SALT LAKE CITY — Six players from Utah universities were part of the exclusive group of players invited to participate in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis over the past few days.

The University of Utah led the universities with four invitees: Kylie Fitts, Lowell Lotulelei, Darren Carrington II and Salesi Uhatafe participated in the Combine. Fred Warner was the only BYU invitee, and cornerback Taron Johnson out of Weber State also received an invite.

The NFL Scouting Combine is designed to help teams evaluate over 300 of the top draft prospects. The Combine took place March 2-5.

Here is a look into how the different invitees fared in the Combine, where they are projected to be drafted and how much of an impact they are projected to make in the NFL.

BYU

Fred Warner, LB

• San Marcos, California, senior
• Height: 6’3”
• Weight: 236 lbs.
• Arms: 32”
• Hands: 9¾”

Combine results:

• 40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds
• Bench press: 21.0 reps
• Vertical jump: 38.5 inches
• Broad jump: 119.0 inches
• 3 cone drill: 6.9 seconds
• 20-yard shuttle: 4.28 seconds
• 60-yard shuttle: 11.77 seconds

NFL.com prospect grade: 5.58

• According to his prospect grade, Warner has a chance to become an NFL starter.

Utah

Lowell Lotulelei, DT South Jordan, Utah, senior

• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 315 lbs.
• Arms: 33”
• Hands: 9 5/8”

• 40-yard dash: NA
• Bench press: 28.0 reps
• Vertical jump: NA
• Broad jump: NA
• 3 cone drill: NA
• 20-yard shuttle: NA
• 60-yard shuttle: NA

NFL.com prospect grade: 5.15

• Lotulelei has a better than average chance to make an NFL roster, according to his prospect grade.

Salesi Uhatafe, OL Euless, Texas, senior

• Height: 6’5”
• Weight: 310 lbs.
• Arms: 33”
• Hands: 10¼”

• 40-yard dash: 5.4 seconds
• Bench press: NA
• Vertical jump: 28.0 inches
• Broad jump: 109.0 inches
• 3 cone drill: 7.7 seconds
• 20-yard shuttle: 4.9 seconds
• 60-yard shuttle: NA

NFL.com prospect grade: 4.89

• According to his prospect grade, Uhatafe is projected to be in an NFL training camp.

Kylie Fitts, DE San Bernardino, California, senior

• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 263 lbs.
• Arms: 33”
• Hands: 9½”

• 40-yard dash: 4.69 seconds
• Bench press: 31.0 reps
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: 117.0 inches
• 3 cone drill: 6.88 seconds
• 20-yard shuttle: 4.19 seconds
• 60-yard shuttle: 11.82 seconds

NFL.com prospect grade: 5.35

• According to his prospect grade, Fitts is projected to be an NFL backup or play special teams.

Darren Carrington II, WR San Diego, senior

• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 199 lbs.
• Arms: 32¾”
• Hands: 10 3/8”

• 40-yard dash: NA
• Bench press: NA
• Vertical jump: 36.0 inches
• Broad jump: 120.0 inches
• 3 cone drill: NA
• 20-yard shuttle: NA
• 60-yard shuttle: NA

NFL.com prospect grade: 5.40

• Carrington II is projected to be an NFL backup or play special teams.

Weber State

Taron Johnson, CB Sacramento, California, senior

• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 180 lbs.
• Arms: NA
• Hands: NA

• 40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
• Bench press: 17.0 reps
• Vertical jump: NA
• Broad jump: NA
• 3 cone drill: NA
• 20-yard shuttle: NA
• 60-yard shuttle: NA

NFL.com prospect grade: 5.44

• Johnson is projected to be an NFL backup or play special teams.

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