Selected in 2nd round of 1964 draft and played 8 NFL seasons. Duante Culpepper QB Vanguard (Ocala) 1994. First freshman to start every game on offensive line for University of Florida. Zandofsky was first-team all-state as a defensive tackle as a junior and senior, as well as a first-team all-state offensive lineman as a senior. By Parade Feb 1, 2014. Bobby Butler DB Atlantic (Delray Beach) 1976. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. Also an outstanding defensive player. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Fairview. Played 3 seasons in USFL and 11 in NFL, where he was a 2-time Pro Bowl player and set receiving records for the Minnesota Vikings. Attended Duke. 211 Cmp, 388 Att, 2980 Yds, 19 TD, 19 Int, 182 Cmp, 325 Att, 2262 Yds, 21 TD, 13 Int, 196 Cmp, 368 Att, 2349 Yds, 14 TD, 11 Int, 269 Cmp, 501 Att, 3317 Yds, 21 TD, 19 Int, 208 Cmp, 330 Att, 2521 Yds, 19 TD, 15 Int, 137 Cmp, 242 Att, 1859 Yds, 11 TD, 12 Int, 250 Cmp, 427 Att, 3720 Yds, 29 TD, 15 Int. Top 50 PARADE All-America High School Football Players Parade May 14, 2009 51 Gallery 51 Images TV Meet Betty, the Real Star of 'Will Trent' Celebs Happy Presidents Day! Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Georgia (TSN, ESPN) Ivan Pace Jr., Cincinnati (AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, ESPN, CBS, FOX, The Athletic, USAT) Drew Sanders, Arkansas (AP) Nick Herbig, Wisconsin (FOX) Defensive back [ edit] Brian Branch, Alabama (ESPN, CBS) Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State (AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, ESPN, FOX, The Athletic) The younger Brown persevered, turned heads at pro day and played in the NFL for four seasons. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Named the first-ever Gator All-American. Has played in the NFL for 7 years, racking up around 6,000 career yards. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. 33 on list of top 100 college players of all time by College Football News in 2004. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State University and was selected all Big 10 three times. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. 2 all-time). Honored with a 2-time All-County selection and, with teammate tom Sullivan, was the first African-American named to the Jacksonville Journal All-County team. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Born: April 25, 1993 (St. Louis, Missouri), High school: Hillcrest High School (Springfield, Missouri), High school highlights: USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2011), two-time USA Today All-American (2010, 2011), U.S. Army All-American (2012), College highlights: Sporting News Freshman All-American (2012), All-SEC (2013), NFL career: Tennessee Titans (2015), Philadelphia Eagles (2016). Died earlier this month. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Listed as 1 of top 3 HS offensive linemen nationally by SuperPrep. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1979. Marty Lyons DL St. Petersburg Catholic 1974. Pro: A seventh-round NFL draft pick in 1978, Stief played parts of six seasons, most for the St. Louis Cardinals. One of state's top all-time, all-around athletes. All-Southwest Conference football and basketball player at Arkansas. Natural athlete who could do it all. After an unheralded career with the Trojans, he played Single-A baseball for one season, followed by two seasons in the Arena Football League. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Jeff. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Suh was also first-team all-state and a Parade All-American. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. > Consensus All-America Teams (1980-1989) Full Site Menu. Mason invited North Carolina coach Dean Smith to evaluate his star player. College: Like younger brother Stan, Pete played at Colorado, where he was a first-team All-American as a senior. Largely a backup, Clemens passed for 4,017 yards and 16 touchdowns during his pro career. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. Pro: A second-round pick in the 1969 draft, Enyart played three years in the NFL, for Buffalo and Oakland. But college and professional accomplishments are a significant factor; its hard to ignore a 10-year NFL stint, a Heisman Trophy, or an NFL Hall of Fame induction. State's co-record holder for TDs (44) in a season. Drafted out of Penn State in the 4th round of the 1990 draft. 19. Eddie "Meat Cleaver" Weaver DL Haines City 1978. Named to All-Time All-Broward Team in 1999. Some were touted as the No. High School . Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). 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. Named USA Today National Offensive Player of the Year. Some, like McCoy, peaked in high school. All were accorded can't-miss accolades by college coaches, recruiting analysts and media observers. Moss never played for Notre Dame because of a high school fight but landed at Florida State, where he was dismissed from the team over a failed drug test. Made immediate impact as rookie in NFL last year with 6 returns for TDs for Chicago Bears. Now in his 13th NFL season, has made Pro Bowl 7 times and was 1999 AP Defensive Player of the Year. Lito Sheppard DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1997. