The 2026 NFL draft concluded after three days, seven rounds and 257 picks.
Here’s where every Utah connection is headed, whether via the draft, free agency or a minicamp invite (as designated):
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BYU
Selected players
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
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Tanner Wall, S, BYU – Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, according to BYU
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Chase Roberts, WR, BYU and American Fork High – Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, according to BYU
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Will Ferrin, K, BYU and Davis High – New York Jets, free agent, according to BYU
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Garrison Grimes, LS, BYU and American Fork High – New York Jets, free agent, according to BYU
Utah
Selected players
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
Utah State
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
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Noah Avinger, CB, Utah State – Los Angeles Chargers, free agent, according to the state of Utah
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Bryson Barnes, QB, Utah State, Utah and Milford High – Cleveland Browns, invitation to minicamp, according to the state of Utah
Weber State
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
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Gavin Ortega, OL, Weber State – Denver Broncos, free agent, according to Weber State
southern utah
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
Utah Technology
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
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Devyn Perkins, S, Utah Tech — Las Vegas Raiders, minicamp invitation, according to Aaron Wilson
Other links to Utah
Selected player
Free agent signings or minicamp invitations
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Damon Bankston, RB, formerly at Weber State (also New Mexico) – New York Giants, free agent, according to New Mexico
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Cian Slone, Edge, formerly of Utah State (also state of North Carolina) – Las Vegas Raiders, free agent, according to the state of North Carolina
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Jake Retzlaff, QB, formerly at BYU (also Tulane) – Seattle Seahawks, invitation to minicamp, according to Tulane