Nine seniors, counting two kickers, were in Utah’s 24-player starting lineup in 2018. Six were invited to the combine in Indianapolis, making them likely draft choices: linebackers Chase Hansen and Cody Barton, offensive tackle Jackson Barton, safety Marquise Blair, kicker Matt Gay and punter Mitch Wishnowsky.
Two years ago, the Utes sent eight players to the combine, including juniors Garett Bolles and Marcus Williams. All eight players were drafted, in a school-record showing. Utah’s 2018 team may have matched or topped that total, but juniors Zack Moss, Leki Fotu, Bradlee Anae and Julian Blackmon chose to play as seniors in the coming season.