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Eight Utes Invited to 2017 NFL Scouting Combine
2/26/2017 9:44 AM | Football
SALT LAKE CITY – Eight former Ute football players have been invited to the 2017 NFL Combine, which runs from Feb. 28-Mar. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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While at the Combine, Utah's Garett Bolles, Marcus Williams, Isaac Asiata, Joe Williams, J.J. Dielman, Sam Tevi, Brian Allen and Pita Taumoepenu will be evaluated by NFL executives, coaches, scouts and doctors.
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The eight Utah players invited is tied for the most of the 2016 Pac-12 teams and the four offensive linemen is the most in the country from a single school.
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The NFL Network will air exclusive coverage of the measureable drills and on-field workouts from March 3-6. Keep track of the Utes' progress throughout the Combine on NFL.com.
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2017 NFL Combine On-Field Workout Schedule
Friday, Mar. 3: Running backs, offensive linemen and special teams.
Saturday, Mar. 4: Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends.
Sunday, Mar. 5: Defensive linemen and linebackers.
Monday, Mar. 6: Defensive backs.
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Garett Bolles – OT
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Five things to know
Marcus Williams – S
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Isaac Asiata - OL
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Five things to know
Joe Williams – RB
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Five things to know
J.J. Dielman - OL
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Five things to know
Sam Tevi – OT
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Five things to know
Brian Allen – DB
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Three things to know
               With his 6'3", 205 frame this former receiver matches up well against his former position –
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Pita Taumoepenu – DL
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While at the Combine, Utah's Garett Bolles, Marcus Williams, Isaac Asiata, Joe Williams, J.J. Dielman, Sam Tevi, Brian Allen and Pita Taumoepenu will be evaluated by NFL executives, coaches, scouts and doctors.
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The eight Utah players invited is tied for the most of the 2016 Pac-12 teams and the four offensive linemen is the most in the country from a single school.
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The NFL Network will air exclusive coverage of the measureable drills and on-field workouts from March 3-6. Keep track of the Utes' progress throughout the Combine on NFL.com.
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2017 NFL Combine On-Field Workout Schedule
Friday, Mar. 3: Running backs, offensive linemen and special teams.
Saturday, Mar. 4: Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends.
Sunday, Mar. 5: Defensive linemen and linebackers.
Monday, Mar. 6: Defensive backs.
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Garett Bolles – OT
NFL.com Draft Profile
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Five things to know
- Elite athletic ability with the sweetest feet at the tackle position in this draft – NFL.com
- Movement skills are smooth and unencumbered – NFL.com
- Can take quick settle steps, sinks and scoops defensive ends on base blocks – NFL.com
- Balanced in his pass sets and keeps blocks centered – NFL.com
- Declared for the NFL Draft after one season at Utah (he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a JC transfer) – UtahUtes.com
Marcus Williams – S
NFL.com Draft Profile
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Five things to know
- Athletic and instinctive from high safety – NFL.com
- Easy hips with smooth feet in his backpedal – NFL.com
- Good recognition of quarterback's intentions gives him a head start on the throw – NFL.com
- Leverages ball carrier to the sideline and rarely lets him cross back over the middle of the field –NFL.com
- Two-time All-Pac-12 safety declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season – UtahUtes.com
Isaac Asiata - OL
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Five things to know
- Has played both guard spots and can play center if needed – NFL.com
- Gives maximum effort to take the lead in early portion of a block – NFL.com
- Effective lateral skip step puts him in position to make his reach blocks – NFL.com
- Sets shallow anchor in pass pro against bull rushers – NFL.com
- Pac-12 Morris Award winner (league's best offensive lineman as voted on by the Pac-12's starting defensive linemen) – UtahUtes.com
Joe Williams – RB
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Five things to know
- Has get-away burst in small spaces – NFL.com
- Flashes breakaway speed to take it to the house if he gets up to the safeties – NFL.com
- Carries weight in his lower half, allowing for unique contact balance – NFL.com
- Runs feet through initial contact and blows through arm tackles – NFL.com
-  Averaged 156.3 yards per game in 2016, while rushing for 1,407 yards – UtahUtes.com
J.J. Dielman - OL
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Five things to know
- Has three years of experience at right tackle to go along with his newfound snaps at center – NFL.com
- Has quick feet and good flexibility though his hips – NFL.com
- Talented work-up blocker who finds his second-level targets and strikes with accuracy – NFL.com
- Works well with guards in handoff on combo blocks – NFL.com
- Started 31 of 32 games played in his career – UtahUtes.com
Sam Tevi – OT
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Five things to know
- Has starting experience at right and left tackles – NFL.com
- Displays good foot quickness in his pass sets and operates from consistent base width – NFL.com
- Able to meet speed at the edge in pass protection – NFL.com
- Big hands and decent strength – NFL.com
- Started his last two seasons at offensive tackle – UtahUtes.com
Brian Allen – DB
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Three things to know
               With his 6'3", 205 frame this former receiver matches up well against his former position –
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- Cornerback tied for fifth in the Pac-12 and led the Utes with four interceptions in 2016 – UtahUtes.com
- Led the Utes with 10 total passes defended (4 INT, 6 PBU) – UtahUtes.com
Pita Taumoepenu – DL
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Four things to know
- Ferocious pass rusher can play both end positions and linebacker – UtahUtes.com
- 21.5 sacks ranks as the fifth-most all-time at Utah – UtahUtes.com
- 25.5 career tackles for loss – UtahUtes.com
- Tied for fourth in the Pac-12 in 2016 with 9.0 sacks – UtahUtes.com
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