Played 5 years in NFL with Jets. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. A first-round draft choice by New England in 2004. Had 161 catches for 3,641 yards during HS career, which ranks 4th all-time in state history. First RB in Florida history to rush for 2,000 yards twice. 1977. High school: Palestine High School (Palestine, Texas), High school highlights: U.S. Army National Player of the Year (2004), Class 4A state champion 100-meter dash (2004), U.S. Army All-American (2004), Rivals.com No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Set a career rushing record (later broken) at the University of Florida. Noah Jackson OL Fletcher (Jacksonville Beach) 1968. Went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season. Award-winning sports broadcaster. A top DL in the state. 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. Arizona. Was 3rd overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals in 1977 draft. All-state QB who led the Conchs to a 21-8-1 record in 3 varsity seasons. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. Had 29 career sacks in 147 pro games. Earned consensus All-America honors and Bronko Nagurski Tropy as the nation's top defensive player in 1994. 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 , "ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of College Football from 1869 to the Present", http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1241486879915342, American Football Coaches Association: All-America Teams, Football Writers Association of America All-American Team, Walter Camp Foundation All-American Teams, FWAA - Football Writers Association of America, AFCA - American Football Coaches Association. Pro: Picked No. Hackenbruck was a first-team all-stater at linebacker and running back as a senior, earning 4A offensive player of the year honors. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. At Florida State, Brooks carved out a career as one of the greatest linebackers in college football history and led FSU to its first national title in 1993. He did not want to make basketball his whole life. Set single-season state records as a senior that stood for two decades 93 receptions (now No. 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. 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. Signed with University of Florida in 1992. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Played 14 NFL seasons, with 6 Pro Bowls and 53 career INTs. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. First-round pick by Detroit Lions in 1988. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, all for Tampa Bay, and was named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team. Considered by some experts to be the best Florida high school RB prior to Emmitt Smith. St. Louis. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. 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. Also hit .533 for Atlanta Braves in the 1992 World Series and was leading the National League in stolen bases in 1997 when he returned to football. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever linebacker? High school: Ross High School (Fremont, Ohio), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (1994), Parade All-American (1994), Ohio Mr. Football (1994), College highlights: National champion (1997), Heisman Trophy winner (1997), two-time AP All-American (1996, 1997), NFL career: Oakland Raiders (1998-2005, 2013-15), Green Bay Packers (2006-12). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Every-down star for 9-0 Stingarees squad that beat teams from 6 states. Two-time consensus All-American at FSU while also dabbling in baseball and track (1988 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier). 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. 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. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). 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. Broke Dade's single-game record with 377 yards, then broke it again with 419 yards. Led Silver Hawks to 10-1 and 9-2 district title seasons in final 2 seasons of prolific HS career. Stief earned PIL Hall of Fame honors for his athletic accomplishments, particularly in football. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Pro: The second pick of the 2010 draft, Suh currently plays for Miami. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. Played offense and defense in high school and QB at FAMU, where he was a 3-time All-American. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. A Pro Football Hall of Famer. Joined Emmitt Smith as only Floridians picked to USA Today All-Time Team (20 years) in 1991. Was Hurricanes' sack leader in 1977 with 15. Named to All-Time All-Broward Team in 1999. Played college ball for Louisville from 1993-96. Inducted into College Hall of Fame. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. He heads a roster of 58 standout athletes from. 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. McAlister earned first team honors on the Parade All-America team after leading Blair to a 13-0 record and a Southern Section championship. Howington was first-team all-state and a Parade All-American as senior. All rights reserved. Natural athlete who could do it all. Parade All-American as a senior. Also: Renfro is a member of the PIL, state of Oregon, University of Oregon and Pro Football halls of fame. 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. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Had 139 tackles as LB and 388 rushing yards on 18 carries as WB in senior year at Lee, which he helped lead to 3 district titles. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Finished career with 1200 tackles, the third highest total in Jets history. James Jones TE/LB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 1978. Wes Chandler RB/WR/KR New Smyrna Beach 1973. