A sizable contingent of NFL players have ties to the state of Utah. Here's a list of current NFL players who played college or high school football in Utah:
BYU
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Jason Andersen, Patriots, C Second-year player enters season No. 2 on depth chart
Ty Detmer, Browns, QB Will start the year as No. 1 but will take a seat when Tim Couch is ready
Travis Hall, Falcons, DE May be Pro-Bowl material this time around in third year as starter
Dustin Johnson, Seahawks, RB Earned a position with a stellar exhibition season
Lee Johnson, Patriots, P Long-time Bengal rips management, gets cut, finds new team
Chad Lewis, Rams, TE Former Eagle trying to fly in St. Louis; now a 2nd -teamer
Tim McTyer, Browns, DB Hooked up with expansion team after solid year with Eagles in '98
Itula Mili, Seahawks, TE Made big impression during preseason after injury-riddled pro career
Larry Moore, Colts, OL Part-time starter at guard last season, may move to center
John Tait, Chiefs, OL Rookie's contract is finally signed, but missed practice time will hurt
Morris Unutoa, Eagles, C Starting long-snapper and a back-up on offensive line
Joe Wong, Dolphins, T Rookie has been placed on injured reserve and won't play this year
Steve Young, 49ers, QB Could this be his final NFL season before he tries politics?
UTAH
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Jamal Anderson, Falcons, RB The "Dirty Bird" returns with hopes of another Super Bowl run
Anthony Brown, Steelers, T Fifth-year veteran listed as second-string tackle on the depth chart
Anthony Davis, Packers, LB Former Chiefs starter will look to crack Green Bay's lineup
Kevin Dyson, Titans, WR Drafted before Randy Moss -- as Titan management is reminded daily
Luther Elliss, Lions, DT Had 84 tackles last season to lead Detroit linemen
C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Steelers, RB Scored three TDs last year in limited action, but is injured again
Phil Glover, Titans, LB Rookie will be a back-up in his initial NFL season
Scott Mitchell, Ravens, QB Has new lease on life in Baltimore after frustating '98 with Lions
Lance Scott, Giants, C A starter last season, but is now on the injured list with a knee problem
Barry Simms, Oakland, G After two years out of football, ex-Park City High alum now a Raider
UTAH STATE
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Johndale Carty, Falcons, DB Rookie chosen in the fourth round may see some playing time
Rich Tylski, Jaguars, G Started eight games last season for a team with Super Bowl aspirations
WEBER STATE
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Jamie Martin, Browns, QB Joins Detmer and Couch as injury insurance in Cleveland
Anthony Parker, 49ers, DB Rookie may have bright future after being 4th-round draft pick
Alfred Pupunu, Chargers, TE Returns to San Diego, where his best playing days were
Scott Shields, Steelers, DB Second-round pick has been impressive in exhibition games
AMERICAN FORK HIGH
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Derek Smith, Redskins, LB Starter at middle linebacker in his third season in league
BOX ELDER HIGH
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Mark Harris, 49ers, WR Former Stanford standout plays behind Rice, Owens and Stokes
NORTH SUMMIT HIGH
Player/Team/Pos. Comment
Brant Boyer, Jaguars, LB Ex-Arizona star is in second season in Jacksonville
VIEWMONT HIGH
Greg Clark, 49ers, TE Hopes to improve on injury-plagued 1998 season