Another fresh start for Alex Smith at age 34 and a promotion for Jamaal Williams in his second pro season will make them two of the most intriguing NFL players with Utah ties this season.
Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner of Utah State is widely considered the best player from a Utah school, but the new job descriptions for Smith and Williams create another element for them this season. Their teams are expecting a lot from them and they’re closely followed by fans of their college teams, with Smith having posted a 21-1 record as Utah’s starting quarterback and Williams completing his BYU career as the school’s all-time leading rusher.