State Of Utah’s 2022 NFL Draft Class, Free Agent Signings
Apr 30, 2022, 6:55 PM | Updated: 7:01 pm
BYU's Tyler Allgeier, Utah's Devin Lloyd, and Southern Utah's Braxton Jones were the three selections from Utah programs in the 2022 NFL draft. (Photos courtesy of Getty Images)
(Photos courtesy of Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Another NFL Draft has come to a close. The 2022 edition took place in Las Vegas and KSL Sports was there for all the action.
The 2022 @nfl Draft site has been decorated with some Las Vegas flair. 🃏♥️♣️♦️♠️ #KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ryg0MAoGgW
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 28, 2022
Programs from the state of Utah or athletes with ties to the state heard their names called during the NFL draft or they fulfilled their pro aspirations by signing undrafted free agent contracts.
Here’s a recap of all the players with connections to the state of Utah that were drafted or signed in 2022.
Local 2022 NFL Draft picks
Devin Lloyd, Utah LB, No. 27 – Jacksonville Jaguars
BREAKING: With the No. 27 pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft, the @Jaguars select former @Utah_Football LB Devin Lloyd (@DevinLloyd_).#KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes #NFL pic.twitter.com/ezkoVKESsz
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 29, 2022
You excited, @DevinLloyd_? 🗣 #DUUUVAL 🔥 #KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/AcrLxsEtTw
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 29, 2022
.@UtahCoachWhitt on new @Jaguars LB @DevinLloyd_.
Nice hat, Coach! 🙌 🐆#KSLDraft #NFLDraft #GoUtes #LocalsInTheNFL #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/aAALx2yykf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 29, 2022
Tyler Allgeier, BYU RB, No. 151 – Atlanta Falcons
BREAKING: With the No. 151 pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft, the @AtlantaFalcons select former @BYUfootball running back Tyler Allgeier (@tylerallgeier17). 🤙#KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/PmWVDsLCFK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Braxton Jones, Southern Utah University OT, No. 168 – Chicago Bears
BREAKING: With the No. 168 pick in the 2022 #NFLDraft, the @ChicagoBears select former @SUUFB_ offensive lineman Braxton Jones (@braxtonjones742). ⚡️ #KSLDraft #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #StormTheSky #TBirdNation #DaBears pic.twitter.com/lO7ltMoZ5M
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
The 2022 #NFLDraft is officially over and in the books. 📚
Here are the newest #LocalsInTheNFL:
– Devin Lloyd (@Utah_Football/@Jaguars)
– Tyler Allgeier (@BYUfootball/@AtlantaFalcon)
– Braxton Jones (@SUUFB_/@ChicagoBears)#KSLDraft #NFL
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/f08L5jrqjX— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Utah Utes Undrafted Free Agent Signings
Bamidele Olaseni, Utah OL – Las Vegas Raiders
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football OL Bamidele Olaseni (@BamideleOlaseni) is signing with the @Raiders. @TomPelissero was first to report the deal.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/8ZrANnYr7Z
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Nick Ford, Utah OL – Jacksonville Jaguars
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football OL Nick Ford (@NickFord55) is signing with the @Jaguars.
He will join Utah teammate Devin Lloyd.#LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/ra4OriUBou
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Nephi Sewell, Utah LB – New Orleans Saints
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football LB Nephi Sewell (@jungleboii02) is signing with the @Saints.
📸: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/N7E05iOgzZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Britain Covey, Utah WR/PR – Philadelphia Eagles
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football WR/PR Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) is signing with the @Eagles.#GoUtes #LocalsInTheNFL #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/q3qe5WAM9W
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Cole Fotheringham, Utah TE – Las Vegas Raiders
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football tight end Cole Fotheringham (@padrejamon) is signing with the @Raiders. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RaiderNation #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/JE7Efft7Qb
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Mika Tafua, Utah LB – Dallas Cowboys
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football captain Mika Tafua is signing with the @dallascowboys.#LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/VwKkk6BQjC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
Hauati Pututau, Utah DT – Green Bay Packers
BREAKING: Former @Utah_Football DT Hauati Pututau (@hpututau41) is signing with the @packers.#LocalsInTheNFL #GoUtes #GoPackGo https://t.co/zvA9UNJ21D
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
BYU UDFAs
Samson Nacua, BYU WR – Indianapolis Colts
BREAKING: Former @BYUfootball wide receiver Samson Nacua (@lionel_nacua) is signing with the @Colts, according to @HolderStephen.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ForTheShoe #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/XLm5sLy7SU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
James Empey, BYU OL – Dallas Cowboys
BREAKING: Former @BYUfootball center James Empey (@JEmpey66) is signing with the @dallascowboys.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DallasCowboys #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/CXSJXSXdBr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
Neil Pau’u, BYU WR – Buffalo Bills
BREAKING: Former @BYUfootball wide receiver Neil Pau’u (@pauuneil) is signing with the @BuffaloBills. 🦬#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BillsMafia #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/02vMRm7SVw
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
Utah State UDFAs
Savon Scarver, Utah State WR – Chicago Bears
BREAKING: Former @USUFootball standout Savon Scarver (@SavonScarver) is signing with the @ChicagoBears, according to @AaronWilson_NFL. 🐻#LocalsInTheNFL #AggiesAllTheWay #DaBears pic.twitter.com/L0wBRygzcD
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Deven Thompkins, Utah State WR – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
BREAKING: Former @USUFootball wide receiver Deven Thompkins (@GrandmasterDT) is signing with the @Buccaneers. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #AggiesAllTheWay #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/Bnup0anLyo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Derek Wright, Utah State WR – Carolina Panthers
BREAKING: Former @USUFootball WR Derek Wright (@derekwright_05) is signing with the @Panthers.#AggiesAllTheWay #LocalsInTheNFL #KeepPounding https://t.co/MuMzxvPKVk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Weber State
Rashid Shaheed, Weber State WR/KR – New Orleans Saints
.@weberstatefb WR/KR Rashid Shaheed sign as undrafted free agent following #NFLDraft #KSLDrafthttps://t.co/88NqvLuaBa
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2022
Former prep standouts in Utah
Jaylen Warren, East HS/Snow College – Pittsburgh Steelers
BREAKING: Former @OldEastHighFB running back Jaylen Warren (@Nunless2) is signing with the @steelers, according to @AaronWilson_NFL. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #HereWeGo
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/mGDu2PNDL6— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2022
