Retired from football in 2001. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Position. Rushed for 4,036 yards and 77 TDs when Mustangs were at top of Florida's big classification (1972 state champs) with a prolific offense. Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. Named the first-ever Gator All-American. Played college football in relative anonymity at Division II Lincoln University in Missouri. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Set numerous all-time marks in Broward history 2,011 yards in a season (2000), 7,105 career yards, 107 career TDs (tied state record), 484 points in 3 straight seasons. Now Garrett is making his own mark and has been selected as Player of the Year on PARADE's 46th annual All-AmericaHigh School Football Team. Pro: A second-round pick of the 1983 draft, Walter played 12 years in the NFL, his final 11 with San Francisco. Went on to star at Florida before turning pro after junior season. Left early for NFL and was 3rd overall pick by Cleveland. Wes Chandler RB/WR/KR New Smyrna Beach 1973. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Listed as 1 of top 3 HS offensive linemen nationally by SuperPrep. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. Played 10 NFL seasons with just under 1,000 all-purpose yards. Young's NFL career was not as notable, and he flamed out after six seasons. Won Class 3A weightlifting, wrestling and shot put titles as a senior, in addition to being an All-Stater in football. Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. One of the most coveted high school quarterbacks of all time, John Elway was the No. McNary: Graduated in 1999. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "Lemar put us on the map," Carter said of his childhood idol. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Drafted out of Penn State in the 4th round of the 1990 draft. Eddie Edwards DL Fort Pierce Central 1972. Named MVP in state all-star game. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. Was the 1993 NFL MVP. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Also played for Indianapolis Colts. Knee injuries limited Greens NFL career to three years. Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). Had 29 career sacks in 147 pro games. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. All-league and all-state as a senior on both sides. College: Yates landed at Washington, where he was a two-time all-Pac-10 linebacker. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Player : School: State: C: Brian Milner : Fort Worth Southwest: TX: 1B: . 1979 College Football All-America Team - Wikipedia Pro: A sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, Swancutt spent three years in the NFL, playing for Detroit, Oakland and Baltimore. 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. In his first two seasons, he ran for 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns. Odighizuwa played in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl. Awards Index Consensus All-America Teams (1969-70 to 1978-79) Previous Decade Next Decade Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. Set single-season records as a senior with 5,552 yards (4286 passing, 1266 rushing) and 70 TDs (46/24) for 11-2 team. Drafted by Chicago Bears. Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. As a senior, Suh had 4 sacks in the Big 12 championship game on the way to landing Associated Press player of the year honors. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. February 16, 1979 - DeSmet super star Steve Stipanovich, center, dunks over two CBC players. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Was named sophomore of the year by the Southeastern Conference in 1967. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Rashan Gary is one of just three players to be a unanimous No. One of only 3 players in NFL with more than 400 career FGs. Duante Culpepper QB Vanguard (Ocala) 1994. Burton Lawless TE/OL Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 1970. He captured the imagination of college football fans across the country as a true freshman at Oklahoma when he ran for 1,144 yards and 13 touchdowns despite not starting until the seventh game. Probably the most coveted wide receiver recruit of the last decade, he picked in-state Missouri over Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas but was dismissed from the team at Missouri after two seasons and two drug arrests. Built upon his solid start at Hialeah to enjoy a College Hall of Fame career at Miami, where he recorded the most tackles ever for a Hurricane DL and finished 5th in the voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1968. D.J. A do-it-all player who was an All-America selection in sophomore year at Miami where he played both ways. 1988 (Fayetteville, Arkansas), High school: Springdale High School (Springdale, Arkansas), High school highlights: USA Today National Player of the Year (2005), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2005). Competed in 2 Super Bowls. United States. Renfro was probably the states greatest high school player of the late 1950s, as he helped Jefferson win a pair of state championships as a standout defensive back, running back and sometimes quarterback. Recruiting analysts described him as the best linebacker to arrive at Notre Dame in decades, and he lived up to the hype. 2 all-time) and 47 touchdowns during his senior year. Howingtons career was cut short by injuries, though he played three years and started eight times. Has become one of the top backs in the NFL. Born: Dec. 23, 1984 (Tallahassee, Florida), High school: North Florida Christian School (Tallahassee, Florida), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (2001), four-time Class 1A state champion (1998-2001), College highlights: ESPN All-American (2004), All-ACC (2004), NFL career: Detroit Lions (2006-09), Philadelphia Eagles (2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011), Dallas Cowboys (2012-13). Had 270 tackles, 105 hurries, 32 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 5 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles. Began 11-year NFL career after drafted in 2nd-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1954, beginning an 11-year NFL career. 19. