Locals in the NFL

Nate Orchard #8 of the Utah Utes high fives fans fans after a 26-10 win over the Michigan Wolverine...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Nate Orchard Emotional After Impactful Game With New Team

Former Utah linebacker Nate Orchard helped to lead the Washington Redskins to victory Sunday with an impressive defensive outing.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Propels Saints To Thanksgiving Win Over Falcons

New Orleans quarterback Taysom Hill scored 14 points for the Saints on Thanksgiving. Here's how all local players fared during Week 13.
4 years ago
Darwin Thompson - Kansas City Chiefs...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Kansas City RB Darwin Thompson Punches In First TD Of NFL Career

Former Utah State and current Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson ran in the first touchdown of his NFL career against the Oakland Raiders.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - Turkey Leg...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Celebrates Thanksgiving Win With Turkey Leg, Game Ball

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill celebrated a Thanksgiving Day victory with his teammates as well as a turkey leg after he was honored with a game ball.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - 30 yard TD run...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

New Orleans QB Taysom Hill Runs Untouched For 30 Yard TD

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill ran the ball 30 yards untouched for a Saints' touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.
4 years ago
Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints - Atlanta Falcons...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Opens Saints’ Game With Blocked Punt, Touchdown Catch

New Orleans quarterback Taysom Hill began the Thanksgiving Day game between the Saints and the Atlanta Falcons with a blocked punt and a touchdown reception.
4 years ago
Star Lotuleilei - Buffalo Bills...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Buffalo DL Lotulelei Picks Off Dallas QB Prescott For First Career INT

Former Utah and current Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Star Lotulelei picked off Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for the first interception of his NFL career.
4 years ago
Jamaal Williams - Green Bay Packers v Los Angeles Chargers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Local Universities Have Alumni Balling Out In NFL To Be Thankful For

BYU, SUU, Utah, USU, and Weber State each have former players currently balling out while playing in the NFL and that's something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
4 years ago
Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers runs out on the field prior to the game against the Pitt...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Fred Warner Earns First-Career NFC Defensive Player Of The Week Honor

Former BYU linebacker is flourishing as one of the best defensive players in the NFC.
4 years ago
Fred Warner - 49ers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Warner Leads 49ers To Big Sunday Night Victory Over Packers

Fred Warner was spectacular on Sunday Night Football and led the Niners to a big win against the Packers. Here's how all local players fared during Week 12.
4 years ago
Fred Warner - San Francisco 49ers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Niners’ Fred Warner Forces Green Bay Fumble On Opening Drive

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner forced a fumble against Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the opening drive of Sunday Night Football.
4 years ago
Michael Davis Los Angeles Chargers...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

NFL Suspends Former BYU Player For Substance Abuse Violation

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Michael Davis received a two-game suspension.
4 years ago
Eric Weddle - Los Angeles Rams...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Rams DB Weddle Shows Integrity Before Matchup With Former Team

Former Utah and current Los Angeles Rams defensive back Eric Weddle showed his integrity and character before facing his former team, the Baltimore Ravens. 
4 years ago
(Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Alex Smith’s Wife Shares Touching Video On Anniversary Of Injury

Liz Smith, the wife of former Ute and current Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith shared a video of her husband's year long rehabilitation from his broken leg.
4 years ago
Defensive back Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs intercepts a pass intended for running...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Daniel Sorensen Picks Off Phillip Rivers To Seal Win For Chiefs

Former BYU and current Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen intercepted Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers in the end zone to seal the win.
4 years ago
Marcus Williams - Saints - Bucs...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Marcus Williams Records First Career Pick-Six In Saints Win

Saints defensive back Marcus Williams intercepted a Tampa Bay pass and returned the ball 55 yards for a touchdown. Here's how all local players fared during Week 11.
5 years ago
Marcus Williams - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Saints DB Marcus Williams Runs INT Back For TD Against Bucs

New Orleans Saints defensive back Marcus Williams intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and returned the ball 55 yards for a touchdown.
5 years ago
Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos during warm up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utes WR Tim Patrick Makes Impressive Catch For Broncos

Former Utah wide receiver Tim Patrick made an impressive catch for the Denver Broncos on a trick play against the Minnesota Vikings.
5 years ago
Photo Courtesy of BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Returns To BYU During Packers Bye Week

Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams spent his bye week in his old stomping grounds in Provo.
5 years ago
Marcus Williams - New Orleans Saints - Jacksonville Jaguars...
Kyle Ireland & Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Locals In NFL: Marcus Williams Has Interception, 4 Deflections In Saints Loss

How all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during Week 10.
5 years ago
Bobby Wagner #54 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after sacking Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Bu...
Trevor Allen & Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Locals In NFL: Bobby Wagner Has 11 Tackles, Sack In Seahawks OT Win

How all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during week nine of the NFL.
5 years ago
Jamaal Williams - Packers - Chargers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Wide Open Jamaal Williams Scores Green Bay’s Only Touchdown

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers found running back Jamaal Williams wide open in the endzone for the Packers' only touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
5 years ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after a one-yard rushing tou...
Kyle Ireland & Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Scores Two Touchdowns In Packers Win Over Chiefs

Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during week eight of the NFL.
5 years ago
Jamaal Williams - Packers - Chiefs...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Scores TD For Third Game In A Row

Green Bay running back Jamaal Williams scored for the third consecutive game on a goal line run in the Packers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
5 years ago