Locals In the NFL

Punter Mitch Wishnowsky #33 of the Utah Utes rushes for a first down on a fake punt play against th...
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Wishnowsky Puts Up Fastest 40 Time By A Punter Since 2003

Former Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky had a surprising performance at the 2019 NFL Combine.
8 years ago
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Opeta Sets Top Mark On Bench Press At NFL Combine

Former Weber State offensive lineman Iosua Opeta turned heads at the 2019 NFL Combine by putting up 39 reps on the bench press.
8 years ago
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots celebrates during the Super Bowl Victory Parade on Feb...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Van Noy Celebrates With Patriots After Super Bowl Win

Former BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy became a Super Bowl champion for the second time after the New England Patriots’ 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
8 years ago
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots sacks Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fi...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Van Noy Makes Big Sack In Super Bowl

Near the end of the first half of Super Bowl LIII, former BYU star and current New England Patriots linebacker came up with a sack on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff.
8 years ago
Bobby Wagner - Seattle Seahawks...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Wagner, Weddle Represent Utah In Pro Bowl

The state of Utah had two representatives in the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Former Utah State and current Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner made his fifth appearance while former Utah defensive back and current Baltimore Ravens' Eric Weddle played in his sixth Pro Bowl.
8 years ago
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs fumbles the ball as he is hit by Kyle Van Noy #53 of ...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Van Noy, Natson Help Teams Advance To Super Bowl

The New Orleans Saints lost in a controversial fashion to the Los Angeles Rams while the New England Patriots put an end to the Kansas City Chief’s run. That pits former local stars Kyle Van Noy and the Patriots against JoJo Natson and the Rams in Super Bowl LIII, which will kick off on Sunday, Feb. 3.
8 years ago
Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City Chiefs...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Big Play By Sorensen Sets Up Kansas City For Score

Former BYU safety Daniel Sorensen came to play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots.
8 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Tre'Quan Smith #10 after scoring a touchdo...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Adds To NFL Resume With Touchdown Catch

As he's done all season for the New Orleans Saints, former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill continued to show off his versatility.
8 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 is congratulated by his teammate Justin Hardee #34 of the New Orleans Saints after s...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Six Locals To Play For Trip To Super Bowl

Only four NFL teams remain in the postseason with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
8 years ago
Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers hugs Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens after th...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Ends Season With Strong Performance

Former Utah great Eric Weddle's season is over but he had a great performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wildcard round.
8 years ago
Daniel Sorensen #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs returns an interception for a touchdown during the fi...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former BYU Players Find End Zone In NFL Regular Season Finale

BYU had three alums find the end zone in Week 17 of the NFL season. Kyle Van Noy and Daniel Sorensen on defense and Taysom Hill on offense.
8 years ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Y...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Has Best Game Of Season For Packers

Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams had his best performance of the season for the Green Bay Packers with 136 total yards and one touchdown.
8 years ago
Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens knocks Spencer Ware #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs out of bo...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle, Bobby Wagner Selected To NFL Pro Bowl

The NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters for the upcoming game on January 27 in Orlando, Florida. Former Utah star Eric Weddle and Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner are representing the state of Utah in the Pro Bowl.
8 years ago
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers hands the football off to Jamaal Williams #3...
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Williams Plays Well For Struggling Packers, Smith Comes Home

Although his team has been considered a major disappointment this season, the Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams turned in perhaps one of his best performances in the Packers loss to the NFC North Division champion Chicago Bears.
8 years ago
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints breaks a tackle from Adarius Taylor #53 of the Tampa Bay B...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Hill Makes Headlines Again With Blocked Punt

Current New Orleans Saints backup quarterback and former BYU star Taysom Hill made social media shockwaves again this week.
8 years ago
Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos runs after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Tim Patrick Shines For The Broncos With More Playing Time

Former Utah wide receiver Tim Patrick took advantage of his opportunity for more playing time as he led the Broncos in catches and yards.
8 years ago
Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks up a pass intended for Julio Jones #11 of the Atlant...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Wagner Scores A Long Touchdown, Weddle Honors Utah Teammate’s Son With Cleats

Former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner had a terrific game on Sunday, scoring a 98-yard interception return.
8 years ago
Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercede...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Marcus Williams Fills Up Stat Sheet In Thanksgiving Day Win Over Atlanta

In prime time, former Utah safety Marcus Williams had a big game on Thanksgiving as he filled up the stat sheet on the defensive side of the ball. He created havoc on the Falcons offense that included a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery.
8 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Redskins...
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Smith’s Injury Headlines Week In The NFL For Utah Locals

It was an unfortunate scene at the Redskins’ home contest to the Texans as former Utah quarterback Alex Smith was carted off the field with a gruesome leg injury.
8 years ago
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins is helped off the field after...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Athletes, Fans Show Support For Smith After Horrible Injury

Former University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the Washington Redskins' 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.
8 years ago
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams is hit after his catch by middle linebacker B...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Bobby Wagner Has Best Game Of Year In Loss To Rams

Although his Seahawks lost a close game to the Los Angeles Rams, Bobby Wagner turned in his best game of the season with 13 combined tackles.
8 years ago
Running back Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone with a second quarter...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Devontae Booker Scores First Touchdown Of The Season For Denver

Former Utah running back Devontae Booker found the end zone for the first time this season. His first since October 30, 2017.
8 years ago
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Fred Warner #48 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after an in...
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Warner Continues To Shine For Struggling San Francisco

BYU alum Fred Warner extended his playing streak by staying on the field for every single snap of the 49ers' loss to Arizona.
8 years ago
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled as he r...
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Locals In The NFL: Smith And Hill Get Wins In Week 8

The former quarterbacks from the Beehive State, Alex Smith and Taysom Hill both played major roles in helping their respective teams earn victories in the NFL’s Week 8.
8 years ago