How local players fared in NFL this season

Local player of the year

QB Alex Smith of San Francisco 49ers: Started all 16 games, completed 58.1 percent of his passes for a quarterback rating of 70.4, up from 40.8 in his rookie season.

Honorable mention: Chris Cooley, Redskins;, Steve Smith, Panthers; Kevin Curtis, Rams; Aaron Francisco, Cardinals

BYU

LB Colby Bockwoldt: Played in 14 games, had 21 tackles and a sack for Titans

DE John Denney: 5 games, 4 tackles for Dolphins

DE Ryan Denney: 38 tackles, 16 assists, 6 sacks for Bills

CB Aaron Francisco: 41 tackles, 8 assists, 2 interceptions for Cardinals

NT Chris Hoke: 9 tackles, 3 assists for Steelers

TE Doug Jolley: One pass caught in 11 games with the Buccaneers

DE Brett Keisel: 38 tackles, 17 assists, 5 1/2 sacks for Steelers

RB Reno Mahe: 22.2 yards per kickoff return, 9.4 yards per punt return for Eagles

TE Itula Mili: 10 receptions in 10 games with Seahawks

LB Rob Morris: 43 tackles, 12 assists in 15 games for Colts

LB Brady Poppinga: 44 tackles, 21 assists, 1 interception for Packers

TE Gabriel Reid: 7 catches for 57 yards in 13 games with Bears

OT John Tait: Started in 14 games with Bears

OG Scott Young: Played in 12 games with Eagles

Dixie State College

RB Corey Dillon: Rushed for 812 yards on 199 attempts and 13 TDs for Patriots

Southern Utah

LB Marques Harris: 14 tackles, 10 assists, 3 sacks in 15 games for Chargers

Utah

RB Mike Anderson: 39 rushes for 189 yards and 1 TD with Ravens

CB Andre Dyson: 51 tackles, 11 assists, 4 interceptions for Jets

OT Jordan Gross: Started all 16 games for Panthers

OG Chris Kemoeatu: Started 2 of 3 games for Steelers