Attended the University of Miami as a safety. Closed out high school career with 200-yard rushing, 3-TD performance. David Douglas: Graduated in 2010. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Marquette Smith RB Lake Howell (Winter Park) 1990. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. College: Swancutt stayed local and played four years at Oregon State, where he was the Pac-10 co-defensive player of the year as a senior defensive end. Players named first-team by all five selectors are deemed unanimous All-Americans. Has played in the NFL for 7 years, racking up around 6,000 career yards. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. Now in his 13th NFL season, has made Pro Bowl 7 times and was 1999 AP Defensive Player of the Year. 1978. Were hoping to start a conversation here, so lets begin with the second team, followed by the all-time first team. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. 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. West Palm Beach. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. Played college ball at Kansas. Born: Jan. 26, 1998 (San Diego, California), High school: Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada), High school highlights: Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2016), NFL career: Two years of college eligibility left after 2020. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and Walter Camp. Aloha: Graduated in 1980. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. Fourteen of them were recognized unanimously. Scored 5 TDs in 1 game, rushed for 1,052 yards, and caught 22 passes for 542 yards as wishbone RB. Scored 29 TDs in 10 games as a senior in an era when scoring was much lower than today. First-round draft choice by Atlanta Falcons in 1981. United States. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. 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). Converted into WR at Florida State. 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. 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. He signed a letter-of-intent at DePaul but later was ruled academically ineligible. Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. Played in the state finals three consecutive years. Longwell was a three-year kicker for the Lava Bears, earning all-state honors as a senior. Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. Sometimes we get it right. First-round draft pick of New Orleans Saints in 1970. The No. United States. Gerard Warren DL Union County (Lake Butler) 1996. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. First. David "Deacon" Jones DL Hungerford (Eatonville) 1956. 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. 1 cornerback on Sports Illustrated's All-Century college team. Jefferson: Was a multiple year all-stater on both sides of the ball, but particularly excelled at running back. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: Currently plays for Philadelphia Eagles. Renfro was probably the states greatest high school player of the late 1950s, as he helped Jefferson win a pair of state championships as a standout defensive back, running back and sometimes quarterback. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His 15 sacks in 2000 were one shy of tying Lawrence Taylors single-season UNC record. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. Was a 2-time pro bowler. Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. AP, UPI, and NEA were all press organizations that polled writers and players. Born: Feb. 25, 1988 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), High school: Southeast High School (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (2005), Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year (2005), U.S. Army All-American (2006), College highlights: Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2008), two-time AP All-American (2008, 2009), NFL career: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010-18), Carolina Panthers (2019). As a senior, Suh had 4 sacks in the Big 12 championship game on the way to landing Associated Press player of the year honors. As a senior, Enyart earned several national honors following a 1,304-yard, 17-touchdown campaign. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. Retired from football in 2001. Accumulated 63 career TDs and 4,200 yards of total offense in 2 years as Manatee's QB. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. Henry Lawrence PL Manatee (Bradenton) 1969. Largely a backup, Clemens passed for 4,017 yards and 16 touchdowns during his pro career. All-SEC junior lineman in 2000 for Florida. Jim Osborne DL/OL Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) 1967. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jackson and Pahokee teammate Remoise Johnson were dynamic bookend DEs in high school. Find out more. 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. He heads a roster of 58 standout athletes from. Set then-national HS records for career receiving yards (4,594) and yards per catch (24.05) as a senior. We like to think we know something great when we see it. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. Had 14 NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, including all 4 of Steelers' Super Bowl wins. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. 1 player in the nation. Played 128 games in 9 NFL seasons, 6 seasons as a starter, for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets. Reggie Nelson DB/LB/KR Palm Bay (Melbourne) 2002. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Considered the most dangerous returner in league today. Earned first-team All-American status in 1974. 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. 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. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. Had 148 tackles and 14 sacks during his career at University of Miami. 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. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition at Michigan. 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. State. Corvallis: Graduated in 1984. 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). An amazing athlete who also was an All-State basketball player. