8:50 pm
Former BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum has been invited to mini-camp by both the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders, although it’s uncertain which one he will attend at this stage, per Salt Lake Tribune BYU beat writer Jay Drew.
7:21 pm
The Seattle Seahawks ensued in their fascination with the Utah Utes this weekend by signing Utah offensive lineman Jordan Agasiva. Agasiva joins safety Marquise Blair and linebacker Cody Barton who were drafted by the Seahawks Friday.
7:11 pm
Former Southern Utah tight end Logan Parker has been signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, joining 6th round Kansas City draft pick, Utah State tailback Darwin Thompson as a Beehive State school alum on head coach Andy Reid’s squad. Additionally, Brigham Young offensive lineman Corbin Kaufusi has found a home with the New Orleans Saints this evening.
6:32 pm
Former Utah State safety Aaron Wade (4 interceptions, one career touchdown, 66 career tackles) signed with the Cleveland Browns. His teammate and fellow safety, Gaje Ferguson (202 career tackles, 2 interceptions, one touchdown), signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
5:41 pm
Former Southern Utah guard Marquez Tucker signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. The Bears also signed former Utah State receiver Ron’Quavion Tarver (160 career receptions, 1,880 yards, 18 touchdowns). The Bears added two more Utah State standouts in tight end Dax Raymond (72 career receptions, 873 yards, 3 TD’s) and safety Jontrell Rocquemore (5 career interceptions, two forced fumbles). Additionally, the Seattle Seahawks signed Utah offensive lineman Lo Falemaka, who matriculated at Cottonwood High School.
5:15 pm
Former University of Utah football jack of all trades standout Chase Hansen found an NFL home for the time being Saturday at the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
Although Hansen was not drafted by anyone, several moments after the conclusion of the draft, he signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Hansen, a native of Highland, Utah and a former standout athlete at Lone Peak High School, has played quarterback, defensive back and linebacker over the past four years for the Utes.
In his collegiate career at Utah, Hansen amassed seven sacks, 32.5 tackles for a loss, six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and 16 passes defensed.
Additionally, Utah defensive back Corrion Ballard was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans’ NFC South rival.
In two seasons at Utah, the 6-3 200-pound Ballard posted three interceptions, a sack, 116 tackles and five stops for a loss.
