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Williams helped the Hurricanes win a national title in 2001 and was a two-time All-Big East pick before the Denver Broncos made him a first-round draft pick in 2004. Attended Duke. Switched from LB to RB in final 2 years at Glades Central. Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition at Michigan. They were wrong. Born: April 19. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. College: Longwell was the kicker and punter for California, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors for both positions as a senior. Inducted into College Hall of Fame. 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? 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. Helped Raines to 3 straight district titles from 1989-91 and unbeaten regular seasons in 1989 and 1990. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. Played 6 NFL seasons with 3 Super Bowl appearances. Remains only QB to have done that since the 1950s. Set single-season records as a senior with 5,552 yards (4286 passing, 1266 rushing) and 70 TDs (46/24) for 11-2 team. College: Howington chose Oregon over a whos-who list of pursuers in part because he was also a track & field star. Passed for 4,173 career yards and 39 TDs at FSU in a stretch where the Seminoles went 29-6 and joined the national elite. Led Silver Hawks to 10-1 and 9-2 district title seasons in final 2 seasons of prolific HS career. Fairview. They are:[1] (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) based on the input of more than 2,000 voting members;[2] (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers;[3] (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers;[4] and (4) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers. Beaverton: Graduated in 1984. Nearly all of them received Player of the Year recognition. Arizona. Named to Florida's All-Time High School Team by Sports Illustrated in 1988. Was team MVP at Kathleen in junior and senior seasons, playing LB, RB and KR. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. He had three sometimes lackluster seasons for the Wolverines as he struggled to consistently stay in playing shape. Knapple. Born: March 24, 1976 (New Orleans, Louisiana), High school: Isidore Newman School (New Orleans, Louisiana), High school highlights: Gatorade National Player of the Year (1993), College highlights: Maxwell Award (1997), AP All-American (1997), Heisman Trophy finalist (1997), NFL career: Indianapolis Colts (1998-2011), Denver Broncos (2012-15). Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. A 3-sport star in football, track and basketball in the early 1960s. Led a defense that shut out 7 opponents. 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? Currently plays for Philadelphia Eagles. One of the states most accomplished players while in high school. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Boulder. Killed in an automobile accident in 1964. Smith won three Super Bowls and became the NFL's career leading rusher. The selector organizations award the "All-America" honor annually following the conclusion of the fall college football season. 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. The son of San Jose State head coach Jack Elway, John decided to play baseball and football at Stanford. 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). Drafted No. Possibly the most heralded interior defensive line recruit of all time, Gerald McCoy had 40 sacks over his final two high school seasons and decided to stay in-state and play for Bob Stoops and the University of Oklahoma. 1968 Ted McNulty, Upper Arlington (Columbus, Ohio) Rushed for 1,014 yards on 105 carries and caught 28 passes for 1,005 yards and five TDs. Played college ball for Louisville from 1993-96. Sullivan Award winner in 1946 as nation's top amateur athlete. Led 1964 Paxon team to a 9-1-1 season, suffering only loss to state runner-up Robert E. Lee, 7-6. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He set single-game records with 643 yards and 10 touchdowns in a win over Lakeridge. Led Raines to undefeated season and state championship in1998. AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions. Named No. 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. 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. Member of College Football Hall of Fame. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Named to multiple high school All-America teams. Lito Sheppard DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1997. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Michael Timpson RB/WR/KR Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1985. Caught 107 passes for 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns in 4 seasons at FSU. Joseph "Joe" (Clifford . Play Index. Howingtons career was cut short by injuries, though he played three years and started eight times. Had successful NFL career and was MVP of Super Bowl XXV with the New York Giants. Played football and baseball at Florida. Burton Lawless TE/OL Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 1970. In his final 2 years, Seabreeze went 19-2-1. In his view, McCoy was the best player he ever produced. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Completed collegiate career as UF's 5th all-time rusher with 3,065 yards. A first-round draft choice by New England in 2004. Was Hurricanes' sack leader in 1977 with 15. Swancutt was also the Valley League defensive player of the year as a junior and senior. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Tate Martell, a five-star recruit, committed to the University of Washington at 14 years old, switched his commitment to Texas A&M and ultimately signed with Ohio State. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, all for Tampa Bay, and was named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team. Now in 4th season in NFL. By Brian McLaughlin Jan 26, 2017. . Was named sophomore of the year by the Southeastern Conference in 1967. 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. By Parade Feb 1, 2014. 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. Led nation in scoring in 1928 (336 points). But Schafer never wanted to embrace the stardom. 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. Southwest. Missouri. Now in 13th NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. One of the most electrifying players ever to come out of Palm Beach County. Joined by future first-round picks Neal Colzie and Glenn Cameron on Coral Gables teams. A great receiver as an end. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and Walter Camp. So versatile he was called "The Franchise". Born: Oct. 6, 1999 (Knoxville, Tennessee), High school: Cartersville High School (Cartersville, Georgia), High school highlights: USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2017), USA Today All-American (2017), U.S. Army All-American National Player of the Year (2018), two-time GHSA state champion (2016, 2017), College highlights: CFP champion (2019), CFP Championship Game MVP (2019), Cotton Bowl MVP (2018), National Freshman of the Year (2018), NFL career: Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-present). First freshman to start every game on offensive line for University of Florida. 