers. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RaiderNation #LVvsLAC https://t.co/BTyVKDU3YB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2022
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (1-0)
The former Judge Memorial standout had three total tackles and two solo tackles in New Orleans’ 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (Hunter/Oregon State) (1-0)
The former Hunter standout was targeted once in Philadelphia’s 38-35 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. (MDT) on ABC
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow College/Oklahoma State) (1-0)
The former East and Snow College running back ran the ball three times for seven yards in Pittsburgh’s 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Warren was also targeted once.
Next Game: vs. New England Patriots on Sunday, September 18 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Bryan Mone – Defensive Lineman – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (1-0)
The former Highland defensive lineman had one tackle in Seattle’s 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 12.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, September 18 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (Salem Hills/USC)
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
