Sonny Utz

College career Utz accepted a football scholarship from Virginia Tech. He was referred to as "Mr. Inside" as a fullback in the Tech offense that featured star quarterback Bob Schweickert, who was called "Mr. Outside." He also played as a linebacker.

1962 season

Utz was one of four backs who ran for over 250 yards for the Gobblers, racking up 261 yards on 66 carries. He scored one touchdown for the 5-5 Techmen.

1963 season

Utz led the conference in scoring for the only Virginia Tech team to ever win the Southern Conference title. He also was selected by the New York Jets in the 13th round (100th overall) of the 1965 AFL draft. He opted to sign with the Cowboys, but missed all of training camp due to ankle injury he suffered in a motorcycle accident the previous spring. On August 24, 1966, he was waived to be placed on the injured reserve list.

On April 11, 1967, he signed as a free agents with the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on July 21.

In August 1967, he was signed as a free agent by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He registered 12 carries for 16 yards, 15 receptions for 145 yards and 12 kickoff returns for 272 yards. He was released in October.