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Karene Reid (47), who began his Utah career as a walk-on, made two tackles and an interception during his preseason debut with Denver. Entering preseason week 2, there are five Utah alumni with the Broncos.
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Utes in the Pros: Preseason Week 2
8/15/2025 2:00 PM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – Preseason action continues throughout the NFL as Week 2 kicks off on Friday night. All told, 32 alumni of the Utah football program are on team rosters in the league with 12 games this weekend slated to feature at least one former Utah Ute.
Of the Utah contingent spread across the NFL, six players are in their rookie season and each saw game action during the first week of preseason. That group includes Caleb Lohner (Denver), Connor O'Toole (Seattle), Karene Reid (Denver), Dorian Singer (Jacksonville), Junior Tafuna (Houston), Zemaiah Vaughn (Minnesota).
How to watch the Utes this week
Preseason Week 2 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
Clubs have until August 26 to reduce rosters to 53 players.
In addition to the Utah alumni contributing on field, two more former Utah Utes are serving in coaching roles. Alex Whittingham is beginning his eighth season in the Kansas City Chiefs organization and first as assistant defensive line coach, while Brian Johnson is back with the Washington Commanders for his second year as assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator.
Recapping Preseason Week 1
Bradlee Anae | DL | San Francisco
Cody Barton | LB | Tennessee
Jackson Barton | OL | Cleveland
Miles Battle | DB | New England
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
Julian Blackmon | S | New Orleans
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
Terrell Burgess | S | New Orleans
Britain Covey | WR | LA Rams
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
Braeden Daniels | OL | Miami
Jonah Elliss | LB | Denver
Cole Fotheringham | TE | New England
Leki Fotu | DL | Las Vegas
Matt Gay | K | Washington
Tyler Huntley | QB | Cleveland
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
Caleb Lohner | TE | Denver
Connor O'Toole | LB | Seattle
Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
Karene Reid | LB | Denver
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
Dorian Singer | WR | Jacksonville
Junior Tafuna | DT | Houston
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
Zemaiah Vaughn | DB | Minnesota
Devaughn Vele | WR | Denver
Thomas Yassmin | TE | LA Chargers
UTES IN THE NFL (32)
Updated 8.14.25
Offensive Line (4)
Jackson Barton......................... Cleveland
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels............................. Miami
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley........................... Cleveland
Running Backs (1)
Sione Vaki.................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (4)
Britain Covey............................ LA Rams
Tim Patrick................................... Detroit
Dorian Singer........................ Jacksonville
Devaughn Vele............................. Denver
Tight Ends (4)
Cole Fotheringham.............. New England
Dalton Kincaid............................. Buffalo
Caleb Lohner................................ Denver
Thomas Yassmin................... LA Chargers
Defensive Line (3)
Bradlee Anae............... San Francisco (IR)
Leki Fotu.................................. Las Vegas
Junior Tafuna.............................. Houston
Linebackers (7)
Cody Barton............................. Tennessee
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss.................................. Denver
Devin Lloyd.......................... Jacksonville
Connor O'Toole............................. Seattle
Karene Reid.................................. Denver
Nephi Sewell........................ New Orleans
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle......................... New England
Cole Bishop................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon................... New Orleans
Terrell Burgess..................... New Orleans
Jaylon Johnson............................ Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Zemaiah Vaughn...................... Minnesota
Special Teams (1)
Matt Gay (K)......................... Washington
FOLLOW THE UTES
Follow the Utes on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.
Of the Utah contingent spread across the NFL, six players are in their rookie season and each saw game action during the first week of preseason. That group includes Caleb Lohner (Denver), Connor O'Toole (Seattle), Karene Reid (Denver), Dorian Singer (Jacksonville), Junior Tafuna (Houston), Zemaiah Vaughn (Minnesota).
