Former University of Utah players feature in 2026 NFL preseason action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The 2026 NFL preseason begins this Thursday, featuring 39 former University of Utah players across various rosters. Notable players include rookies Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, both looking to establish themselves ahead of the regular season. Among the 48 preseason games scheduled over the coming weeks, at least one former Ute will participate in 44 of them. The initial slate includes matchups such as the Detroit Lions facing the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts visiting the New England Patriots, where Lomu is set to appear.
- •39 former Utes are on NFL rosters entering preseason.
- •Nine rookies, including four 2026 draft picks, are participating.
- •44 of 48 preseason games feature at least one former Ute.
- •Preseason action starts August 13 with several notable games.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — When to watch former University of Utah players in the 2026 NFL preseason
"39 former Utes dot NFL rosters going into the first full week of the preseason.
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