Former Utah RB Scores Multiple Touchdowns During Week 5 Of NFL Season
Oct 10, 2021, 11:00 PM | Updated: Oct 14, 2021, 5:09 pm
Devontae Booker #28 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah running back Devontae Booker led the #LocalsInTheNFL with a multiple touchdown game during Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season.
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Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the fifth week of the season.
Former Utah Utes
Urban Meyer – Head Coach – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-5)
The former Utah head coach and the Jaguars suffered a 37-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kylie Fitts – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (5-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 17-10.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 17 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Leki Fotu – Defensive Tackle – Arizona Cardinals (5-0)
The former Utah defensive lineman had two pass breakups in Arizona’s 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Next Game: @ Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 17 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Huntley – Quarterback – Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
The former Utah quarterback did not see the field in the Ravens 31-25 win over the Colts on Monday.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Star Lotulelei – Defensive Tackle – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Utah defensive lineman and the Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-20.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Zack Moss – Running Back – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Utah running back had 11 carries for 34 yards in Buffalo’s 38-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Moss also had three receptions for 55 yards.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-2)
The former Utes defensive back had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Chicago’s 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bradlee Anae – Defensive End – Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
The former Utah defensive end had one tackle in Dallas’ 44-20 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
The former Utah linebacker is currently on the Cowboys’ Reserve/Injured list. Dallas beat the New York Giants 44-20.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Garett Bolles – Offensive Tackle – Denver Broncos (3-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Broncos suffered a 27-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-2)
The former Utah receiver had seven catches for 89 yards in Denver’s 27-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Next Game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
John Penisini – Defensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-5)
The former Utah defensive lineman had one tackle in Detroit’s 19-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (1-3)
The former Utah safety had six tackles including four solo tackles in the Colts 31-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Sam Tevi – Offensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts (1-3)
The former Utah offensive lineman suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Colts.
Next Game: vs. Houston Texans on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)
The former Utah offensive lineman and the Raiders suffered a 20-9 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Terrell Burgess – Safety – Los Angeles Rams (4-1)
The former Utah defensive back played 19 snaps on special teams during Los Angeles’ 26-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (4-1)
The former Utah kicker went 2/2 on field goals and 2/3 on PATs during Los Angeles’ 26-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Eric Rowe – Safety – Miami Dolphins (1-4)
The former Utah defensive back had two tackles in Miami’s 45-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Chase Hansen – Safety – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Utah defensive back is currently on the Saints’ Reserve/Injured list and did not play in New Orleans’ 33-22 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: Bye Week
Marcus Williams – Safety – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Utah defensive back had three tackles and a pass breakup in New Orleans’ 33-22 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: Bye Week
Devontae Booker – Running Back – New York Giants (1-4)
The former Utes running back had 16 carries for 42 yards and one touchdown in New York’s 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Booker also had three catches for 16 yards and a touchdown.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Booker 🔁#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TogetherBlue #NYGvsDAL #GoUtes https://t.co/dyIhpcTVld
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021
Javelin Guidry – Safety – New York Jets (1-4)
The former Utah defensive back and the Jets suffered a 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Next Game: Bye Week
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
The former Utah punter had two punts for an average of 48.5 yards per kick during the Niners’ 17-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: Bye Week
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
The former Utah linebacker played 18 snaps on special teams during Seattle’s 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Marquise Blair – Safety – Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
The former Utah defensive back had two total tackles, one solo tackle, one tackle for loss, and a pass breakup during Seattle’s 26-17 to over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Jared Norris – Linebacker – Washington Football Team (2-3)
The former Utah linebacker had one tackle in Washington’s 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Darrin Paulo – Detroit Lions
Former BYU Cougars
Andy Reid – Head Coach – Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
The former BYU player and graduate assistant and the Chiefs suffered a 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Ty’Son Williams – Running Back – Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
The former BYU running back had six yards on four carries and no touchdowns in the Ravens 31-25 win over the Colts on Monday.
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Tackle – Carolina Panthers (3-2)
The former BYU offensive lineman started for the first time in his NFL career in Carolina’s 21-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Khyiris Tonga – Defensive Tackle – Chicago Bears (3-2)
The former BYU defensive lineman and the Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-9.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (3-2)
The former BYU linebacker had five total tackles and two solo tackles in Cleveland’s 47-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 17 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (0-5)
The former BYU running back had 13 carries for 57 yards and two catches for eight yards in Detroit’s 19-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Daniel Sorensen – Safety – Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
The former BYU defensive back had four total tackles and three solo tackles in Kansas City’s 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Michael Davis – Cornerback – Los Angeles Chargers (4-1)
The former BYU defensive back had three total tackles and three solo tackles in Los Angeles’ 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – New England Patriots (2-3)
The former BYU linebacker had three total tackles and two solo tackles in New England’s 25-22 win over the Houston Texans.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Harvey Langi – Linebacker – New England Patriots (2-3)
The former BYU linebacker and the Patriots beat the Houston Texans, 25-22.
