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Utes in the Pros: 2021 NFL Season Preview
9/8/2021 5:09 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Football program will be well represented in week one of the 2021 NFL season as 23 former Utes suit up for their respective teams with a total of 27 former players on rosters in the league.
While there won't be any Ute rookies this season, the former Utes representing the U. this season bring versatility, size and experience to their teams' rosters, all vying for the ultimate prize – a Super Bowl title.
How to watch your Utes in Week 1
Prior to the season starting, the NFL ran through three weeks of preseason play with the Utes getting plenty of reps and starts as their teams prepared for the regular season.
NFL Preseason Recap
Bradlee Anae | DL | Dallas Cowboys
Cody Barton | LB | Seattle Seahawks
Jackson Barton | OL | NY Giants
Julian Blackmon | FS | Indianapolis
Marquise Blair | S | Seattle
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
Devontae Booker | RB | NY Giants
Terrell Burgess | S | LA Rams
Kylie Fitts | LB | Arizona
Leki Fotu | DL | Arizona
Matt Gay | PK | LA Rams
Javelin Guidry | NB | NY Jets
Chase Hansen | LB | New Orleans
Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore
Jaylon Johnson | CB | Chicago
Star Lotulelei | DL | Buffalo
Zack Moss | RB | Buffalo
Jared Norris | LB | Washington
Tim Patrick | WR | Denver
Darrin Paulo | OL | Detroit
John Penisini | DL | Detroit
Eric Rowe | S | Miami
Marcus Williams | FS | New Orleans
Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco
With the 27 Utes on rosters this season, Utah is also represented in the coaching realm with Alex Whittingham serving as the Kansas City Chiefs defensive quality control coach.
Current Utes in the NFL
Offensive Line
Jackson Barton, NY Giants (PS)
Garett Bolles, Denver
Darrin Paulo, Detroit
Jeremiah Poutasi, LA Raiders (PS)
Sam Tevi, Indianapolis (IR)
Quarterbacks
Tyler Huntley, Baltimore
Running Backs
Devontae Booker, NY Giants
Zack Moss, Buffalo
Wide Receivers
Tim Patrick, Denver
Defensive Line
Bradlee Anae, Dallas
Leki Fotu, Arizona
Star Lotulelei, Buffalo
John Penisini, Detroit
Linebackers
Cody Barton, Seattle
Francis Bernard, Dallas (IR)
Kylie Fitts, Arizona
Chase Hansen, New Orleans
Jared Norris, Washington
Defensive Backs
Julian Blackmon, Indianapolis
Marquise Blair, Seattle
Terrell Burgess, LA Rams
Javelin Guidry, NY Jets
Jaylon Johnson, Chicago
Eric Rowe, Miami
Marcus Williams, New Orleans
Special Teams
Matt Gay, LA Rams
Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco
IR = Injured/Reserve
PS = Practice Squad
While there won't be any Ute rookies this season, the former Utes representing the U. this season bring versatility, size and experience to their teams' rosters, all vying for the ultimate prize – a Super Bowl title.
