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The University of Utah Athletics
Four Utes Invited To 2018 NFL Combine
2/14/2018 9:14 AM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY - Four former Utah standouts have been invited to the 2018 NFL Combine, which runs from Feb. 27-March 5 in Indianapolis.
Darren Carrington II, Kylie Fitts, Lowell Lotulelei and Salesi Uhatafe are four of over 300 prospects that will participate in the most important job interview of their careers as they continue on in their quest to achieve their NFL dreams.
The NFL Combine will air on the NFL Network from March 2-5 with on-field workouts and position drills. Follow along with the action at NFL.com, UtahUtes.com and on social media (Twitter: @UtahAthletics, @UtahFootball, @NFL).
Combine workout schedule:
» Friday, Mar 2: RB, OL, PK, ST
» Saturday, Mar 3: QB, WR, TE
» Sunday, Mar 4: DL, LB
» Monday, Mar 5: DB
Darren Carrington II - WR
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-3, 205 lbs ... 2,899 receiving yards ... 21 touchdowns ... 15.9 yards per catch ... 11 career 100-yard games.
Resume: Two-time Pac-12 all-conference selection ... played in 12 games with nine starts at Utah ... 81.7 yards per game as a senior to rank second in the Pac-12 ... led Utah in receptions (70), yards (980) and touchdowns (6) in 2017 ... 980 receiving yards ranks eighth in Utah's single-season records ... played in 33 games at Oregon ... was the Ducks' leading receiver in 2016 (43 receptions, 606 yards, 5 TDs) ... seven 100-yard games with the Ducks ... was a four-star recruit out of high school ... NFL runs in his blood with his father getting drafted in 1989, playing eight years in the league.
What They Are Saying: "Tall, but runs with controlled strides that allow for effective change of speeds." (NFL.com) ... "Stepped up to the challenge of a new beginning on a new team." (NFL.com) ... "If he polishes his route running, he could compete for a starting role and make a solid No. 2 wide receiver for a team." (Brandon Carusillo, thephinsider.com).
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Kylie Fitts - DL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-4, 260 lbs ... 25 games in a Utah uniform ... ranked third on the team in sacks in 2017 ... 41 tackles in 2015 (7.0 sacks).
Resume: Has played in 25 games, starting 23 at Utah ... 23 tackles (3.0 sacks), one forced fumble and a pass breakup as a senior while dealing with injuries ... played in all 13 games in 2015 ... led the Pac-12 and tied for ninth nationally in forced fumbles (4) ... led Utah and tied for fourth in the Pac-12 in sacks (7.0) ... second on the team and tied for fourth in the Pac-12 in pass breakups (10) ... started his career at UCLA in 2013 ... was ranked as the nation's No. 9 strong side defensive end by Rivals coming out of high school.
What They Are Saying: "Plays with good upfield explosion in first two steps as a rusher." (NFL.com) ... "He has the talent and traits to play at a higher level than his current grade, but he'll have to prove he can stay healthy." (NFL.com) ... "Kylie Fitts most impressive athlete among the DL on bag/athleticism drills." (Christian Page, Sporting News covering the Senior Bowl)
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Lowell Lotulelei - DL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-2, 320 lbs ... four-year starter ... 51 games with 43 starts.
Resume: Four-time Pac-12 all-conference selection with first team honors in 2015 ... 21.5 career tackles for loss (10.0 sacks) ... team captain as a senior ... 16 tackles (3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks) and a pass breakup as a senior ... 28 tackles (8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks) in 2016 ... first-team all-conference in 2015 with 26 tackles (5.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks) ... first-team freshman All-American by USA Today in 2014 with 33 tackles (4.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks).
What They Are Saying: "Plays with fast hands and a physical punch." (NFL.com) ... "Recognizes and diagnoses play direction." (NFL.com) ... "He creates havoc on defense, is a defensive play maker, and he ball rushes his way through the offensive line with ease." (Jason Hurley, pigskinprospects.com)
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Salesi Uhatafe - OL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-5, 320 lbs ... 52 games, 38 starts in a Utah uniform.
Resume: Second-team All-Pac-12 in 2017 ... 800+ snaps as a senior, starting all 13 games at left guard ... 900+ snaps in 2016 at right guard ... played right guard in 2015 in over 500 snaps ... was at right guard as a redshirt freshman in 2014.
What They Are Saying: "Has thick-boned frame that carries natural anchor." (NFL.com) ... "Has enough lateral quickness to handle inside zone duties." (NFL.com) ... "Controlled steps and ability to sink and bend before he engages allows him to win at the second level. He has the skill set and body type to be a starter at guard for multiple NFL schemes." (Eric Galko, SportingNews.com)
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Darren Carrington II, Kylie Fitts, Lowell Lotulelei and Salesi Uhatafe are four of over 300 prospects that will participate in the most important job interview of their careers as they continue on in their quest to achieve their NFL dreams.