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. Regarded as one of top FBs in UF history. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Marquette Smith RB Lake Howell (Winter Park) 1990. The organizations that chose the teams were Associated Press, United Press International, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, and The Sporting News. College: Brock earned numerous honors during his four-year run at Colorado, including berths on first-team All-America teams as a senior. Became an All-American at Alabama. Led the Volunteers in tackles and was selected a first-team All-American in his junior and senior years. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Just completed first season as head coach at Blanche Ely. Join our linker program. Played for 7 different teams. Considered the most dangerous returner in league today. Atlanta. Here's a look at the greatest high school football recruits of all time and what happened to them after we anointed them. College highlights: Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2005), AP All-American (2005), two-time All-Pac-10 (2004, 2005), NFL career: Baltimore Ravens (2006-14), Detroit Lions (2015-17), Philadelphia Eagles (2018). . 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. A key member of the Crimson Tide's 1978 national championship team. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. But Schafer never wanted to embrace the stardom. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Eddie Edwards DL Fort Pierce Central 1972. Signed with Florida and lettered all 4 years from 1983-87. Was all-state selection. College: Zandofsky ended up at Washington, exclusively playing offensive line, earning multiple all-Pac 10 honors. Dickerson's recruitment can still spark a heated debate in parts of Texas. Set still-standing state record for career receptions with 220, good for 3,688 yards and 41 TDs as the face of a program that won state titles his junior and senior years. Had over 3,000 yards of offense in 6 pro seasons. Fourteen of them were recognized unanimously. Finished with 300 career receptions for 4,047 yards and 12 TDs while with New England, Chicago and Philadelphia. 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. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. Led Gators to their first national championship and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1996. Eventually signed with Alabama under Paul "Bear" Bryant. Was a captain and starter on FSU's 1993 national title team. Eight year . Grants Pass: Graduated in 1966. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Signed with University of Florida and started as a sophomore, leading Gators to 9-1-1 record and Gator Bowl victory. As a senior, Swancutt was the Class 4A defensive player of the year and landed on a number of all-regional recruiting teams. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Played offense and defense in high school and QB at FAMU, where he was a 3-time All-American. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Tucson. Was a back-up RB on Gilbert's 11-0 FIAA state championship title team in 1958. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. 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. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). Set several school and Big Ten records at Michigan. Played in 3 Super Bowls and 8 Pro Bowls. Played 14 NFL seasons, with 6 Pro Bowls and 53 career INTs. Was 64th on The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players in 1999. Never drafted by NFL because of medical condition. He set single-game records with 643 yards and 10 touchdowns in a win over Lakeridge. Pro: A sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, Swancutt spent three years in the NFL, playing for Detroit, Oakland and Baltimore. A Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer at Mississippi Valley State. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. Do you have a blog? That would be Class of 2023 quarterback Arch Manning, the top-ranked quarterback in his class and the son of the Mannings' eldest son, former Ole Miss wide receiver Cooper Manning. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Selected in 3rd round of NFL draft by Seattle. Some people believed him. And how about Waukegan's Jereme Richmond? All-Star Game: Year: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 . He was a starting linebacker in 1966, then moved to fullback in 1967. Claimed 1960 Class A mythical state championship when he was a junior. Started all 46 of his college games. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. He is the only player in the history of the CBA to lead the league in scoring and steals in two consecutive seasons. Was the 1993 NFL MVP. Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. A key player along with DE Don Latimer on 1971 Fort Pierce Central team that went 13-0 and defeated Tampa Robinson 29-13 in Class 4A state championship game. Played 8 NFL seasons with Tampa Bay. College: Hass was a walk-on turned star at Oregon State, as he posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, the first player in Pac-10/12 history to accomplish the feat. Do you have a sports website? Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive back? Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. To be selected a consensus All-American, players must be chosen to the first team on at least half of the five official selectors as recognized by the NCAA. Injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2016, have hampered his pro career. Originated the infamous "Lambeau Leap." Died in June 1992 in an automobile accident. Member of College Football Hall of Fame. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. One of state's great all-time athletes. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. Jesuit: Hass posted one of the great receiving seasons in Oregon history as a senior, leading the Crusaders to the 2000 4A state title by catching 79 passes for 1,739 yards and 21 touchdowns. Players are chosen against other players playing at their position only. 2 overall recruit (2018), Mr. Georgia Football (2017), AJC All-State (2017), College highlights: AP All-American (2019), All-Big Ten (2019), Heisman Trophy finalist (2019), Big Ten Championship MVP (2019). Known for physical style of running, often dragging tacklers for extra yardage every time he ran the ball. 1 overall recruit across all of the major recruiting services, he led Cartersville to two state titles and won 41 straight games at one point. Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. And be sure to vote for your choice as the top player for each position group (poll included after each first-team position). Though he was primarily a center, Brock also started at left and right guard, and left tackle during his career. Born: Feb. 14, 1993 (Rock Hill, South Carolina), High school: South Pointe High School (South Pointe, South Carolina), High school highlights: SCHSL state champion (2008), South Carolina Mr. Football (2010), College highlights: SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2012), two-time AP All-American (2012, 2013), NFL career: Houston Texans (2014-18), Seattle Seahawks (2019), Tennessee Titans (2020), Cleveland Browns (2021-present). Earned consensus All-America honors and Bronko Nagurski Tropy as the nation's top defensive player in 1994. Sometimes our hearts get involved. Clemens spent 11 years playing for three teams, the New York Jets, St. Louis and San Diego. Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. 16 overall in the 1974 draft by Kansas City. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Now in 13th NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. Began 11-year NFL career after drafted in 2nd-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1954, beginning an 11-year NFL career. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1 player in the nation. State. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. They were wrong. What you need to know now is that there's another Manning at Newman who could be just as good, if not better. Also: Renfro is a member of the PIL, state of Oregon, University of Oregon and Pro Football halls of fame. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Received NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1986. 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. Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Set then-national HS records for career receiving yards (4,594) and yards per catch (24.05) as a senior. Has a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots (2004). Set single-season state records as a senior that stood for two decades 93 receptions (now No. NFL, second round pick of the 2006 draft. Extremely quick for a 300-pound tackle in HS. Became a starting DT for Chicago Bears, where he played for 14 years. First. College: Longwell was the kicker and punter for California, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors for both positions as a senior. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive lineman? Completions, attempts, yards and TDs all set state records in an era when big passing numbers didn't happen. McCoy was a wunderkind in college and left school with one year of eligibility remaining. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Had 6,431 yards rushing and scored 81 TDs in HS career. