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Darwin Thompson #5 of the Utah State Aggies scores a fourth quarter touchdown while playing the Mic...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Andy Reid Loved What Thompson Did At Utah State

Rookie minicamp will wrap up on Monday for the Kansas City Chiefs and the organization loves what former Utah State running back Darwin Thompson can bring to the Chiefs.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Sione Takitaki Has Something To Prove In Cleveland

Rookie minicamp for the Cleveland Browns has wrapped up and former BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki is loving every minute of the NFL experience, but knows that he still has something to prove.
8 years ago
Cody Barton #30 of the Utah Utes pressures quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies i...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

‘Football Intelligence’ Stood Out To Seahawks On Utes’ Barton After Minicamp

The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their rookie minicamp for the draft picks and undrafted free agents and the organization has a lot to be excited about. Especially with their linebackers.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Weber State LB Tre’Von Johnson Giving Back To Two Mothers

With Mother's Day around the corner, former Weber State and current Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Tre Johnson is going to help out two mothers for the holiday.
8 years ago
Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes warms up before the Pac 12 Championship game against the Washin...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Pete Carroll Impressed With Blair After Rookie Minicamp

The three day minicamp for draft picks and undrafted free agents have concluded for the Seattle Seahawks and the organization is pleased with their second round pick Marquise Blair.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah QB Troy Williams Performing Well At Seahawks Minicamp

Former Utah quarterback Troy Williams is getting a shot at playing in the NFL as he is one of three quarterbacks at rookie minicamp for the Seattle Seahawks.
8 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Thief Breaks Into Vehicle Of Former NFL Coach In Cedar City

Former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher and his son were the victim of a theft in Cedar City earlier this week.
8 years ago
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Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

How NFL Draft Reflects Utah, Utah State, BYU Programs

The NFL Draft has come and gone with seven local players being taken from Utah, BYU, and Utah State. What does the draft really have to say about these programs? Well, a lot actually.
8 years ago
Place kicker Matt Gay #97 of the Utah Utes high fives holder Mitch Wishnowsky #33 after kicking a 2...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Matt Gay Ready To Join Buccaneers

Now that it has sunk in, former University of Utah kicker Matt Gay is ready to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and begin his NFL career.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Wishnowsky Is First Draft Pick To Sign Contract

The NFL Draft was last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Now is the time where the picks join their new team and prepare for rookie minicamp. It is also a time where they can sign their contracts. 
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kansas City Chiefs Staff Loves Darwin Thompson’s Strength

Following the 2019 NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs area scout Trey Koziol talked about why he was intrigued in Utah State running back Darwin Thompson that ultimately led to the Chiefs selected the Aggie in the sixth round.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

15 Local Players Signed As Undrafted Free Agents

The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books and 254 players have new teams and will make the jump to the pros. Five players from the University of Utah were drafted and one BYU and Utah State player was taken among those 254 names.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Sione Takitaki Takes Draft Phone Call While Using Restroom

After being drafted in the third round on Friday in the 2019 NFL Draft, former BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki took the phone call from the Cleveland Browns in the bathroom.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Utah OL Jackson Barton Heading To Indianapolis

The final player from the state of Utah to get drafted was former Utah offensive lineman Jackson Barton as he was selected in the seventh round, 240th overall. 
8 years ago
Utah State running back Darwin Thompson scores from three yards out during the Aggies' 61-19 victor...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Kansas City Chiefs Select Former Aggie RB Darwin Thompson

Utah State Aggies running back Darwin Thompson was drafted with the very last pick in the sixth round to the Kansas City Chiefs.
8 years ago
Kicker Matt Gay #97 of the Utah Utes kicks a point after touchdown against the Washington Huskies a...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Ute Matt Gay Drafted By Tampa Bay In 5th Round

The second specialist is off the board in the NFL Draft, the latest is Utah kicker Matt Gay heading to Tampa Bay after being selected in the 5th round, 145th overall.
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utah Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Selected By San Francisco In 4th Round

Just a few picks into the third day and fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and Utah Punter Mitch Wishnowsky is off the board as he was selected 110th overall in the fourth round by the San Francisco 49ers.
8 years ago
Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes gestures to the crowd in the second half of Utah's 35-27 win ov...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Seahawks Pick Former Utah Safety Marquise Blair In Second Round

With the 47th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected former Utah safety Marquise Blair.
8 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

NFL Draft Experts Say Blair, Takitaki Could Go In Third Round

With the NFL Draft coming up soon, a few former local college stars are rising up the mock draft boards of pundits across the nation.
8 years ago
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Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

The NFL Schedule Is Not Fair; They Are Trying To Fix It

It’s tough to be a fan of a team with continuous losing seasons and it is even harder when you are convinced your team’s schedule isn’t fair. A group of researchers, who happen to be Buffalo Bills fans, decided to do something about it using a mathematical approach focused on fairness.
8 years ago
Sione Takitaki celebrates a sack for BYU against UMass, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Former BYU Linebacker Sione Takitaki Prepares For NFL Draft

After wrapping up his collegiate career at BYU, Sione Takitaki has been quite the busy man.
8 years ago
Tight end Dax Raymond of Utah State in action during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stad...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Early NFL Draft Projections For Local Prospects

The NFL Combine is over and the state of Utah was well represented with many local athletes posting great numbers at the Combine. 
8 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Signs With Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Ute and current All-Pro Safety Eric Weddle.
8 years ago
Cody Barton #30 of the Utah Utes pressures quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies i...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Barton Puts Up Big Numbers At NFL Combine

Former stars from the Beehive State continue to impress at the 2019 NFL Combine.
8 years ago