A look at players from Utah schools who could be selected in this weekend's NFL Draft:
BYU
MANAIA BROWN
Position: Defensive tackle
Height: 6-2
Weight: 300
What they're saying: "Thick, athletic defensive lineman best on the inside, explodes off the snap with a great first step." —scout.com
FAHU TAHI
Position: Fullback
Height: 6-0
Weight: 256
What they're saying: "Quite possibly one of the most underrated fullbacks in the draft. Tahi is efficient in all areas of the game." — scout.com
TODD WATKINS
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-3
Weight: 208
What they're saying: "Big play ability and the potential to develop into a No. 2 receiver in the NFL." — scout.com
UTAH
JESSE BOONE
Position: Center
Height: 6-4
Weight: 298
What they're saying: "A blocker with good size, growth potential and football smarts. Boone has the skills to make an NFL roster." — scout.com
STEVE FIFITA
Position: Defensive lineman
Height: 5-11
Weight: 323
What they're saying: "Underrated player who could excel as a nose guard in the pros under the right circumstances. Needs to be in the right scheme." — nfldraftcountdown.com
QUINTON GANTHER
Position: Running back
Height: 5-10
Weight: 218
What they're saying: "An interesting and underrated prospect with solid measurables who could surprise and end up being a steal for someone." — nfldraftcountdown.com
UTAH STATE
DONALD PENN
Position: Offensive tackle
Height: 6-4
Weight: 317
What they're saying: According to ESPN.com, Penn has good upper-body strength, but could develop more lower body strength. He injured his knee in the Senior Bowl. Penn could be a late second-day selection.
WEBER STATE
PAUL MCQUISTAN
Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-6
Weight: 312
What they're saying: "One of the better sleeper prospects in the entire draft and a guy who scouts really like." — nfldraftcountdown.com
OTHERS WITH ASPIRATIONS: John Chick (6-4, 248), LB, Utah State; David Dirkmaat (6-6, 315), OL, Utah; Vince Feula (6-0, 302), DT, BYU; Travis LaTendresse (6-1, 200), WR, Utah; Marquess Ledbetter (6-1, 261), DE, Utah; John Madsen (6-5, 220), WR, Utah; Daniel Marquardt (6-2, 337), DT, BYU; Lance Reynolds Jr. (6-3, 293), OL, BYU; Spencer Toone (6-2, 238), LB, Utah.