http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ NFL Draft en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Tue, 21 May 2013 06:09:49 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579574/Ziggy-Ansah-wasnt-Detroits-top-choice-Lions-tried-to-trade-fifth-pick.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579574/Ziggy-Ansah-wasnt-Detroits-top-choice-Lions-tried-to-trade-fifth-pick.html According to Bills GM Buddy Nix, the Detroit Lions approached Buffalo about trading down from the fifth overall pick in the... Tue, 07 May 2013 11:44:54 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579531/Rock-On-Ziggy-already-knows-how-to-self-market-Bronco-fully-invested-and-more.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579531/Rock-On-Ziggy-already-knows-how-to-self-market-Bronco-fully-invested-and-more.html Ziggy Ansah is quickly discovering how to get things free! free! free! Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579500/Why-BYUs-Mendenhall-joined-the-Twitter-world.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579500/Why-BYUs-Mendenhall-joined-the-Twitter-world.html BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall is Twitterpated. Well, not exactly. Let's not get carried away here. But the fact is, a... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:02:42 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579437/Report-Ziggy-Ansah-gets-free-movie-tickets-for-a-year-after-wearing-3D-glasses-to-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579437/Report-Ziggy-Ansah-gets-free-movie-tickets-for-a-year-after-wearing-3D-glasses-to-NFL-draft.html Ziggy Ansah wore 3D movie glasses to the NFL draft mostly as a joke. Now Ansah is being thanked by IMAX in the form of free... Fri, 03 May 2013 16:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579286/Mike-Grant-Decade-long-success-has-made-Utah-football-a-pro-pipeline.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579286/Mike-Grant-Decade-long-success-has-made-Utah-football-a-pro-pipeline.html The last 10 years have been remarkable for the University of Utah football program. Urban Meyer and Alex Smith took college... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:04:35 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579201/Ten-BYU-football-players-with-NFL-draft-potential.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579201/Ten-BYU-football-players-with-NFL-draft-potential.html Ezekiel Ansah became the first BYU player to be drafted in the first-round of the NFL draft since the Indianapolis Colts... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579189/Rock-On-Sure-theres-a-team-in-Utah-that-could-use-Ziggys-size-speed-and-strength.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579189/Rock-On-Sure-theres-a-team-in-Utah-that-could-use-Ziggys-size-speed-and-strength.html Yes, there is a way for the former BYU defensive end to play in Utah, despite reports to the contrary. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579155/Ziggy-Ansahs-mom-was-hoping-her-son-would-be-drafted-by-an-NFL-team-in-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579155/Ziggy-Ansahs-mom-was-hoping-her-son-would-be-drafted-by-an-NFL-team-in-Utah.html Before the 2013 NFL draft, Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah's mother, Elizabeth Cole, asked BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall if there was a... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579143/18-players-from-Utah-colleges-sign-NFL-free-agent-deals-one-invited-to-camp.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579143/18-players-from-Utah-colleges-sign-NFL-free-agent-deals-one-invited-to-camp.html Just because most of the top football talent from Utah's FBS universities didn't get drafted into the NFL doesn't mean they... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628235/The-2013-NFL-Draft-was-light-on-glamour-heavy-on-intrigue.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628235/The-2013-NFL-Draft-was-light-on-glamour-heavy-on-intrigue.html Minnesota went all in with three first-round picks. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628172/NFL-draft-Southern-Utah-quarterback-chosen-by-Chargers-in-7th-round.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628172/NFL-draft-Southern-Utah-quarterback-chosen-by-Chargers-in-7th-round.html Midway through first half of Southern Utah's annual spring football game, its 2012 quarterback made school history when Brad... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579101/Utah-State-football-Kerwynn-Williams-becomes-second-Aggie-selected-in-2013-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579101/Utah-State-football-Kerwynn-Williams-becomes-second-Aggie-selected-in-2013-NFL-draft.html Kerwynn Williams' NFL dreams came true Saturday afternoon when the former Utah State running back was selected by the... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:34:21 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579103/Utes-football-Eagles-pick-Utahs-Joe-Kruger-in-7th-round-of-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579103/Utes-football-Eagles-pick-Utahs-Joe-Kruger-in-7th-round-of-NFL-draft.html Defensive end, who gave up his final season of college eligibility, is tabbed with 212th pick overall. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628106/CB-Davis-of-Utah-State-taken-by-Dolphins-in-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628106/CB-Davis-of-Utah-State-taken-by-Dolphins-in-draft.html For the third consecutive year Utah State has had a player drafted in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. Cornerback... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:02:19 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628078/Detroit-Lions-Ziggy-Ansah-thankful-he-didnt-make-it-in-basketball.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628078/Detroit-Lions-Ziggy-Ansah-thankful-he-didnt-make-it-in-basketball.html Ziggy Ansah says he plans to thank Brigham Young University basketball coach Dave Rose for cutting him twice. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628067/The-American-football-industry-is-on-its-deathbed.