It all begins up front.

Utah football’s emergence on the national college football scene has been largely fueled by the program’s ability to recruit high caliber offensive linemen. And there have been a lot of good ones donning the drum and feather over the years. As Utah’s offensive philosophies have evolved over the years, the main constant has been a collection of talent up front.

Utah’s history of success on the offensive line includes All Americans and first round draft picks. There are too many All Conference players to count. They’ve led the way for a long line of elite running backs. And have been an important contributor to Utah’s history - from busting the BCS to joining the Pac-12 and beyond.

Today, we take a look at the ten best offensive linemen in the history of the Utah football program. Compiling this list wasn't easy. There are many who didn’t make the list that deserved serious consideration for inclusion. The fact that there are so many is a testament to how good the position has been over the years.

Our process for selecting the top 10 is a combination of on-field results and impact at Utah along with success at the NFL level. So with that in mind, let’s look at the ten best offensive linemen in the history of Utah football.