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Mark J. Terrill
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more player signings are announced.
The 2026 NFL draft has wrapped following three days, seven rounds and 257 picks.
Here’s where every Utah connection is headed, whether via the draft, free agency or on a mini-camp invite (as designated):
BYU
Players drafted
- Jack Kelly, LB, BYU, Weber State and Kearns High — New York Giants, Round 6, No. 193 overall
- Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU, Utah and American Fork High — Cleveland Browns, Round 7, No. 248 overall
Free agent signees or mini-camp invites
- Isaiah Jatta, OT, BYU — Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz
- Tanner Wall, S, BYU — Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, per BYU
- Chase Roberts, WR, BYU and American Fork High — Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, per BYU
- Mory Bamba, CB, BYU — New York Jets, free agent, per BYU
- Will Ferrin, K, BYU — New York Jets, free agent, per BYU
- Garrison Grimes, LS, BYU and American Fork High — New York Jets, free agent, per BYU
Utah
Players drafted
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah and Timpview High — Cleveland Browns, Round 1, No. 9 overall
- Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah — New England Patriots, Round 1, No. 28 overall
- Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah, Snow College and Taylorsville High — Denver Broncos, Round 7, No. 256 overall
Free agent signees or mini-camp invites
- Tanoa Togiai, OG, Utah — Washington Commanders, free agent, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz
- Lander Barton, LB, Utah and Brighton High — Los Angeles Chargers, free agent, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz
- Logan Fano, Edge, Utah and Timpview High — Cleveland Browns, free agent, per University of Utah
- Jaren Kump, C, Utah and Herriman High — Chicago Bears, free agent, per University of Utah
Utah State
Free agent signees or mini-camp invites
- Brady Boyd, WR, Utah State — Jacksonville Jaguars, free agent, per Utah State
- Noah Avinger, CB, Utah State — Los Angeles Chargers, free agent, per Utah State
Weber State
Free agent signees or mini-camp invites
- Gavin Ortega, OL, Weber State — Denver Broncos, free agent, per 9 News’ Mike Kleis
Other Utah ties
Player drafted
- Keionte Scott, CB, Snow College (also Auburn and Miami) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Round 4, No. 116 overall
Free agent signees or mini-camp invites
- Cian Slone, Edge, previously at Utah State(also NC State) — Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, per Priority Sports Agency