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628067/The-American-football-industry-is-on-its-deathbed.html l that college beef on parade this week, the NFL draft is a wonder of sports marketing, a televised pageant for the... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578998/Dear-Charlotte-NC-2-You-have-opted-in-to-serious-Star-power.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578998/Dear-Charlotte-NC-2-You-have-opted-in-to-serious-Star-power.html Star Lotulelei is on his way to Charlotte, N.C., and without a doubt, Panther fans are curious to know what sort of prospect... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578999/NFL-Draft-Dear-Motor-City-2-meet-Mr-Ziggy.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578999/NFL-Draft-Dear-Motor-City-2-meet-Mr-Ziggy.html The Lions picked up a high character athlete who is someone who can repair their defense's "dirty" image. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579007/Hey-Ziggy-please-dont-get-Jimmered.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579007/Hey-Ziggy-please-dont-get-Jimmered.html Ziggy Ansah has received a lot of hype leading up to the NFL draft. Now that he's been selected by the Detroit Lions, it's up... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:47:13 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628103/CB-Davis-of-Utah-State-taken-by-Dolphins-in-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628103/CB-Davis-of-Utah-State-taken-by-Dolphins-in-draft.html Cornerback Will Davis of Utah State has been taken by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the NFL draft. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628015/Brigham-Young-University-graduates-told-to-seek-and-find-a-balance.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628015/Brigham-Young-University-graduates-told-to-seek-and-find-a-balance.html This year's combined winter and spring graduating class at Brigham Young University includes a total of 6001 degrees —... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579000/Lions-take-the-bigger-risk-in-choosing-Ziggy.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579000/Lions-take-the-bigger-risk-in-choosing-Ziggy.html BYU defensive end has great potential, but the freeway is a bad place to learn how to drive. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578992/NFL-draft-Utahs-Star-Lotulelei-taken-No-14-by-the-Carolina-Panthers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578992/NFL-draft-Utahs-Star-Lotulelei-taken-No-14-by-the-Carolina-Panthers.html Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei was selected by Carolina in the first round of the NFL draft. He will join two other... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578986/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-taken-at-No-5-in-the-2013-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578986/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-taken-at-No-5-in-the-2013-NFL-draft.html The Detroit Lions selected BYU defensive end Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah with the fifth overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578964/Ziggy-Ansah-dons-cap-and-gown-prior-to-heading-off-to-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578964/Ziggy-Ansah-dons-cap-and-gown-prior-to-heading-off-to-NFL-draft.html Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah dressed in cap and gown in his hotel room prior to Thursday's NFL draft. A college degree is what he... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578913/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-hopes-to-promote-the-NFL-in-Africa.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578913/NFL-draft-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-hopes-to-promote-the-NFL-in-Africa.html While Ezekiel Ansah's meteoric rise in popularity is expected to continue soaring when the NFL draft begins Thursday at Radio... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578911/NFL-draft-Plenty-of-intrigue-surrounds-Ziggy-Ansah-first-round-of-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578911/NFL-draft-Plenty-of-intrigue-surrounds-Ziggy-Ansah-first-round-of-draft.html There should be no shortage of intrigue, or storylines, in the National Football League draft. And certainly some of that... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578914/NFL-draft-notebook-Ziggy-Ansah-ready-for-draft-night-in-New-York.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578914/NFL-draft-notebook-Ziggy-Ansah-ready-for-draft-night-in-New-York.html On the eve of the National Football League draft, Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah was experiencing all the expected emotions. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578923/NFL-draft-Joe-and-Dave-Kruger-looking-to-join-older-brother-Paul-in-the-NFL.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578923/NFL-draft-Joe-and-Dave-Kruger-looking-to-join-older-brother-Paul-in-the-NFL.html Former Utes Joe and Dave Kruger are eager for this year's NFL draft. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578903/Star-Lotulelei-Ziggy-Ansah-are-worthy-of-the-draft-recognition-theyll-receive-Thursday-night.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578903/Star-Lotulelei-Ziggy-Ansah-are-worthy-of-the-draft-recognition-theyll-receive-Thursday-night.html When the 2013 NFL draft kicks off Thursday, Utah's big defensive tackle and BYU's quick defensive end are expected to be... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578894/Deseret-News-2013-mock-NFL-draft-Star-and-Ziggy-will-make-history-for-the-state-of-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578894/Deseret-News-2013-mock-NFL-draft-Star-and-Ziggy-will-make-history-for-the-state-of-Utah.html Here's how the Deseret News' Brandon Judd projects the first round of the NFL draft will shake out Thursday evening in New... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:20:03 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578887/BYU-football-Ziggys-journey-has-taken-Ansah-from-practice-session-novelty-to-top-NFL-draft-pick.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578887/BYU-football-Ziggys-journey-has-taken-Ansah-from-practice-session-novelty-to-top-NFL-draft-pick.html Ezekiel Ansah is on the cusp of becoming the highest-drafted player in BYU history since Steve Young was snatched up at No. 1... