Utah boasts a sizable contingent of NFL players with ties to the state. Here's a list of current NFL players (and some released recently) who played college or high school football in Utah:

BYU

Player Comment

Jason Anderson, Patriots, OL Drafted in 7th round, expected to be backup

Eric Bateman, Jets, T Released Aug. 17

Scott Brumfield, Bengals, G On injured reserve with knee injury

Matt Cox, Patriots, OL Released

Ty Detmer, 49ers, QB Heisman winner is No. 2 behind Steve Young

Kurt Gouveia, Chargers, ILB 13-year veteran will start in San Diego

Derwin Gray, Panthers, DB Signed during offseason; released Aug. 25

Travis Hall, Falcons, DT Started every game for Atlanta in 1997

Tim Hanshaw, 49ers, G Is backup at both guard spots

Dustin Johnson, Jets, TE Released

Lee Johnson, Bengals, P Starting his 15th year as an NFL punter

Chad Lewis, Eagles, TE May start with No. 1 tight end injured

Kaipo McGuire, Colts, WR Released, then re-signed for practice squad

Brian McKenzie, Eagles, RB Released Aug. 23

Tim McTyer, Eagles, DB Begins third NFL season as backup

Itula Mili, Seahawks, TE Missed all of 1997 with knee injury

Omarr Morgan, Rams, DB Released

Larry Moore, Colts, C Spent '97 on 'Skins, Seahawks practice squads

Shay Muirbrook, Raiders, LB Released Aug. 25

Evan Pilgrim, Oilers, C Released

Spencer Reid, Panthers, LB Rookie

Morris Unutoa, Eagles, C Backup and long snapper, 5th year in league

Steve Young, 49ers, QB 2-time MVP in 14th season wants another ring

Utah

Player Comment

Jamal Anderson, Falcons, RB Explosive runner is Atlanta's featured back

Anthony Brown, Bengals, T-G 4 years' experience; will be a reserve

Anthony Davis, Chiefs, LB Will start at outside linebacker

Kevin Dyson, Oilers, WR Rookie could start

Luther Elliss, Lions, DT Will start, had 8.5 sacks in 1997

Henry Lusk, Redskins TE Released Aug. 25

Curtis Marsh, Steelers, WR Has appeared in 10 games in two seasons

C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Stlrs, RB Rookie is competing for backup role

Mike McCoy, Eagles, QB Released Aug. 17

Scott Mitchell, Lions, QB Begins 10th NFL season, fourth with Detroit

Lance Scott, Giants, C Became starter midway through 97 season

Utah State

Player Comment

Louie Aguiar, Chiefs, P 5th year in K.C.; eighth NFL season overall

Kevin Alexander, Dolphins WR Released Aug. 24

Ben Crosland, Seahawks, DL Released Aug. 24

Brandon Dyson, Ravens, OL Released Aug. 25

Nakia Jenkins, Jets, WR Released Aug. 9

Greg Kragen, Panthers, NT Retired after 14 years in trenches

Rich Tylski, Jaguars, G-C 3rd-year player could start this season

Shawn Turner, Patriots, WR Released Aug. 24

Abu Wilson, Colts, RB Released Aug. 31; one of Colts' last cuts

Weber State

Player Comment

Jamie Martin, Jaguars, QB Will back up starter Mark Brunell

Alfred Pupunu, Giants TE Played in nine games in 1997

Cam Quayle, Ravens, TE Released Aug. 25

American Fork High

Player Comment

Derek Smith, Redskins, LB Started all 16 games for Washington last year

Box Elder High

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Mark Harris, 49ers, WR Ex-Stanford standout now a backup in SF

Highland High

Player Comment

Kerry Hicks, 49ers, DE/DT Ex-U. of Colorado star released Aug. 19

North Summit High

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Brant Boyer, Jaguars, LB Ex-U. of Ariz. star will start in Jacksonville

Viewmont High

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Greg Clark, 49ers, TE Ex-Stanford star could become Niners starter

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