NFL Draft: Where local Utah, BYU, USU and SUU players might be picked (with video)

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defensive back LeShaun Sims (36) runs for a 26-yard touchdown after his interception. Southern Utah University leads Weber State University 17-0, October 2, 2015 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defensive back LeShaun Sims (36) runs for a 26-yard touchdown after his interception. Southern Utah University leads Weber State University 17-0, October 2, 2015 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Hunter Sharp (4) runs past Akron Zips fullback Christian Allen (49) during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho Tuesday December 22, 2015. Akron Zips lead Utah State Aggies 13-7 at halftime.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Hunter Sharp (4) can't make a catch while being covered by Akron Zips cornerback DeAndre Scott (6) during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho Tuesday December 22, 2015. Akron Zips lead Utah State Aggies 13-7 at halftime.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41) chases down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (12) in PAC-12 action against the Arizona Wildcats, in Tucson, Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Jordan Gehrke (7) and causes a fumble, which he then recovered, during the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday November 28, 2015. Utah defeated Colorado 20-14.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Quarterback Taysom Hill (4) outruns Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41)as BYU faced The University of Utah, at Lavell Edwards Stadium, Saturday, September 21, 2013.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Mitch Mathews (10) tries to get his hands on a pass, as Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Jamal Ellis (2) defends, as BYU defeated the Fresno Bulldogs 52 -10, at Lavell Edwards stadium, Tuesday, November 21, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Mitch Mathews (10) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State Aggies cornerback Bryant Hayes (22) as Utah State hosts BYU, NCAA football in Logan, Saturday November 28, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah kicker Tom Hackett (61) punts the ball in the first quarter as the University of Utah faces Arizona State, college football in Tempe, Arizona, Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
University of Utah punter Tom Hackett is at the forefront of an Australian punting revolution. The photo sequence for this illustration was taken in Salt Lake City, Wednesday September 17, 2014.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Utes defensive end Jason Fanaika (51) and Utah Utes defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku (98) defend a pass by Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) as the University of Utah faces the University of Washington, NCAA football at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Saturday November 7, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Utes defensive end Jason Fanaika (51) gets a hand on Oregon State Beavers quarterback Nick Mitchell (14) as the University of Utah hosts Oregon State, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday October 31, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) celebrates an interception as Utah faces BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, NCAA football at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Saturday December 19, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) pulls in an interception as Utah faces BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, NCAA football at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Saturday December 19, 2015.

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Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Southern Utah Thunderbirds defensive back LeShaun Sims (36) runs for a 26-yard touchdown after his interception. Southern Utah University leads Weber State University 17-0, October 2, 2015 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Southern Utah Thunderbirds defensive back LeShaun Sims (36) runs for a 26-yard touchdown after his interception. Southern Utah University leads Weber State University 17-0, October 2, 2015 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies wide receiver Hunter Sharp (4) runs past Akron Zips fullback Christian Allen (49) during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho Tuesday December 22, 2015. Akron Zips lead Utah State Aggies 13-7 at halftime. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies wide receiver Hunter Sharp (4) can't make a catch while being covered by Akron Zips cornerback DeAndre Scott (6) during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho Tuesday December 22, 2015. Akron Zips lead Utah State Aggies 13-7 at halftime. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41) chases down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (12) in PAC-12 action against the Arizona Wildcats, in Tucson, Saturday, November 14, 2015. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Jordan Gehrke (7) and causes a fumble, which he then recovered, during the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday November 28, 2015. Utah defeated Colorado 20-14. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Quarterback Taysom Hill (4) outruns Utah Utes linebacker Jared Norris (41)as BYU faced The University of Utah, at Lavell Edwards Stadium, Saturday, September 21, 2013. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Mitch Mathews (10) tries to get his hands on a pass, as Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Jamal Ellis (2) defends, as BYU defeated the Fresno Bulldogs 52 -10, at Lavell Edwards stadium, Tuesday, November 21, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Mitch Mathews (10) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State Aggies cornerback Bryant Hayes (22) as Utah State hosts BYU, NCAA football in Logan, Saturday November 28, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah kicker Tom Hackett (61) punts the ball in the first quarter as the University of Utah faces Arizona State, college football in Tempe, Arizona, Saturday, September 22, 2012. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune University of Utah punter Tom Hackett is at the forefront of an Australian punting revolution. The photo sequence for this illustration was taken in Salt Lake City, Wednesday September 17, 2014. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes defensive end Jason Fanaika (51) and Utah Utes defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku (98) defend a pass by Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) as the University of Utah faces the University of Washington, NCAA football at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Saturday November 7, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes defensive end Jason Fanaika (51) gets a hand on Oregon State Beavers quarterback Nick Mitchell (14) as the University of Utah hosts Oregon State, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday October 31, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) celebrates an interception as Utah faces BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, NCAA football at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Saturday December 19, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) pulls in an interception as Utah faces BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, NCAA football at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Saturday December 19, 2015.

