NFL Sees Surge in Players with Utah Ties, Reaching 92 This Season
The number of NFL players with Utah ties has increased to 92 for the current season, up from 82 in the previous year. This rise is attributed to a strong rookie class and continued representation from universities like the University…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 25, 2026 —
The National Football League is seeing a notable increase in players connected to the state of Utah, with 92 individuals having Utah ties during the current season. This marks a rise from the 82 players with similar connections in the previous NFL season.
This upward trend is being fueled by a robust group of rookies entering the league, alongside the consistent presence of athletes from prominent Utah universities. The University of Utah, Brigham Young University (BYU), and Utah State University continue to be significant sources of NFL talent.
Beyond collegiate football, a substantial number of these players also honed their skills in Utah’s high school football programs, underscoring the depth of talent development within the state’s athletic landscape.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandon Judd on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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