C.J. All rights reserved. Flanagan. Pro: A sixth-round draft pick in 2006, Hass spent four years in the NFL playing for three teams, often on the practice squad. Had 161 catches for 3,641 yards during HS career, which ranks 4th all-time in state history. Eddie "Meat Cleaver" Weaver DL Haines City 1978. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. At Clemson, he led the Tigers to a national championship as a true freshman and back to the national title game as a sophomore. Ainge caught 82 passes combined during his sophomore and junior seasons, before moving to quarterback as a senior. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. First-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1979. Was Bears' all-time leading rusher until Walter Payton broke his records in the 1980s. Suh was a multiple-year standout on both sides of the line, and as a senior, was the Portland Interscholastic League player of the year after a 10-sack season. Was still a Parade All-American and first-team All-State selection. Selected by New York Jets with 4th overall pick in 1993 draft. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) McNary: Graduated in 1999. Led team to a state runner-up finish. D.J. Played both sides of the ball, holds the school's defensive record with 18 career interceptions. He only played two seasons of high school football at tiny Palestine High, but he was the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a true freshman at Oklahoma as he helped lead them to the BCS championship game. 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. For the last four years, he played with the Rockford (Illinois) Lightning. Set a Knights career rushing record, later broken. Page 99. Played college ball at Kansas. Standout DL and 3-sport letterman at Hernando in early 1980s. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. Scouting reports said not to run to Johnson's side, but teams quickly found out that running to Jackson's side was an unacceptable alternative. 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. One of the most dynamic runners to line up on an Oregon high school field, Tyner ran for 3,415 yards (No. Died earlier this month. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. His pro career, which included being the first overall pick in the 1964 draft by the New York Giants, was cut short due to injury. Became an instant star in NFL after being drafted in 7th round by Cincinnati Bengals. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Selected state's player of the year in 1967. Spent 4 seasons at Southern University. Yates was the 4A player of the year on offense and defense as a junior, and defensive player of the year as a senior. Led team to state championship in 1966, playing OL and LB. [5] Other selectors included Football News (FN), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA),[6] The Sporting News (TSN),[7] and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Selected in 2nd round of 1964 draft and played 8 NFL seasons. Some, like Macklin, Nathan, Fields and Richmond, were strapped with personal or academic issues. Played 10 seasons in NFL for Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants, scoring 567 points during his career. 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. Find out more. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2014. Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Switched from LB to RB in final 2 years at Glades Central. Was Hurricanes' sack leader in 1977 with 15. Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. Larry Gagner, OL, Seabreeze (Daytona Beach), 1961. Knapple. 1979. Born: Feb. 27. Also played for Indianapolis Colts. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. 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. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Put Central Florida on college football map as star QB who completed 73.6 percent of his passes. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. A 2-time Pro Bowl selection. Some people believed him. 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). 1970 Parade All America High School Football Team (8th_Annual) College: Howington chose Oregon over a whos-who list of pursuers in part because he was also a track & field star. College: Rodgers went to Washington, where he became a star as a free safety and was one of the leaders of the famed Purple Reign defense that helped UW go 11-1 and win the Orange Bowl in 1984. Led Escambia to state titles in sophomore and junior years (2,934 rushing yards, 32 TDs on 353 carries in 14 games), and 10-1 season as a senior in the days when only district champ made playoffs. Bob Hayes RB Matthew Gilbert (Jacksonville) 1959, Played only 2 years of high school football, but showed flashes of the athleticism that would eventually make him one of the greatest athletes to ever come out of Florida. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. A key member of the Crimson Tide's 1978 national championship team. Or write about sports? Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. Ken Riley QB/DB Union Academy (Bartow) 1965. Caught 59 passes for 987 yards and 12 TDs during senior season for Raiders. He is member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor. A standout option QB in HS. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever quarterback? First-round draft pick of New Orleans Saints in 1970. Played all 11 years of pro career with Jets. Was all-state selection. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. Southwest. 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. One of only 3 players in NFL with more than 400 career FGs. College: Bohlander was a solid, dependable offensive lineman at UCLA, starting the final 38 games of his career and earning all-Pac-10 honors as a senior. Was picked to Pro Bowl in 1982. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38, College Sports Information Directors of America, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, "Amos Alonzo Stagg: Just Who Was This Guy, Anyway? First-team All-ACC and second-team All-American in 1995. Received NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1986. Parade began its series in 1957 with its boys basketball honors, and expanded to football six years later. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. Played 9 years in the NFL. But here is our best guess of an all-time all-state team; the first team includes players from the 1940s through the modern era. Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. Racked up 5,511 yards on 541 carries (10.2 average) and totaled 93 TDs in 4-year varsity career. Finished with 300 career receptions for 4,047 yards and 12 TDs while with New England, Chicago and Philadelphia. United States. 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. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State University and was selected all Big 10 three times. