NFL: Utah’s Fanaika signs with San Francisco 49ers, more local undrafted free agent signings

After six local prospects heard their names called in the NFL draft, the real action began as the clock wound down on the 253rd and final pick.

BYU offensive lineman Ryker Mathews was among the first locals to announce his undrafted free agent plans, tweeting that he'll sign with the New Orleans Saints. Former Cougars wide receiver Mitch Mathews will catch passes from former Utes quarterback Alex Smith with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report from SB Nation.

Mathews led BYU with 54 receptions for 737 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015.

Jay Drew reports BYU linebacker Manoa Pikula is headed to the Green Bay Packers.

Utah linebacker Jared Norris, who finished second on Utah's team last season with 87 tackles, joined former Utes defensive tackle Star Lotuleilei with the Carolina Panthers, according to an ESPN report. Utah defensive end Jason Fanaika signed with the San Francisco 49ers, while Utah safety Tevin Carter signed with Washington, according to reports from Kyle Goon.

Fanaika racked up four sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss with the Utes last season, while Carter nabbed two interceptions as the 2015 Las Vegas Bowl MVP.

Utah quarterback Travis Wilson will attend a minicamp tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to an ESPN report.

Utah punter and two-time Ray Guy award winner Tom Hackett signed with the New York Jets, Goon reported, joining former teammate Trevor Reilly.

Utah State wide receiver Hunter Sharp, who led the Aggies with 71 catches for 835 yards and nine touchdowns in 2015, is headed to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to an ESPN report.

After two of his defensive teammates were drafted, undrafted Southern Utah defensive end James Cowser signed with the Oakland Raiders, according to a report from The Spectrum. Cowser led the Thunderbirds with 13.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Utah linebacker Gionni Paul will participate in a minicamp tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Utah football's Twitter account. Paul led the Utes in tackles last season with 117 and tackles for loss with 13.5, while adding three sacks, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

Utah State quarterback Chuckie Keeton was signed by the Houston Texans, according to the Utah State football Twitter account. Keeton finished an injury-plagued career in Logan with 7,393 yards and 62 passing touchdowns.

Local players who signed as undrafted free agents.

BYU Cougars

• WR Mitch Mathews, Kansas City Chiefs

• OL Ryker Mathews, New Orleans Saints

• LB Manoa Pikula, Green Bay Packers

Southern Utah University

• DE James Cowser, Oakland Raiders

• Punter Brock Miller, Indianapolis Colts

• TE Anthony Norris, Denver Broncos

• QB Ammon Olsen, Indianapolis Colts

Utah State Aggies

• LB Torrey Green, Atlanta Falcons

• Safety Marwin Evans, Seattle Seahawks

• QB Chuckie Keeton, Houston Texans

• DT David Moala, Denver Broncos

• WR Devonte Robinson, Green Bay Packers

• WR Hunter Sharp, Philadelphia Eagles

Utah Utes

• OL Siaosi Aiono, Kansas City Chiefs

• Safety Tevin Carter, Washington

• DE Jason Fanaika, San Francisco 49ers

• Punter Tom Hackett, New York Jets

• LB Jared Norris, Carolina Panthers

• LB Gionni Paul, Cincinnati Bengals (minicamp invite)

• LB Jason Whittingham, Oakland Raiders

• QB Travis Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals (minicamp invite)

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