The all-time best players in pro football history from the University of Utah on the offensive side of the ball: #20-16

20. Milt Romney: Romney played in the early days of pro football where he pretty much did everything on the offensive side of the ball. In his six-year career with the Racine Legion and the Chicago Bears, Romney played wide receiver, running back and quarterback.  According to Pro-football reference.com, Romney played 73 games (41 starts) from 1923-1928 and scored five touchdowns on the ground and four as a receiver.

19. Speedy Thomas: Thomas was selected in the third round (57th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969 draft.  Thomas spent six years in the NFL as a wide receiver with the Bengals and the New Orleans Saints.  The best year of his career came as a rookie when Thomas caught 33 passes for 481 yards and three touchdowns.  he also carried the ball four times for 16 yards and another score.

For his career, Thomas registered 94 receptions for 1239 yards and amassed nine total touchdowns.
18. Steve Odom: Odom was selected in the fifth round (116th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 1974 draft.  Over his seven-year career with the Packers and the New York Giants, Odom was used as a punt and kick returner and as a wide receiver.  While Odom had great success on special teams scoring three touchdowns and making the Pro-Bowl in 1975 he also put up some solid numbers as a wide out.  His best season as a receiver came in 1977 when Odom caught 27 passes for 549 yards and three touchdowns.
For his career, Odom had 84 receptions for 1613 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with 16 carries for 205 yards and another score.
17. Marv Fleming: Fleming was selected in the 11th round (154th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 1963 draft.  Fleming spent 12 seasons in the NFL with the Packers and Miami Dolphins as a tight end.  His best statistical season came in 1966 when Fleming caught 31 passes for 366 yards and two touchdowns for Green Bay.
For his career, Fleming registered 157 receptions for 1823 yards and 16 touchdowns.
16. Chris Kemoeatu: Kemoeatu was the selected in the sixth round (204th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 draft.  he spend his entire seven-year career as a member of the Steelers and appeared in 75 games (53 starts) on the offensive line. During his time in Pittsbugh, Kemoeatu was a part of two Super Bowl winning teams.

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