Updated 30 November - changed status shown with * (for movement down a tier) or ** (for movement up a tier). Players designated with ^ are currently inactive with injury designations but are placed in the appropriate pre-injury tier.
BYU (12 on active/IR + 5 PS)
Starters (4)
- Fred Warner (LB, San Francisco) - one of (if not the) best LB in the NFL
- Brady Christensen (OG/OT, Carolina) - starting at LG after beating Michael Jordan out for the role, possibly also the backup LT
- **Sione Takitaki (LB, Cleveland) - 3rd LB, but Browns are normally 4-2-5 at this point. Was mostly a special teams player the first few games, but is now seeing 75% snap share the last few weeks
- **Kyle Van Noy (LB, LA Chargers) - Praised for versatility, mostly playing the ILB role in the 3-4, though he's also used as a pass-rusher on occasion from the OLB spot - played appx 50% of snaps through Wk 5, but is now up near 70-90%
On roster (5), getting heavy play or major role
- *Zach Wilson (QB, NY Jets) - recently demoted to backup; likely to get another shot at some point soon. Will move up a tier if/when that happens
- Tyler Allgeier (RB, Atlanta) - played as lead RB with Cordarelle Patterson out, touches have decreased slightly in last few outings now basically 50/50 with Patterson, both getting 40%-50% snap share. On the verge of moving up a tier.
- Michael Davis (CB, LA Chargers) - 4th CB (behind JC Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr, Bryce Callahan), but has started and played entire games due to injuries - should continue getting heavy run with Jackson out for the season. On the verge of moving up a tier
- Taysom Hill (TE/QB/?, New Orleans) - reverting back to gadget role, but will likely be involved in a variety of ways - offensive snap count ranged from 10%-30% depending on the game, but has recently seen an uptick to 40+%
- Jamaal Williams (RB, Detroit) - has moved into an even split with D'Andre Swift, with both getting 40% of snaps (when Swift is healthy). Leads league in TDs and on the verge of moving up a tier
On roster (3), mostly depth/special teams
- ^Dax Milne (WR, Washington) - the WR5 or WR6 in Washington, played <10% of offensive snaps, but served in KR/PR role before going down with injury
- Daniel Sorenson (SS, New Orleans) - listed as the 5th safety so likely to provide depth. Has seen only six defensive snaps, but active on special teams
- Khyiris Tonga (NT, Chicago Atlanta Minnesota) - cut by Bears, who then declined to place him on their practice squad, but added to Falcons practice squad, then signed by Vikings off the Falcons' practice squad. Has played approximately 20% snap share over the last 5 weeks and could move up a tier
On practice squad (5)
- Zayne Anderson (S, Kansas City) - passed through waivers and signed to KC practice squad. Has been promoted to active roster atwice and played on ST
- James Empey (C/OG, Dallas Miami) - Passed through waivers and added to Miami practice squad after Dallas declined to place him on theirs
- Ty'Son Williams (RB, Indianapolis Arizona) - passed through waivers in August and available to any PS squad team, but nobody picked him up until 12 October when the Cardinals grabbed him
- Harvey Langi (LB, New England Denver Denver) - passed through waivers and signed to NE practice squad, before being released. Broncos then signed him to their practice squad on 10 October, before releasing him on 22 November and resigning him to the PS on 29 November
- **Kai Nacua (LB/S, NY Jets NY Jets) - released in August, passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up until Jets added him back to practice squad on 29 November
Not signed to active roster or practice squad (5)
- ^Matt Bushman (TE, Kansas City) - Injured in preseason, cut and then bought out with injury settlement
- Samson Nacua (WR, Indianapolis) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
- Neil Pau'u (WR, Buffalo) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
- Troy Warner (DB, Tampa Bay) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
- Chris Wilcox (CB, Indianapolis) - passed through waivers and signed to Indianapolis practice squad, then cut from practice squad 13 September
Utah (17 on active/IR + 6 PS)
Clear Starters (8)
