Which Utah players could be drafted this year?
Utah’s Spencer Fano participates in a drill during Utah football's Pro Day at the Spence Eccles Field House in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 19, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News Last year’s draft was quiet for the University of Utah, aside from the selection of tight end Caleb Lohner by the Denver Broncos in the final round. This year, it could be a busy three days for former Utes as the NFL draft gets underway in Pittsburgh on Thursday night (6 p.
m. MT, ABC/ESPN). For the first time in school history, expectations are that two former Utes — offensive tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu — could be selected in the opening round of the NFL draft.
Tight end Dallen Bentley is also expected by most NFL experts to be selected during the three-day event after a good showing at the NFL combine and Utah’s pro day, alongside defensive end Logan Fano. Linebacker Lander Barton could also hear his name called from the stage in Pittsburgh. Many more former Utes — including the entire starting offensive line — could also be in line for free-agent deals at the conclusion of the draft.
Here’s a player-by-player look at the most likely selections from the University of Utah in this year’s draft. Spencer Fano, offensive tackle Long considered one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, Spencer Fano is projected to be one of the first offensive linemen off the board in Pittsburgh. Fano had a good junior season at Utah, earning a PFF grade of 88 and allowing no sacks and just five pressures all season.
He was a key piece of an offensive line that set school records in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns and was named the 2025 Outland Trophy winner — an award given to the best interior lineman in the country. At the combine, Fano’s athleticism stood out, with the 6-foot-5. 5, 311-pound lineman ranking first among offensive tackles in Next Gen Stats’ combine score.
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