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. A dominating 250-pound DE with excellent speed who also played TE. A 4-sport standout for Tampa Bay Tech in 980s, even winning a state championship in wrestling. Had 148 tackles and 14 sacks during his career at University of Miami. In basketball, remember Bloom's Raymond McCoy, Farragut's Ronnie Fields and LaKeith Henderson, King's Jamie Brandon, Imari Sawyer, Thomas Hamilton and Leon Smith, Peoria Manual's Howard Nathan, Collins' Antoine Davison, Westinghouse's DeAndre Thomas, Providence's Michael Thompson, Farragut's Curtis Ganes, Downers Grove South's Adam Schafer, Crystal Lake South's Bill Heppner, St. Martin de Porres' Tyrone Triplett, Crane's Lorenzo Thompson, Proviso West's Michael Ingram, Phillips' Bernard Jackson, East Leyden's Glen Grunwald? Rodgers was a two-way force for Aloha, earning all-state honors as a junior and senior as a running back and defensive back. 13 overall, of the 1986 draft, FitzPatrick spent seven years in the NFL, playing for San Diego and the Los Angeles Raiders. A three-time All-American, he led Irish to the BCS championship game as a senior. Ranked 4th on NFL's all-time scoring list. Played in the state finals three consecutive years. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and Walter Camp. 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. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He was just as good in college at the University of South Carolina and left school one year early to enter the NFL draft, where he was the No. 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. Ngata, a five-time All-Pro, has $88.3 million in career earnings and retired in March 2019. Now plays for NFL Arizona Cardinals where he has earned Rookie of the Year and All-Pro awards. A two-time All-American and caught 212 passes for 3,598 yards at FSU. Had 11-year pro career with 3 teams, catching 559 passes and amassing 10,526 career all-purpose yards. 242 Cmp, 368 Att, 3212 Yds, 23 TD, 17 Int, 262 Cmp, 405 Att, 3242 Yds, 24 TD, 12 Int, 306 Cmp, 429 Att, 3902 Yds, 33 TD, 10 Int, 233 Cmp, 386 Att, 3454 Yds, 27 TD, 11 Int, 231 Cmp, 351 Att, 2978 Yds, 26 TD, 15 Int, 129 Cmp, 229 Att, 2341 Yds, 22 TD, 11 Int, 233 Cmp, 390 Att, 3115 Yds, 29 TD, 12 Int, 365 Cmp, 578 Att, 4699 Yds, 46 TD, 15 Int. "Neon" Leon Bright RB/KR Merritt Island 1973. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. Leading receiver for FSU (42 catches for 525 yards) as a senior in 1974. Joseph "Joe" (Clifford . Inducted into College Hall of Fame. Howingtons career was cut short by injuries, though he played three years and started eight times. Cyril Pinder Ath Crispus Attucks (Hollywood) 1963. Played 14 NFL seasons. Closed out high school career with 200-yard rushing, 3-TD performance. Drafted 20th player overall in 1971 NFL draft by Los Angeles Rams. One of the most electrifying players ever to come out of Palm Beach County. Scored 5 TDs in 1 game, rushed for 1,052 yards, and caught 22 passes for 542 yards as wishbone RB. The American Football Association is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 38th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. 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. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Put Central Florida on college football map as star QB who completed 73.6 percent of his passes. A hard-hitting safety on the 1968-69 Carver teams that won back-to-back state championships. 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) Had 41 receptions and was first-team All-Big East return man in 1995 at Miami. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. Credited with 36 career sacks. 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. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. Also spent time with the Cowboys before retiring with Dolphins in 1973. In his view, McCoy was the best player he ever produced. Won Class 3A weightlifting, wrestling and shot put titles as a senior, in addition to being an All-Stater in football. A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. 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. Bob Gibbons jumped on board later. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 36 countries. Awards Index Hall of Fame NBA Weekly & Monthly Awards Coach of the Month NBA & ABA Season Honors All-NBA & All-ABA Leading All-NBA Vote Getters All-Rookie All-Defensive All-Seeding Games NBA & ABA Miscellaneous Honors NBA 75th Anniversary Team 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History Pro: The 12th pick of the 1976 draft, Brock played 12 years in the NFL, all for New England. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. Grant: Graduated in 2005. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. By Brian McLaughlin Jan 26, 2017. . Also played for Indianapolis Colts. Currently is in 10th NFL season. Pro: A second-round pick in 1964, Renfro played 14 years for Dallas, where he participated in two Super Bowls and earned 10 Pro Bowl honors. Played 10 seasons in NFL for Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants, scoring 567 points during his career. [1]. Pro: A 12th-round draft pick in 1971, Blanchard went to play 11 years in the NFL as a punter, for New Orleans. At 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, he played defensive end and running back, was all-state in basketball and won a state championship as a sprinter in track. Corvallis: Graduated in 1984. 