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. Did it all for Apopka, even punting, and was a first-team All-State pick as a LB. Some, like McCoy, peaked in high school. High School . And how about Waukegan's Jereme Richmond? Played both sides of the ball, holds the schools defensive record with 18 career interceptions. Find out more. All-State TE for the Tarpons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1 player for all four major recruiting services and picked Michigan over Auburn, Clemson, Ole Miss and USC. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Converted into WR at Florida State. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Selected by New York Jets with 4th overall pick in 1993 draft. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. Had 14 NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, including all 4 of Steelers' Super Bowl wins. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ranks 4th on Eagles' all-time INT list with 32. 1979 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Teams First-team All-State K/P as HS senior. Name : School: Year: Walt Menzenthin: Columbia: 1900: Warren Heller : Pittsburg : 1932 : . Career offensive total of 7,034 yards 6,107 passing, 927 rushing is in state's top 10. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Was a member of the NFL's all-time 75th anniversary team in 1994. Now in his 8th NFL season. Finished with 7,221 career yards and 79 touchdowns in HS career. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. The son of San Jose State head coach Jack Elway, John decided to play baseball and football at Stanford. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. GA. QB. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. A pro baseball draft pick. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. In football, the list includes Fenwick's Jim DiLullo, Maine South's Tom Spotts, Evanston's Carlos Matthews, Lane Tech's Ken Ferguson, Tilden's Dempsey Norman, St. Rita's John Foley, Lane Tech's Alex Rodriguez, Naperville Central's Tim Lavery, New Trier's Mark Floersch, Proviso East's Philip Macklin, Naperville Central's Ryan Clifford, Maine South's Sean Price and Charlie Goro. Career HS totals were158 catches, 2,346 yards, 38 TDs (then a state record) in only 2 seasons. Michael Timpson RB/WR/KR Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1985. Finished college career with 3,331 yards, including 13 100-yard games. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. They were wrong. Find out more. Joined by future first-round picks Neal Colzie and Glenn Cameron on Coral Gables teams. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Led FSU in rushing with 713 yards in 1973 and was backup RB and renowned courageous punt returner for New York Giants. Pro: The 12th pick of the 1980 draft, Brock played 16 years in the NFL, most with New Orleans. Jan. 04. Started all 16 games for Saints in 2006. Magazine 'Parade' Celebrates Valentine's Day With Our Favorite Magazine Covers, From 1943 to 2019 Celebs Tracee Ellis Ross Reveals Her Most Painful Rejection and How It Helped Shape Her Success. Played 128 games in 9 NFL seasons, 6 seasons as a starter, for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) Leading receiver for FSU (42 catches for 525 yards) as a senior in 1974. Born: Jan. 18, 1980 (Wilson, North Carolina), High school: Southern Nash High School (Bailey, North Carolina), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1997), College highlights: Bednarik Award (2001), Lombardi Award (2001), NFL career: Carolina Panthers (2002-09, 2017-18), Chicago Bears (2010-13), Green Bay Packers (2014-16). Smith dropped like a rock in the 1990 NFL draft because some teams thought the 5-foot-9, 216-pounder was too small and slow (even though he ran a 4.52 40) to play at the next level. We like to think we know something great when we see it. Michael Irvin WR St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1983. Newman played both sides of the ball, but in high school was more known for his running back accomplishments, as he was Oregons 4A offensive player of the year as a senior. Yates was the 4A player of the year on offense and defense as a junior, and defensive player of the year as a senior. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. [5] Other selectors included Football News (FN), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA),[6] The Sporting News (TSN),[7] and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). By Brian McLaughlin Jan 26, 2017. . He committed to Texas A&M, which allegedly gave him a brand-new Trans Am, then flipped his commitment to scandal-ridden SMU. College: Stief is a Portland State Hall of Famer after a four year career where he caught 22 touchdown passes and amassed 2,581 receiving yards. CO. QB. High school graduation year: 1979. There aren't many players mentioned when we look at the list of who might have been good enough to go straight from high school football to the NFL, but Adrian Peterson usually tops the list. Started games during his freshman year all the way through his senior year at UF. Signed by FSU. Killed in an automobile accident in 1964. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. Eventually became a starter at University of Miami. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. Missouri. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. The Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team was an annual selection by Parade that nationally honored the top high school boys' basketball players in the United States. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Here is the. Born: Feb. 25, 1988 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), High school: Southeast High School (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (2005), Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year (2005), U.S. Army All-American (2006), College highlights: Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2008), two-time AP All-American (2008, 2009), NFL career: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010-18), Carolina Panthers (2019). Set several school and Big Ten records at Michigan. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Caught more than 1,000 yards in passes as a tight end, and earned several all-state and regional honors, as well becoming a Parade All-American. Missouri. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever quarterback? 