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Locals in the NFL: Where former Utah college and high school players signed after 2025 draft
KSL.com Sports | Posted April 29 - 10:13 p.m.
Here's a look at where other new Locals in the NFL landed after the 2025 NFL draft, from late-round selections to undrafted free agents and more.
NFL draft 2025: Chiefs, Bills grab pair of Utah high school alums in 5th round
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 1:52 p.m.
Andy Reid really, really likes football players from the state of Utah.
NFL draft 2025: Utah State's Jalen Royals lands in Kansas City in 4th round
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 11:45 a.m.
After a 48-hour delay and then some in the 2024 NFL draft, Jalen Royals didn't have to wait long to come off the board.
From one Ole Miss QB to another, Jaxson Dart found right fit with NY Giants
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 5:20 p.m.
Jaxson Dart's NFL draft celebration was as memorable as it could be, even if the former Corner Canyon and Roy High quarterback never hopped on a plane and flew to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL draft 2025: Former Corner Canyon QB Jaxson Dart selected in the 1st round by NY Giants
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 10:36 p.m.
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound signal caller was a well-regarded quarterback since well before he spent his final three seasons at Ole Miss, where he threw for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.
NFL Draft 2025: In class short on QB arms, is Jaxson Dart a 1st round pick?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 6:35 p.m.
The 21-year-old who patterns his game after Anakin Skywalker — or, at least, his heavy eye-black — has been trending as a first-round pick in the days leading up to the draft.
Locals in NFL free agency: Puka Nacua's 3rd season will look familiar to BYU fans
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 7:01 p.m.
The former Orem High and BYU wide receiver will switch from his No. 17 jersey to No. 12, his old college number, he announced Tuesday.
Here's how NFL draft prospects from Utah performed at the combine
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted March 2 - 6:52 p.m.
The league held its annual NFL draft combine Feb. 27 through March 2, showcasing prospects from across the country. Here's how former Utah high school and college football players performed.
Locals in the Super Bowl: Britain Covey is a Super Bowl champion
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:44 p.m.
The former University of Utah and Timpview High star was not active during the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but will earn a ring.
Locals in the Pro Bowl: Fred Warner excited to welcome Jets head coach back to Bay
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 2 - 5:03 p.m.
The former BYU star played in his second Pro Bowl (out of four nominations), and also explained why why he's so excited for Robert Saleh's return to the Niners as defensive coordinator.
Locals in the NFL: Bills stand behind Utes' Kincaid after another heartbreaking AFC championship
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 11:21 a.m.
Another inch or a finger, maybe an extra step or different direction, and it would have been an incredible catch.
Locals in the NFL: Heartbreak for Kincaid, Bills as Reid, Chiefs make 3rd straight Super Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 26 - 8:45 p.m.
Dalton Kincaid was as close as almost anyone can come to never having to buy a drink in Buffalo again.
Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Late push from Nacua, Rams can't overcome Eagles' 'Snowquon'
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 9:41 p.m.
The former BYU standout and Orem High prep star caught six passes for 97 yards in the Rams' 28-22 loss to the Eagles.
Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Kyle Van Noy, Jim Nantz celebrate milestone year in wild card
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:37 p.m.
Kyle Van Noy is 33 years old, but the 11th-year NFL linebacker is proving age is just a number in his second season with the Baltimore Ravens.
Locals in the NFL playoffs: Here are the 34 players from Utah in the postseason
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:52 a.m.
The Detroit Lions are the NFC's No. 1 seed for the 2025 NFL playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and a former Utah prep star is a big reason why.
Locals in the NFL: Devaughn Vele's triple-tipped TD helps Broncos clinch playoff spot
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:46 p.m.
The former Utah wide receiver caught four passes for 50 yards and a touchdown, part of Bo Nix's four-touchdown day that helped Denver clinch its first playoff berth since 2015.
Locals in the NFL: Tyler Huntley keeps Dolphins in playoff chase with win over former team
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 29 - 11:28 p.m.
Life has a way of coming full circle for Tyler Huntley.
Locals in the NFL: Zayne Anderson helps Packers to playoff-clinching shutout over Saints
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 11:03 p.m.
Buffalo recovered two fumbles and added an interception, including Taron Johnson's second defensive touchdown of the year, to pace a 24-0 second-half run Sunday afternoon against the Patriots.
Locals in the NFL: After pair of injury setbacks, Tim Patrick right where he needs to be in Detroit
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 15 - 10:14 p.m.
Patrick wasn't the only former Utah high school and college football standout to excel in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL regular season. Here are the others.
OT Garett Bolles agrees to 4-year extension to protect Broncos rookie Bo Nix
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:52 p.m.
The Denver Broncos signed left tackle Garett Bolles to a four-year extension, locking up a big piece to protecting rookie quarterback Bo Nix.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua goes off to help Rams hold off Bills in 902-yard game
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:43 p.m.
The former BYU and Orem High star caught a season-high 12 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown, and added 16 yards rushing with another scoring run.
Locals in the NFL: Nacua sets another league mark, Hill exits with injury in Rams' win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:48 p.m.
The former BYU star who prepped at Orem High surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards in his 24th game Sunday with the Los Angeles Rams.
Locals in the NFL: Garett Bolles shows he has Broncos rookie QB's back — literally
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 11:06 p.m.
"Best rookie in the class, baby," Bolles yelled as he grabbed his quarterback from behind, laughing and shouting.
Locals in the NFL: Taysom Hill makes NFL history in Saints' blowout win over Browns
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 10:20 p.m.
Hill totaled 206 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns Sunday as the Saints rolled to a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns, arguably the most impressive offensive performance of the season in New Orleans.