1970 Parade All America High School Football Team (8th_Annual) ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: Poll: Who is Oregon's best ever receiver? Brock was a two-time all-stater and a Parade All-American. A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. Had stellar career at Florida State. Played college football in relative anonymity at Division II Lincoln University in Missouri. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. Dec. 31. Started games during his freshman year all the way through his senior year at UF. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. Inducted into Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. Player : School: State: C: Brian Milner : Fort Worth Southwest: TX: 1B: . Boulder. In 1995, injuries limited him to 5 games and 1,252 yards and 10 TDs. 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. Played football and baseball at Florida. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. 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. One of the most dynamic runners to line up on an Oregon high school field, Tyner ran for 3,415 yards (No. What is certain is McCoy went to San Francisco, transferred to DePaul after his freshman year and never was more than a role player for the Blue Demons. Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. Two-time consensus All-American at FSU while also dabbling in baseball and track (1988 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier). Fields probably is the most unsettling and disappointing and tragic case of all. Had 5 INTs and a kickoff and punt return for TDs his rookie season, which earned him the first of 8 All-Pro selections. Signed by FSU. 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. 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. James Jones TE/LB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 1978. First team All-American as a senior at Miami in 1963, when he led the nation in total offense and tied NCAA record for pass completions. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38, College Sports Information Directors of America, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, "Amos Alonzo Stagg: Just Who Was This Guy, Anyway? Played 10 NFL seasons with just under 1,000 all-purpose yards. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. Started all 16 games for Saints in 2006. Celebrate With. Consensus All-America Teams (1970-1979) | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference Baseball Football (college) Basketball (college) Hockey Futebol Blog Stathead Questions or Comments? A top DL in the state. Pro: Undrafted, Longwell kicked for 16 years in the NFL, most notably for Green Bay and Minnesota. Flanagan. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. The Yankees drafted him in the second round of the 1981 MLB draft, but he decided to stick with football and forced the Colts to trade him to the Broncos after he was picked No. West Palm Beach. Born: April 19. Smith wasn't impressed, saying that he could stay home in North Carolina and recruit players who were just as good or better. All-Pro and still considered one of NFL's top blockers. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Jesuit: Graduated in 1972. High school: Booker T. Washington High School (Pensacola, Florida), High school highlights: FHSAA All-Century Team (2007), Class 6A All-State (1991), College highlights: ACC Defensive Player of the Year (1993), NCAA national champion (1993), two-time AP All-American (1993, 1994), NFL career: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008). Or write about sports? [4] Since 1957, College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) has bestowed Academic All-American recognition on male and female athletes in Divisions I, II, and III of the NCAA as well as National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics athletes, including all NCAA championship sports. Did it all for Apopka, even punting, and was a first-team All-State pick as a LB. All-SEC player at the University of Georgia. Had 89 receptions for 2,087 yards and 28 TDs as a junior and 67 receptions a year later. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Pro: The 12th pick of the 1980 draft, Brock played 16 years in the NFL, most with New Orleans. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players ever from the city of Flint. Julius Peppers' unique athleticism was on display in high school. Chicago-based Roy and Harv Schmidt rated him in the top 10 as a sophomore. Went on to play at the University of Illinois and 8 years in pro football for Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. All rights reserved. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. Was team MVP at Kathleen in junior and senior seasons, playing LB, RB and KR. A Florida Times-Union Super 11 Pick in 1991. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. Was a member of the NFL's all-time 75th anniversary team in 1994. Currently, the NCAA recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine consensus and unanimous All-Americans.[5]. Selected state's player of the year in 1967.

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