Locals in the NFL

Published: Sunday, Aug. 31 2008 12:45 a.m. MDT

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, an ex-University of Utah star, has become one of the top receivers in the NFL. His temper, however, has gotten him into trouble at times.

Chuck Burton, Associated Press

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Player ... Team ... Pos. ... Year ... Utah tie


JOHN BECK ... Dolphins ... QB ... 2 ... BYU

Lost competition for starting job, may be traded out of Miami


RYON BINGHAM ... Chargers ... DT ... 4 ... Alta HS

A backup for now, but likely being groomed as a future starter


JESSE BOONE ... Raiders ... C ... 2 ... Millard HS/Utah

Still fighting to earn a roster spot with the Raiders


STEWART BRADLEY ... Eagles ... LB ... 2 ... Highland HS

Former Highland star now a starter in Philly


MARTAIL BURNETT ... Vikings ... DE ... R ... Utah

Fighting to earn a roster spot as a backup


JARRETT BUSH ... Packers ... CB ... 3 ... USU

Hoping to earn the Packers' No. 3 corner spot


KIRK CHAMBERS ... Bills ... OL ... 5 ... BYU

A lock to make the roster, and could get playing time


DANIEL COATS ... Bengals ... FB ... 2 ... Northridge HS/BYU

Moved from tight end to fullback during offseason


CHRIS COOLEY ... Redskins ... TE ... 4 ... Logan HS/USU

Will continue to be a prime target for QB Campbell


KEVIN CURTIS ... Eagles ... WR ... 5 ... Bingham HS/USU

Out indefinitely after sports hernia surgery


JOHN DENNEY ... Dolphins ... DE ... 4 ... BYU

Valuable to the Dolphins as their long snapper


RYAN DENNEY ... Bills ... DE ... 7 ... BYU

Finally healthy, should be a big contributor on defense


ANDRE DYSON ... FA ... DB ... 8 ... Clearfield HS/Utah

Played for Jets last season, hoping to resume career


JONATHAN FANENE ... Bengals ... DE ... 3 ... Utah

Started in preseason, but likely to be a backup


STEVE FIFITA ... Patriots ... DT ... 3 ... Utah

Cut by Dolphins, hoping to catch on with AFC champs


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