Ranking the top 10 Utah Utes football players of all time

8. Steve Smith Sr., WR (1999-2000)

If not for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, Smith might not have landed in Salt Lake City.

While working at his off-campus junior college Taco Bell job, Smith met Fred Graves, then Utah’s receivers coach, and a friendship blossomed.

Smith ranks 21st in receiving yards (1,603) and receiving grabs (12) in Utah annals — keep in mind he only spent two years with the program. Against San Diego State in 2000, he had a ridiculous stat line — two catches, 143 receiving yards, and two scores.

Steve Smith Sr. at Utah 😳 pic.twitter.com/PzGmeZYt3C

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