Locals in the NFL

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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Saints Waive Former Ute Linebacker Chase Hansen

Former Utah linebacker Chase Hansen has been waived by the New Orleans Saints.
5 years ago
Right: Scott Winterton, Deseret News Left: Tom Smart, Deseret News...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Former Ute, Cougar Debate Greatest Player From Each Program

It's easy for a former BYU player to talk about the great Cougars of all time and same goes for a former Ute, but can they pick the best players from the rival school? On the Rivals podcast, co-hosts Scott Mitchell, a former Utah quarterback, and Jason Buck, a former BYU defensive end, gave it a shot.
5 years ago
Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions looks up at the score board in the closing minutes of the ga...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Seahawks Sign Former BYU DE Ziggy Ansah

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Seattle Seahawks are the favorites to sign former BYU defensive end and free agent Ziggy Ansah.
5 years ago
Running back Kerwynn Williams #33 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the football against defensive en...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tampa Bay Signs Former Utah State RB Kerwynn Williams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former Utah State Aggies running back Kerwynn Williams. 
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Pair Of Former Utes To Be Inducted Into Carolina Panthers Hall Of Honor

The Carolina Panthers announced that four players will be inducted into the organization's Hall of Honor, two of them are from the University of Utah.
5 years ago
Darwin Thompson #5 of the Utah State Aggies scores a fourth quarter touchdown while playing the Mic...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Andy Reid Loved What Thompson Did At Utah State

Rookie minicamp will wrap up on Monday for the Kansas City Chiefs and the organization loves what former Utah State running back Darwin Thompson can bring to the Chiefs.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Sione Takitaki Has Something To Prove In Cleveland

Rookie minicamp for the Cleveland Browns has wrapped up and former BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki is loving every minute of the NFL experience, but knows that he still has something to prove.
5 years ago
Cody Barton #30 of the Utah Utes pressures quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies i...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

‘Football Intelligence’ Stood Out To Seahawks On Utes’ Barton After Minicamp

The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their rookie minicamp for the draft picks and undrafted free agents and the organization has a lot to be excited about. Especially with their linebackers.
5 years ago
Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes warms up before the Pac 12 Championship game against the Washin...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Pete Carroll Impressed With Blair After Rookie Minicamp

The three day minicamp for draft picks and undrafted free agents have concluded for the Seattle Seahawks and the organization is pleased with their second round pick Marquise Blair.
5 years ago
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Cody Barton ‘Grateful’ For Opportunity With Seahawks

Former Utah linebacker Cody Barton’s NFL dreams came true when he was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Seattle Picks Former Ute Cody Barton In Third Round

The Seattle Seahawks must have a thing for Utah defensive players.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former Cougar Sione Takitaki Taken By Cleveland In Third Round

With the 80th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns have selected former BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki.
5 years ago
Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes gestures to the crowd in the second half of Utah's 35-27 win ov...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Seahawks Pick Former Utah Safety Marquise Blair In Second Round

With the 47th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected former Utah safety Marquise Blair.
5 years ago
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson is sacked by Utah Utes defensive back Corrion Bal...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Several Former College Stars From Utah Could Be Drafted On Day 2

Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft is in the books. The story of the day was the first overall selection of former Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray by the Arizona Cardinals. In the first round, no local stars from the Beehive State were taken but that could change on Day 2 in either the second or third round.
5 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Kyle Van Noy #53 after their teams 13-3 w...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Kyle Van Noy Makes Trip Back To Utah, Talks About Playing With Brady, Belichick

Former BYU linebacker and current member of the New England Patriots Kyle Van Noy was recently back in the Beehive State to be honored at a dinner for the National Football Foundation’s Utah chapter.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former Aggie Dax Raymond Ready To Fulfill Childhood NFL Dream

After a strong junior season in which he earned All-Mountain West honorable mention honors for the second consecutive season, former Utah State tight end Dax Raymond declared for the NFL Draft.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

NFL Draft Experts Say Blair, Takitaki Could Go In Third Round

With the NFL Draft coming up soon, a few former local college stars are rising up the mock draft boards of pundits across the nation.
5 years ago
Sione Takitaki celebrates a sack for BYU against UMass, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former BYU Linebacker Sione Takitaki Prepares For NFL Draft

After wrapping up his collegiate career at BYU, Sione Takitaki has been quite the busy man.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Orchard Signs With Seattle Seahawks

Former Highland High and University of Utah star Nate Orchard has a new NFL home. The linebacker has signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
5 years ago
Haloti Ngata runs through smoke as he is introduced before playing the Green Bay Packers at M&T Ban...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Highland Ram Haloti Ngata Retires From NFL

Former Highland High School star and longtime NFL defensive lineman Haloti Ngata has decided to retire.
5 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Signs With Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Ute and current All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle.
5 years ago
Cody Barton #30 of the Utah Utes pressures quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies i...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Barton Puts Up Big Numbers At NFL Combine

Former stars from the Beehive State continue to impress at the 2019 NFL Combine.
5 years ago
Punter Mitch Wishnowsky #33 of the Utah Utes rushes for a first down on a fake punt play against th...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Wishnowsky Puts Up Fastest 40 Time By A Punter Since 2003

Former Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky had a surprising performance at the 2019 NFL Combine.
5 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Opeta Sets Top Mark On Bench Press At NFL Combine

Former Weber State offensive lineman Iosua Opeta turned heads at the 2019 NFL Combine by putting up 39 reps on the bench press.
5 years ago