- Cody Barton (LB, Seattle) - first year as full-time starter, was getting 85% snap count and generally looking good but is now down in the 70-80% range
- Julian Blackmon (S, Indianapolis) - generally rated as one of the better safeties in the league, missed time with an ankle injury but has returned and snap share trending back up
- ^Garrett Bolles (OT, Denver) - after 3 mediocre (at best) years where he was flagged all the time for holding, seems to have put it together and is seen as a high-end LT at this point, but just went down with a season-ending injury
- Jaylon Johnson (CB, Chicago) - seen as a rising CB, tends to be overaggressive, but foundational piece, has played 100% in every game he's been healthy, but has missed a few with injury
- Matt Gay (K, LA Rams) - failed in TB, got second life in Los Angeles and did fairly well. Has had a very solid season
- ^Tim Patrick (WR, Denver - IR) - placed on season-ending IR in preseason, but led Broncos in receiving TDs each of that last 2 years and in receiving yards over those 2 years (cumulative, was #2 in each year)
- ^Marcus Williams (FS, Baltimore) - Baltimore plans to play a 3 safety lineup to get him on the field after signing him to a big contract. Was playing every snap, but now on IR (wrist dislocation, not season-ending)
- Mitch Wishnowsky (P, San Francisco) - he's a punter...pretty good one, but not much to say here
On roster (3), with major role or getting heavy play
- *Devin Lloyd (LB, Jacksonville) - recently drafted rookie, started hot, but was recently demoted and only played 40% snaps in last game
- Leki Fotu (DT, Arizona) - NT, gets situational play and with 30-50% snap share has his largest role yet, barely in this tier and risk of moving down
- Eric Rowe (S/CB, Miami) - overpaid on his contract, but kept because of his versatility. Can be a 3rd safety and even play slot corner in a pinch. Similar to Michael Davis, has moved into a dull-time starter role due to injury to Brandon Jones and may move up a tier.
On roster (6), mostly depth/special teams
- *Zach Moss (RB, Buffalo Indianapolis) - Was #2 back in Buffalo before being traded to Indianapolis. Has only played 6 snaps since being traded
- Britain Covey (WR/RS, Philadelphia) - passed through waivers, signed to Philly practice squad. After being elevated the maximum-allowed 3 times, was signed to 53. Serves as team PR and has only had 5 offensive snaps
- ^Chase Hansen (LB, New Orleans) - cut, passed through waivers, signed to New Orleans practice squad, then activated to 53 man. Had only played on ST, but suffered a knee injury after week 8 and went on IR.
- **Nephi Sewell (LB, New Orleans) - passed through waivers, signed to New Orleans practice squad, then promoted to active roster after Chase Hansen IR move opened a spot
- Tyler Huntley (QB, Baltimore) - seen as one of the better backup QBs despite limited snaps/appearances
- **Jackson Barton (OT, Las Vegas) - made the initial 53 as the backup LT behind Kolton Miller, but was cut and signed to practice squad before being returned to the active roster on 28 October. Has only one offensice snap this season.
On practice squad (6)
- *Terrell Burgess (S, LA Rams NY Giants) - Started as 3rd safety for the Rams, mostly filling a bench role, Rapp was benched for him in Week 5 where Burgess played every snap, but since then has been released by the Rams, signed to the Giants practice squad, activated for a game and then reverted back to Gianst PS.
- Javelin Guidry (CB, NY Jets Arizona Las Vegas Philadelphia) - cut by Jets, claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals, cut by the Cardinals, claimed off waivers by the Raiders, demoted to practice squad by Raiders, then signed to Eagles practice squad. Only 18 defensive snaps on the year and some ST
- Bradlee Anae (DE, NY Jets) - passed through waivers, signed to NY Jets practice squad
- Cole Fotheringham (TE, Las Vegas) - passed through waivers, signed to Las Vegas practice squad
- Marquise Blair (S, Seattle Carolina Philadelphia) - Passed through waivers and added to Carolina practice squad after Seattle declined to place him on theirs. Played in 3 games for Carolina (mostly ST, only 1 defensive snap) before being signed to the Eagles practice squad.
