Now in 7th NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. 17 in first round by Seattle. Returned 6 INTs for TDs as senior to lead Atlantic to state championship game. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Ranks 4th on Eagles' all-time INT list with 32. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Name : School: Year: Walt Menzenthin: Columbia: 1900: Warren Heller : Pittsburg : 1932 : . Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Listed as 1 of top 3 HS offensive linemen nationally by SuperPrep. Named to All-Time All-Broward Team in 1999. 20 nationally as a freshman by longtime recruiting analyst Van Coleman and Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. Named to UF's Team of the Century. A Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer at Mississippi Valley State. Did it all for Apopka, even punting, and was a first-team All-State pick as a LB. Jeff. Eventually signed with Alabama under Paul "Bear" Bryant. Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. Also lettered in baseball and tennis. Broke Dade's single-game record with 377 yards, then broke it again with 419 yards. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. 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. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. David "Deacon" Jones DL Hungerford (Eatonville) 1956. A top DL in the state. 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). Wes Chandler RB/WR/KR New Smyrna Beach 1973. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. Florida. Set NCAA record for career TDs in final game. First-team All-ACC and second-team All-American in 1995. 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. February 16, 1979 - DeSmet super star Steve Stipanovich, center, dunks over two CBC players. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. Parade All-American as a senior, was picked to all-time All-Broward County team by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Page 55. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2014. St. Louis. Now in 4th season in NFL. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Earnest Graham RB Mariner (Cape Coral) 1997. All-SEC pick and semifinalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior. Brian Dawkins DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1991. Starred in NFL for 10 seasons, making 373 catches for 5,850 yards and 29 TDs. Everybody makes mistakes. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. He heads a roster of 58 standout athletes from. Tucker Frederickson RB South Broward (Hollywood) 1960. Beaverton: Graduated in 1982. Passed for 1,176 yards in 4 playoff games. 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. Burns: Graduated in 2000. As a senior, the 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end had 29.5 sacks, 162 tackles and a stunning five defensive touchdowns. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Standout defender and return specialist for Pirates' 2002 Class 4A state title team. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. 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. He was out of the NFL after two seasons and arrested again on drug charges in December 2018. Voted best offensive lineman in Gator history. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Joined Emmitt Smith as only Floridians picked to USA Today All-Time Team (20 years) in 1991. Averaged 45 yards per punt return and 26.8 per kickoff return, totaling a state record 1,531 return yards as a senior. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. College Football Scores. First prep QB in US to pass for 4,000 yards in a season as a senior, was 263-of-471 for 4,098 yards and 40 TDs for 12-2 team that was large-class state runner-up to Hialeah Miami Lakes. High School . Find out more. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. 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. 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. Was 3-year starter for Irish and collegiate All-American as a senior. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). 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. 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. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 1 cornerback on Sports Illustrated's All-Century college team. Smith was still an underrated recruit (somehow) headed to the University of Florida and became the best running back in all of college football. West Palm Beach. Corey Simon DL Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 1994. 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. Find out more. Inducted into Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. Find out more. 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. Now in his 13th NFL season, has made Pro Bowl 7 times and was 1999 AP Defensive Player of the Year. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. 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. In his final 2 years, Seabreeze went 19-2-1. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Beaverton: Graduated in 1984. ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONORS . One of state's great all-time athletes. Arizona. Went on to brilliant collegiate career at Miami. Scored school record 22 touchdowns in his senior year. St. Louis. Born: Jan. 21, 1984 (Inglewood, California), High school: Highland High School (Salt Lake City, Utah), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (2001), Utah Gatorade Player of the Year (2001), rugby national champion (2002). 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. Never drafted by NFL because of medical condition. State. Now in his 8th NFL season. Jack Youngblood DL Jefferson County (Monticello) 1966. Renfro was also a standout track athlete. First. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. Third overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft. Converted into WR at Florida State. Eventually played for 5 teams in 9 seasons, throwing for over 3,600 career yards. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever tight end? He was Oregons first consensus All-American in 43 years and left school one year early for the NFL draft. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. Caught 99 passes (still a state record) for 1,716 yards and 19 Tds as a senior. Had 148 tackles and 14 sacks during his career at University of Miami. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Considered the most dangerous returner in league today. Pro: Picked No. Its one where virtually no one will agree, because great football players have existed in this state for 80 years and no one can say theyve seen them all. Played 9 seasons for the Chicago Bears. 1 national recruit, Robert Nkemdiche went wire-to-wire as the top recruit in the Class of 2013 for all of the major recruiting services. College: Like younger brother Stan, Pete played at Colorado, where he was a first-team All-American as a senior. A hard-hitting safety on the 1968-69 Carver teams that won back-to-back state championships. Noah Jackson OL Fletcher (Jacksonville Beach) 1968. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Odighizuwa played in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl. A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. 19. Considered by some experts to be the best Florida high school RB prior to Emmitt Smith. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Green holds ASUs single-season rushing yardage record at 1,565. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. ", "2010-11 NCAA Statistics Policies(updated 9/15/2010)", American Football Coaches Association All-America Team, Football Writers Association of America All-America Team, Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1141834238, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38. Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. North Eugene: Ainge was a rare high school athlete, as he earned All-America honors in football, basketball and baseball. Received first team All-State honors in football and basketball. Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. Mustain was the starter at Arkansas as a true freshman, then transferred to USC after the season, despite going 8-0 as a starter for the Razorbacks. Has become one of the top backs in the NFL. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. A member of the co-champion state title team (with Clewiston). Made immediate impact as rookie in NFL last year with 6 returns for TDs for Chicago Bears. The younger Brown persevered, turned heads at pro day and played in the NFL for four seasons. Converted to DL at the University of Miami. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. Had 18 interceptions in 29 total games over junior and senior seasons. Signed with Florida and lettered all 4 years from 1983-87. Arguably most productive RB in Miami-Dade County history, ran for 2,955 yards and large classification record 38 TDs as a senior. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Received NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1986. Pro: The 12th pick of the 1976 draft, Brock played 12 years in the NFL, all for New England. He chose a North Carolina football scholarship over a Duke basketball scholarship, then played both sports for the Tar Heels. Played all 11 years of pro career with Jets. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever linebacker? Ainge was a standout defensive back for three years at North Eugene. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. Charter member of Gators' Ring of Honor. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Corvallis: Graduated in 1984. Meet Dylan Moses and the 2017 Parade All-America Football Team. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Knee injuries limited Greens NFL career to three years. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Career HS totals were158 catches, 2,346 yards, 38 TDs (then a state record) in only 2 seasons. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. The 1979 College Football All-America teamis composed of college footballplayers who were selected as All-Americansby various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teamsin 1979. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). NFL, second round pick of the 2006 draft. Led NFL WRs in 1975 with 1,063 receiving yards. Watch the Parade All-America Football Player of the Year in Action. College: Newman became a defensive star at Oregon, where he was a three year starter and earned All-American honors as a senior. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. All-state QB who led the Conchs to a 21-8-1 record in 3 varsity seasons. All-league and all-state as a senior on both sides. 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. Was team MVP at Kathleen in junior and senior seasons, playing LB, RB and KR. 1978-79 NCAA 1977-78 NCAA 1976-77 NCAA 1975-76 NCAA 1974-75 NCAA 1973-74 NCAA 1972-73 NCAA 1971-72 NCAA 1970-71 NCAA 1969-70 NCAA Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Currently with the New York Giants. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Dorial Green-Beckham set the national high school career receiving record with 6,356 yards and was the nations No. Had 467 career tackles second on all-time Gators list. Starts for Tampa Bay. > Consensus All-America Teams (1980-1989) Full Site Menu. 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. 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. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Led Robinson to a state runner-up finish to national champion Coral Gables. 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. Selected in 2nd round of 1964 draft and played 8 NFL seasons. 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. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. As a senior, Swancutt was the Class 4A defensive player of the year and landed on a number of all-regional recruiting teams. 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. He was second-team all-Pac 12 as a senior. Led a defense that shut out 7 opponents. Palm Beach County's first black NFL star and a mentor to future NFL Pro Bowlers Ottis Anderson, Anthony Carter and Devin Hester. 1979. Ran for 1,738 yards as a senior for undefeated team. . 16 overall in the 1974 draft by Kansas City. Position. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. 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. 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. All-State TE for the Tarpons. 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. Undrafted, but was selected to the NFL Hall of Fame for his 14-year NFL career. Went on to be an All-American at University of Miami and an All-Pro with Philadelphia Eagles. 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). He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and the 2010 rookie of the year. He also may be the only athlete who is in serious contention as the greatest in two sports football and lacrosse. By end of senior year was rated one of the best TBs in the nation after rushing for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns, including a 301-yard, 5-TD performance against Fort Pierce Central. Played college ball at Kansas. The 1978 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 1978. Blanchard was a quarterback and punter on a Cavemen team that won the 1964 state championship. Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. College highlights: AP All-American (1982), two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year (1981, 1982) NFL career: Denver Broncos (1983-98) Bottom Line: John Elway John Elway was a two-sport star at Stanford. Logged 6 seasons in the NFL, including 1979 and 1980 with the Dolphins. All rights reserved. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. Login Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores 25 Bowls Play Index Newsletter Full Site Menu Below Currently plays for Philadelphia Eagles. Nearly all of them received Player of the Year recognition. 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. Woodson then played 18 NFL seasons and was an eight-time All-Pro. Award-winning sports broadcaster. Dec. 13. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. Ainge caught 82 passes combined during his sophomore and junior seasons, before moving to quarterback as a senior. He averages two points per game in 1981-82. Had a successful career as a stunt man in Hollywood. No. Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Fields' college career took an unexpected turn when he left home-state Georgia for Ohio State after one season and became a star in 2019, leading the Buckeyes into the College Football Playoff and becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Eddie Edwards DL Fort Pierce Central 1972. High school: Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia), High school highlights: Elite 11 QB Camp MVP (2017), 247Sports No. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842 passing and 1,497 rushing) for a 14-1 team as a senior. [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. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. 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? First RB in Florida history to rush for 2,000 yards twice. He did not want to make basketball his whole life. Played most of his pro career with the New Orleans Saints and is among the NFL all-time leaders in sacks (128) and fumble recoveries (29). Standout DL and 3-sport letterman at Hernando in early 1980s. Natural athlete who could do it all. A first team USA Today All-American and All-State Selection. Won Jim Thorpe Award in 1987 as top collegiate defensive back. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. College: Walter stayed home and attended Oregon, where he played linebacker and defensive end, earning all-Pac honors as a senior. Some, like McCoy, peaked in high school. After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. A phenomenally gifted HS athlete who could break a game open on either side of the ball as a receiver and CB, and was equally dangerous on kickoff and punt returns. Jesuit: Graduated in 1972. Now the starting tailback at FSU. Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. Player : School: State: C: Brian Milner : Fort Worth Southwest: TX: 1B: . His college choice boiled down to one fact: He and his older brother were Michigan fans. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. 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. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. High school: Punahou School (Honolulu, Hawaii), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (2008), HHSAA state champion (2008), Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year (2008), College highlights: Maxwell Award (2012), Butkus Award (2012), three-time AP All-American (2010-12), Heisman Trophy finalist (2012), NFL career: San Diego Chargers (2013-16), New Orleans Saints (2017-19). 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. Every-down star for 9-0 Stingarees squad that beat teams from 6 states. A Dream Team selection by Blue Chip Illustrated after senior season in which he tallied 62 tackles, 6 INTs, threw for 1,217 yards and 8 TDs and rushed for 402 yards. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Peyton Manning and his younger brother, Eli Manning, were both prep football sensations at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, where their father, Archie Manning, starred at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Howington was first-team all-state and a Parade All-American as senior. 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).
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