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. Went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. 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). Scored TD and was offensive MVP for Florida team in all-star game against California his senior year. Led Gators to their first national championship and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1996. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever quarterback? Rashan Gary is one of just three players to be a unanimous No. A key member of the Crimson Tide's 1978 national championship team. First freshman to start every game on offensive line for University of Florida. All-SEC player at the University of Georgia. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. Selected in 1st round of NFL draft by Baltimore Colts in 1979. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. The nation got a chance to meet Justin Fields during the second season of the hit Netflix show "QB1: Beyond the Lights" and saw a player who looked as NFL ready as anyone in the last decade. Named Super Prep Dixie Defensive Player of the Year. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. Parade All American. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Co-MVP of University of Miami's 2001 national title team. 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. Finished HS career with 47 TDs. College: Hass was a walk-on turned star at Oregon State, as he posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, the first player in Pac-10/12 history to accomplish the feat. 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. 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. Set state records for career passing yards (6,623) and career TD passes (91) that stood for years. Every-down star for 9-0 Stingarees squad that beat teams from 6 states. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. Led Tigers to 2005 Class 5A state championship. He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and the 2010 rookie of the year. The Palm Beach Post. "The kid did not like the hoopla, all the attention. Smith wasn't impressed, saying that he could stay home in North Carolina and recruit players who were just as good or better. 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. State's co-record holder for TDs (44) in a season. A pro baseball draft pick. Left early for NFL and was 3rd overall pick by Cleveland. 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. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. Also a track star in the shot put. Led Tigers to a 49-4 four-year record and FHSAA state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Though he was primarily a center, Brock also started at left and right guard, and left tackle during his career. Second in nation with 54 receptions and named All-American in 1960. Also played for Indianapolis Colts. Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. But what they achieved in high school can never be taken away from them. Sometimes our hearts get involved. All-SEC pick and semifinalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. College: Stanford. The All-State rosters are riddled with football and basketball players who were projected for stardom in college and beyond but, for one reason or another, never fulfilled their potential or expectations. Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports, generally recognized as the leading talent evaluator in the nation since the late 1970s, once rated Heppner as a top 30 player nationally and a McDonald's All-America candidate. Caught 59 passes for 987 yards and 12 TDs during senior season for Raiders. United States. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. State all-time total offense king with 13,042 career yards (9922 pass/3120 rush) and 159 TDs responsible for (96 passing/63 rushing) in 3 years as QB at Nease. Helped team to 8-1-1 record and first Big 9 North Conference title in 1965. He was Oregons first consensus All-American in 43 years and left school one year early for the NFL draft. Was 6th overall selection in 1985 NFL Draft. After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. Raymond McCoy was a two-time All-Stater at Bloom during a time when coach Wes Mason had built one of the most successful high school programs in Illinois. Dec. 30. Had over 3,000 yards of offense in 6 pro seasons. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. Finished college career at South Carolina State. Led FSU in rushing with 713 yards in 1973 and was backup RB and renowned courageous punt returner for New York Giants. Anthony. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Jan. 04. Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. Led team to a state runner-up finish. Young put together the single greatest performance in college football history, if not all of college sports, in the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC to win the national title for Texas. An All-Pro selection 5 times, a Pro Bowl selection 4 times and 1996 Super Bowl champ with Green Bay Packers. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. Pro: Undrafted, Longwell kicked for 16 years in the NFL, most notably for Green Bay and Minnesota. McCoy was a McDonald's All-American. 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. 33 on list of top 100 college players of all time by College Football News in 2004. Remains only QB to have done that since the 1950s. [1] It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Named to multiple high school All-America teams. Was an OT who came back to Florida to attend FAMU from 1970-73 before beginning a 13-year career as a first-round draft pick for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1974-86. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Named to Class 5A All-State team as a senior in 1994. Flanagan. Page 223. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. One of state's top all-time, all-around athletes. Played 3 years at University of Miami, finishing with 393 career tackle. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever offensive lineman? Do you have a blog? Named No. Named USA Today National Offensive Player of the Year. Also: Renfro is a member of the PIL, state of Oregon, University of Oregon and Pro Football halls of fame. 