- Darrin Paulo (OG, Detroit Detroit) - passed through waivers and a late add to Detroit practice squad, before being removed on 14 Sept and then re-added on 15 Sept
Not signed to active roster or practice squad (6)
- *Nick Ford (C/OG, Jacksonville) - passed through waivers, signed to Jacksonville practice squad, then released two weeks later
- Bamidele Olasani (OT, Las Vegas) - passed through waivers, signed to Las Vegas practice squad, then removed in a later move, not picked up by anyone else
- Mika Tafua (DE, Dallas Dallas) - passed through waivers, signed to Dallas practice squad, then removed in a later move, later was signed to practice squad again...and then released agian
- Brian Allen (CB, New Orleans) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
- TJ Pledger (RB, Arizona) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
- Hauati Pututau (DT, Green Bay) - passed through waivers and available to any PS, but nobody picked him up
Utah State (8 on active/IR)
Jaylen Warren has also been removed as he didn't finish his career at USU
Clear Starters (1)
- Bobby Wagner (LB, LA Rams) - signed as the second ILB on the Rams, has played every snap but one
On roster (2), getting heavy play
- ^Nick Vigil (LB, Arizona) - backup inside LB, was playing 40% snaps until being injured and going on IR
- Tyler Larsen (C, Washington) - a personal favorite of Ron Rivera for his leadership characteristics, returned from PUP and stepped in as the starting center (mostly due to the two ahead of him on the depth chart BOTH being hurt?), but has played every snap since he returned
On roster (5), mostly depth/special teams
- Dallin Leavitt (S, Green Bay) - 3rd or 4th safety, has a large ST role, no defensive snaps
- Jordan Love (QB, Green Bay) - clear backup QB behind Aaron Rodgers, potential to move into starting role with Rodgers hurt and Green Bady season in the tank
- Patrick Scales (LS, Chicago) - he's a long snapper...not much to say
- Jalen Davis (CB, Cincinnati) - played well in preseason, but 5th or so CB, has only made appearances on ST
- ^Tipa Galeai (LB, Green Bay) - apparently a key special teamer, listed at LB, but really he's there for ST, where he played a major role until being placed on IR 15 October
On practice squad (3)
- Deven Thompkins (WR/RS, Tampa Bay) - passed through waivers, signed to Tampa Bay practice squad
- Darwin Thompson (RB, Seattle) - passed through waivers, signed to Seattle practice squad
- Derek Wright (WR, Carolina) - passed through waivers, signed to Carolina practice squad
Not signed to active roster or practice squad (1)
- Kyler Fackrell (EDGE, Las Vegas Baltimore) - signed to a fairly significant contract by LV, but was injured in preseason and they elected to cut him. A week later Baltimore signed him to their practice squad, but cut him 2 weeks after that
Weber St (4 on active) + %Southern Utah (2 on active)
Starters (2)
- Braxton Jones% (OT, Chicago) - drafted this year in the 5th round and being trusted to hold down Justin Fields' blind side - has played every snap
- Taron Johnson (CB, Buffalo) - currently starting at least until Tre'Davious White returns, likely to hold down nickel role after that
On roster (0), getting heavy play
On roster (4), mostly depth/special teams
- *Sua Opeta (OG, Philadelphia) - backup LG, depth piece, earlier in the season he was getting heavy snaps with multiple injuries on Eagles OL, but drops back to this tier with everyone healthy
- Miles Killebrew% (S, Pittsburgh) - backup 3rd (or 4th) safety for now, pretty much only has played on ST
- Jonah Williams (DE, LA Rams) - was a long shot to make the roster, but had a great preseason and is now the backup NT. Honestly has played more than I expected, but still only a 6% defensive snap rate. Last week he played 30% though, so could move up if that continues
- **Rashid Shaheed (WR/RS, New Orleans) - passed through waivers, signed to New Orleans practice squad before being promoted to active roster on 15 October. Still a small role, but has been the best NFL WR from any Utah college this year
On practice squad (0)
Not signed to active roster or practice squad (0)
every relevant SUU or Weber St player in camp this year is on an active NFL roster