2006 in-state draftboard

A look at players from Utah schools who could be selected in this weekend's NFL Draft:

BYU

MANAIA BROWN

Position: Defensive tackle

Height: 6-2

Weight: 300

What they're saying: "Thick, athletic defensive lineman best on the inside, explodes off the snap with a great first step." —scout.com

FAHU TAHI

Position: Fullback

Height: 6-0

Weight: 256

What they're saying: "Quite possibly one of the most underrated fullbacks in the draft. Tahi is efficient in all areas of the game." — scout.com

TODD WATKINS

Position: Wide receiver

Height: 6-3

Weight: 208

What they're saying: "Big play ability and the potential to develop into a No. 2 receiver in the NFL." — scout.com

UTAH

JESSE BOONE

Position: Center

Height: 6-4

Weight: 298

What they're saying: "A blocker with good size, growth potential and football smarts. Boone has the skills to make an NFL roster." — scout.com

STEVE FIFITA

Position: Defensive lineman

Height: 5-11

Weight: 323

What they're saying: "Underrated player who could excel as a nose guard in the pros under the right circumstances. Needs to be in the right scheme." — nfldraftcountdown.com

QUINTON GANTHER

Position: Running back

Height: 5-10

Weight: 218

What they're saying: "An interesting and underrated prospect with solid measurables who could surprise and end up being a steal for someone." — nfldraftcountdown.com

UTAH STATE

DONALD PENN

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6-4

Weight: 317

What they're saying: According to ESPN.com, Penn has good upper-body strength, but could develop more lower body strength. He injured his knee in the Senior Bowl. Penn could be a late second-day selection.

WEBER STATE

PAUL MCQUISTAN

Position: Offensive line

Height: 6-6

Weight: 312

What they're saying: "One of the better sleeper prospects in the entire draft and a guy who scouts really like." — nfldraftcountdown.com

OTHERS WITH ASPIRATIONS: John Chick (6-4, 248), LB, Utah State; David Dirkmaat (6-6, 315), OL, Utah; Vince Feula (6-0, 302), DT, BYU; Travis LaTendresse (6-1, 200), WR, Utah; Marquess Ledbetter (6-1, 261), DE, Utah; John Madsen (6-5, 220), WR, Utah; Daniel Marquardt (6-2, 337), DT, BYU; Lance Reynolds Jr. (6-3, 293), OL, BYU; Spencer Toone (6-2, 238), LB, Utah.