NFL training camps open this week for all 32 NFL teams. With this in mind, it seems like a good time to take a look at Utah alumni that are currently playing in the NFL. Just this week two more Utes joined the NFL ranks as Kendal Thompson signed as a receiver with Washington and Jason Whittingham joined Minnesota. Kyle Whittingham has done a great job of producing NFL talent since taking over as head coach in 2005 as evidenced by the 32 former Utah players currently on NFL rosters.
Here is the complete list:
Player | Team | Position |
Dres Anderson | San Francisco 49ers | Receiver |
Matt Asiata | Minnesota Vikings | Running Back |
Zane Beadles | San Francisco 49ers | Guard |
Tony Bergstrom | Houston Texans | Center |
Brian Blechen | Carolina Panthers | Linebacker |
Devontae Booker | Denver Broncos | Running Back |
Sam Brenner | Denver Broncos | Center |
Kaelin Clay | Baltimore Ravens | Receiver |
Anthony Denham | Houston Texans | Tight End |
Jason Fanaika | San Francisco 49ers | Defensive End |
Josh Gordon | Cleveland Browns | Wide Receiver |
Paul Kruger | Cleveland Browns | Linebacker |
Tyler Larsen | Carolina Panthers | Guard |
Star Lotulelei | Carolina Panthers | Defensive Tackle |
Brice McCain | Tennessee Titans | Cornerback |
Keith McGill | Oakland Raiders | Cornerback |
Koa Misi | Miami Dolphins | Linebacker |
Jared Norris | Carolina Panthers | Linebacker |
Nate Orchard | Cleveland Browns | Linebacker |
Tenny Palepoi | San Diego Chargers | Defensive Tackle |
Jeremiah Poutasi | Tennessee Titans | Offensive Tackle |
Trevor Reilly | New York Jets | Linebacker |
Eric Rowe | Philadelphia Eagles | Cornerback |
Derrick Shelby | Atlanta Falcons | Defensive End |
Sealver Siliga | Seattle Seahawks | Defensive Tackle |
Sean Smith | Oakland Raiders | Cornerback |
Alex Smith | Kansas City Chiefs | Quarterback |
Steve Smith Sr. |