Next Game: vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Quarterback – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former BYU quarterback had one catch for 11 yards before exiting the game with a concussion in New Orleans’ 33-22 win over the Washington Football Team.
Next Game: Bye Week
Former @BYUfootball QB Taysom Hill exited the #NOvsWAS game on a cart after suffering a helmet-to-helmet hit.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/1zgN4tpGbG
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (1-4)
The former BYU quarterback was 19/32 passing for 192 yards and one interception in New York’s 27-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson threw a two-point conversion pass to Jamison Crowder late in the game. He also carried the ball once for three yards and was sacked twice.
Next Game: Bye Week
.@ZachWilson and the @nyjets played a close game against the @AtlantaFalcons in 🇬🇧. ✈️#LocalsInTheNFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsATL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/0su9ZVcP3w
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
The former BYU linebacker had nine total tackles and seven solo tackles in the Niners’ 17-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Next Game: Bye Week
Dax Milne – Wide Receiver – Washington Football Team (2-3)
The former BYU wide receiver had one catch for six yards in Washington’s 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints. It was Milne’s first career reception.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- Bronson Kaufusi – Green Bay Packers
- Chris Wilcox – Indianapolis Colts
- Zayne Anderson – Kansas City Chiefs
- Matt Bushman – Las Vegas Raiders
- Troy Warner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Utah State Aggies
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (3-2)
The former Aggie long snapper and the Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-9.
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jalen Davis – Cornerback – Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Bengals suffered a 25-22 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jordan Love – Quarterback – Green Bay Packers (4-1)
The former Utah State quarterback did not play in Green Bay’s 25-22 overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Next Game: @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dallin Leavitt – Cornerback – Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)
The former Utah State defensive back had one tackle in Las Vegas’ 20-9 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nevin Lawson – Cornerback – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-5)
The former Utah State defensive back and the Jaguars suffered a 37-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kyler Fackrell – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (4-1)
The former USU linebacker had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Los Angeles’ 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Minnesota Vikings (2-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Minnesota’s 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions.
Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bobby Wagner – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
The former Utah State linebacker had four total tackles and one solo tackle during Seattle’s 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Tyler Larsen – Center – Washington Football Team (2-3)
The former USU offensive lineman and Washington suffered a 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Next Game: vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Practice Squad Players
- JoJo Natson – Cleveland Browns
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (4-1)
The former Weber State defensive back had a team-high 12 total tackles, eight solo tackles, and a pass breakup in Buffalo’s 38-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Moss also had three receptions for 55 yards.
Next Game: @ Tennessee Titans on Monday, October 18 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Jonah Williams – Defensive End – Los Angeles Rams (4-1)
The former Weber State defensive end had one tackle during Los Angeles’ 26-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Sua Opeta – Offensive Guard – Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)
The former Weber State offensive lineman is currently on Philadelphia’s Reserve/COVID-19 list and did not play in the Eagles’ 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, October 14 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Miles Killebrew – Safety – Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3)
The former Thunderbirds safety and the Steelers beat the Denver Broncos, 27-19.
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Former High School Players
Xavier Su’a-Filo (Timpview/UCLA) – Offensive Guard – Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)
The former Timpview star and the Bengals suffered a 25-22 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Dalton Schultz (Bingham/Stanford) – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
The former Bingham star had six catches for 79 yards in Dallas’ 44-20 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Simi Fehoko (Brighton/Stanford) – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
The former Brighton star was inactive for Dallas’ 44-20 win over the New York Giants.
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Penei Sewell (Desert Hills/Oregon) – Offensive Tackle – Detroit Lions (0-5)
The former Desert Hills star and the Lions suffered a 19-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Jay Tufele (Bingham/USC) – Defensive Tackle – Jacksonville Jaguars (0-5)
The former Bingham star and the Jaguars suffered a 37-19 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Marcus Kemp (Layton/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
The former Layton star and the Chiefs suffered a 38-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Next Game: @ Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Alohi Gilman (Orem/Notre Dame) – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (4-1)
The former Orem star had one total tackle and one solo tackle in Los Angeles’ 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 17 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James (Herriman/UCLA) – Offensive Tackle – Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)
The former Herriman star and the Raiders suffered a 20-9 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Next Game: @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 17 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss (Judge Memorial/Idaho) – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (3-2)
The former Judge Memorial star and the Saints beat the Washington Football Team, 33-22.
Next Game: Bye Week
Bryan Mone (Highland/Michigan) – Defensive Tackle – Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
The former Highland star had two total tackles and one solo tackle during Seattle’s 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
John Ursua (Westlake/Cedar City/Hawaii) – Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
The former Westlake and Cedar City star suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason and will miss the entire year for the Seahawks. Seattle suffered a 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 7.
Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 17 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV
Practice Squad Players
- Porter Gustin (Salem Hills) – Cleveland Browns
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
