Locals in the NFL

Ziggy Ansah - Seattle Seahawks...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: San Francisco 49ers Expected To Sign Former BYU Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

The former BYU defensive end is expected to sign with the 49ers, according to NFL Network's Ian Repoport.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden Calls Taysom Hill ‘A Great Football Player,’ Weapon For Saints

The Raiders head coach called Taysom Hill "a great football player" and "a weapon."
4 years ago
Dalton Schultz - Dallas Cowboys - Washington Football Team...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Bingham Tight End Dalton Schultz Records Career Performance In Cowboys’ Comeback

Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the second week of the season.
4 years ago
Dalton Schultz - Dallas Cowboys...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Bingham High Star Dalton Schultz Scores First NFL Touchdown In Cowboys’ Win

Schultz scored his first career NFL touchdown during a win over the Atlanta Falcons.
4 years ago
Julian Blackmon - Indianapolis Colts...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

PBU By Former Utah Safety Julian Blackmon Leads To Interception By Indianapolis Colts

Former Utah safety Julian Blackmon recorded a pass breakup which lead to an interception by the Indianapolis Colts.
4 years ago
Photo: Deseret News Archive...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Former Utah Ute, NFL Cardinal Larry Wilson Passes Away

Former Utah football and NFL safety Larry Wilson passed away, according to a statement from the Arizona Cardinals. 
4 years ago
Nevin Lawson - Oakland Raiders...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Raiders Add Former USU CB Nevin Lawson To Active Roster, Waive Dallin Leavitt

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Tuesday that they have added former Utah State cornerback Nevin Lawson to the active 53-man roster.
4 years ago
Matt Gay - Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Indianapolis Colts Sign Former Utah Kicker Matt Gay To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed former Utah Utes place kicker Matt Gay following the opening week of the 2020 NFL season.
4 years ago
Josh Nurse - Utah Utes...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars Sign Former Utah Cornerback Josh Nurse

Nurse signed a free agent contract with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars following the first Sunday of the 2020 season.
4 years ago
Jaylon Johnson - Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utes In Rookie Debuts Highlight Opening Week Of 2020 NFL Season

A recap of how all the local players in the NFL performed during the opening week of the 2020 season.
4 years ago
Nick Vigil - Los Angeles Chargers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Aggies Linebacker Nick Vigil Scoops Up Fumble During Chargers’ Win Over Bengals

Vigil recovered a fumble during his team's victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints - Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Ex-BYU QB Taysom Hill Throws Dart On Double Pass Trick Play In Saints’ Win Over Buccaneers

The former BYU QB threw a perfect pass during a trick play run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
4 years ago
Marquise Blair - Seattle Seahawks - Atlanta Falcons...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utes Safety Marquise Blair Forces Fumble During Seahawk’s Victory Over Falcons

The Seattle Seahawks safety forced a fumble during his team's double-digit win over the Atlanta Falcons.
4 years ago
Marcus Williams - New Orleans Saints - Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utah Safety Marcus Williams Intercepts Overthrown Ball By Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Williams picked off an overthrown ball by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.
4 years ago
Jaylon Johnson - Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utes CB Jaylon Johnson Seals Win For Chicago Bears With PBU Against Detroit Lions

Johnson recorded a pass-breakup as time expired to seal a victory for his team over the Detroit Lions.
4 years ago
Zack Moss - Buffalo Bills - New York Jets...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utah RB Zack Moss Scores First NFL Touchdown In Buffalo Bill’s Win Over Jets

Moss scored his first touchdown as a professional athlete in the NFL during a win over the New York Jets.
4 years ago
Jordan Love - Tim Boyle - Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Green Bay Packers List Former Aggie Jordan Love As No. 3 Quarterback On Depth Chart

The Green Bay Packers listed former Utah State and NFL rookie Jordan Love as the No. 3 quarterback on the team's depth to open the 2020 season.
4 years ago
Alex Smith - Taysom Hill - Jordan Love...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Local Players Entering 2020 NFL Season

The 2020 NFL season is set to kick-off and a number of players with ties to the state of Utah are on rosters this season.
4 years ago
Vince Lombardi Trophy - Super Bowl...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

2020 NFL Season: Super Bowl Predictions, Preseason Award Picks

KSL SportsBeat's Sam Farnsworth joined Kyle Ireland on the Yards After College Podcast to make preseason award picks and Super Bowl predictions.
4 years ago
San Francisco 49ers - Fred Warner...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

49ers Linebacker Fred Warner Activated From COVID-19 List, Voted Team Captain

Warner was activated from the organization's Release/COVID-19 List and selected as a team captain.
4 years ago
Aaron Rodgers - Jamaal Williams - Green Bay Packers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Aaron Rodgers: Packers RB Jamaal Williams Has ‘A Little Bit Something Different To Him This Year’

Aaron Rodgers said that former BYU RB Jamaal Williams has "a little bit something different to him this year."
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints - Carolina Panthers...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Listed As Backup Quarterback To Drew Brees In New Orleans

Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill was listed as the backup quarterback behind Drew Brees for the New Orleans Saints.
4 years ago
Francis Bernard - Utah Utes...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Many Locals Receive Practice Squad Spots With NFL Teams

Many of the local football players with ties to the state of Utah have received practice squad roster spots with NFL teams.
4 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Utah Great Alex Smith Makes Washington Football Team’s 53-Man Active Roster

Former Utah and current NFL quarterback Alex Smith made the 53 man active roster for the Washington Football Team.
4 years ago