Utah Utes Football - Notable Players

Notable Players

Years in parentheses are the years the player lettered in football with Utah.

  • Jack Johnson (1930–1932) — Pro Bowl offensive tackle
  • Mac Speedie (1939–1941) — Pro Bowl wide receiver
  • Larry Wilson (1957–1959) — Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back
  • George Seifert (1959) — two time Super Bowl winning head coach
  • Dave Costa (1961–1962) — four time AFL All-Pro defensive tackle
  • Roy Jefferson (1962–1964) — three time Pro Bowl wide receiver
  • Bob Trumpy (1966) — Pro Bowl tight end and color commentator for NFL broadcasts
  • Norm Chow (1965–1967) — Broyles Award winner for best assistant coach in college football
  • Manny Fernandez (1965–1967) — 2nd team All-Pro defensive tackle and starter on Miami's No-Name Defense
  • Norm Thompson (1969–1970) — cornerback for nine seasons in the NFL
  • Marv Bateman (1969–1971) — 2nd team All Pro punter
  • Steve Odom (1971–1973) — Pro Bowl wide receiver
  • Scott Mitchell (1987–1989) — quarterback for eleven seasons in the NFL
  • Jamal Anderson (1992–1993) — All Pro running back for the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl XXXIII
  • Luther Elliss (1991–1994) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle
  • Kevin Dyson (1994–1997) — starting wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans during Super Bowl XXXIV
  • Mike Anderson (1998–1999) — 2000 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
  • Andre Dyson (1997–2000) — cornerback with 22 interceptions in the NFL
  • Steve Smith (1999–2000) — All-Pro wide receiver with the Carolina Panthers
  • Jordan Gross (1998–2002) — All-Pro offensive tackle with the Carolina Panthers
  • Alex Smith (2002–2004) — first pick of the 2005 NFL Draft
  • Eric Weddle (2003–2006)— All-Pro free safety with the San Diego Chargers
  • Brian Johnson (2004–2005, 2007–2008) — quarterback with most wins in school history, and current Utes' Offensive Coordinator.
  • Louie Sakoda (2005–2008) — consensus All-American placekicker and All-American punter
  • Sean Smith (2006–2008) — Miami Dolphins cornerback and second round pick 2009 draft
  • Paul Kruger (2007–2008) — All-MWC defensive lineman, Baltimore Ravens second round draft pick

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