Started games during his freshman year all the way through his senior year at UF. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. A two-time All-American and caught 212 passes for 3,598 yards at FSU. Hardly the recognition that was projected for him in high school. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Oregon's all-time, all-state high school football team Arizona. 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). Pro: A second-round pick of the 1983 draft, Walter played 12 years in the NFL, his final 11 with San Francisco. Played 9 seasons for the Chicago Bears. 1 overall recruit in 2012. Pro: Undrafted, Longwell kicked for 16 years in the NFL, most notably for Green Bay and Minnesota. Earned first-team All-American status in 1974. 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. 1 player in the state and one of the top 10 in the nation. 1979 College Football All-America Team - American Football Database High school: Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia), High school highlights: Elite 11 QB Camp MVP (2017), 247Sports No. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Atlanta. Starred at FSU. Was 64th on The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players in 1999. So versatile he was called "The Franchise". Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. 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. [2] [3] Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had . Born: April 19. NFL All-Pro in 2000. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. Inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. A small college All-American for Bethune-Cookman. Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. 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. Pro: The 12th pick of the 1976 draft, Brock played 12 years in the NFL, all for New England. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. Was a captain and starter on FSU's 1993 national title team. He transferred to Kansas State to play alongside his older brother and lasted just one game before he left the team. Had 18 interceptions in 29 total games over junior and senior seasons. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2014. Tommie Frazier QB Manatee (Bradenton) 1991. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Played 128 games in 9 NFL seasons, 6 seasons as a starter, for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. 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. Had 11-year pro career with 3 teams, catching 559 passes and amassing 10,526 career all-purpose yards. Logged 6 seasons in the NFL, including 1979 and 1980 with the Dolphins. McCoy was a wunderkind in college and left school with one year of eligibility remaining. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Played both OT and DT for Panthers. Received first team All-State honors in football and basketball. 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. Caught 107 passes for 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns in 4 seasons at FSU. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. James Massey RB Jefferson County (Monticello) 1982. One can only wonder how his career would have gone had he stayed with his original college commitment at Clemson instead of following his older brother to Ole Miss. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Marcus Dupree was an athletic freak of nature at 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever linebacker? 20 nationally as a freshman by longtime recruiting analyst Van Coleman and Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. Started all 16 games for Saints in 2006. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. 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). Currently plays for Minnesota Vikings. [20] Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. College: A terrific player at Arizona State, Green posted All-America seasons in 1972 and 1973, and ran for 4,188 yards and 43 touchdowns during his career. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. 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). Starts for Tampa Bay. He chose a North Carolina football scholarship over a Duke basketball scholarship, then played both sports for the Tar Heels. Now in 7th NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. GA. QB. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. High School . The 2022 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following College Football All-American first teams chosen by the following selector organizations: Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Foundation (WCFF), Sporting News (TSN, from its historic name of The Sporting News), Sports Illustrated (SI), The Athletic (Athletic), USA Today (USAT), ESPN, CBS Sports (CBS), College Football News (CFN), Scout.com, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, and Fox Sports (FOX). Page 76. Also lettered in baseball and tennis. 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 had three sometimes lackluster seasons for the Wolverines as he struggled to consistently stay in playing shape. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Led Rhein Fire to NFL Europe championship. College: Attended Utah, Hackenbruck started his Utes career at fullback before moving to linebacker as a junior. Was Class 2B Player of the Year and runner-up to Tim Tebow in Mr. Football award voting. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. He is member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. Attended Ohio State. Caught 14 TDs as a senior, 36 in his career. 1979. Part of the famed three 100-yard rusher game for the Gators in 1984 against Cincinnati. