Former Weber State Wildcats Shine During Week 6 Of NFL Season
Oct 16, 2022, 9:24 PM | Updated: Oct 17, 2022, 9:39 pm
Rashid Shaheed #89 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome on October 16, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple former Weber State football players recorded big games for their professional teams during Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the sixth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Leki Fotu – Defensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (2-4)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Arizona’s 19-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video.
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (3-3)
The former Utah quarterback and the Ravens suffered a 24-20 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Williams – Safety – Baltimore Ravens (3-3)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on Baltimore’s Injured Reserve list. The Ravens suffered a 24-20 loss to the New York Giants.
Next Game: vs. Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (5-1)
The former Utah running back was inactive for Buffalo’s 24-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: Bye Week
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (2-4)
The former Utah defensive back had three total tackles, two solo tackles, and one pass breakup in Chicago’s 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, October 13.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Monday, October 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN2.
Garett Bolles – Offensive Line – Denver Broncos (2-4)
The former Utah offensive lineman is currently on Denver’s Injured Reserve list with a leg injury. The Broncos suffered a 19-16 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 16.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (2-4)
The former Utah wide receiver is currently on Denver’s Injured Reserve list with a knee injury. The Broncos suffered a 19-16 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, October 16.
Next Game: vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (3-2-1)
The former Utah defensive back and the Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-27.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (2-4)
The former Utah linebacker had seven total tackles and five solo tackles in Jacksonville’s 34-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Next Game: vs. New York Giants on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jackson Barton – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (1-4)
The former Utah offensive lineman had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Javelin Guidry – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (1-4)
The former Utah cornerback had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (3-3)
The former Utah defensive back and the Rams beat the Carolina Panthers, 24-10.
Next Game: Bye Week
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (3-3)
The former Utah kicker was 1/1 on field goals and 3/3 on PATs in Los Angeles’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: Bye Week
Eric Rowe – Cornerback – Miami Dolphins (3-3)
The former Utah defensive back had three total tackles and one solo tackle in Miami’s 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
Chase Hansen – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (2-4)
The former Utah defensive back had one tackle in New Orleans’ 30-26 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill also had five carries for 39 yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Britain Covey – Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (6-0)
The former Utah wide receiver returned one punt for 14 yards in Philadelphia’s 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Game: Bye Week
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (3-3)
The former Utah punter punted three times with an average of 52.7 yards per kick in San Francisco’s 28-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
The former Utah linebacker had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Seattle’s 19-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Marquise Blair – Safety – Carolina Panthers
- Mika Tafua – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys
- Cole Fotheringham – Tight End – Las Vegas Raiders
- Nephi Sewell – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints
- Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – New York Jets
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (4-2)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs suffered a 24-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (3-3)
The former BYU running back had 15 carries for 51 yards in Atlanta’s 28-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (1-5)
The former BYU offensive lineman and the Panthers suffered a 24-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (2-4)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Cleveland’s 38-15 loss to the New England Patriots.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (1-4)
The former BYU running back and the Lions had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
The former BYU defensive back had two total tackles, one solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Los Angeles’ 19-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Monday, October 17.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
The former BYU linebacker had two tackles and one tackle for loss in Los Angeles’ 19-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Monday, October 17.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Minnesota Vikings (5-1)
The former BYU defensive lineman was inactive for Minnesota’s 24-16 win over the Miami Dolphins.
Next Game: Bye Week
Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints (2-4)
The former BYU quarterback was 2/4 passing for 16 yards in New Orleans’ 30-26 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill also had five carries for 39 yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (2-4)
The former BYU defensive back had one tackle in New Orleans’ 30-26 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill also had five carries for 39 yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (4-2)
The former BYU quarterback was 10/18 passing for 110 yards in New York’s 27-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. Wilson also had five carries for one yard.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
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Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (3-3)
The former BYU linebacker had 10 total tackles and eight solo tackles in San Francisco’s 28-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Commanders (2-4)
The former BYU wide receiver had one catch for five yards in Washington’s 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 13. Milne also returned three punts for a total of 35 yards.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Arizona Cardinals
- Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Atlanta Falcons
- Zayne Anderson – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs
- James Empey – Offensive Lineman – Miami Dolphins
- Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots
Former Utah State Aggies
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (2-4)
The former Utah State linebacker is currently on Injured Reserve and didn’t play in Arizona’s 19-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Next Game: vs. New Orleans Saints on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video.
