Utes in the NFL

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 12/2/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Sam Brenner - Denver - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
Kaelin Clay - Baltimore - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (11):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#Paul Lasike - Chicago - RB - TBD - R
De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 TE, 1 RB, 2 OL
6 Defense - 3 LB, 1 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (11):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Robert Turbin - Dallas - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
*Will Davis - Baltimore - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Chuck Jacobs - Baltimore - WR - TBD - 2 yrs
#DJ Tialavea - Atlanta - TE - TBD - 2 yrs
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Tay Glover-Wright - Indianapolis - CB - TBD - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

5 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform
# Practice Squad

[Mormon Red Death]

Is Chris kemoeatu not with the Steelers anymore?

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[UtahMan3G]

Is Chris kemoeatu not with the Steelers anymore?

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Cut by Pittsburgh in March 2012. Shortly after, his agent said a few teams were interested. Wasn't signed in 2012 season, currently unsigned FA.

[UtahMan3G]

It looks like Paul Kruger is definitely done in Baltimore, and is getting serious looks from the Browns and Colts.

per ESPN, "A source said the Cleveland Browns are definitely prepared to try to sign Kruger. However, they will confront intense competition from the Indianapolis Colts, who will attempt to persuade Kruger to rejoin Chuck Pagano, the former Ravens defensive coordinator and current Colts head coach. According to a source, the Colts have targeted Kruger as the replacement for Dwight Freeney, the franchise's career sack leader who also hits the market next week. Kruger, a 2009 second-round pick, collected a career-high nine sacks this past season."

[Hot Lunch]

It looks like Paul Kruger is definitely done in Baltimore, and is getting serious looks from the Browns and Colts.

per ESPN, "A source said the Cleveland Browns are definitely prepared to try to sign Kruger. However, they will confront intense competition from the Indianapolis Colts, who will attempt to persuade Kruger to rejoin Chuck Pagano, the former Ravens defensive coordinator and current Colts head coach. According to a source, the Colts have targeted Kruger as the replacement for Dwight Freeney, the franchise's career sack leader who also hits the market next week. Kruger, a 2009 second-round pick, collected a career-high nine sacks this past season."

If these are the two best choices for Paul in regards to financial stability, I certainly hope that even if Cleveland offers more money, that Paul signs with Indy. Cleveland franchises haven't necessarily........ prospered recently.

[SoCalPat]

If these are the two best choices for Paul in regards to financial stability, I certainly hope that even if Cleveland offers more money, that Paul signs with Indy. Cleveland franchises haven't necessarily........ prospered recently.

You'll be disappointed then to know that Buffalo is prepared to make a huge push for Paul as well.

[NorthwestUteFan]

I like Van Noy as an NFL player, but don't understand all the love for Ansah. True he is an absolute freak athlete in college, but doesn't seem to understand techniques.

But like you I will happily cheer for any NFL player who played college ball in Utah.

[UtahMan3G]

Jordan Gross being asked to take a pay cut. How I would respond, "Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I'm good."

ProFootballTalk

The Bucs, Patriots, and Cardinals seem to be the leaders for Sean Smith's services. Redskins have also made contact.

Yahoo

Brice McCain has drawn interest from 3 or 4 teams.

Yahoo

[Tacoma Ute]

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I'd love to see Sean on the Redskins. It's been a long time since my boys have had a Ute on the regular season roster.

[UtahDan]

I'd love to see Sean on the Redskins. It's been a long time since my boys have had a Ute on the regular season roster.

Could happen. I don't think they will re-sign Williams and Hall needs to move to FS anyway.

[Utah]

I like Van Noy as an NFL player, but don't understand all the love for Ansah. True he is an absolute freak athlete in college, but doesn't seem to understand techniques.

But like you I will happily cheer for any NFL player who played college ball in Utah.

I think Ziggy could be a very good NFL player, but I don't know if a team will be patient enough for him to develop. With unguaranteed contracts, if he is taken top 10 and doesn't have Von Miller type numbers (which is what a top 10 pick will be expected to do), will they just cut him and if he hasn't been taught proper technique will be just flame out?

If he, and any rookie for that matter, is smart, they would live off $100,000 a year for their first deal, invest every other penny they make and not touch it until they are 60, they would be set for life. Then you can take your second contract and do whatever you want with it.

[Tacoma Ute]

Hall is so frustrating. He's got great talent but it seems like he gives up as many big plays as he makes. He's definitely not a "shut-down" corner. The Skins should make the defensive backfield a priority in the draft and free agency. Both safety and corner.

[UtahDan]

Hall is so frustrating. He's got great talent but it seems like he gives up as many big plays as he makes. He's definitely not a "shut-down" corner. The Skins should make the defensive backfield a priority in the draft and free agency. Both safety and corner.

Released.

[UtahMan3G]

David Reed has resigned with Baltimore. 2 Years, potentially $2.5 million - $5ooK signing bonus.

Baltimore Sun

[Jarid in Cedar]

David Reed has resigned with Baltimore. 2 Years, potentially $2.5 million - $5ooK signing bonus.

Baltimore Sun

He benefited greatly from the Boldin deal

[UtahMan3G]

RJ Stanford resigned with Miami. 1 year, $630K.

Palm Beach Post

[U-Ute]

[Scorcho]

Andy Phillips mentioned on a recent 4th and long podcast that Marcus Williams was one of the most dedicated football player he's ever been around. Watches everything that he eats and drinks (doesn't do soda or alcohol) and is a meticulous eater.

[Scorcho]

https://twitter.com/SeniorBowlPhil/s...34805643096064

Phil Savage‏ @SeniorBowlPhil 11m11 minutes agoMore



IMO, most impressive Safety workouts in Group 11:1. Obi Melifonwu/Conn2. Marcus Williams/Utah3. Jabrill Peppers/Mich

[U-Ute]

Oh no. Our secret may be out.

[U-Ute]

I resisted posting this in the 2019 graveyard thread, but Weddle puts Antonio Brown down.

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[Mormon Red Death]

https://twitter.com/NinerAlex/status...387691008?s=19

[utebehindenemylines]

I'm not sold on Van Noy. He doesn't have size to be an NFL OLB. I think those athletic tackles will eat him up. According to BYU media guide he's 235, which means he's 225. Look at the successful guys in his mold in the NFL: Matthews (255), A. Smith (260), Wake (258), Ware (255), Kruger (270), Hali (270). The exception here being Von Miller (235).

[UBlender]

Just saw a tweet that the Jets are releasing Sione Pouha. Hopefully he gets picked up (he should, he's been very good and appears to still have plenty left in the tank).

[UtahMan3G]

Paul Kruger signs with Cleveland!

Adam Schefter

[GarthUte]

Paul Kruger signs with Cleveland!

Adam Schefter

5 years $40.5M. Good for Paul.

[UtahMan3G]

Brice McCain resigned with Houston. 3 years/$5.25 million.

[Crimsonute]

Kruger to Cleveland leads me to believe he wanted to pay Baltimore back twice a year. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...up-paul-kruger

[UtahMan3G]

Sean Smith to the Chiefs - 3 Years/$18 million

David Canter - Twitter

[U-Ute]

I'm not sure why I'm surprised Matt Asiata has been in the league as long as he has, but I am.

I guess I never really thought I'd make it. I didn't think he was big enough to be a fullback or fast enough to be a RB. Kudos to him for finding a niche and sticking with it.