The all-time best players in pro football history from the University of Utah on the offensive side of the ball: #15-11

15. Zane Beadles: Beadles was selected in the second round (45th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 draft.  Beadles has started every game but two in his four-year career and made it to the Pro-Bowl in 2012 as an offensive lineman.  Beadles is a key piece to the Denver Broncos who are trying to make a run at another Super Bowl appearance.

14. Fred Gehrke: Gehrke made the Cleveland Rams after going undrafted in 1940.  He spends seven seasons in the NFL over the course of 11 years for the Rams, Chicago Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.  Gehrke found most of his success as a member of the Rams where he led the league in rushing yards per attempt in 1945 and 1946.  His best season came in 1945 when Gehrke carried the ball 74 times for 467 yards and seven touchdowns as well as catching eight passes for 90 yards and another score for the NFL Champion Rams.  For his efforts that season, Gehrke was named First Team All-NFL by Pro Football Illustrated.

For his career, Gehrke registered 343 carries for 1,664 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground while totaling 56 receptions for 527 yards and seven scores.

13. Kevin Dyson: Dyson was selected in the first round (16th overall) by the Tennessee Oilers in the 1998 draft.  Dyson spent five years of his six-year career in Tennessee as a wide receiver before playing his final season with the Carolina Panthers.  His best season came in 2001, when Dyson caught 54 passes for 825 yards and seven touchdowns.

For his career, Dyson registered 178 receptions for 2,325 yards and 18 touchdowns.

12. Jack Johnson: Johnson spent his entire seven-year career with the Detroit Lions.  Johnson appeared in 76 from 1934-1940 on the offensive line.  He was named First Team All-NFL in 1936 by Collyer’s Eye Magazine and Second Team All-NFL in 1938 and 1939 by the Int. News Service according to pro-football-reference.com.  Johnson also won and NFL Championship with the Lions in 1935.

11. Charlie Smith: Smith was selected in the fourth round (110th overall) by the Oakland Raiders in the 1968 draft.  Smith played eight years in the league with the Raiders and the San Diego Chargers as a running back.  His best statistical season came in 1972 when Smith carried the ball 170 times for 686 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 28 passes for 353 yards and two more scores.

For his career, Smith had 858 rushing attempts for 3,351 yards and 24 touchdowns.  He also registered 141 receptions for 1,596 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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