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. Alas, he only played one full college season, two seasons in the USFL and two seasons in the NFL before his career came to an end. Played for Steve Spurrier with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Now in his 13th NFL season, has made Pro Bowl 7 times and was 1999 AP Defensive Player of the Year. Was legendary for sacking quarterbacks before it was adopted as a statistical category. Standout DL and 3-sport letterman at Hernando in early 1980s. Anthony. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. Had 14-year career in the pros. State all-time total offense king with 13,042 career yards (9922 pass/3120 rush) and 159 TDs responsible for (96 passing/63 rushing) in 3 years as QB at Nease. Played 15 NFL seasons, setting numerous records, including career marks for rushing yards (18,355) and carries (4,409) that still stand. Randy Moss was on Parade Magazines list of the 50 greatest high school football players of all time in 2009, and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz called him "the best high school football player" he'd ever seen when he signed with the Irish out of high school. 100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players They were dominant players, blue chippers, recruited by the nation's leading college programs, record-setters, leaders of state championship teams, first-round selections in the NBA draft. Led Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. All rights reserved. Mauer, who was committed to play football and baseball at Florida State, was a six-time All-Star in the major leagues and played 14 seasons for the Twins. Welcome, for lack of a better term, to a stab at putting together Oregons all-time all-state football team. Second- and third-team honors are used to break ties. Grant: Graduated in 1951. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Arizona Daily Star. Recorded a career-high 7 INTs in 1972. Considered by some experts to be the best Florida high school RB prior to Emmitt Smith. Peppers, a nine-time Pro Bowler, tallied $164.7 million in career earnings and was hired as a special assistant for business operations for the Carolina Panthers for the 2019 season. Do you have a sports website? Eddie "Meat Cleaver" Weaver DL Haines City 1978. 1978. As a senior, the 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end had 29.5 sacks, 162 tackles and a stunning five defensive touchdowns. Tucson. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. First-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1979. A dominating 250-pound DE with excellent speed who also played TE. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. Kyler Murray gets the slight edge over Vince Young as the greatest quarterback in Texas high school football history, but Murray can't hold a candle to what Young did on the college level. Led 1991 Vikings to a state championship win at Florida Field, finishing season 14-0 with 3,055 yards, 27 TDs and just 4 INTs. Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. Hackenbruck was a first-team all-stater at linebacker and running back as a senior, earning 4A offensive player of the year honors. Aloha: Graduated in 1980. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) Played 12 NFL seasons. Brock was a two-time all-stater and a Parade All-American. 1979 1978 1977 * - Selected as alternates for the game. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Page 55. He flipped on a commitment to in-state Virginia to go play both sports for North Carolina, where he continued to play quarterback but switched to wide receiver for a seven-year NFL career. Arguably the most exciting and most athletic basketball player ever produced in Illinois, he was a teammate of Kevin Garnett in 1994-95 and Player of the Year in 1995-96. Play Index. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. Voted best offensive lineman in Gator history. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. For example, Sheldons Chris Miller had a great college and NFL career, but was third-team all-state as a senior. College Football Scores. Finished high school career with 11,433 total yards, 134 TDs (71 passing, 56 rushing, 5 on interceptions returns, 2 on punt returns). Played 3 years at University of Miami, finishing with 393 career tackle. One of the most hotly recruited players out of Florida for decades. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. A USA Today and Parade first-team All-American blocker. Racked up 5,511 yards on 541 carries (10.2 average) and totaled 93 TDs in 4-year varsity career. Selected in 3rd round of NFL draft by Seattle. Meet PARADE's All-America High School Football Team Florida's only Parade All-American in 1964. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. After Powlus chose Notre Dame in 1993, former ESPN college football analyst Beano Cook predicted he would win the Heisman Trophy twice, but injuries derailed Powlus' career. The most heralded recruit in Arkansas state history, Mitch Mustain swept the 2006 national player of the year awards and followed his high school coach, Gus Malzahn, to Arkansas. Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. Or write about sports? Played college ball at Kansas. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. Led Escambia to state titles in sophomore and junior years (2,934 rushing yards, 32 TDs on 353 carries in 14 games), and 10-1 season as a senior in the days when only district champ made playoffs. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. Butkus Award winner as the top college linebacker at Florida State in 1992. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. 1 player in the nation as a senior. A two-time all-state lineman for the Celtics, played on a state championship team as a junior, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. Led Tigers to a 49-4 four-year record and FHSAA state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Standout defender and return specialist for Pirates' 2002 Class 4A state title team. Marshall: Graduated in 1974. Signed with University of Florida and started as a sophomore, leading Gators to 9-1-1 record and Gator Bowl victory. He did not work hard and he didn't play hard.". Martell was switched to wide receiver, then switched back to quarterback before he decided to opt out of the 2020 season, leaving him two years of college eligibility remaining and he transferred back to his hometown, to play for UNLV. Played at 3 different high schools in his prep career, starting at pre-integration Lincoln (Palmetto), then moving to Manatee before finishing senior year at Wyoming (N.Y.) Central.
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