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578877/Following-the-Deseret-News-Jeff-Call-in-NYC-for-the-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578877/Following-the-Deseret-News-Jeff-Call-in-NYC-for-the-NFL-draft.html Jeff Call, the Deseret News BYU beat writer, is in New York City for this week's NFL Draft. We're following him throughout... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578865/Ex-Cougar-Ofahengaue-says-Mr-Irrelevant-is-still-his-story.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578865/Ex-Cougar-Ofahengaue-says-Mr-Irrelevant-is-still-his-story.html 2001 honoree says NFL Draft day will always be a good memory for him Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578836/Ziggy-Ansahs-improbable-journey-continues-in-New-York.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578836/Ziggy-Ansahs-improbable-journey-continues-in-New-York.html As of one 23 prospects invited to attend the National Football League Draft at Radio City Music Hall, former BYU defensive... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627784/Kansas-City-Chiefs-spotlight-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-before-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627784/Kansas-City-Chiefs-spotlight-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-before-NFL-draft.html Day 28 of the Kansas City Chief's 2013 NFL Draft Spotlight series focuses on BYU defensive end Ziggy Ansah. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578792/Despite-inexperience-NFL-draft-experts-say-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-has-huge-upside.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578792/Despite-inexperience-NFL-draft-experts-say-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah-has-huge-upside.html High risk, high reward. Cinderella story. Raw athlete. One-year wonder. Big upside. All of those labels have been tattooed,... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578750/A-closer-look-at-Ziggy-Ansah-Star-Lotulelei-and-17-other-2013-NFL-draft-prospects-from-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578750/A-closer-look-at-Ziggy-Ansah-Star-Lotulelei-and-17-other-2013-NFL-draft-prospects-from-Utah.html There are 19 bona fide prospects from universities in the state of Utah who are making serious runs at being selected in... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:42:39 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627662/NFL-Draft-2013-When-will-Notre-Dames-Manti-Teo-be-selected.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627662/NFL-Draft-2013-When-will-Notre-Dames-Manti-Teo-be-selected.html When it comes to the NFL draft, getting tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist ended up being the... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578733/Mike-Sorensen-Exciting-offseason-awaits-the-Utah-Jazz-and-all-their-free-agents.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578733/Mike-Sorensen-Exciting-offseason-awaits-the-Utah-Jazz-and-all-their-free-agents.html The Utah Jazz will have a lot of choices to make this summer with a roster that includes eight free agents-to-be. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:35:45 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578688/BYUs-Dave-Rose-unwittingly-played-role-in-Ziggy-Ansahs-football-success.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578688/BYUs-Dave-Rose-unwittingly-played-role-in-Ziggy-Ansahs-football-success.html After being cut by BYU basketball coach Dave Rose twice, Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah turned his sights toward football. Now, he's... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:10:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627447/Ziggy-Ansah-Bjoern-Werner-Margus-Hunt-bring-foreign-flavor-to-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627447/Ziggy-Ansah-Bjoern-Werner-Margus-Hunt-bring-foreign-flavor-to-NFL-draft.html Three years ago, Ziggy Ansah didn't even know how to put on shoulder pads. In a few days, the BYU defensive end from Ghana... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578524/ESPN-debates-talent-against-questions-on-Ziggy-Ansah-age-among-them.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578524/ESPN-debates-talent-against-questions-on-Ziggy-Ansah-age-among-them.html Due to LDS missions, BYU athletes are usually older than other professional sports prospects. Scouts fear former Cougar... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578303/ESPN-Teammates-opponents-share-stories-of-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578303/ESPN-Teammates-opponents-share-stories-of-BYUs-Ziggy-Ansah.html ESPN The Magazine recently compiled a series of anecdotes about Ziggy Ansah as told by teammates, opposing players, coaches... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:17:31 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578291/Eagles-medically-clear-Star-Lotulelei-after-private-workout.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578291/Eagles-medically-clear-Star-Lotulelei-after-private-workout.html After having a private workout with the Philadephia Eagles on Friday, team doctors medically cleared NFL prospect Star... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578113/Whittingham-not-surprised-by-Star-Lotuleleis-decision-not-to-attend-NFL-Draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578113/Whittingham-not-surprised-by-Star-Lotuleleis-decision-not-to-attend-NFL-Draft.html Former University of Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei declined the NFL's invitation to attend the draft, planning instead... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:53:21 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577981/Ute-football-Star-Lotulelei-declines-invitation-to-attend-NFL-draft.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577981/Ute-football-Star-Lotulelei-declines-invitation-to-attend-NFL-draft.html Former Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has declined an invitation to attend the National Football League draft at Radio... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:05:00 MDT