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (2-4)
The former Utah State long snapper and the Bears suffered a 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, October 13.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Monday, October 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN2.
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (3-3)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints, 30-26.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dallin Leavitt – Safety – Green Bay Packers (3-3)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Green Bay’s 27-10 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (3-3)
The former Utah State quarterback was 2/4 passing for eight yards in Green Bay’s 27-10 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tipa Galeai – Linebacker – Green Bay Packers (3-3)
The former Utah State linebacker and the Packers suffered a 27-10 loss to the New York Jets.
Next Game: @ Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Los Angeles Rams (3-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had seven total tackles and four solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: Bye Week
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (2-4)
The former Utah State lineman and the Commanders beat the Chicago Bears, 12-7, on Thursday, October 13.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Derek Wright – Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers
- Deven Thompkins – Wide Receiver – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Darwin Thompson – Running Back – Seattle Seahawks
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (5-1)
The former Weber State defensive back had six total tackles, four solo tackles, one pass breakup, and a game-sealing interception in Buffalo’s 24-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Next Game: Bye Week
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Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (3-3)
The former Weber State defensive end had one tackle in Los Angeles’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: Bye Week
Rashid Shaheed – Wide Receiver – New Orleans Saints (2-4)
The former Weber State receiver had one carry for 44 yards in New Orleans’ 30-26 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill also had five carries for 39 yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
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Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (6-0)
The former Weber State offensive lineman and the Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys, 26-17.
Next Game: Bye Week
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (2-4)
The former Southern Utah offensive lineman and the Bears suffered a 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday, October 13.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Monday, October 24 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN2.
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (2-4)
The former Southern Utah defensive back had one tackle in Pittsburgh’s 20-18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
Former High School Players
Jay Tufele – Defensive Lineman – Cincinnati Bengals (Bingham/USC) (3-3)
The former Bingham standout had six total tackles, three solo tackles, and a tackle for loss in Cincinnati’s 30-26 win over the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (4-2)
The former Bingham tight end was inactive for Dallas’ 26-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Brighton/Stanford) (4-2)
The former Brighton wide receiver is currently on Dallas’ Injured Reserve list. Dallas suffered a 26-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football.
Next Game: vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Penei Sewell – Offensive Lineman – Detroit Lions (Desert Hills/Oregon) (1-4)
The former Desert Hills standout and the Lions had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 23 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (4-2)
The former Orem defensive back had two tackles in Los Angeles’ 19-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Monday, October 17.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (1-4)
The former Herriman offensive lineman had a bye week in Week 6.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 23 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (2-4)
The former Judge Memorial standout had one tackle, one sack, one tackle for loss, and quarterback hit in New Orleans’ 30-26 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill also had five carries for 39 yards.
Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, October 20 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
Jaylen Warren – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers (East/Snow College/Oklahoma State) (2-4)
The former East and Snow College running back had two carries for two yards in Pittsburgh’s 20-18 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 23 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
Bryan Mone – Defensive Lineman – Seattle Seahawks (Highland/Michigan) (3-3)
The former Highland defensive lineman had three total tackles, two solo tackles, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in Seattle’s 19-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 23 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Marcus Kemp – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (Layton/Hawaii)
- Porter Gustin – Linebacker – Miami Dolphins (Salem Hills/USC)
- Noah Togiai – Tight End – Philadelphia Eagles (Hunter/Oregon State)
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
