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The University of Utah Athletics
Six Former Utes Invited To NFL Combine
2/7/2019 4:43 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY -Â Six former Utah standouts have been invited to the 2019 NFL Combine, which runs from Feb. 26-March 4 in Indianapolis.
Cody Barton, Jackson Barton, Marquise Blair, Matt Gay, Chase Hansen and Mitch Wishnowsky are six of the 338 invitees that will take on the week-long event. The combine will consist of media sessions, meetings with scouts and on-field drills all totaling into the most important job interview of their careers.Â
The 2019 NFL Combine will air on the NFL Network from March 1-4. Fans can follow along with the action at NFL.com,UtahUtes.comand on social media (Twitter: @UtahFootball, @NFL).Â
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Combine workout schedule:
» Friday, Mar 1: RB, OL, ST, PK (Jackson Barton, Matt Gay, Mitch Wishnowsky)
» Saturday, Mar 2: QB, WR, TE
» Sunday, Mar 3: DL, LB (Cody Barton, Chase Hansen)
» Monday, Mar 4: DB (Marquise Blair)
Cody Barton – LB
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 230 – 50 games and 23 starts at Utah … 234 tackles (23.5 TFL, 9.0 sacks), one interception, 11 passes defended, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in his four seasons with the Utes.Â
Resume:  Four-year letterman at Utah … honorable mention all-Pac-12 as a senior … led the team in tackles in 2018 with 116 (10.5 TFL, 4.0 Sacks), finishing the season ranked 10thin the Pac-12 in tackles per game (8.3) … five double-digit tackle games in 2018 and eight in his career … 45 tackles (4.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks) and tied for the Pac-12 lead with three fumble recoveries in 2017 … second on the team in tackles with 66 (8.5 TFL, 1.0 Sack) in 2016, grabbing a career-high 20 tackles against Oregon which was the most in a game for Utah since 1991.Â
In the News:  After Barton won the Pat Tillman award at the East-West Shrine Game, defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley had this to say about his linebacker – "The award is a tribute to the late Pat Tillman, a man who demonstrated to a nation that true service is the willingness to sacrifice one's own dreams, so that others may continue to pursue theirs. Cody's leadership, work ethic, intelligence and sacrifice are what we hope every player aspires to demonstrate while at the University of Utah."Â
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Jackson Barton – OL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-7, 308 – 53 games and 29 starts for the Utes.Â
Resume:  Started in 29 games while appearing on the offensive line in 44 (53 total games played) … first-team all-Pac-12 as a senior after starting all 14 games at left tackle … led the team in total plays and cuts in 2018 … started all 13 games at left tackle as a junior, ranking second on the team in total plays and cuts … also played in every game during his sophomore and freshman years, getting valuable time on special teams and the offensive line.Â
In the News:  "Jackson Barton has the size scouts covet and he reminds people of his predecessor Garett Bolles who became a starter for the Denver Broncos as a rookie. Barton, a Salt Lake City native, comes from an athletic family that includes a pair of parents who were each two-sport athletes in college." – DraftScout.com.Â
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Marquise Blair – DBÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 195 – two-year starter at safety for the Utes … 107 tackles (5.0 TFL) in just two seasons.Â
Resume:  Second-team all-Pac-12 as a senior after playing in all 14 games, starting 12 with 59 tackles (2.0 TFL) … also had two interceptions and two pass breakups in 2018 … nine games and six starts in 2017 with 48 tackles (3.0 TFL) … Utah-best 10 tackles against Oregon in 2017 and scored a fumble recovery touchdown for 18 yards against USC … first-team NJCAA All-American and first-team all-Region VI at Dodge City CC … tied for third nationally in the NJCAA with 24 tackles for loss in 2016.Â
In the News:  "Has excellent length for the position and offers a physical profile that projects well to playing against NFL tight ends, especially with added weight. Can offer hard-hitting reps across the middle of the field or when filling down against the run." – TheDraftNetwork.comÂ
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Matt Gay – PKÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-0, 230 – 56 career field goals (65 attempts) … 253 career points … eight 50-yard field goals.Â
Resume:  2017 Lou Groza Award winner, two-time All-American including consensus honors in 2017, two-time first-team all-Pac-12 … ranks third all-time in career field goals (56), third in career points (253), second in field goal percentage (86.15) and first in 50-yard field goals (8) …  led the Pac-12 and ranked third nationally in field goals made (26) and field goals made per game (1.86) and was second in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage (83.9) as a senior … set the school record with 21 straight field goals and led the league in scoring (8.8 ppg) and total points (123) in 2018 … was 5-of-6 from 50+ yards in 2017 and was the first kicker in school history to make two 50+ yards field goals in a game (vs. San Jose State) … also won the Vlade Award in 2017, given to the nation's most accurate kicker … started his collegiate career as a soccer player at Utah Valley.Â
