Locals in the NFL

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Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Locals Looking For New Opportunities In The NFL

There are more than 20 players with ties to the state of Utah looking for new opportunities in the NFL after getting cuts from rosters during the final week of August.
5 years ago
Tanner Mangum #12 of the BYU Cougars celebrates after the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Cam...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Kyle Van Noy Shocked BYU Continues To ‘Beat Ourselves’ With Turnovers

And other notable alumni chattering about last night's rivalry game.
5 years ago
Eric Weddle #32 of the Los Angeles Rams on the sidelines during a preseason game against the Denver...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Gets In On Rivalry Trash Talk: ‘Praying Won’t Help’

Former Ute Eric Weddle responded after former Cougar Kyle Van Noy tweeted about the upcoming BYU vs. Utah game.
5 years ago
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Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill To Steve Young: New Phone, Who Dis?

For several games as the starting quarterback at BYU, after Taysom Hill would have a great game or a great performance, he'd get a random text from an unknown number telling him, "Good job." Turned out, it was a Hall of Fame quarterback.
5 years ago
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots reacts after the Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams ...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Kyle Van Noy Is Hyped For Upcoming BYU-Utah Game

The former BYU linebacker sent out a message to the BYU football team in preparation for the rivalry game against Utah.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a fake punt during the NFC Divisional Playoff...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Tops Saints QBs In Home Run Derby Challenge

Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Taysom Hill beat fellow Saints QBs Drew Brees and Teddy Bridgewater in a home run derby competition.
5 years ago
Matt Gay #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a 48-yard field goal to win the preseason game 16-14 ...
Trevor Allen & Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

14 Locals Start In Week Two Preseason NFL Action

All of the performances from Week 2 of the NFL Preseason from the locals.
5 years ago
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KSL Sports

Madden Upgrades Former Ute Punter’s Tackle Rating After Burying Returner

Wishnowsky revealed that he always wanted to give a returner a smackdown like that while playing at Utah.
5 years ago
Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Kai Nacua (12) returns an interception in Phoenix on Sunday, S...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Former BYU Favorite Kai Nacua Earns Another NFL Opportunity

"Kobra Kai" earned another opportunity in the National Football League as he looks to find a home in the league.
5 years ago
CARSON, CA - AUGUST 18: Quarterback Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a gain agai...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Trending Taysom: Social Media Abuzz After Hill Leads Saints In Comeback

Former BYU QB Taysom Hill was a trending topic on social media during the Saints win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
5 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 23: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the fi...
Nate Dowdle, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Dazzles In Second Half vs. Chargers

Taysom Hill put on a show in the second half of the New Orleans Saints' preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday.
5 years ago
Sione Takitaki - Cleveland Browns...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Sione Takitaki In Browns Two-Deep, Receives Nickname From ‘OBJ’

Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has given a nickname to the former BYU linebacker.
5 years ago
Darwin Thompson #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes in for a touchdown during the third quarter ag...
Mitch Harper and Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Many Locals Begin Journey To Make NFL Roster

The first week of the NFL preseason gives many players who are just getting started in the NFL or trying to get into the league and make the 53-man roster.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints breaks a tackle from Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay B...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Ran For Most Yards, Threw TD Pass In Saints Preseason Opener

Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill played the entire second half at QB for the New Orleans Saints in their preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
5 years ago
Marquise Blair #27 of the Seattle Seahawks...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

‘It’s Clobberin’ Time’ For Former Ute Marquise Blair In NFL Preseason Game

Pete Carroll pointed out that Blair should have hit with the other shoulder to prevent a penalty being called. 
5 years ago
Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Sione Takitaki (16) celebrates a stop against the California Golde...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Sione Takitaki Starts In First Cleveland Browns Preseason Game

Former BYU star linebacker Sione Takitaki gets the start at middle linebacker for the Cleveland Browns in his first NFL action.
5 years ago
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins looks to throw the...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Alex Smith Ready To Make NFL Comeback

After speculation on whether or not Alex Smith would play again, the former Ute is ready to make a comeback to the NFL.
5 years ago
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill runs during the second half of an NFL football game agai...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Crushes Drew Brees In ‘Whac-A-Quarterback’ During Saints Training Camp

Watch Taysom Hill compete against Drew Brees and Tedy Bridgewater in a Quarterback Challenge at Saints Training Camp.
5 years ago
Isaac Asiata #68 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates the Dolphins' win as he walks with Tani Tupou #74...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah OL Isaac Asiata Announces Retirement From NFL

Former University of Utah offensive lineman Isaac Asiata announced his retirement on Twitter from the National Football League.
5 years ago
J.J. Dielman #68 of the Utah Utes prepares to run play during the first half of their game against ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah OL J.J. Dielman Retires From NFL

Former Utah offensive lineman J.J. Dielman has decided to retire from the National Football League after two seasons.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints breaks a tackle from Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay B...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Watch: Taysom Hill Drains Long-Range Basketball Shot At Saints Practice

Former BYU legend Taysom Hill continues to build to his, what can't he do image by knocking down buckets with a basketball.
5 years ago
Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions reacts on the bench during the NFL game against the Arizona ...
Stacy Rost, ESPN 710

Pete Carroll Says Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah Could Be ‘Ahead Of Schedule’

His legs are in great shape, he’s doing all the workout stuff, but not all the team stuff.
5 years ago
Bobby Wagner - Seattle Seahawks...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Aggie Bobby Wagner Becomes Highest Paid NFL LB

Former Utah State Aggies linebacker Bobby Wagner will be staying in Seattle for a long time after agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks.
5 years ago
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Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Madden 20 Ratings For NFL Locals Ahead Of 2019 Season

Pick up the sticks! The video game sticks that is. Every player with ties to the state of Utah and their Madden 20 ratings.
5 years ago