5. Roy Jefferson, Utah, wide receiver/defensive back/kicker (1962-64)
Jefferson was an elite player on offense, defense and special teams during his time at Utah. As well as being an all-conference performer at split end, he was an All-American on defense.
He was one of the leading receivers on the team three straight years and was a two-time first-team all-WAC selection. His most productive season on offense came in 1963 when he had 29 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns.
A year later was his most impressive on defense when he intercepted three passes to earn All-American recognition as a cornerback by The Sporting News.
For his Utah career, he caught 70 passes for 1,166 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 38 extra points and nine field goals in the kicking game. He was inducted in the Crimson Club Hall of Fame in 1986.
Jay Yeomans is a sports writer for DeseretNews.com. Contact him at jyeomans@deseretdigital.com.