1 overall prospect by all of the major recruiting services and picked his hometown team, Florida State, over offers from almost every other major college football program. 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! Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. A standout option QB in HS. Name recognition won the day for Port St. Lucie City Council candidates | Photos, Home where Tyler Hadley killed parents is being demolished, Melissa Stonesifer: Park Avenue BBQ offers friendly service, great comfort food, McDonald's offers 1-cent Big Macs, Quarter Pounders with purchase on Friday. Position. College: Injuries took a toll on Tyners college career, that began at Oregon. Signed by FSU. Page 55. Selected by Atlanta Falcons in 2nd round of 1975 draft. Went on to play at the University of Illinois and 8 years in pro football for Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. An All-America player for the Miami Hurricanes. Pro: Picked No. Jadeveon Clowney was the first modern player to be a consensus No. A member of the co-champion state title team (with Clewiston). Earned All-America status at the University of Miami. [1] It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. Played free safety for Miami Dolphins for 4 years before knee injury in 1978 ended his NFL career. Pro: A sixth-round draft pick in 2006, Hass spent four years in the NFL playing for three teams, often on the practice squad. Was Class 2B Player of the Year and runner-up to Tim Tebow in Mr. Football award voting. 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. Currently, the NCAA compiles consensus all-America teams in the sports of Division I FBS football and Division I men's basketball using a point system computed from All-America teams named by coaches associations or media sources. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. He was out of the NFL after two seasons and arrested again on drug charges in December 2018. CO. QB. Was 3rd overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals in 1977 draft. Now a rookie starter for Jacksonville in the NFL. "The Parade High School All-America Teams": This sports franchise honors as All-Americans the best U.S. high school athletes in boys and girls basketball, football, and boys and girls soccer. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. Though he was primarily a center, Brock also started at left and right guard, and left tackle during his career. Became a starting DT for Chicago Bears, where he played for 14 years. Undrafted, but was selected to the NFL Hall of Fame for his 14-year NFL career. Was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Now in 7th NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . Remains leading rusher in FAMU history. Butkus Award winner as the top college linebacker at Florida State in 1992. Starts for Tampa Bay. Green holds ASUs single-season rushing yardage record at 1,565. A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. 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. Although Sims never really set the world on fire at Florida State, he was still a first-round NFL draft pick in 2006 by the Detroit Lions. Born: May 22, 1964 (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school: Philadelphia High School (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1982), national high school career touchdown rushing record with 87 (since broken), rushed for 7,355 yards and scored 98 total touchdowns, College highlights: Big Eight Newcomer of the Year (1982), AP All-American (1982). Led Bulldogs to a 10-1 record in 1960. An outstanding sprinter in track and clocked 4.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash. College: Enyart became one of Oregon States all-time greats. West Palm Beach. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Was Bears' all-time leading rusher until Walter Payton broke his records in the 1980s. One of Bradford's first black players, excelled for Tornadoes' state title team as senior. Login Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores 25 Bowls Play Index Newsletter Full Site Menu Below 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. Drafted by Chicago Bears. Page 99. 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 career highs in 2007 with 103 receptions for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs. 1 overall recruit across the major recruiting services, and with good reason. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. College: Yates landed at Washington, where he was a two-time all-Pac-10 linebacker. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive back? Dec. 31. Played 10 NFL seasons with just under 1,000 all-purpose yards. Parade began its series in 1957 with its boys basketball honors, and expanded to football six years later. College: The 6-7 Newton was a solid starter at Oregon State, where he was a two-year starter and caught 105 passes for 1,308 yards and 15 touchdowns. Ernie Sims is still the only linebacker to be a consensus No. United States. Racked up 5,511 yards on 541 carries (10.2 average) and totaled 93 TDs in 4-year varsity career. For example, Sheldons Chris Miller had a great college and NFL career, but was third-team all-state as a senior. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. 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. 1 overall recruit in 2012. Noah Jackson OL Fletcher (Jacksonville Beach) 1968. Attended the University of Miami as a safety. Finished HS career with 47 TDs. Had over 3,000 yards of offense in 6 pro seasons. Knee injuries limited Greens NFL career to three years. Eight year . 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. Join our linker program. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. Finished collegiate career as Notre Dame's all-time FG leader with 51 and was 2nd in scoring with 223 points. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Tucker Frederickson RB South Broward (Hollywood) 1960. Anthony Carter WR Suncoast (Riviera Beach) 1978. Delivered game-winning HR in bottom of 7th inning at Orlando's Tinker Field to give Forest a 1975 state baseball championship. 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. 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). First-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1979. Arizona Daily Star. He committed to Texas A&M, which allegedly gave him a brand-new Trans Am, then flipped his commitment to scandal-ridden SMU. 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. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. 1970. 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).