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Aug 30, 2022
9:03:12am
krindorr Truly Addicted User
Status of Utah-related players as final cuts approach (UPDATING as news comes in)

Any updates are shown in underline as news continues to filter in

BYU

Clear Starters (2):

  • Zach Wilson (QB, NY Jets)
  • Fred Warner (LB, San Francisco)

Safe on roster (10):
most of these guys should get fairly regular snaps and some may even end up as starters if they aren't already

  • Tyler Allgeier (RB, Atlanta)
  • Brady Christensen (OT/OG, Carolina)
  • Michael Davis (CB, LA Chargers)
  • Taysom Hill (TE/QB/?, New Orleans)
  • Sione Takitaki (LB, Cleveland)
  • Khyiris Tonga (NT/DT, Chicago)
  • Kyle Van Noy (LB, LA Chargers)
  • Jamaal Williams (RB, Detroit)

  • Dax Milne (WR, Washington) - previously listed in "likely to survive", but with Alex Erickson cut, he's safe
  • Daniel Sorenson (SS, New Orleans) - moved up from "on the bubble" to "likely to survive" with news that New Orleans has traded away CB/S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and then to safe with announcement of roster spot

Likely to survive cuts (0):

Right on the bubble (0):

Likely cut (0):

Almost certainly cut (0):

Already cut (10):

  • James Empey (C/OG, Dallas)
  • Kai Nacua (LB/S, NY Jets)
  • Neil Pau'u (WR, Buffalo)
  • Troy Warner (DB, Tampa Bay)

  • Zayne Anderson (S, Kansas City)previously listed as "on the bubble".  Possibility he gets picked up elsewhere
  • Harvey Langi (LB, New England) - previous listed as "likely to be cut". A Belichick favorite, wouldn't be a surprise to see him re-added after placing guys on IR
  • Ty'Son Williams (RB, Indianapolis) - previously listed as "almost certainly cut"
  • Samson Nacua (WR, Indianapolis) - previously listed as "almost certainly cut"
  • Chris Wilcox (CB, Indianapolis) - previously listed as "likely cut"; seen as a practice squad candidate
  • Matt Bushman (TE, Kansas City) - previously listed as "likely to be cut"; out with broken collarbone and waived with an injury designation

 

Utah

Clear Starters (9):

  • Cody Barton (LB, Seattle)
  • Julian Blackmon (S, Indianapolis)
  • Garrett Bolles (OT, Denver)
  • Jaylon Johnson (CB, Chicago)
  • Devin Lloyd (LB, Jacksonville)
  • Matt Gay (K, LA Rams)
  • Tim Patrick (WR, Denver - IR)
  • Marcus Williams (FS, Baltimore)
  • Mitch Wishnowsky (P, San Francisco)

Safe on roster (6):

  • Tyler Huntley (QB, Baltimore)
  • Zach Moss (RB, Buffalo)
  • Terrell Burgess (S, LA Rams)
  • Eric Rowe (S/CB, Miami)
  • Jackson Barton (OT, Las Vegas) - started as "on the bubble" before moving to "likely to survive" with release of Alex Leatherwood and finally to safe upon announcement of roster spot
  • Leki Fotu (DT, Arizona) - moved from "likely to survive" when his spot was confirmed; never much real danger

Likely to survive cuts (0):

Right on the bubble (0):

Likely cut (0):

Almost certainly cut (0):

Already cut (13):

  • Brian Allen (CB, New Orleans)
  • Bradlee Anae (DE, NY Jets) - some chance he gets picked up elsewhere as he looked good in preseason and Jets have great DE depth
  • Javelin Guidry (CB, NY Jets) 
  • TJ Pledger (RB, Arizona)
  • Hauati Pututau (DT, Green Bay)

  • Marquise Blair (S, Seattle) - initially listed as "likely to survive" but with a note that 'there's real danger as he's underwhelmed', was ultimately cut.  May land elsewhere
  • Nick Ford (C/OG, Jacksonville) - moved from "almost certainly cut"
  • Bamidele Olasani (OT, Las Vegas) - moved from "almost certainly cut"; still seen as a high-hopes practice squad candidate
  • Britain Covey (WR/RS, Philadelphia) - moved from "on the bubble", but team went with only 5 WR; lock for practice squad if he gets through and possible roster spot if Reagor is traded
  • Mika Tafua (DE, Dallas) - moved from "almost certainly cut"
  • Chase Hansen (LB, New Orleans) - previously listed as "on the bubble"; wouldn't be surprised to see him rejoin after other moves are made
  • Nephi Sewell (LB, New Orleans) - previously listed as "likely to be cut"; seen as practice squad candidate
  • Darrin Paulo (OG, Detroit) - moved from "almost certainly cut". Seen as possible practice squad candidate

 

Utah State

Clear Starters (1):

  • Bobby Wagner (LB, LA Rams)

Safe on roster (8): 

  • Kyler Fackrell (EDGE, Las Vegas - IR) 
  • Dallin Leavitt (S, Green Bay) - may start on IR, has a large ST role
  • Jordan Love (QB, Green Bay)
  • Patrick Scales (LS, Chicago)
  • Nick Vigil (LB, Arizona)
  • Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh) - appears to have gone from UDFA to #2 back in Pitt
  • Jalen Davis (CB, Cincinnati) - moved from "bubble" after being announced on roster
  • Tipa Galeai (LB, Green Bay) - apparently a key special teamer, moved from "likely to survive" after roster spot was confirmed
  • Tyler Larsen (C, Washington) - survived by being stashed on PUP, but will almost certainly either stay there all year or be cut when he returns

Likely to survive cuts (0):

Right on the bubble (0):

Likely cut (0): 

Almost certainly cut (0):  

Already cut (3): 

  • Deven Thompkins (WR/RS, Tampa Bay) - initially listed as "on the bubble", had some hope with surprise cut of Tyler Johnson, but ultimately released; strong candidate for practice squad or another team picking him up
  • Derek Wright (WR, Carolina)moved "from almost certainly cut"
  • Darwin Thompson (RB, Seattle) - moved from "on the bubble"

 

Weber St + ^Southern Utah

Clear Starters (1):

  • Braxton Jones^ (OT, Chicago)

Safe on roster (1): 

  • Taron Johnson (CB, Buffalo) - may start, especially if Tre'Davious White isn't back
  • Sua Opeta (OG, Philadelphia) - moved from "on the bubble" to safe after being announced on the roster (note that he was also on almost certain to be released for a short while when I mistyped the name as Opera and couldn't find him on ANY depth charts)
  • Miles Killebrew^ (S, Pittsburgh) - moved from "likely to survive cuts" after being announced on roster
  • Jonah Williams (DE, LA Rams) - moved from "bubble" after being announced on roster. Multiple sites mentioned he wasn't on their initial list, but has played his way onto the roster

Likely to survive cuts (0):

Right on the bubble (0):

Likely cut (0): 

Almost certainly cut (0):  

Already cut (1):

  • Rashid Shaheed (WR/RS, New Orleans) - moved from "almost certainly cut"

 

this is all based off what I'm reading from various local reporters, with categories loosely as follows:

Clear starters those listed as #1 on the depth chart by the team or OurLads. 
Safe are guys who aren't listed as starters, but are on every projection I found
Likely to survive were on nearly all charts, but there's an off-chance they don't make it
Bubble were listed on some but less than 75%
Likely cut were rarely included in projections, but at least were mentioned as a tough cut
Almost certainly cut are guys who didn't even get a mention in writeups

IR candidates are placed where they would be without IR.  In some cases it can hurt their chance of making the roster, but in others it can help.

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