Locals in the NFL

Six players from Monterey County are in NFL training camps this summer.
 Among them is North Salinas and Hartnell grad Carl Nicks, a two-time all-pro and the highest paid offensive guard in the NFL for Tampa Bay. Nicks is trying to come back from a toe injury that ended his season last year.
 A teammate of Nicks' in Tampa is Seaside product Mason Foster, who begins his third season as the teams starting inside linebacker.
 The 49ers shored up their special teams by signing North Salinas alum and three-time all-pro Kassim Osgood, who could also see time at receiver. Osgood is beginning his 11th season in the NFL.
 One time Salinas High guard Evan Smith has become the Packers starting center. An undrafted free agent out of Idaho State, the 308-pound Smith is beginning his fourth season.
 Rookie seventh round draft choice Ty Powell has made an early season impression at linebacker for Seattle. The 24-year-old Seaside product had six tackles in his first game.
 Making a bid to make the Jets roster is Seaside and MPC product Joe Collins. Cut last year by the Jets, Collins is among eight receivers vying for a couple of spots.