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. Caught 99 passes (still a state record) for 1,716 yards and 19 Tds as a senior. Eddie Edwards DL Fort Pierce Central 1972. Lemar Parrish DB Kennedy (Riviera Beach) 1966. Pro: Picked in the third round of the 1989 draft, Zandofsky played nine years in the NFL for four teams, Phoenix, San Diego, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The No. His pro career, which included being the first overall pick in the 1964 draft by the New York Giants, was cut short due to injury. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. Born: June 28, 1960 (Port Angeles, Washington), High school: Granada Hills High School (Granada Hills, California), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978), College highlights: AP All-American (1982), two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year (1981, 1982). 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. All-Pro and still considered one of NFL's top blockers. Do you have a sports website? Cyril Pinder Ath Crispus Attucks (Hollywood) 1963. First-team All-ACC and second-team All-American in 1995. Averaged 45 yards per punt return and 26.8 per kickoff return, totaling a state record 1,531 return yards as a senior. Jim Brown was the Paul Bunyan of high school athletics at Manhasset Secondary Academy as a star in lacrosse, basketball, baseball and football. A 2nd-team All-American in 1953 as a junior at Florida before being drafted into the military. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. Was legendary for sacking quarterbacks before it was adopted as a statistical category. Also starred for state championship baseball teams in 1959 and 1960. Was named sophomore of the year by the Southeastern Conference in 1967. Some were touted as the No. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. Known for physical style of running, often dragging tacklers for extra yardage every time he ran the ball. Now in 5th NFL season. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Went on to star at University of Florida. Fairview. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best ever receiver? 1981. Williams was one of the most coveted linebacker recruits of the last 20 years coming out of powerhouse De La Salle High, but we still can't figure out why Miami tried to play him at fullback during his freshman season before moving him back to linebacker. Earnest Graham RB Mariner (Cape Coral) 1997. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. "The kid did not like the hoopla, all the attention. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Joe Goldsmith WR Kathleen (Lakeland) 1969. 1 overall (2004), College highlights: Three-time All-Big 12 (2004-06), Heisman Trophy finalist (2004), AP All-American (2004), Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2004), NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (2007-16), New Orleans Saints (2017), Arizona Cardinals (2017), Washington Redskins (2018-19), Detroit Lions (2020), Tennessee Titans (2021), Seattle Seahawks (2021). Duante Culpepper QB Vanguard (Ocala) 1994. Had 14-year career in the pros. Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. United States. 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. 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). Jeff. College: Attended Utah, Hackenbruck started his Utes career at fullback before moving to linebacker as a junior. Earned first-team All-American status in 1974. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. Played 15 NFL seasons, setting numerous records, including career marks for rushing yards (18,355) and carries (4,409) that still stand. One of the most hotly recruited players out of Florida for decades. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1983 (Saint Paul, Minnesota), High school: Cretin-Derham Hall High School (St. Paul, Minnesota), High school highlights: USA Today High School Football Player of the Year (2000), USA Today High School Baseball Player of the Year (2001), Class 4A state champion (1999). Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Had 18 interceptions in 29 total games over junior and senior seasons. Was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and played in one Super Bowl during his nine-year NFL career. Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. He was the Southern Section Player of the Year after rushing for 2,168 yards and scoring 232 points. Marquette Smith RB Lake Howell (Winter Park) 1990. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Was picked to Pro Bowl in 1982. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. Led team to state championship in 1966, playing OL and LB. Part of the famed three 100-yard rusher game for the Gators in 1984 against Cincinnati. Stefan Humphries OL St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1980. Last Name. After an unheralded career with the Trojans, he played Single-A baseball for one season, followed by two seasons in the Arena Football League. The son of San Jose State head coach Jack Elway, John decided to play baseball and football at Stanford. Named the first-ever Gator All-American. What you need to know now is that there's another Manning at Newman who could be just as good, if not better. Jerome Brown DL Hernando (Brooksville) 1982. Career HS totals were158 catches, 2,346 yards, 38 TDs (then a state record) in only 2 seasons. United States. 