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Corvallis: Graduated in 1984. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. First RB in Florida history to rush for 2,000 yards twice. Earnest Graham RB Mariner (Cape Coral) 1997. Made immediate impact as rookie in NFL last year with 6 returns for TDs for Chicago Bears. Played 1984-86 for the Bears and 1987-88 for the Denver Broncos. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) Started at guard for 3 years at University of Florida. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and Walter Camp. Born: Feb. 17, 1936 (St. Simons, Georgia), High school: Manhasset Secondary School (Manhasset, New York), High school highlights: Nassau County Football Player of the Year (1952), College highlights: Two-time AP All-American (1955, 1956), Heisman Trophy finalist (1956), two-time NCAA lacrosse All-American (1955, 1956). Also spent time with the Cowboys before retiring with Dolphins in 1973. 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. Considered by some experts to be the best Florida high school RB prior to Emmitt Smith. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Was a back-up RB on Gilbert's 11-0 FIAA state championship title team in 1958. He took his team to the Sweet Sixteen in 1978 and 1979 and esteemed Chicago sportswriter Bill Gleason said he was better than Isiah Thomas, then a standout at St. Joseph. 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. Pro: Picked No. Finished with 300 career receptions for 4,047 yards and 12 TDs while with New England, Chicago and Philadelphia. Hes the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy and won it the same year he led the Wolverines to a national title. Played 3 years at University of Miami, finishing with 393 career tackle. Had over 3,000 yards of offense in 6 pro seasons. McDonald's High School Basketball All American Teams Played on undefeated 1971 state championship team and was a 3-time All-State selection in HS. A star for St. Petersburg Catholic in the early 1970s. State. Charter member of Gators' Ring of Honor. Smith won three Super Bowls and became the NFL's career leading rusher. Lebanon: Graduated in 1984. Parade (magazine) - Wikipedia 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. Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. 1979 McDonalds All-American Rosters - High School Basketball - RealGM Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. Anthony Carter WR Suncoast (Riviera Beach) 1978. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. Top High School Football Recruits of All Time | Stadium Talk College: Walter stayed home and attended Oregon, where he played linebacker and defensive end, earning all-Pac honors as a senior. Page 55. Tucker Frederickson RB South Broward (Hollywood) 1960. Signed with Notre Dame. 1970 Parade All America High School Football Team (8th_Annual) In his final 2 years, Seabreeze went 19-2-1. Set a career rushing record (later broken) at the University of Florida. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. All-Pro and still considered one of NFL's top blockers. There were no hard-and-fast rules in developing this team, but we lean toward high school accomplishments. 1 player in the nation. The first team, which later appeared on Steve Allen's NBC television show, included Terry Bethel of Collinsville, Ill.; Tom Meschery of Lowell High in San Francisco, Calif.; junior Jerry Lucas of Middletown, Ohio; Al Butler of East High in Rochester, N.Y.; and Tony Jackson of Thomas Jefferson High in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. 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. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. Led Gators to their first national championship and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1996. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. Conferences. St. Louis. 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). Played college football in relative anonymity at Division II Lincoln University in Missouri. Left early for NFL and was 3rd overall pick by Cleveland. Played at University of Miami. West Palm Beach. Was a member of the NFL's all-time 75th anniversary team in 1994. 100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players 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). Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. Had 12-year NFL career that included 2 Super Bowls. Grants Pass: Graduated in 1966. Or write about sports? Played 10 seasons in NFL for Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants, scoring 567 points during his career. Class 2A state 100 and 200-meter dash champ. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. Career HS totals were158 catches, 2,346 yards, 38 TDs (then a state record) in only 2 seasons. All-America - Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays His 15 sacks in 2000 were one shy of tying Lawrence Taylors single-season UNC record. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Pro: A sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, Swancutt spent three years in the NFL, playing for Detroit, Oakland and Baltimore. 1979 1978 1977 * - Selected as alternates for the game. And be sure to vote for your choice as the top player for each position group (poll included after each first-team position). Had successful NFL career and was MVP of Super Bowl XXV with the New York Giants. Ngata, a five-time All-Pro, has $88.3 million in career earnings and retired in March 2019. Was 3rd overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals in 1977 draft. 