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Chase Hansen – LBÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-3, 230 – 43 career games with 35 starts at Utah … 272 career tackles (33.5 TFL, 8.0 sacks).Â
Resume:  All-American in 2018 and a two-time all-Pac-12 selection (first-team linebacker in 2018 and 2016 honorable mention safety in 2016) … 164 career solo tackles is tied for seventh all-time at Utah … 33.5 career tackles for loss is tied for sixth most all-time at Utah … fifth in the nation and first in the Pac-12 in tackles for loss (22.0) as a senior … 22.0 tackles for loss is second-most in a season at Utah … led the team in tackles in nine of Utah's 14 games in 2018, finishing with 114 … career-high 13 tackles three times this past season … second on the team in tackles per game (6.38) and third in total tackles (51) in 2017 … started 13 games, mainly at strong safety, ranking in the top-12 in the Pac-12 in tackles (90), passes defended (12) and pass breakups (9) … played in nine games in 2015 as a freshman (two at quarterback, seven at safety).Â
In the News:  "Is willing to deliver strikes in space, especially on unwitting opponents, and is a hard-nosed blitzer." – TheDraftNetwork.com Â
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Mitch Wishnowsky – PÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 220 – 62 career punts of 50+ yards (ranks second all-time at Utah) … 175 career punts and 8,004 career punt yards.Â
Resume:  Three-time All-American, 2016 Ray Guy Award winner and only three-time Ray Guy Award finalist in NCAA history, three-time all-Pac-12 … 62 career punts ranks second all-time at Utah, 175 career punts ranks fourth and 8,004 punt yards ranks sixth … led the Pac-12 and ranked seventh nationally in net punting in 2018 … second in the Pac-12 and 10thin the nation in punt average (45.2) with 24 punts inside the 20-yard line, 10 punts at or inside the 10-yard line and 20 punts of 50+ yards as a senior … sixth in the nation in net punting (42.2), second in the Pac-12 and 22ndnationally in punt average (43.9) with 52 punts for 2,282 yards in 2017 … ranked second nationally in punt average (47.7) with 64 punts for 3,053 yards (long of 66 yards) in 2016 … started collegiate career at Santa Barbara CC.Â
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Cody Barton, Jackson Barton, Marquise Blair, Matt Gay, Chase Hansen and Mitch Wishnowsky are six of the 338 invitees that will take on the week-long event. The combine will consist of media sessions, meetings with scouts and on-field drills all totaling into the most important job interview of their careers.Â
The 2019 NFL Combine will air on the NFL Network from March 1-4. Fans can follow along with the action at NFL.com,UtahUtes.comand on social media (Twitter: @UtahFootball, @NFL).Â
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Combine workout schedule:
» Friday, Mar 1: RB, OL, ST, PK (Jackson Barton, Matt Gay, Mitch Wishnowsky)
» Saturday, Mar 2: QB, WR, TE
» Sunday, Mar 3: DL, LB (Cody Barton, Chase Hansen)
» Monday, Mar 4: DB (Marquise Blair)
Cody Barton – LB
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 230 – 50 games and 23 starts at Utah … 234 tackles (23.5 TFL, 9.0 sacks), one interception, 11 passes defended, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in his four seasons with the Utes.Â
Resume:  Four-year letterman at Utah … honorable mention all-Pac-12 as a senior … led the team in tackles in 2018 with 116 (10.5 TFL, 4.0 Sacks), finishing the season ranked 10thin the Pac-12 in tackles per game (8.3) … five double-digit tackle games in 2018 and eight in his career … 45 tackles (4.5 TFL, 4.0 sacks) and tied for the Pac-12 lead with three fumble recoveries in 2017 … second on the team in tackles with 66 (8.5 TFL, 1.0 Sack) in 2016, grabbing a career-high 20 tackles against Oregon which was the most in a game for Utah since 1991.Â
In the News:  After Barton won the Pat Tillman award at the East-West Shrine Game, defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley had this to say about his linebacker – "The award is a tribute to the late Pat Tillman, a man who demonstrated to a nation that true service is the willingness to sacrifice one's own dreams, so that others may continue to pursue theirs. Cody's leadership, work ethic, intelligence and sacrifice are what we hope every player aspires to demonstrate while at the University of Utah."Â
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NFL draft evals are starting to roll in. Today, we look at where Cody Barton is graded before pre-draft workouts begin (VIP): https://t.co/tJ9bYLVMQE
— UteZone (@UteZone) January 23, 2019
Jackson Barton – OL
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-7, 308 – 53 games and 29 starts for the Utes.Â
Resume:  Started in 29 games while appearing on the offensive line in 44 (53 total games played) … first-team all-Pac-12 as a senior after starting all 14 games at left tackle … led the team in total plays and cuts in 2018 … started all 13 games at left tackle as a junior, ranking second on the team in total plays and cuts … also played in every game during his sophomore and freshman years, getting valuable time on special teams and the offensive line.Â
In the News:  "Jackson Barton has the size scouts covet and he reminds people of his predecessor Garett Bolles who became a starter for the Denver Broncos as a rookie. Barton, a Salt Lake City native, comes from an athletic family that includes a pair of parents who were each two-sport athletes in college." – DraftScout.com.Â
