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Utes in the NFL

NFL training camps open this week for all 32 NFL teams. With this in mind, it seems like a good time to take a look at Utah alumni that are currently playing in the NFL. Just this week two more Utes joined the NFL ranks as Kendal Thompson signed as a receiver with Washington and Jason Whittingham joined Minnesota. Kyle Whittingham has done a great job of producing NFL talent since taking over as head coach in 2005 as evidenced by the 32 former Utah players currently on NFL rosters.

Here is the complete list:

Player Team Position
Dres Anderson San Francisco 49ers Receiver
Matt Asiata Minnesota Vikings Running Back
Zane Beadles San Francisco 49ers Guard
Tony Bergstrom Houston Texans Center
Brian Blechen Carolina Panthers Linebacker
Devontae Booker Denver Broncos Running Back
Sam Brenner Denver Broncos Center
Kaelin Clay Baltimore Ravens Receiver
Anthony Denham Houston Texans Tight End
Jason Fanaika San Francisco 49ers Defensive End
Josh Gordon Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver
Paul Kruger Cleveland Browns Linebacker
Tyler Larsen Carolina Panthers Guard
Star Lotulelei Carolina Panthers Defensive Tackle
Brice McCain Tennessee Titans Cornerback
Keith McGill Oakland Raiders Cornerback
Koa Misi Miami Dolphins Linebacker
Jared Norris Carolina Panthers Linebacker
Nate Orchard Cleveland Browns Linebacker
Tenny Palepoi San Diego Chargers Defensive Tackle
Jeremiah Poutasi Tennessee Titans Offensive Tackle
Trevor Reilly New York Jets Linebacker
Eric Rowe Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback
Derrick Shelby Atlanta Falcons Defensive End
Sealver Siliga Seattle Seahawks Defensive Tackle
Sean Smith Oakland Raiders Cornerback
Alex Smith Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback
Steve Smith Sr.