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Top 10 Utah Football players to play in the NFL

Utah has a long list of names who have moved on to the NFL from their days up on The Hill. Here is a look at the top 10 NFL players who came from the U.

10. Luther Elliss, Defensive End

Luther Elliss played for the Detroit Lions from 1995 through 2003 where he accumulated 324 tackles and 27 sacks. His performance in Detroit made him a much beloved player and earned him the nickname "Pass Rushing Luther." Elliss was released by Detroit part way through the 2003 season before playing out his final year in Denver.