How to watch the Utes this week
Preseason Week 2 Viewing Guide (players on active rosters)
| Day | Game | Time (MT) | TV | Pro Utes |
| Fri., Aug. 15 | Tennessee at Atlanta | 5 p.m. | NFL Network | #50 Cody Barton (Tennessee) #22 Clark Phillips III (Atlanta) |
| Fri., Aug. 15 | Kansas City at Seattle | 8 p.m. | NFL Network | #63 Sataoa Laumea (Seattle) #57 Connor O'Toole (Seattle) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | Miami at Detroit | 11 a.m. | Local | #66 Braeden Daniels (Miami) #12 Tim Patrick (Detroit) #33 Sione Vaki (Detroit) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | Carolina at Houston | 11 a.m. | Local | #53 Junior Tafuna (Houston) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | New England at Minnesota | 11 a.m. | Local | #35 Miles Battle (New England) #49 Cole Fotheringham (New England) #34 Zemaiah Vaughn (Minnesota) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | Cleveland at Philadelphia | 11 a.m. | NFL Network | #68 Jackson Barton (Cleveland) #43 Mohamoud Diabate (Cleveland) #7 Tyler Huntley (Cleveland) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | San Francisco at Las Vegas | 2:05 p.m. | NFL Network | #95 Leki Fotu (Las Vegas) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | LA Chargers at LA Rams | 5 p.m. | Local | #49 Thomas Yassmin (Chargers) #10 Britain Covey (Rams) |
| Sat., Aug. 16 | Arizona at Denver | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network | #72 Garett Bolles (Denver) #52 Jonah Elliss (Denver) #84 Caleb Lohner (Denver) #47 Karene Reid (Denver) #17 Devaughn Vele (Denver) |
| Sun., Aug. 17 | Jacksonville at New Orleans | 11 a.m. | NFL Network | #0 Devin Lloyd (Jacksonville) #13 Dorian Singer (Jacksonville) #28 Julian Blackmon (New Orleans) #24 Terrell Burgess (New Orleans) #45 Nephi Sewell (New Orleans) |
| Sun., Aug. 17 | Buffalo at Chicago | 6 p.m. | FOX | #24 Cole Bishop (Buffalo) #86 Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo) #1 Jaylon Johnson (Chicago) |
| Mon., Aug. 18 | Cincinnati at Washington | 6 p.m. | ESPN | #16 Matt Gay (Washington) |
Clubs have until August 26 to reduce rosters to 53 players.
In addition to the Utah alumni contributing on field, two more former Utah Utes are serving in coaching roles. Alex Whittingham is beginning his eighth season in the Kansas City Chiefs organization and first as assistant defensive line coach, while Brian Johnson is back with the Washington Commanders for his second year as assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator.
Recapping Preseason Week 1
Bradlee Anae | DL | San Francisco
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Denver | L, 30-9 | 2 tackles |
Cody Barton | LB | Tennessee
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Tampa Bay | L, 29-7 | Started at LB 1 tackle |
Jackson Barton | OL | Cleveland
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Carolina | W, 30-10 | Started at RT |
Miles Battle | DB | New England
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Washington | W, 48-18 | 2 total tackles 1 PD |
Cole Bishop | S | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. NY Giants | L, 34-25 | DNP |
Julian Blackmon | S | New Orleans
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at LA Chargers | L, 27-13 | Started at S 1 tackle |
Garett Bolles | OL | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 30-9 | Started at LT |
Terrell Burgess | S | New Orleans
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at LA Chargers | L, 27-13 | 1 tackle |
Britain Covey | WR | LA Rams
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Dallas | W, 31-21 | 2 receptions, 31 yards |
Mohamoud Diabate | LB | Cleveland
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Carolina | W, 30-10 | DNP |
Braeden Daniels | OL | Miami
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Chicago | T, 24-24 | Played as a reserve |
Jonah Elliss | LB | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 30-9 | 1 tackle 1 QB hit |
Cole Fotheringham | TE | New England
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Washington | W, 48-18 | Played as a reserve |
Leki Fotu | DL | Las Vegas
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Seattle | T, 23-23 | DNP |
Matt Gay | K | Washington
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at New England | L, 48-18 | 1 FG made 1 PAT made 4 kickoffs (1 TB) |
Tyler Huntley | QB | Cleveland
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Carolina | W, 30-10 | Passing: 6-for-8, 51 yds, 2 TD Rushing: 6 att, 10 yds |
Jaylon Johnson | DB | Chicago
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Miami | T, 24-24 | DNP |
Dalton Kincaid | TE | Buffalo
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. NY Giants | L, 34-25 | DNP |
Sataoa Laumea | OL | Seattle
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Las Vegas | T, 23-23 | Played as a reserve |
Devin Lloyd | LB | Jacksonville
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Pittsburgh | L, 31-25 | Started at LB 1 tackle |
Caleb Lohner | TE | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 30-9 | Played as a reserve |
Connor O'Toole | LB | Seattle
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Las Vegas | T, 23-23 | 3 total tackles (1 sack) 3 QB hits |
"Keep an eye on Connor O'Toole."@BrockHuard highlights a #Seahawks undrafted rookie edge rusher who could make a push for a roster spot.https://t.co/9SYiSmJs9j
— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports) August 14, 2025
Connor O'Toole comes in for the sack ??
— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2025
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Tim Patrick | WR | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Atlanta | W, 17-10 | DNP |
Clark Phillips III | CB | Atlanta
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Detroit | L, 17-10 | DNP |
Karene Reid | LB | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 30-9 | 2 tackles 1 INT (5 yds) |
WE'LL TAKE THAT!#DENvsSF | ??: 9NEWS pic.twitter.com/NEivp8l1nl
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 10, 2025
Nephi Sewell | LB | New Orleans
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at LA Chargers | L, 27-13 | 2 tackles |
Dorian Singer | WR | Jacksonville
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Pittsburgh | L, 31-25 | 3 catches, 40 yards |
Junior Tafuna | DT | Houston
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Minnesota | L, 20-10 | 3 tackles (1 TFL) |
Sione Vaki | RB | Detroit
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at Atlanta | W, 17-10 | DNP |
Zemaiah Vaughn | DB | Minnesota
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. Houston | W, 20-10 | 4 tackles |
Devaughn Vele | WR | Denver
| Game | Score | Stats |
| at San Francisco | L, 30-9 | 1 reception, 6 yds |
Thomas Yassmin | TE | LA Chargers
| Game | Score | Stats |
| vs. New Orleans | W, 27-13 | Played as a reserve |
UTES IN THE NFL (32)
Updated 8.14.25
Offensive Line (4)
Jackson Barton......................... Cleveland
Garett Bolles................................. Denver
Braeden Daniels............................. Miami
Sataoa Laumea............................... Seattle
Quarterbacks (1)
Tyler Huntley........................... Cleveland
Running Backs (1)
Sione Vaki.................................... Detroit
Wide Receivers (4)
Britain Covey............................ LA Rams
Tim Patrick................................... Detroit
Dorian Singer........................ Jacksonville
Devaughn Vele............................. Denver
Tight Ends (4)
Cole Fotheringham.............. New England
Dalton Kincaid............................. Buffalo
Caleb Lohner................................ Denver
Thomas Yassmin................... LA Chargers
Defensive Line (3)
Bradlee Anae............... San Francisco (IR)
Leki Fotu.................................. Las Vegas
Junior Tafuna.............................. Houston
Linebackers (7)
Cody Barton............................. Tennessee
Mohamoud Diabate................... Cleveland
Jonah Elliss.................................. Denver
Devin Lloyd.......................... Jacksonville
Connor O'Toole............................. Seattle
Karene Reid.................................. Denver
Nephi Sewell........................ New Orleans
Defensive Backs (7)
Miles Battle......................... New England
Cole Bishop................................. Buffalo
Julian Blackmon................... New Orleans
Terrell Burgess..................... New Orleans
Jaylon Johnson............................ Chicago
Clark Phillips III............................ Atlanta
Zemaiah Vaughn...................... Minnesota
Special Teams (1)
Matt Gay (K)......................... Washington
FOLLOW THE UTES
Follow the Utes on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.
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