Utah tight finish Dalton Kincaid (86) is a projected first-round choose within the 2023 NFL draft. Ben B. Braun, Deseret Information
Utah defensive again Clark Phillips III participates within the college’s NFL professional day on the College of Utah apply facility on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Darron Cummings, Related Press
BYU offensive lineman Blake Freeland runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. Erin Hooley, Related Press
BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Corridor (3) passes throughout the sport in opposition to the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Spenser Heaps, Deseret Information
Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Michael Conroy, Related Press
Utah’s Braeden Daniels participates within the college’s NFL professional day on the College of Utah apply facility on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
Alabama tight finish Cameron Latu (81) throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Tyler Kaufman, Related Press
BYU broad receiver Puka Nacua catches a ball for a landing in opposition to the East Carolina Pirates in an NCAA school soccer sport on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo, Utah. The Pirates gained 27-24. Ben B. Braun, Deseret Information
Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate stands on the sphere throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Younger Kwak, Related Press
Washington State operating again Max Borghi, left, tries to get away kind BYU defensive again Kaleb Hayes throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Younger Kwak, Related Press
Final 12 months, there have been three Utah ties taken within the entirety of the 2022 NFL draft.
The variety of Utah ties chosen on this 12 months’s draft might doubtlessly triple that quantity, if draft consultants are to be believed.
Similar to final 12 months, there’s a first-round expertise from the state in Utah tight finish Dalton Kincaid.
Past that, there’s a number of different draftable gamers from each Utah and BYU, in addition to a trio of prospects who performed their highschool ball in Utah and collegiately out of state.
Right here’s the place 5 latest seven-round mock drafts have predicted for Utah ties to get drafted:
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 1, No. 21 general to Los Angeles Chargers.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 1, No. 13 general to Inexperienced Bay Packers.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 1, No. 26 general to Dallas Cowboys.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 1, No. 21 general to Los Angeles Chargers.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 2, No. 38 general to Las Vegas Raiders.
Brugler mentioned: “Justin Herbert would like to see this projection come to fruition on draft evening as a result of it might give him arguably the very best pure cross catcher in all the draft.”
Miller mentioned: “Kincaid, who just lately recovered from a again damage, is the very best menace on this tight finish class on the subject of creating house in his route tree. ‘There’s undoubtedly some [George] Kittle to his sport,’ one AFC scout informed me, ‘however he’s not there but as a blocker.’”
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “If the Cowboys take a decent finish in Spherical 1, he wants so as to add a dimension to the offense. Kincaid’s capacity to stretch the seam and current mismatches in opposition to linebackers and safeties does precisely that.”
Reuter mentioned: “Justin Herbert performed very nicely his rookie 12 months when he had Hunter Henry as his security valve at tight finish. Kincaid has comparable attributes as Henry, who has since moved on to New England, and can stress defenses which are already fearful about overlaying Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.”
Iyer mentioned: “The Raiders did signal Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard after buying and selling Darren Waller and realizing Foster Moreau isn’t accessible, however each are stopgaps and never the particular athletic goal Kincaid might be for McDaniels.”
Utah defensive again Clark Phillips III participates within the college’s NFL professional day on the College of Utah apply facility on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 3, No. 76 general to New England Patriots.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 3, No. 73 general to Houston Texans.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 3, No. 86 general to Baltimore Ravens.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 4, No. 104 general to Houston Texans.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 2, No. 36 general to Los Angeles Rams.
Miller mentioned: “The Texans drafted Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre final 12 months, however including an authorized menace at slot nook is a should for DeMeco Ryans’ scheme. Phillips had six interceptions final season.”
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “After including an outdoor cornerback with their first choose, the Ravens return to the cornerback nicely with their second choose. Whereas Phillips won't have lit up the offseason along with his dimension and velocity, he produced an 86.3 PFF protection grade final 12 months and might be a match each in and out within the NFL.”
Iyer mentioned: “The Rams traded Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins and wish to consider changing him with one other playmaking nook. Phillips was very productive in school and suits Raheem Morris’ scheme nicely for a smaller nook.”
Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Darron Cummings, Related Press
Siaki Ika, DT, East Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 3, No. 80 general to Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 3, No. 85 general to Los Angeles Chargers.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 2, No. 49 general to Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 3, No. 98 general to Cleveland Browns.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 2, No. 32 general to Pittsburgh Steelers.
Miller mentioned: “The center of the Chargers’ protection is a yearly want, and it lastly will get addressed with a starter-level expertise within the early rounds. Ika is 6-3 and 335 kilos and has flashed Vita Vea-like upside.”
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “Ika has sufficient quickness to be extra of a pass-rush menace than you'll count on from a 330-plus-pound nostril sort out. He can be competing for a task as a rookie with Montravius Adams, who has struggled in opposition to the run at that spot in Pittsburgh.”
Iyer mentioned: “The Steelers are weak on the nostril of their 3-4 and Ika has drawn comparisons to five-time Professional Bowler Casey Hampton with the best way he can management the motion in opposition to the run inside.”