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The 2014 Utah recruit who will have the most impact 4 years from now is Jackson Barton. He's 6-7 300 lbs. and athletic. Has NFL potential.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) February 5, 2014
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Marquise Blair – DBÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 195 – two-year starter at safety for the Utes … 107 tackles (5.0 TFL) in just two seasons.Â
Resume:  Second-team all-Pac-12 as a senior after playing in all 14 games, starting 12 with 59 tackles (2.0 TFL) … also had two interceptions and two pass breakups in 2018 … nine games and six starts in 2017 with 48 tackles (3.0 TFL) … Utah-best 10 tackles against Oregon in 2017 and scored a fumble recovery touchdown for 18 yards against USC … first-team NJCAA All-American and first-team all-Region VI at Dodge City CC … tied for third nationally in the NJCAA with 24 tackles for loss in 2016.Â
In the News:  "Has excellent length for the position and offers a physical profile that projects well to playing against NFL tight ends, especially with added weight. Can offer hard-hitting reps across the middle of the field or when filling down against the run." – TheDraftNetwork.comÂ
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Utah safety Marquise Blair was a fun evaluation. I think he's capable of a bigger impact in the NFL than he made at Utah, but his developmental will be key. Pre-draft process is HUGE for him.https://t.co/kv8E0czmmm
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) December 26, 2018
Matt Gay – PKÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-0, 230 – 56 career field goals (65 attempts) … 253 career points … eight 50-yard field goals.Â
Resume:  2017 Lou Groza Award winner, two-time All-American including consensus honors in 2017, two-time first-team all-Pac-12 … ranks third all-time in career field goals (56), third in career points (253), second in field goal percentage (86.15) and first in 50-yard field goals (8) …  led the Pac-12 and ranked third nationally in field goals made (26) and field goals made per game (1.86) and was second in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage (83.9) as a senior … set the school record with 21 straight field goals and led the league in scoring (8.8 ppg) and total points (123) in 2018 … was 5-of-6 from 50+ yards in 2017 and was the first kicker in school history to make two 50+ yards field goals in a game (vs. San Jose State) … also won the Vlade Award in 2017, given to the nation's most accurate kicker … started his collegiate career as a soccer player at Utah Valley.Â
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Oh he's GOOD good. ??@Utah_Football's Matt Gay broke the school record for most consecutive field goals (21) and is second nationally in field goals made per game (2.09).
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 19, 2018
Gay earns his fourth #Pac12FB Special Teams Player of the Week honor this season. https://t.co/43cXSnCdt2 pic.twitter.com/93n2zCSsZ5
Chase Hansen – LBÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-3, 230 – 43 career games with 35 starts at Utah … 272 career tackles (33.5 TFL, 8.0 sacks).Â
Resume:  All-American in 2018 and a two-time all-Pac-12 selection (first-team linebacker in 2018 and 2016 honorable mention safety in 2016) … 164 career solo tackles is tied for seventh all-time at Utah … 33.5 career tackles for loss is tied for sixth most all-time at Utah … fifth in the nation and first in the Pac-12 in tackles for loss (22.0) as a senior … 22.0 tackles for loss is second-most in a season at Utah … led the team in tackles in nine of Utah's 14 games in 2018, finishing with 114 … career-high 13 tackles three times this past season … second on the team in tackles per game (6.38) and third in total tackles (51) in 2017 … started 13 games, mainly at strong safety, ranking in the top-12 in the Pac-12 in tackles (90), passes defended (12) and pass breakups (9) … played in nine games in 2015 as a freshman (two at quarterback, seven at safety).Â
In the News:  "Is willing to deliver strikes in space, especially on unwitting opponents, and is a hard-nosed blitzer." – TheDraftNetwork.com Â
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Chase Hansen with the PERFECT tackle. pic.twitter.com/sy7dbex0tW
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) November 4, 2017
Mitch Wishnowsky – PÂ
NFL.com Draft Profile
By The Numbers:  6-2, 220 – 62 career punts of 50+ yards (ranks second all-time at Utah) … 175 career punts and 8,004 career punt yards.Â
Resume:  Three-time All-American, 2016 Ray Guy Award winner and only three-time Ray Guy Award finalist in NCAA history, three-time all-Pac-12 … 62 career punts ranks second all-time at Utah, 175 career punts ranks fourth and 8,004 punt yards ranks sixth … led the Pac-12 and ranked seventh nationally in net punting in 2018 … second in the Pac-12 and 10thin the nation in punt average (45.2) with 24 punts inside the 20-yard line, 10 punts at or inside the 10-yard line and 20 punts of 50+ yards as a senior … sixth in the nation in net punting (42.2), second in the Pac-12 and 22ndnationally in punt average (43.9) with 52 punts for 2,282 yards in 2017 … ranked second nationally in punt average (47.7) with 64 punts for 3,053 yards (long of 66 yards) in 2016 … started collegiate career at Santa Barbara CC.Â
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Can we talk about this punt from Mitch Wishnowsky after a low snap? #nfldraft #forthebrand pic.twitter.com/fmV7S8qm5Q
— Dan DeYoung (@DanDeYoung80) January 26, 2019
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