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. Arizona. 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. 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. Third player in NCAA history to pass for more than 10,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000. Born: July 20, 1982 (Sacramento, California), High school: De La Salle High School (Concord, California), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (1999), USA Today All-American (1999), College highlights: BCS national champion (2001), two-time All-Big East (2002, 2003), NFL career: Denver Broncos (2004-12), Chicago Bears (2013-14). Page 76. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Rushed for 3,449 yards and 59 TDs as one of 3 backs in prolific wishbone during HS career. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Pro: Picked No. 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. Named All-County, All-State and national high school All-American OL and class valedictorian as senior. Butkus played both ways for the Illini, at center and linebacker, and played all nine seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears. Born: April 19. An outstanding sprinter in track and clocked 4.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He did not work hard and he didn't play hard.". 2 all-time) and 47 touchdowns during his senior year. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. Grant: Graduated in 1951. Standout defender and return specialist for Pirates' 2002 Class 4A state title team. Ernie Sims is still the only linebacker to be a consensus No. Had 18 interceptions in 29 total games over junior and senior seasons. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Completed collegiate career as UF's 5th all-time rusher with 3,065 yards. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. Was the 1993 NFL MVP. The National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. Others weren't big enough or fast enough or simply not good enough to succeed at the next level. 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. Alas, he only played one full college season, two seasons in the USFL and two seasons in the NFL before his career came to an end. Or write about sports? Beaverton: Graduated in 1982. Played 9 seasons for the Chicago Bears. A first-round draft choice by New England in 2004. Do you have a blog? One of state's great all-time athletes. Starts for Tampa Bay. > Consensus All-America Teams (1980-1989) Full Site Menu. Jim Brown was the Paul Bunyan of high school athletics at Manhasset Secondary Academy as a star in lacrosse, basketball, baseball and football. Celebrate With. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2014. Brock was a two-time all-stater and a Parade All-American. Had stellar career at Florida State. Set NCAA record for career TDs in final game. Finished high school career with 11,433 total yards, 134 TDs (71 passing, 56 rushing, 5 on interceptions returns, 2 on punt returns). Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. Played at University of Miami. 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. Had 270 tackles, 105 hurries, 32 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 5 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles. Named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 1970s. 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. Has a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots (2004). Signed with Notre Dame. "His parents pressured him beyond belief," the Schmidt brothers said. Login Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores 25 Bowls Play Index Newsletter Full Site Menu Below Now in 4th season in NFL. Played both sides of the ball, holds the school's defensive record with 18 career interceptions. College: Newman became a defensive star at Oregon, where he was a three year starter and earned All-American honors as a senior. College: Attended Utah, Hackenbruck started his Utes career at fullback before moving to linebacker as a junior. Arizona Daily Star. Pro: A second-round pick in the 1969 draft, Enyart played three years in the NFL, for Buffalo and Oakland. Jeff. Dec. 13. All-American in 1969 and first-team All-SWAC in 1968 and 1969 at Texas Southern University. Played for 7 different teams. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800. Had 41 receptions and was first-team All-Big East return man in 1995 at Miami. 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). To be selected a consensus All-American, players must be chosen to the first team on at least half of the five official selectors as recognized by the NCAA. Blanchard was a quarterback and punter on a Cavemen team that won the 1964 state championship. A wizard at option attack for Hurricanes. Was a back-up RB on Gilbert's 11-0 FIAA state championship title team in 1958. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 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. Sean Taylor DB Gulliver Prep (Miami) 2000. Conferences. Set several school and Big Ten records at Michigan. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. 1988 (Fayetteville, Arkansas), High school: Springdale High School (Springdale, Arkansas), High school highlights: USA Today National Player of the Year (2005), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2005). Set single-season records as a senior with 5,552 yards (4286 passing, 1266 rushing) and 70 TDs (46/24) for 11-2 team. AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. As a senior, Swancutt was the Class 4A defensive player of the year and landed on a number of all-regional recruiting teams. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. 1981. Played college ball for Louisville from 1993-96. Starred at the University of Pittsburgh. Jack Youngblood DL Jefferson County (Monticello) 1966. Started final 3 years and finished with 16 career INTs and 44 pass breakups, both school records. 1 overall recruit in 2012. Ainge caught 82 passes combined during his sophomore and junior seasons, before moving to quarterback as a senior. [20] 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).
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