The NFL Combine will air on the NFL Network from March 2-5 with on-field workouts and position drills. Follow along with the action at NFL.com, UtahUtes.com and on social media (Twitter: @UtahAthletics, @UtahFootball, @NFL).
Combine workout schedule:
» Friday, Mar 2: RB, OL, PK, ST
» Saturday, Mar 3: QB, WR, TE
» Sunday, Mar 4: DL, LB
» Monday, Mar 5: DB
Darren Carrington II - WR
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-3, 205 lbs ... 2,899 receiving yards ... 21 touchdowns ... 15.9 yards per catch ... 11 career 100-yard games.
Resume: Two-time Pac-12 all-conference selection ... played in 12 games with nine starts at Utah ... 81.7 yards per game as a senior to rank second in the Pac-12 ... led Utah in receptions (70), yards (980) and touchdowns (6) in 2017 ... 980 receiving yards ranks eighth in Utah's single-season records ... played in 33 games at Oregon ... was the Ducks' leading receiver in 2016 (43 receptions, 606 yards, 5 TDs) ... seven 100-yard games with the Ducks ... was a four-star recruit out of high school ... NFL runs in his blood with his father getting drafted in 1989, playing eight years in the league.
What They Are Saying: "Tall, but runs with controlled strides that allow for effective change of speeds." (NFL.com) ... "Stepped up to the challenge of a new beginning on a new team." (NFL.com) ... "If he polishes his route running, he could compete for a starting role and make a solid No. 2 wide receiver for a team." (Brandon Carusillo, thephinsider.com).
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Utah WR Darren Carrington (who's participating in the Senior Bowl) is an impressive hands-catcher. Consistently uses his length and strong mitts to snag ball away from his frame. Good skill to have entering the NFL.
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) January 17, 2018
Kylie Fitts - DL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-4, 260 lbs ... 25 games in a Utah uniform ... ranked third on the team in sacks in 2017 ... 41 tackles in 2015 (7.0 sacks).
Resume: Has played in 25 games, starting 23 at Utah ... 23 tackles (3.0 sacks), one forced fumble and a pass breakup as a senior while dealing with injuries ... played in all 13 games in 2015 ... led the Pac-12 and tied for ninth nationally in forced fumbles (4) ... led Utah and tied for fourth in the Pac-12 in sacks (7.0) ... second on the team and tied for fourth in the Pac-12 in pass breakups (10) ... started his career at UCLA in 2013 ... was ranked as the nation's No. 9 strong side defensive end by Rivals coming out of high school.
What They Are Saying: "Plays with good upfield explosion in first two steps as a rusher." (NFL.com) ... "He has the talent and traits to play at a higher level than his current grade, but he'll have to prove he can stay healthy." (NFL.com) ... "Kylie Fitts most impressive athlete among the DL on bag/athleticism drills." (Christian Page, Sporting News covering the Senior Bowl)
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Utah edge defender Kylie Fitts squares up against NC A&T's Brandon Parker during pass rushing drills at the #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/oVt0q1JWNA
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) January 25, 2018
Lowell Lotulelei - DL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-2, 320 lbs ... four-year starter ... 51 games with 43 starts.
Resume: Four-time Pac-12 all-conference selection with first team honors in 2015 ... 21.5 career tackles for loss (10.0 sacks) ... team captain as a senior ... 16 tackles (3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks) and a pass breakup as a senior ... 28 tackles (8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks) in 2016 ... first-team all-conference in 2015 with 26 tackles (5.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks) ... first-team freshman All-American by USA Today in 2014 with 33 tackles (4.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks).
What They Are Saying: "Plays with fast hands and a physical punch." (NFL.com) ... "Recognizes and diagnoses play direction." (NFL.com) ... "He creates havoc on defense, is a defensive play maker, and he ball rushes his way through the offensive line with ease." (Jason Hurley, pigskinprospects.com)
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Anthony Herron told @Gunther_Hackett where he expects Lowell Lotulelei in the NFL Draft: https://t.co/SMrBkdArPd
— ESPN 700 (@ESPN700) January 19, 2018
Salesi Uhatafe - OL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By the Numbers: 6-5, 320 lbs ... 52 games, 38 starts in a Utah uniform.
Resume: Second-team All-Pac-12 in 2017 ... 800+ snaps as a senior, starting all 13 games at left guard ... 900+ snaps in 2016 at right guard ... played right guard in 2015 in over 500 snaps ... was at right guard as a redshirt freshman in 2014.
What They Are Saying: "Has thick-boned frame that carries natural anchor." (NFL.com) ... "Has enough lateral quickness to handle inside zone duties." (NFL.com) ... "Controlled steps and ability to sink and bend before he engages allows him to win at the second level. He has the skill set and body type to be a starter at guard for multiple NFL schemes." (Eric Galko, SportingNews.com)
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Watching Salesi Uhatafe
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) February 7, 2018
Four-word scouting report: "Classic Utah offensive guard" pic.twitter.com/kVOuxgLAPD
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