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Utes in the Pros: Preseason begins with Hall of Fame Game
8/3/2023 9:00 AM | Football
First chance to see Pro Utes in 2023 comes on Thursday night
SALT LAKE CITY – It's another sign that football season has arrived: the NFL's preseason Hall of Fame Game is set for Thursday night, with the Cleveland Browns taking on the New York Jets in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on NBC inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
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Rookie linebacker Mohamoud Diabate and offensive lineman Hunter Thedford will rep the Utes with Cleveland, while Javelin Guidry is on the Jets' active roster and Bradlee Anae is on IR.
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In total, 26 players with Utah connections are currently on preseason on NFL rosters. Rookies include Braeden Daniels (Washington), Diabate, Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) and Clark Phillips III (Atlanta). All will be battling for spots as teams trim their rosters to 53 players by August 29.
Kincaid's first round NFL Draft selection by Buffalo in April marked the first time in Utah history that the program has had first round picks in consecutive seasons—the tight end followed in the footsteps of linebacker Devin Lloyd, who was taken 27th overall by Jacksonville in the 2022 draft. Daniels and Phillips were fourth-rounders in 2023 and Diabate landed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent.
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In addition, former Ute Alex Whittingham is back for his sixth season with the Kansas City Chiefs as defensive quality control coach.
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UTES IN THE NFL (26)
Updated 8.2.23
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Offensive Line (5)
Jackson Barton............................. Arizona
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels..................... Washington
Darrin Paulo.................................. Detroit
Hunter Thedford......................... Cleveland
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Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley............................ Baltimore
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Running Backs (1)
Zack Moss............................. Indianapolis
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Wide Receivers (2)
Britain Covey......................... Philadelphia
Tim Patrick............................ Denver (IR)
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Tight Ends (2)
Cole Fotheringham..................... Las Vegas
Dalton Kincaid............................... Buffalo
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Defensive Line (2)
Bradlee Anae......................... NY Jets (IR)
Leki Fotu..................................... Arizona
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Linebackers (4)
Cody Barton........................... Washington
Mohamoud Diabate.................... Cleveland
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell......................... New Orleans
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Defensive Backs (7)
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Terrell Burgess....................... Washington
Javelin Guidry.............................. NY Jets
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Eric Rowe................................... Carolina
Marcus Williams....................... Baltimore
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Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay............................... Indianapolis
Mitch Wishnowsky.............. San Francisco
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IR = Injured/Reserve
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FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
Instagram:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Threads:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Facebook:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Utah Football
Tik Tok:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
COMING SOON
The Utes will open 2023 at home, hosting the Florida Gators on Thursday, Aug. 31 in Rice-Eccles Stadium at 6 p.m. MT on ESPN. The game against the Gators will be a Red Out with fans encouraged to wear red.
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Rookie linebacker Mohamoud Diabate and offensive lineman Hunter Thedford will rep the Utes with Cleveland, while Javelin Guidry is on the Jets' active roster and Bradlee Anae is on IR.
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In total, 26 players with Utah connections are currently on preseason on NFL rosters. Rookies include Braeden Daniels (Washington), Diabate, Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) and Clark Phillips III (Atlanta). All will be battling for spots as teams trim their rosters to 53 players by August 29.
#DawgPound, meet Mohamoud Diabate (@MDiabate11)
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) May 18, 2023
• 13.5 TFL (team best)
• Season-high 9 tackles against Florida
• 4.52 40-yard dash
• 11' broad jump pic.twitter.com/C82C8khsRy
Â#Falcons rookie CB Clark Phillips III breaks up the pass to WR Frank Darby pic.twitter.com/EZpGnZZJX4
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) August 1, 2023
Kincaid's first round NFL Draft selection by Buffalo in April marked the first time in Utah history that the program has had first round picks in consecutive seasons—the tight end followed in the footsteps of linebacker Devin Lloyd, who was taken 27th overall by Jacksonville in the 2022 draft. Daniels and Phillips were fourth-rounders in 2023 and Diabate landed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent.
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This ROUTE by Dalton Kincaid ??
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) July 31, 2023
Kincaid's route running ability is reportedly "elite" according to Dawson Knox (Bills TE).
Kincaid reportedly through four practices looks like he'll play a "big role" in the Bills offense this season.
Ken Dorsey (Bills OC) said that Kincaid has… pic.twitter.com/7dKSPOo5iZ
ÂCommanders get a very smooth and versatile offensive lineman in Braeden Daniels. Really good bend and balance and is awesome at climbing to the second level. Looked at the awareness he shows (at left tackle): pic.twitter.com/uHtaenH1Vp
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
In addition, former Ute Alex Whittingham is back for his sixth season with the Kansas City Chiefs as defensive quality control coach.
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UTES IN THE NFL (26)
Updated 8.2.23
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Offensive Line (5)
Jackson Barton............................. Arizona
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels..................... Washington
Darrin Paulo.................................. Detroit
Hunter Thedford......................... Cleveland
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Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley............................ Baltimore
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Running Backs (1)
Zack Moss............................. Indianapolis
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Wide Receivers (2)
Britain Covey......................... Philadelphia
Tim Patrick............................ Denver (IR)
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Tight Ends (2)
Cole Fotheringham..................... Las Vegas
Dalton Kincaid............................... Buffalo
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Defensive Line (2)
Bradlee Anae......................... NY Jets (IR)
Leki Fotu..................................... Arizona
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Linebackers (4)
Cody Barton........................... Washington
Mohamoud Diabate.................... Cleveland
Devin Lloyd........................... Jacksonville
Nephi Sewell......................... New Orleans
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Defensive Backs (7)
Julian Blackmon..................... Indianapolis
Terrell Burgess....................... Washington
Javelin Guidry.............................. NY Jets
Jaylon Johnson............................. Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Eric Rowe................................... Carolina
Marcus Williams....................... Baltimore
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Special Teams (2)
Matt Gay............................... Indianapolis
Mitch Wishnowsky.............. San Francisco
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IR = Injured/Reserve
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FOLLOW US!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program during its journey through the 2023 season, follow the Utes on social media along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com.
Twitter:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
Instagram:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Threads:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @UtahFootball
Facebook:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Utah Football
Tik Tok:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â @Utah_Football
COMING SOON
The Utes will open 2023 at home, hosting the Florida Gators on Thursday, Aug. 31 in Rice-Eccles Stadium at 6 p.m. MT on ESPN. The game against the Gators will be a Red Out with fans encouraged to wear red.
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