Thirty Utah Football alumni are currently on NFL rosters entering Week 8 of the season, including 23 players on active rosters. The group of former Utes is represented across various positions, including cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn, who has helped the Minnesota Vikings to a 6-0 start as the only remaining undefeated team.
The Week 8 slate begins on Thursday, October 29, when Devin Lloyd and the Carolina Panthers face Green Bay at Lambeau Field. On Sunday, November 1, rookie Spencer Fano and the Cleveland Browns will play in Pittsburgh, while the Broncos host Kansas City. Other scheduled matchups for Sunday, November 1, include Baltimore at Buffalo, Tennessee at Cincinnati, Minnesota at Detroit, Las Vegas at NY Jets, New England at Miami, Philadelphia at Washington, and Kansas City at Denver.
Former Utah players are also contributing to NFL coaching staffs. Brian Johnson, who played from 2004 to 2008, serves as a senior offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams. Mike McCoy, who played from 1992 to 1994, has joined the Las Vegas Raiders as assistant head coach.
In Week 7, several alumni recorded specific statistics. Tyler Huntley of the Baltimore Ravens started at quarterback, completing 23 of 34 passes for 298 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Matt Gay of the Las Vegas Raiders made three field goals and five kickoffs. Devaughn Vele of the New Orleans Saints recorded five receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown.
The full list of Utah alumni on NFL rosters includes players such as Jaylon Johnson and Clark Phillips III of the Chicago Bears, and Garett Bolles and Dallen Bentley of the Denver Broncos.