How to watch your Utes in Week 1
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Players |
| Thurs., Sept. 9 | Dallas at Tampa Bay | 6:20 p.m. | NBC | #56 Bradlee Anae (Dallas) |
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Pittsburgh at Buffalo | 11 a.m. | CBS | #98 Star Lotulelei (Buffalo) |
| #20 Zack Moss (Buffalo) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | San Francisco at Detroit | 11 a.m. | FOX | #98 John Penisini (Detroit) |
| #66 Darrin Paulo (Detroit) | ||||
| #6 Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Arizona at Tennessee | 11 a.m. | CBS | #49 Kylie Fitts (Arizona) |
| #95 Leki Fotu (Arizona) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Seattle at Indianapolis | 11 a.m. | FOX | #57 Cody Barton (Seattle) |
| #27 Marquise Blair (Seattle) | ||||
| #32 Julian Blackmon (Indianapolis) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | L.A. Chargers at Washington | 11 a.m. | CBS | #50 Jared Norris (Washington) |
| Sun., Sept. 12 | NY Jets at Carolina | 11 a.m. | CBS | #40 Javelin Guidry (NY Jets) |
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Miami at New England | 2:25 p.m. | CBS | #21 Eric Rowe (Miami) |
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Green Bay at New Orleans | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #42 Chase Hansen (New Orleans) |
| #43 Marcus Williams (New Orleans) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Denver at NY Giants | 2:25 p.m. | FOX | #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) |
| #81 Tim Patrick (Denver) | ||||
| #28 Devonate Booker (NY Giants) | ||||
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Chicago at L.A. Rams | 6:20 p.m. | NBC | #33 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| #26 Terrell Burgess (LA Rams) | ||||
| #8 Matt Gay (LA Rams) | ||||
| Mon., Sept. 13 | Baltimore at Las Vegas | 6:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC | #2 Tyler Huntley (Baltimore) |
Prior to the season starting, the NFL ran through three weeks of preseason play with the Utes getting plenty of reps and starts as their teams prepared for the regular season.
NFL Preseason Recap
Bradlee Anae | DL | Dallas Cowboys
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Arizona | L, 19-16 | Started on DL |
| vs. Houston | L, 20-14 | 3 tackles (1.0 TFL) |
| vs. Jacksonville | L, 34-14 | Started on DL; 2 tackles |
Cody Barton | LB | Seattle Seahawks
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Las Vegas | L, 20-7 | 9 tackles (2.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks) |
| vs. Denver | L, 30-3 | Started at LB; 2 tackles, 1 PD |
| vs. LA Chargers | W, 27-0 | Started at LB; 5 tackles (1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack), 1 FF, 1 QBH |
Jackson Barton | OL | NY Giants
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. NY Jets | L, 12-7 | Played on the OL |
| at Cleveland | L, 17-13 | Started at LT |
| vs. New England | L, 22-20 | Played on the OL |
Julian Blackmon | FS | Indianapolis
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Carolina | W, 21-18 | Started at FS |
| at Minnesota | W, 12-10 | Started at FS; 4 tackles |
Marquise Blair | S | Seattle
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. LA Chargers | W, 27-0 | Started at S; 2 tackles, 1 FR (TD) |
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Seattle | W, 30-3 | Started at LT |
| vs. LA Rams | W, 17-12 | Started at LT |
Devontae Booker | RB | NY Giants
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. NY Jets | L, 12-7 | Started at RB; 3 carries for 12 yds |
| at Cleveland | L, 17-13 | Started at RB; 6 rush, 27 yds, 1 TD | 2 rec., 13 yds |
| vs. New England | L, 22-20 | Started at RB; 7 rush, 14 yds; 1 rec., 3 yds |
Terrell Burgess | S | LA Rams
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Las Vegas | L, 17-16 | Started at S; 1 tackle |
| at Denver | L, 17-12 | Started at S; 2 tackles |
Kylie Fitts | LB | Arizona
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Dallas | W, 19-16 | Played at LB & on special teams, 1 tackle |
