Editor's note: In anticipation of the 121st college football season in Utah, DeseretNews.com writer Jay Yeomans is ranking the 50 greatest Division I college football players of all time from the state of Utah. We're counting down the 50 days until Sept. 1 when Southern Utah at Utah and Weber State at Utah State kick off at 6 p.m. Rankings are based on what the player did during his college career.
43. Cody Hoffman, BYU, wide receiver, returner (2009-13)
Hoffman was one of the most consistent wide receivers the Cougars ever had during his spectacular career in Provo. No matter who the quarterback was, Hoffman made plays. He had at least 40 catches for 500 yards and five touchdowns during each of his four seasons.
His best season came as a junior in 2012 when he registered 100 receptions for 1,248 yards and 11 touchdowns to earn All-Independent First-Team recognition.
For his BYU career, he caught 260 passes for 3,612 yards and 33 touchdowns. He added 53 kick returns for 1,331 yards and another score. Those numbers make him the BYU record-holder for receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. That also places him at the top of the list of all Div. I Utah players in all three categories.
Jay Yeomans is a sports writer for Deseretnews.com. Contact him at jmoney34@hotmail.com. Twitter: @jmoney3334