BYU offensive lineman Blake Freeland runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Erin Hooley, Related Press
Blake Freeland, OT, BYU and Herriman Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 4, No. 117 general to New England Patriots.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 4, No. 122 general to Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 3, No. 95 general to Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 3, No. 99 general to San Francisco 49ers.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 3, No. 69 general to Los Angeles Rams.
Miller mentioned: “Kansas Metropolis has a possible want at proper sort out, and Freeland — coming from Andy Reid’s alma mater — has elite motion capacity at 6-8 and 302 kilos. He would give Lucas Niang a run for his cash because the beginning proper sort out for the reigning Tremendous Bowl champs.”
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “Freeland is extra of a venture at this stage, however he’s too freaky of an athlete at 6-foot-8 and 300 kilos to not no less than take a flier on within the third spherical.”
Iyer mentioned: “Freeland is a pure massive run blocker whose dimension and athleticism might be refined nicely for cross safety. The Rams must develop sturdy depth behind Joe Noteboom and Rob Havenstein.”
BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Corridor (3) passes throughout the sport in opposition to the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
Spenser Heaps, Deseret Information
Jaren Corridor, QB, BYU and Maple Mountain Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 4, No. 122 general to Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 3, No. 65 general to Houston Texans.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 7, No. 254 general to New York Giants.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 5, No. 170 general to Inexperienced Bay Packers.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 4, No. 123 general to Seattle Seahawks.
Brugler mentioned: “The BYU connection between Andy Reid and Corridor is a enjoyable story, however I’m informed the Chiefs ‘love’ Corridor’s ability set. Kansas Metropolis understands the significance of the backup quarterback, a lot in order that the Chiefs would possibly even make this choose a spherical earlier.”
Miller mentioned: “The Texans handed on quarterbacks within the first two rounds, however they'll take a flier on a developmental prospect who suits Bobby Slowik’s scheme. Corridor is an older prospect (25) however has good arm power, mobility and processing velocity.”
Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell runs a drill on the NFL soccer scouting mix in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Michael Conroy, Related Press
Noah Sewell, LB, Orem Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 5, No. 171 general to Los Angeles Rams.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 6, No. 186 general to Tennessee Titans.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 5, No. 159 general to Detroit Lions.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 2, No. 48 general to Detroit Lions.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 3, No. 70 general to Las Vegas Raiders.
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “Sewell is a throwback linebacker who joins his brother Penei as a younger prospect at solely 20 years previous.”
Iyer mentioned: “Sewell is a troublesome and lively playmaking machine the Raiders might use to additional enhance their protection on the second stage.”
Utah’s Braeden Daniels participates within the college’s NFL professional day on the College of Utah apply facility on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
Braeden Daniels, G/T, Utah
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 5, No. 157 to Baltimore Ravens.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 5, No. 148 general to Chicago Bears.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 5, No. 174 general to Las Vegas Raiders.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 4, No. 130 general to Buffalo Payments.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 6, No. 194 general to Detroit Lions.
Professional Soccer Focus mentioned: “Daniels brings high-end athleticism and an unrefined strategy to the Raiders’ offensive line room. He has intensive expertise at guard and sort out. He might be a superb match for a Vegas crew that pulls its linemen greater than most.”
Alabama tight finish Cameron Latu (81) throughout the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
Tyler Kaufman, Related Press
Cameron Latu, TE, Olympus Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Spherical 5, No. 155 general to San Francisco 49ers.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 5, No. 176 general to Indianapolis Colts.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 7, No. 222 general to San Francisco 49ers.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 6, No. 191 general to Los Angeles Rams.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Spherical 4, No. 127 to Jacksonville Jaguars.
BYU broad receiver Puka Nacua catches a ball for a landing in opposition to the East Carolina Pirates in an NCAA school soccer sport on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Provo, Utah. The Pirates gained 27-24.
Ben B. Braun, Deseret Information
Puka Nacua, WR, BYU and Orem Excessive
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Not chosen.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Spherical 7, No. 222 general to San Francisco 49ers.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 6, No. 212 general to Dallas Cowboys.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Not chosen.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Not chosen.
Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate stands on the sphere throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport in opposition to Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.
Younger Kwak, Related Press
Mohamoud Diabate, LB, Utah
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Not chosen.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Not chosen.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Spherical 7, No. 256 general to Inexperienced Bay Packers.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 6, No. 207 general to New York Jets.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Not chosen.
Washington State operating again Max Borghi, left, tries to get away kind BYU defensive again Kaleb Hayes throughout the second half of an NCAA school soccer sport, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash.
Younger Kwak, Related Press
Kaleb Hayes, CB, BYU
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Not chosen.
- Matt Miller, ESPN: Not chosen.
- Professional Soccer Focus: Not chosen.
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Spherical 7, No. 230 general to Houston Texans.
- Vinnie Iyer, Sporting Information: Not chosen.
One last notice
One mock draft, from Sporting Information’ Vinnie Iyer, had former Utah operating again Tavion Thomas being chosen within the fourth spherical (No. 103 general). Earlier this month, Thomas, the Utes’ main rusher the previous two seasons, was arrested for investigation of two incidents of home violence.