Leki Fotu | DL | Arizona
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Kansas City | L, 17-10 | Started on DL; 2 tackles, 1 QBH |
Matt Gay | PK | LA Rams
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. LA Chargers | L, 13-6 | Handled KOs and a PAT |
| vs. Las Vegas | L, 17-16 | 1-1 PAT, 36-yd FG |
| at Denver | L, 17-12 | 4 FGs (23, 54, 30, 23) |
Javelin Guidry | NB | NY Jets
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at NY Giants | W, 12-7 | Started at NB; 1 PD |
| at Green Bay | W, 23-14 | 1 tackle |
| vs. Philadelphia | T, 31-31 | Played at NB & on special teams |
Chase Hansen | LB | New Orleans
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Baltimore | L, 17-14 | Started at LB, 2 tackles, 1 QBH |
| vs. Jacksonville | W, 23-21 | 2 tackles |
Tyler Huntley | QB | Baltimore
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. New Orleans | W, 17-14 | 12-16-0, 79 yds; 7 rush, 43 yds (6.1 ypc), 1 TD |
| at Carolina | W, 20-3 | Started at QB; 24-34-1, 187 yds; 7 rush, 23 yds |
| at Washington | W, 37-3 | 24-33-0, 285 yds, 4 TDs; 6 rush, 14 yds, 1 TD |
Jaylon Johnson | CB | Chicago
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Miami | W, 20-13 | Started at CB; 2 tackles |
| vs. Buffalo | L, 41-15 | Started at CB; 2 PD |
Star Lotulelei | DL | Buffalo
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Green Bay | W, 19-0 | Started on DL; 1 tackle |
Zack Moss | RB | Buffalo
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Chicago | L, 41-15 | 4 rush, 21 yds (5.3 ypc) |
| vs. Green Bay | W, 19-0 | 4 rush, 10 yds | 1 rec., 3 yds |
Jared Norris | LB | Washington
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at New England | L, 22-13 | 1 tackle |
| vs. Cincinnati | W, 17-13 | 2 tackles |
| vs. Baltimore | L, 37-3 | 7 tackles (1.0 TFL) |
Tim Patrick | WR | Denver
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. LA Rams | W, 17-12 | Started at WR |
Darrin Paulo | OL | Detroit
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Buffalo | L, 16-15 | Played on OL & on special teams |
| at Pittsburgh | L, 26-20 | Played on OL & on special teams |
| vs. Indianapolis | L, 27-17 | Played on OL & on special teams |
John Penisini | DL | Detroit
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Indianapolis | L, 27-17 | Played on DL |
Eric Rowe | S | Miami
| Game | Result | Stats |
| at Chicago | L, 20-13 | Started at S, 1 tackle, 1 PD |
| vs. Atlanta | W, 37-17 | Started at S; 1 tackle, 1 PD |
Marcus Williams | FS | New Orleans
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Jacksonville | W, 23-21 | Started at FS; 1 tackle, 1 PD |
Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco
| Game | Result | Stats |
| vs. Kansas City | L, 19-16 | 8 punts, 378 yds (47.3), 1 TB, 2 IN20, 60 LG |
| at LA Chargers | W, 15-10 | 7 punts, 326 yds (46.6 avg), 1 TB, 2 IN20, 59 LG |
| vs. Las Vegas | W, 34-10 | 4 punts, 247 yds (56.8 avg), 1 TB, 3 IN20, 75 LG |
With the 27 Utes on rosters this season, Utah is also represented in the coaching realm with Alex Whittingham serving as the Kansas City Chiefs defensive quality control coach.
Current Utes in the NFL
Offensive Line
Jackson Barton, NY Giants (PS)
Garett Bolles, Denver
Darrin Paulo, Detroit
Jeremiah Poutasi, LA Raiders (PS)
Sam Tevi, Indianapolis (IR)
Quarterbacks
Tyler Huntley, Baltimore
Running Backs
Devontae Booker, NY Giants
Zack Moss, Buffalo
Wide Receivers
Tim Patrick, Denver
Defensive Line
Bradlee Anae, Dallas
Leki Fotu, Arizona
Star Lotulelei, Buffalo
John Penisini, Detroit
Linebackers
Cody Barton, Seattle
Francis Bernard, Dallas (IR)
Kylie Fitts, Arizona
Chase Hansen, New Orleans
Jared Norris, Washington
Defensive Backs
Julian Blackmon, Indianapolis
Marquise Blair, Seattle
Terrell Burgess, LA Rams
Javelin Guidry, NY Jets
Jaylon Johnson, Chicago
Eric Rowe, Miami
Marcus Williams, New Orleans
Special Teams
Matt Gay, LA Rams
Mitch Wishnowsky, San Francisco
IR = Injured/Reserve
PS = Practice Squad
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