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). Started at guard for 3 years at University of Florida. High school: Hampton High School (Hampton, Virginia), High school highlights: Two-time USA Today national champion (1996, 1997), three-time state champion (1995-97), two-time USA Today All-American (1996, 1997), College highlights: Las Vegas Bowl MVP (1998), Peach Bowl MVP (2001). Or write about sports? Racked up 5,511 yards on 541 carries (10.2 average) and totaled 93 TDs in 4-year varsity career. All-SEC player at the University of Georgia. All were accorded can't-miss accolades by college coaches, recruiting analysts and media observers. Currently is a starting defensive tackle for the Patriots. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. [5] Other selectors included Football News (FN), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA),[6] The Sporting News (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Finished collegiate career as Notre Dame's all-time FG leader with 51 and was 2nd in scoring with 223 points. 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. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. Not to mention playing styles have changed, and whos to say a great quarterback from the 1940s could excel in todays game? Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. 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. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. 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. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Marty Lyons DL St. Petersburg Catholic 1974. Selected in 3rd round of NFL draft by Seattle. Was a member of the NFL's all-time 75th anniversary team in 1994. Parade All-American: 2008 . One of 9 Union Academy graduates who made it to NFL before school closed in 1968. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. Had 467 career tackles second on all-time Gators list. Woodson then played 18 NFL seasons and was an eight-time All-Pro. Pro: Picked in the first round, No. Aloha: Graduated in 1980. Page 223. A tackling machine for Wildcats' back-to-back state title teams in 1974-75. Do you have a sports website? Led Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995. 3 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy signed a whopping, seven-year, $98 million contract extension in 2014. Caught 191 passes in 3 seasons for Crusaders. Eric Dickerson entered Texas high school football lore at tiny Sealy High, where he racked up 2,667 rushing yards on the way to a state title in 1978. Played 3 years at University of Florida during which the Gators won 23 of 29 games. Rushed for 3,449 yards and 59 TDs as one of 3 backs in prolific wishbone during HS career. Had stellar career at Florida State. He also racked up $223.7 million in career earnings. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. Played at University of Miami. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Remains only QB to have done that since the 1950s. Second- and third-team honors are used to break ties. Starred at FSU. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. High school: East High School (Wichita, Kansas), High school highlights: U.S. Army National Player of the Year (2008), two-time USA Today All-American (2007, 2008), Wichita City League record 7,209 career rushing yards, NFL career: Philadelphia Eagles (2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2014-15), Seattle Seahawks (2015). Credited with 36 career sacks. 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. Eddie "Meat Cleaver" Weaver DL Haines City 1978. Suh was also first-team all-state and a Parade All-American. Named No. Had 14 NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, including all 4 of Steelers' Super Bowl wins. He was second-team all-Pac 12 as a senior. 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 a TE from 1971-76 and an OL from 1977-84. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. Was Class 2B Player of the Year and runner-up to Tim Tebow in Mr. Football award voting. Selected in 1st round of NFL draft by Baltimore Colts in 1979. Credited with 77 pancake blocks, first team USA Today All-American was recruited by everybody. Sometimes our hearts get involved. Generally regarded as best football player out of a Florida high school prior to the 1930s. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. High school: Sealy High School (Sealy, Texas), High school highlights: Class 2A state champion (1978), Class 2A championship game MVP (1978), College highlights: Two-time AP All-American (1981, 1982), Heisman Trophy finalist (1982), two-time SWC Offensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982), NFL career: Los Angeles Rams (1983-87), Indianapolis Colts (1987-91), Los Angeles Raiders (1992), Atlanta Falcons (1993). ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: 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? Was later head football coach (1986-93) and athletic director (1994-2003) at FAMU. Killed in an automobile accident in 1964. Did it all for Apopka, even punting, and was a first-team All-State pick as a LB. All-league and all-state as a senior on both sides. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . Now in his 8th NFL season. Grants Pass: Graduated in 1966. First-round draft pick of New Orleans Saints in 1970. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. Lito Sheppard DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1997. Attended Ohio State. Eventually signed with Alabama under Paul "Bear" Bryant. Was the 1993 NFL MVP. A dominating 250-pound DE with excellent speed who also played TE. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. Players are chosen against other players playing at their position only. Selected to All-Southern Team and named Orlando Sentinel state player of the year as a junior when he caught 64 passes for 1,035 yards and 15 TDs. Rodgers was a two-way force for Aloha, earning all-state honors as a junior and senior as a running back and defensive back. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Led the Volunteers in tackles and was selected a first-team All-American in his junior and senior years. Pro: A seventh-round NFL draft pick in 1978, Stief played parts of six seasons, most for the St. Louis Cardinals. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. College: Brock earned numerous honors during his four-year run at Colorado, including berths on first-team All-America teams as a senior. Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. A great receiver as an end. Florida's Class 6A Player of the Year and Parade All-American in 1997. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. Starts for Tampa Bay. Became a starting DT for Chicago Bears, where he played for 14 years. 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. Nkemdiche's career since then, aside from one good season at Ole Miss, has been a study in coming up short of expectations. Co-MVP of University of Miami's 2001 national title team. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. College: Stanford. 20 nationally as a freshman by longtime recruiting analyst Van Coleman and Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. For as long as high school football has been around, we've tried to sniff out the "next big thing" under those Friday Night Lights. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. Scored school record 22 touchdowns in his senior year. Name : School: Year: Walt Menzenthin: Columbia: 1900: Warren Heller : Pittsburg : 1932 : . Played 8 NFL seasons with Tampa Bay. West Palm Beach. Dorial Green-Beckham set the national high school career receiving record with 6,356 yards and was the nations No. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Beaverton: Graduated in 1982. Was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Had 4,262 yards total offense and 32 TD passes in college career. Ernie Sims is still the only linebacker to be a consensus No. 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. He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and the 2010 rookie of the year. There were no hard-and-fast rules in developing this team, but we lean toward high school accomplishments. Leading receiver for FSU (42 catches for 525 yards) as a senior in 1974. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. He announced a transfer to Miami in January 2019 after five-star recruit Justin Fields announced a transfer from Georgia to Ohio State and became eligible immediately. Finished with 300 career receptions for 4,047 yards and 12 TDs while with New England, Chicago and Philadelphia. NFL All-Pro in 2000. St. Louis. Eventually became a starter at University of Miami. A first-team All-American as a junior free safety at UF in 2006 with 6 INTs and 2 blocked punts. Join our linker program. 1979 College Football All-America Team View source The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. 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. Born: Feb. 13, 1977 (Charleston, West Virginia), High school: Dupont High School (Belle, West Virginia), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1995), West Virginia Football Player of the Year (1994), two-time West Virginia Basketball Player of the Year (1994, 1995), College highlights: Division I-AA national champion (1997), AP All-American (1997), NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots (2007-10), Tennessee Titans (2010), San Francisco 49ers (2012). Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever tight end? College: FitzPatrick was a four-year standout at USC, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors as a tackle. One of Broward County's top student-athletes in football, basketball and track & field. Bend: Graduated in 1992. Joe Mauer would be much higher on this list if not for the fact that his football recruitment came to a screeching halt when it became clear he would be the No. Set career highs in 2007 with 103 receptions for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs. Pro: A second-round pick in the 1969 draft, Enyart played three years in the NFL, for Buffalo and Oakland. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. Arizona Daily Star. Jackson and Pahokee teammate Remoise Johnson were dynamic bookend DEs in high school. Named 1 of only 5 players in history recruiting analysts believe could have gone directly from high school to the pros because of their physical abilities. Career totals were 6,733 yards and 88 TDs. In 1995, injuries limited him to 5 games and 1,252 yards and 10 TDs. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Played 12 years in NFL. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive lineman? 13 overall, of the 1986 draft, FitzPatrick spent seven years in the NFL, playing for San Diego and the Los Angeles Raiders. James Massey RB Jefferson County (Monticello) 1982. A two-time All-American and caught 212 passes for 3,598 yards at FSU. Led Raines to undefeated season and state championship in1998. A 17-year veteran of the NFL. [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). Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. A small college All-American for Bethune-Cookman. Ended his prep career with 4,248 yards and 48 TDs. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. David Douglas: Graduated in 2010. Spent nine seasons in NFL. Now in 9th NFL season, starting for Oakland. 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. Florida's Mr. Football in 1996, broke a national record (since broken) that had held up for 43 years when he rushed for 4,087 yards in a single season as a senior. At Clemson, he led the Tigers to a national championship as a true freshman and back to the national title game as a sophomore. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. Left early for NFL and was 3rd overall pick by Cleveland. 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