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. Standout high school star in the pre-integration era. Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. First-team All-State K/P as HS senior. 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. 2 all-time) and 47 touchdowns during his senior year. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition at Michigan. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Grant: Graduated in 2005. Earned All-American honors at the University of Florida. Had 5 INTs and a kickoff and punt return for TDs his rookie season, which earned him the first of 8 All-Pro selections. Helped team to 8-1-1 record and first Big 9 North Conference title in 1965. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Missouri. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Largely a backup, Clemens passed for 4,017 yards and 16 touchdowns during his pro career. 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) Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. Helped Raines to 3 straight district titles from 1989-91 and unbeaten regular seasons in 1989 and 1990. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. A pro baseball draft pick. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. Smith was still an underrated recruit (somehow) headed to the University of Florida and became the best running back in all of college football. Corey Simon DL Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 1994. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. In his view, McCoy was the best player he ever produced. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONORS . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. McCoy was a McDonald's All-American. Played 14 NFL seasons, with 6 Pro Bowls and 53 career INTs. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. He also racked up $223.7 million in career earnings. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Had 89 receptions for 2,087 yards and 28 TDs as a junior and 67 receptions a year later. Wes Chandler RB/WR/KR New Smyrna Beach 1973. Played 18 years in NFL before retiring following 2002 season. Started final 3 years and finished with 16 career INTs and 44 pass breakups, both school records. Pro: A second-round pick in the 1969 draft, Enyart played three years in the NFL, for Buffalo and Oakland. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. College: Yates landed at Washington, where he was a two-time all-Pac-10 linebacker. He was out of the NFL after two seasons and arrested again on drug charges in December 2018. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. Burns: Graduated in 2000. Jerome Brown DL Hernando (Brooksville) 1982. 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. Co-MVP of University of Miami's 2001 national title team. He was Oregons first consensus All-American in 43 years and left school one year early for the NFL draft. Joseph "Joe" (Clifford . First. Put Central Florida on college football map as star QB who completed 73.6 percent of his passes. Play Index. College All-American at Army as DB with school-record 8 INTs and QB in same backfield as Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis. 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). Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 36 countries. 1977 Parade All America High School Football Team (15th Annual) Won Jim Thorpe Award in 1987 as top collegiate defensive back. History of All American Selections - Grassroots Hoops Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Rushed for 1,014 yards on 105 carries and caught 28 passes for 1,005 yards and five TDs. A 4-sport standout for Tampa Bay Tech in 980s, even winning a state championship in wrestling. The No. Set career highs in 2007 with 103 receptions for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs. 1 player for all four major recruiting services and picked Michigan over Auburn, Clemson, Ole Miss and USC. Played in 60 NFL games with Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Lemar Parrish DB Kennedy (Riviera Beach) 1966. Knapple. As a senior, Swancutt was the Class 4A defensive player of the year and landed on a number of all-regional recruiting teams. Henry Lawrence PL Manatee (Bradenton) 1969. Sometimes we get it right. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jim Brown was the Paul Bunyan of high school athletics at Manhasset Secondary Academy as a star in lacrosse, basketball, baseball and football. Led Tigers to 2005 Class 5A state championship. Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. Played collegiately for Louisville, where he had 76 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 blocked kicks as a senior. 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. He led the Lions in tackles as a rookie but never made a Pro Bowl in eight NFL seasons. Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. 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). Was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and played in one Super Bowl during his nine-year NFL career. A first-team All-American as a junior free safety at UF in 2006 with 6 INTs and 2 blocked punts. Some people believed him. Remains leading rusher in FAMU history. Earned All-America status at the University of Miami. 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. Page 278. Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. Award-winning sports broadcaster. Derrick Brooks was named one of the 33 greatest players in Florida high school football history in 2007 after a career at Booker T. Washington High where he led his school to the Class 6A semifinals.
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