State Of Utah’s 2021 NFL Draft Class, Free Agent Signings
May 1, 2021, 7:15 PM
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Zach Wilson #1 of the BYU Cougars congratulates Dax Milne #5 after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on October 16, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – It was an eventful weekend in the 2021 NFL Draft for former local college and high school prospects.
Here’s a recap of all the players with connections to the state of Utah that were drafted or signed free agent contracts.
Local 2021 NFL Draft picks
Zach Wilson, QB, No. 2 – New York Jets
BREAKING: The @nyjets select former @CCHSFOOTBALL_ and @BYUfootball QB Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft.
Read more on the @kslsports app!#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #TakeFlight
🖼: @x_hems pic.twitter.com/lcpkKA9dUJ— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2021
Penei Sewell, OT, No. 7 – Detroit Lions
BREAKING: The @Lions select former @DhillsAthletics and @oregonfootball OL Penei Sewell (@peneisewell58) with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft.
Read more on the @kslsports app!#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/56ag1bdZrB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 30, 2021
Brady Christensen, OT, No. 70 – Carolina Panthers
BREAKING: With No. 70 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the @Panthers select former BYU OL Brady Christensen (@Brady_BYU) #LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/lOJe4E4a8P
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Jay Tufele, DL, No. 106 – Jacksonville Jaguars
BREAKING: With the No. 106 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Jaguars select former @BinghamFB and @USC_FB DL Jay Tufele (@tufele123).#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/WjbRUr2zPv
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Simi Fehoko, WR, No. 179 – Dallas Cowboys
BREAKING: With the No. 179 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @dallascowboys select former @BrightonBengal and @StanfordFball WR @Simi_Fehoko. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #DallasCowboys
📷: Deseret News pic.twitter.com/MWZtkEhHnY— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Khyiris Tonga, DT, No. 250 – Chicago Bears
BREAKING: With the No. 250 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @ChicagoBears select former @BYUfootball DL Khyiris Tonga (@khyiristonga). #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/nQy0Y0ZWxU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Chris Wilcox, CB, No. 251 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
BREAKING: With the No. 251 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Buccaneers select former @BYUfootball DB Chris Wilcox (@SuperCFlash).#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/l7gR3CClOj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Dax Milne, WR, No. 258 – Washington Football Team
BREAKING: With the No. 258 overall pick in the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @WashingtonNFL selects former @BYUfootball WR Dax Milne (@DaxMilne). #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NFLDraft #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/VeCGGterMH
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Undrafted Free Agent Signings
Isaiah Kaufusi, LB, Indianapolis Colts
Former @BYUfootball LB @isaiah_kaufusi is reportedly headed to the @Colts. 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL #ForTheShoe https://t.co/kZwHWqycse
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Matt Bushman, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Former @BYUfootball TE Matt Bushman (@mbush89) is taking a drive down the I-15 freeway to join the @Raiders. 🖤#LocalsInTheNFL #RaiderNation #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/Kz3QPOSVyk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Zayne Anderson, DB, Kansas City Chiefs
Andy Reid loves his @BYUfootball guys.@zayneanderson23 ➡️ @Chiefs #BYU #GoCougs #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/BRgDvfI3Rj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 1, 2021
Tristen Hoge, OL, New York Jets
.@HogeTristen will reunite with @zachkapono1 as a member of the @nyjets. ✈️ #LocalsInTheNFL #TakeFlight #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/4YB4bXkd8N
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021
Chandon Herring, OL, Tennessee Titans
Another #BYU OL lands an #NFL free agent contract.@ChandonHerring ➡️ @Titans #BYUFootball #GoCougs #TitanUp https://t.co/zBnQM2YXYR
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021
Troy Warner, DB, Los Angeles Rams
Former @BYUfootball DB @TroWarner is headed to sunny SoCal to play for the @RamsNFL. 💙💛 #LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #NFL #RamsHouse https://t.co/Va6g3tPqi3
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021
Zac Dawe, DL, Atlanta Falcons
Zac Dawe (@zdawe99) is off to the #NFL!
.@pgvikings ➡️ @BYUFootball ➡️ @AtlantaFalcons #GoCougs #RiseUpATL https://t.co/iMEyWlmtQ9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 2, 2021
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
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