Thirty Utah Football alumni are currently on rosters throughout the NFL heading into Week 5 of the regular season. Of that group, 22 alumni are expected to suit up in game action this weekend, including players on teams currently leading or tied for the lead in their respective divisions.
Several NFL clubs hold a Utah tie through a team member, including Buffalo, Cleveland, Baltimore, Minnesota, and Carolina. On the field, Tyler Huntley of the Baltimore Ravens entered as a reserve in a win against Tennessee last week, recording 63 passing yards and 16 rushing yards on 8-for-9 passing. Other players on active rosters include Matt Gay of the Las Vegas Raiders, who made four field goals and one PAT in a recent game, and Britain Covey of the Philadelphia Eagles, who recorded three punt returns for 59 yards.
The Week 5 viewing guide for players on active rosters includes several matchups for Sunday, October 11. On Sunday, October 11, Philadelphia faces Jacksonville in London at 7:30 a.m. MT, while Las Vegas plays New England at 11 a.m. MT. Other Sunday matchups include Minnesota at New Orleans, Cleveland at the NY Jets, Houston at Tennessee, NY Giants at Washington, Chicago at Green Bay, San Francisco at Seattle, and Baltimore at Atlanta. On Monday, October 12, Buffalo will play the LA Rams at 6:15 p.m. MT.
Former Utah players are also contributing to NFL coaching staffs. Brian Johnson, a former quarterback from 2004-08, serves as a senior offensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams. Mike McCoy, a former signal-caller from 1992-94, has joined the Las Vegas Raiders as an assistant head coach.
The number of Utah alumni in the NFL includes 4 offensive linemen, 1 quarterback, 1 running back, 3 wide receivers, 3 tight ends, 2 defensive linemen, 8 linebackers, 6 defensive backs, and 2 special teams players. The group also includes players on practice squads, such as Logan Fano and Junior Tafuna, and players on injured reserve, such as Tim Patrick and Nephi Sewell.
