Locals In the NFL

Britain Covey - Utah Pro Day...
Sean Walker

Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey connects with Tanner McKee for Eagles TD in preseason

Covey started at wide out in a 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots in the Week 2 of the NFL preseason, when he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown strike from Tanner McKee that gave the Eagles a 14-10 halftime lead.
2 months ago
New Orleans Saints quarterback Zach Wilson throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesar...
Sean Walker

Locals in the NFL: Is former BYU QB Zach Wilson eyeing QB2 with the Saints?

Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson completed 11-of-16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans’ 24-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as leading a scoring drive to end the first half and put the Saints up 20-6.
2 months ago
Former Utah football player Lander Barton had positive debut in preseason NFL game....
Steve Bartle

Utes in the NFL: Spencer Fano, Lander Barton highlight preseason Week 1

Nearly 40 former Utes entered the week on NFL rosters, including Utah's 2026 rookie class, several of whom made their preseason debut.
3 months ago
BYU Football, Mory Bamba, Transfer...
Sean Walker

Big Apple Bamba: Former BYU CB Mory Bamba talk of town after Jets’ preseason game

Former BYU cornerback Mory Bamba had four tackles and four passes defended in the Jets’ loss, coming off the bench to play 46 snaps on defense. He also made a tackle in six snaps on special teams.
3 months ago
Zach Wilson Miami Dolphins field...
Sean Walker

Former BYU QB Zach Wilson, wife Nicolette welcome baby girl 7 weeks early

Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson and his wife Nicolette welcomed home a baby girl, Francesca Belle, over the weekend after nearly three weeks in the NICU while "growing stringer every single day," the baby's mother posted on Instagram.
3 months ago
Former Utah football standout Spencer Fano in training camp with the Cleveland Browns....
Steve Bartle

Utes in the NFL: Where all 35 former Utah football players stand entering the 2026 season

Utah football’s NFL footprint features both quality and volume with 35 Utes competing in the league.
3 months ago
Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks with Taysom Hill...
Brian Preece

Sean Payton to explore Taysom Hill reunion with Denver Broncos

Taysom Hill is a free agent after nine seasons in New Orleans. Now Sean Payton says the Broncos will explore a reunion with the NFL's ultimate Swiss Army knife
3 months ago
Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints, Farewell, BYU football...
Mitch Harper

Former BYU star Taysom Hill says farewell to New Orleans Saints

Hill has been part of the Saints organization since 2017.
3 months ago
Jaxson Dart Locals In The NFL fan...
Sean Walker

Giants QB Jaxson Dart makes World Cup final appearance. Here’s who he picked to win

Jaxson Dart, who prepped at Roy High and Corner Canyon was among the countless athletes, celebrities and dignitaries to strut the red carpet before Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
4 months ago
BYU football, NFL schedule release, Fred Warner, 49ers...
Mitch Harper

Ultimate BYU football trips in the 2026 College & NFL seasons

The NFL schedule release means its time to start planning ultimate trips during the BYU football season.
6 months ago
Will Ferrin, New York Jets, BYU football...
Mitch Harper

New York Jets cut former BYU kicker Will Ferrin

One of the great kickers in BYU history has been released by the New York Jets.
6 months ago
Brandon Dart, Marissa Ayers, Jaxson Dart, Kara Dart, and guest attend the Kentucky Derby 152 at Chu...
Sean Walker

Here’s how Utah’s Jaxson Dart threw a fit at the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Dart was among the big winners of the event within the event, the annual appearance of fashion that brings athletes, celebrities and influencers alike to Louisville on the first weekend in May.
6 months ago
Tyler Allgeier, Arizona Cardinals, NFL Draft, BYU Football...
Mitch Harper

Arizona Cardinals, Ex‑BYU RB Tyler Allgeier deemed ‘NFL Draft loser’

The former BYU star is in a familiar spot with his new NFL team.
6 months ago
Garett Bolles - Denver Broncos...
Sean Walker

Protector of the Year? Former Utes star Garett Bolles goes viral helping stranded motorist

Garett Bolles made another case for NFL Protector of the Year when he helped a stranded motorist change a tire.
6 months ago
Bobby Wagner - Seattle Kraken...
Sean Walker

Utah State will retire Bobby Wagner’s jersey. Here’s what we know

The Aggies announced Monday that the 14-year NFL linebacker and member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team from 2010-20 will have his number retired during a halftime ceremony in either the 2026 or 2027 season.
6 months ago
Bryson Barnes Utah State vs. Boise State Broncos...
Sean Walker

NFL Draft 2026: Here’s where Utah’s newest Locals in the NFL signed after draft

Here's a look at where the next group of rookies that could be Locals in the NFL agreed to terms after the 2026 NFL Draft.
6 months ago
NFL Draft recap local players...
KSL Sports

2026 NFL Draft recap: Every player with local ties who got picked

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Six prospects with ties to the state of Utah were selected across the 257 picks over three days.
6 months ago
Utah Baylor Football...
KSL Sports

Denver Broncos select Dallen Bentley in 7th round of 2026 NFL draft

PITTSBURGH — The Denver Broncos’ connection with the University of Utah continued Saturday. The Broncos selected former Utah tight end Dallen Bentley with the 40th pick of the seventh round (No. 256 overall) in the final round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bentley is the third player selected from the University of Utah, joining first […]
6 months ago
BYU football vs. TCU Carsen Ryan...
KSL Sports

Cleveland Browns select BYU’s Carsen Ryan in 7th round of NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH — Former American Fork standout Carsen Ryan was clear about his intentions to return to Utah County to play one season with BYU and elevate his draft stock. On Saturday afternoon, he made sure to do just that. The Cleveland Browns selected Ryan with the No. 32 pick of the seventh round (No. 248 […]
6 months ago
BYU Football, Jack Kelly, Player Availability...
KSL Sports

Giants select BYU’s Jack Kelly in sixth round of 2026 NFL draft

PITTSBURGH — Jack Kelly is taking his BMX talents to East Rutherford. The New York Giants selected the former BYU linebacker with the 12th pick of the sixth round (No. 193 overall) in Saturday’s final day of the 2026 NFL Draft. The former FCS star at Weber State from Kearns High wrapped up his collegiate […]
6 months ago
Keionte Scott...
KSL Sports

Buccaneers select former Snow College DB Keionte Scott in 4th round of NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH — Keionte Scott’s football career began in his hometown of San Diego to the eastern Utah town of Ephraim to Auburn and Miami. It took a bit longer than some expected, but former Snow College standout will take the next step with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs selected the former Badger star cornerback […]
6 months ago
Utah LT Caleb Lomu declares for the 2026 NFL Draft....
KSL Sports

New England Patriots select Utes OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall in NFL draft

PITTSBURGH — Utah’s offensive line didn’t just see one lineman selected in Thursday’s opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Not long after the Utes’ Spencer Fano became the 11th player selected in the first round in program history, Caleb Lomu made it a dozen when the New England Patriots selected the offensive tackle with […]
6 months ago
Utah Football Spencer Fano Preseason AP All-America First Team...
KSL Sports

Utah OT Spencer Fano drafted 9th overall by Cleveland Browns

PITTSBURGH — Sitting in the living room with his friends and family, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano stared at a stash of hats representing each of the 32 teams in the National Football League. One of them would be responsible for the next step of his football journey. The Cleveland Browns selected former Utah offensive […]
6 months ago
Puka Nacua rehab Los Angeles Rams Locals In The NFL...
Chandler Holt

Puka Nacua checks into rehab, will continue with NFL offseason duties

Former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a rehab facility this week to "focus on his personal growth," according to his attorney.
7 months ago