By Brennan Smith The Salt Lake Tribune

· April 22, 2016 3:01 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2016, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

After 13 local players were invited to the NFL Combine, the Utah, BYU, Utah State and even Southern Utah football programs could have a slew of prospects selected in the NFL draft next week. Here's a look at where five different mock drafts have former Utah players going:

Utah RB Devontae Booker

NFL.com: Second round, No. 63 to the Denver Broncos

Pro Football Focus: Fourth round, No. 101 to the Dallas Cowboys

CBS Sports: Third round, No. 94 to the Denver Broncos

San Diego Union-Tribune: Third round, No. 69 to the Miami Dolphins Walter Football: Fourth round, No. 106 to the Chicago Bears

Utah Safety Tevin Carter

NFL.com: Seventh round, No. 242 to Washington

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: NONE

San Diego Union-Tribune: NONE

Walter Football: NONE

Southern Utah DE James Cowser

NFL.com: Sixth round, No. 187 to Washington

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: Fifth round, No. 148 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

San Diego Union-Tribune: Fifth round, No. 149 to the New York Giants

Walter Football: Fifth round, No. 143 to the Oakland Raiders

Utah State LB Kyler Fackrell

NFL.com: Third round, No. 92 to the Arizona Cardinals

Pro Football Focus: Second round, No. 45 to the Buffalo Bills

CBS Sports: Third round, No. 80 to the Buffalo Bills

San Diego Union-Tribune: Third round, No. 70 to the Jacksonville Jaguars

Walter Football: Third round, No. 71 to the New York Giants

Utah DE Jason Fanaika

NFL.com: NONE

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: Fifth round, No. 154 to the Oakland Raiders

San Diego Union-Tribune: Fifth round, No. 144 to the Denver Broncos

Walter Football: Fourth round, No. 109 to the New York Giants

Utah punter Tom Hackett

NFL.com: NONE

Pro Football Focus: Sixth round, No. 205 to the Arizona Cardinals

CBS Sports: Sixth round, No. 220 to the Pittsburgh Steelers

San Diego Union-Tribune: Fourth round, No. 121 to the Minnesota Vikings

Walter Football: Sixth round, No. 220 to the Pittsburgh Steelers

BYU DE Bronson Kaufusi

NFL.com: First round, No. 31 to the Denver Broncos

Pro Football Focus: Third round, No. 65 to the Cleveland Browns

CBS Sports: Second round, No. 61 to the New England Patriots

San Diego Union-Tribune: Sixth round, No. 196 to the New England Patriots

Walter Football: Third round, No. 81 to the Atlanta Falcons

Southern Utah Safety Miles Killebrew

NFL.com: Fourth round, No. 122 to the Cincinnati Bengals

Pro Football Focus: Seventh round, No. 223 to the Cleveland Browns

CBS Sports: Fourth round, No. 123 to the Pittsburgh Steelers

San Diego Union-Tribune: Fourth round, No. 114 to the Oakland Raiders

Walter Football: Fourth round, No. 135 to the Dallas Cowboys

BYU WR Mitch Mathews

NFL.com: NONE

Pro Football Focus: Sixth round, No. 200 to the Green Bay Packers

CBS Sports: NONE

San Diego Union-Tribune: NONE

Walter Football: NONE

Utah LB Jared Norris

NFL.com: Seventh round, No. 237 to the New Orleans Saints

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: Seventh round, No. 222 to the Tennessee Titans

San Diego Union-Tribune: Seventh round, No. 237 to the New Orleans Saints

Walter Football: NONE

Utah State WR Hunter Sharp

NFL.com: Seventh round, No. 224 to the San Diego Chargers

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: NONE

San Diego Union-Tribune: NONE

Walter Football: NONE

Southern Utah CB LeShaun Sims

NFL.com: NONE

Pro Football Focus: NONE

CBS Sports: Seventh round, No. 224 to the San Diego Chargers

San Diego Union-Tribune: Sixth round, No. 220 to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Walter Football: NONE

Utah State LB Nick Vigil

NFL.com: NONE

Pro Football Focus: Fifth round, No. 163 to the Green Bay Packers

CBS Sports: Fourth round, No. 122 to the Cincinnati Bengals

San Diego Union-Tribune: Sixth round, No. 190 to the Los Angeles Rams

Walter Football: Fourth round, No. 127 to the Chicago Bears

bsmith@sltrib.com Twitter: @BrennanJSmith