NFL players with Utah ties who made it through cutdown day - and those who didn’t
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL's roster cutdown day finalized the initial 53-man rosters for the 2026 season, with practice squads to be formed starting Monday; over 1,000 players were released or waived during this process.
- Among players with Utah ties, 34 were cut and four placed on reserve lists, while 54 secured spots on initial 53-man rosters, highlighting strong representation from Utah colleges and high schools.
- The University of Utah leads with 23 former players on rosters, followed by BYU with 12, Utah State and Weber State with four each, and others from Snow College and Southern Utah; 29 of the 54 played high school football in Utah.
- Seven rookies with Utah connections made initial rosters, including six draft picks and one undrafted free agent, former Utah offensive guard Tanoa Togiai.
- Detailed breakdowns list players with Utah ties by team, including notable names like Tyler Huntley (Baltimore Ravens), Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions), and Zach Wilson (New Orleans Saints), as well as those waived or placed on reserve lists.
