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Posted: 11:52 AM- Three former University of Utah football players who went undrafted over the weekend signed free-agent contracts Sunday evening or Monday morning and will head off to team mini-camps this week.
Quarterback Brett Ratliff signed with the New York Jets, while offensive lineman Tavo Tupola has signed with the Houston Texans. Defensive tackle Kelly Talavou signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
Two Utes were selected in the draft, as the San Diego Chargers selected Eric Weddle in the second round and the Miami Dolphins picked defensive tackle Paul Soliai in the fourth round.