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Locals in the NFL: Devin Lloyd, Jaguars defense boost playoff hopes with OT win

Locals in the NFL: Devin Lloyd, Jaguars defense boost playoff hopes with OT win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 10:56 p.m.

The former University of Utah linebacker had five tackles, two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and hit Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett five times to highlight a tough defense.
Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy helps 'welcome' Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders to NFL

Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy helps 'welcome' Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders to NFL

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:24 p.m.

The former BYU linebacker had a tackle, two quarterback hits and a 7-yard sack in Baltimore's win over the Browns.
Locals in the NFL: East High alum Jaylen Warren is hurdling up Steelers' depth chart

Locals in the NFL: East High alum Jaylen Warren is hurdling up Steelers' depth chart

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:33 p.m.

Warren rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries, and adding two catches for 21 yards including an 18-yard catch-and-run in a 25-10 loss to the Chargers, and more from Week 10 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Locals in the NFL: Bills got best of Chiefs, and 2 former Utes were at the center of it

Locals in the NFL: Bills got best of Chiefs, and 2 former Utes were at the center of it

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:24 p.m.

Cole Bishop had a team-high seven tackles and four passes defended, and Dalton Kincaid caught a 23-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive as Buffalo pulled past Kansas City 28-21.
Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love, Packers get best of Rodgers, Steelers in prime time

Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love, Packers get best of Rodgers, Steelers in prime time

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:22 p.m.

Jordan Love showed why the team located at 1265 Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay wasn't afraid to turn the page on one of the franchise's great quarterbacks.
Locals in the NFL: BYU alum Tyler Batty may have had most unique NFL debut ever

Locals in the NFL: BYU alum Tyler Batty may have had most unique NFL debut ever

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 10:46 p.m.

The former Payson standout officially made one tackle on special teams after being activated off injured reserve before Minnesota's loss to the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner's ankle injury leads to rare 49ers layoff

Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner's ankle injury leads to rare 49ers layoff

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 11:14 p.m.

The former BYU linebacker who played in all but one of his 122 games since 2018 was carted off the field with a severe ankle injury in the 49ers' 30-19 loss to Tampa Bay.
Locals in the NFL: Rashid Shaheed's 1st TD, Devin Lloyd's pick-6 highlights Week 5

Locals in the NFL: Rashid Shaheed's 1st TD, Devin Lloyd's pick-6 highlights Week 5

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:22 p.m.

The former Weber State star caught four passes for a game-high 114 yards, including that 87-yard score in the second quarter, to help New Orleans rally for its first win of the 2025 NFL season.
Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart praises Russell Wilson after leading Giants to win in 1st start

Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart praises Russell Wilson after leading Giants to win in 1st start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:37 p.m.

The former Corner Canyon and Roy High quarterback completed 12-of-20 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 54 yards on 10 carries that included the rushing touchdown.
Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants against the Chargers, AP sources say

Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants against the Chargers, AP sources say

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:17 p.m.

More than a few New York Giants fans at the Meadowlands chanted, "We want Dart!" after Russell Wilson threw an interception during a third consecutive loss to start the season on Sunday night.
Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner helps 49ers stay unbeaten with another close win

Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner helps 49ers stay unbeaten with another close win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:34 p.m.

Here's a look at how former Utah high school and college football players performed in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua scores 1st TD of season, still living dream with Rams

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua scores 1st TD of season, still living dream with Rams

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:39 p.m.

Nacua caught eight passes for 91 yards in the Los Angeles Rams' 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans, and also ran for a 45-yard touchdown.
Locals in the NFL: Former Utah tight ends were Josh Allen's best friends in Bills' incredible rally

Locals in the NFL: Former Utah tight ends were Josh Allen's best friends in Bills' incredible rally

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:41 p.m.

Jackson Hawes picked a heckuva way to cement his first NFL regular-season catch.
Locals in the NFL 2025: Post-deadline day free agent/practice squad tracker

Locals in the NFL 2025: Post-deadline day free agent/practice squad tracker

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 12:50 p.m.

Not every player that makes one of the NFL's 53-man rosters by deadline day sticks with the roster through the season, and not every waived player's career is over.
Locals in the NFL: Here are the former Utahns on the NFL's 32 rosters at deadline

Locals in the NFL: Here are the former Utahns on the NFL's 32 rosters at deadline

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 10:59 a.m.

After Tuesday, 57 players who played high school or college football in the state of Utah made an initial 53-man roster across the team's 32 teams.
Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey joins Puka Nacua with Los Angeles Rams on 1-year deal

Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey joins Puka Nacua with Los Angeles Rams on 1-year deal

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 2:32 p.m.

Another former Utah high school standout is signing with the Los Angeles Rams. And no, this isn't about Puka Nacua.
Locals in the NFL: Where former Utah college and high school players signed after 2025 draft

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.