LAS VEGAS-Saturday, former BYU star tailback Tyler Allgeier and former Southern Utah star tackle Braxton Jones were each drafted in the 5th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Allgeier was selected No. 151 overall by the Atlanta Falcons and Jones, also a former Murray High School star, went No. 168 overall to the Chicago Bears.

Allgeier is coming off a sophomore campaign for the Cougars which saw him post 1,601 rushing yards, 1,800 scrimmage yards and 23 net touchdowns.

Jones, who was an FCS All-American this last season for the Thunderbirds, is the fourth SUU standout to be drafted all-time.

Jones joins safety Miles Killebrew (2016), cornerback Leshaun Sims (2016) and quarterback Brad Sorensen (2013) in the select company of being drafted out of SUU.

Several undrafted free agents from Utah schools also found NFL homes Saturday.

BYU

Offensive lineman James Empey-Dallas Cowboys

Receiver Samson Nacua-Indianapolis Colts

Receiver Neil Pau’u-Buffalo Bills

Utah

Receiver/kick returner Britain Covey-Philadelphia Eagles

Tight end Cole Fotheringham-Las Vegas Raiders

Linebacker Nephi Sewell-New Orleans Saints

Offensive lineman Nick Ford-Jacksonville Jaguars

Offensive lineman Bamidele Olasini-Las Vegas Raiders

Defensive End Mike Tafua-Dallas Cowboys

Defensive Tackle Hauati Pututau-Green Bay Packers

Utah State

Receiver Derek Wright-Carolina Panthers

Receiver Deven Thompkins-Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tailback Jaylen Warren-Pittsburgh Steelers

Receiver/Kick Returner Savon Scarver-Chicago Bears

Defensive End Jaylin Bannerman-New York Giants

Receiver Brandon Bowling-Chicago Bears

Defensive End Nick Heninger-Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tight End Carson Terrell-Green Bay Packers

Weber State

Receiver/kick returner Rashid Shaheed-New Orleans Saints

Defensive tackle Jared Schiess-Jacksonville Jaguars