Locals in the NFL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks Alex Smith (11) and Patrick Mahomes (15) warm up before the AFC Wil...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Patrick Mahomes: Alex Smith Wasn’t There, But He Was Part Of Win

One day after the Kansas City Chiefs won their second Super Bowl in franchise history, their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes credited former Utah Utes and current Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith as a part of the win.
4 years ago
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with the Vi...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Andy Reid Gives Shout Out To BYU After Winning Super Bowl LIV

After the biggest win of his coaching career, Andy Reid showed some love to his alma mater.
4 years ago
Andy Reid - Super Bowl LIV...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Seven Locals Earn Championship Rings In Super Bowl LIV Victory

The state of Utah was well represented in Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
4 years ago
Fred Warner - Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers - Kansas City Chiefs...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

49ers LB Fred Warner Intercepts Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes In Super Bowl

Former BYU and current San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner picked off Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Super Bowl LIV.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill vs. Panthers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

New Orleans Saints QB Taysom Hill Says He’s ‘A Quarterback At Heart’

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill said that he's "a quarterback at heart" and that he believes in his "abilities as a quarterback."
4 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Redskins...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Alex Smith: Very Much Lucky To Be Alive

Former University of Utah and current Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith sat down with ESPN's "Outside The Lines" to talk about the details behind his horrific injury he suffered in 2018.
4 years ago
The State of Utah - All-Time Super Bowl Team...
Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports

State Of Utah All-Time Super Bowl Team

Players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah have had an impact on the Super Bowl from the very beginning.
4 years ago
Punter Mitch Wishnowsky #6 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the preseason game against th...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

Mitch Wishnowsky To Debut In Super Bowl LIV As A Rookie

Mitch "Boomin Onion" Wishnowsky, as he is called by his fellow 49ers teammates, has had an interesting journey leading up the Super Bowl LIV.
4 years ago
Sean Payton - Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Saints Head Coach: Taysom Hill Is ‘Absolutely’ An NFL Starting Quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton proclaimed that Taysom Hill will "absolutely" be a starting quarterback in the NFL.
4 years ago
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of th...
KSL Sports

Kansas City Chiefs Nearly Sweep Super Bowl Predictions

The Kansas City Chiefs nearly swept the KSL Sports' team predictions of this weekend's big game - with the exception of one.
4 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the fi...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Reports: Saints Want Drew Brees To Pass Torch To Taysom Hill

The New Orleans Saints want Drew Brees back for one more season in order to pass the torch to Taysom Hill, according to sources of ProFootballTalk.
4 years ago
Bradlee Anae - Utah Utes - UCLA Bruins...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Utah DL Anae Sacks Oklahoma QB Hurts On Back-To-Back Plays At Senior Bowl

Former Utah Utes defensive lineman and Bradlee Anae sacked former Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts on back-to-back plays in the Reese's Senior Bowl.
4 years ago
Utah Utes linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after tackling Colorado Buffaloes running back...
Tom Hackett. KSL Sports

Love, Bernard Awarded Practice Players Of The Week Honors At Senior Bowl

Jordan Love and Francis Bernard seem to be helping their own draft stocks by impressing their peers at the Senior Bowl.
4 years ago
Jordan Love - Utah State - LSU...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former NFL Executive: ‘In A Perfect World’ USU QB Love Not A First Round Pick

One former NFL general manager thinks that former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love has a "high upside" but would benefit from being selected after the first round of the NFL draft.
4 years ago
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Tiger Woods shares a laugh with NFL player Eric Weddle during the Pro-Am fo...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Spotted With Tiger Woods On Golf Course

Former Utah safety Eric Weddle was spotted with the GOAT of golf based on a photo posted to Weddle's Twitter account. 
4 years ago
Bradlee Anae - Utah Football...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Detroit Lions Head Coach Praises Former Utes At Senior Bowl

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia liked what he saw from former Utah football players Bradlee Anae and Francis Bernard at the Reese's Senior Bowl.
4 years ago
Jordan Love - Utah State Aggies - BYU Cougars...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former USU QB Jordan Love Compared To Super Bowl Quarterbacks At Senior Bowl

Former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love was compared to the quarterbacks who led their teams to Super Bowl LIV.
4 years ago
Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers d...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Six Local Players Earn Berth In Super Bowl LIV

How all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the AFC and NFC Championship games.
4 years ago
Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the San Francisco 49ers talks to quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Gr...
Nate Dowdle, KSL Sports

Former Utes, Cougars, Aggies Share History In Classic NFL Rivalry

The 49ers and the Packers rivalry runs deep. It's a rivalry that has featured its fare share of players with Utah ties. It hasn't been good on someone's fingernails.
4 years ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers reacts before the NFC Divisional Playoff game against ...
Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports

State Of Utah Historically, Currently Well Repped In Super Bowl

When Super Bowl LIV kicks off in Miami on February 2 there is guaranteed to be at least two players who played collegiately in the state of Utah participating in the game.
4 years ago
Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City Chiefs - Houston Texans - AFC Divisonal Round...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Chiefs Reporter: You’re Going To Tell Your Grandkids About Daniel Sorensen

Chiefs reporter BJ Kissel said that in the future people will tell their grandkids about the performance Daniel Sorensen had in the team's comeback win over the Houston Texans.
4 years ago
Mac Speedie - Cleveland Browns...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utah Athlete, Broncos Coach Mac Speedie Elected To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Former Utah athlete, Cleveland Browns end, and Denver Broncos head coach Mac Speedie was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020. 
4 years ago
Cody Barton #57 of the Seattle Seahawks motions to the crowd during the second half against the Phi...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

Pete Carroll Praises Cody Barton Following Playoff Loss To Packers

Former Ute, Cody Barton, finishes rookie season with momentum despite divisional-round loss to Packers.
4 years ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball against Bradley McDougald #30 of the Sea...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Seven Local Players Reach NFL Conference Championship Games

How all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
4 years ago