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Set single-season state records as a senior that stood for two decades 93 receptions (now No. Had 105 tackles, 3 INTs and 6 fumble recoveries on defense, rushed for 615 yards and averaged 32 yards per catch (14 for 456 yards) on offense. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Ngata, a five-time All-Pro, has $88.3 million in career earnings and retired in March 2019. Scored TD and was offensive MVP for Florida team in all-star game against California his senior year. High school: Madison High School (Houston, Texas), High school highlights: Parade Magazine Player of the Year (2001), Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year (2001), Sporting News High School Player of the Year (2001), U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP (2002), College highlights: BCS national champion (2006), Heisman Trophy finalist (2005), Maxwell Award (2005), Davey O'Brien Award (2005), AP All-American (2005), Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (2005), Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2003), NFL career: Tennessee Titans (2006-10), Philadelphia Eagles (2011). After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. Starred at FSU. 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 . One of the top OL to ever come out of Florida. 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. College: Stanford. NFL, second round pick of the 2006 draft. Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. All-SEC pick and semifinalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. He was a starting linebacker in 1966, then moved to fullback in 1967. Florida's Class 6A Player of the Year and Parade All-American in 1997. 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. Went on to star at University of Florida. Ken Burrough QB Raines (Jacksonville) 1965. First 1,000-yard rusher in University of Miami history. Led 1991 Vikings to a state championship win at Florida Field, finishing season 14-0 with 3,055 yards, 27 TDs and just 4 INTs. Page 55. Willie Galimore RB Excelsior (St. Augustine) 1952. Had a successful career as a stunt man in Hollywood. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 at Clemson. A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions. Ran for 1,738 yards as a senior for undefeated team. 1 player for all four major recruiting services and picked Michigan over Auburn, Clemson, Ole Miss and USC. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Page 76. Recorded a career-high 7 INTs in 1972. 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. He was the Southern Section Player of the Year after rushing for 2,168 yards and scoring 232 points. Poll: Who is Oregon's best ever receiver? He heads a roster of 58 standout athletes from. Jesuit: Graduated in 1972. Signed with Notre Dame. Lemar Parrish DB Kennedy (Riviera Beach) 1966. 1981. 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. College: Attended Oregon, where he was a tour de force as an athlete. Named first-team USA Today and Parade All-American. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. 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. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. 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. Won 2 Super Bowl championships. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. Stefan Humphries OL St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1980. 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). Young's NFL career was not as notable, and he flamed out after six seasons. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Fields probably is the most unsettling and disappointing and tragic case of all. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. High school: Sealy High School (Sealy, Texas), High school highlights: Class 2A state champion (1978), Class 2A championship game MVP (1978), College highlights: Two-time AP All-American (1981, 1982), Heisman Trophy finalist (1982), two-time SWC Offensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982), NFL career: Los Angeles Rams (1983-87), Indianapolis Colts (1987-91), Los Angeles Raiders (1992), Atlanta Falcons (1993). Later played for Miami Dolphins. Ended his prep career with 4,248 yards and 48 TDs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 1978-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. Ainge was a standout defensive back for three years at North Eugene. A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). Longwell was a three-year kicker for the Lava Bears, earning all-state honors as a senior. Now in 7th NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. Third player in NCAA history to pass for more than 10,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000. Clemens spent 11 years playing for three teams, the New York Jets, St. Louis and San Diego. Set state scoring record with 44 TDs as a member of Gulliver Prep's 14-1 Class 2A state title team in 2000. Career HS totals were158 catches, 2,346 yards, 38 TDs (then a state record) in only 2 seasons. Played 3 seasons in USFL and 11 in NFL, where he was a 2-time Pro Bowl player and set receiving records for the Minnesota Vikings. Chicago-based Roy and Harv Schmidt rated him in the top 10 as a sophomore. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. 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! Was a member of the NFL's all-time 75th anniversary team in 1994. Started at guard for 3 years at University of Florida. 1978 Parade All America High School Football Team (16th Annual) (2 of 2) First-round pick by Detroit Lions in 1988. 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). Led Gators to their first national championship and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1996. High school: Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia), High school highlights: Elite 11 QB Camp MVP (2017), 247Sports No. Find out more. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. 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. Was a 2-time pro bowler. Co-MVP of University of Miami's 2001 national title team. Dec. 31. Scored 5 TDs in 1 game, rushed for 1,052 yards, and caught 22 passes for 542 yards as wishbone RB. Named MVP in state all-star game. Played 14 NFL seasons. Four-year letterman in high school. 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. Now the starting tailback at FSU. Second- and third-team honors are used to break ties. Had 270 tackles, 105 hurries, 32 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 5 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Grant: Graduated in 1951. Became 5th overall selection by the Washington Redskins in 2004 draft. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. Eight year . College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. Remains only QB to have done that since the 1950s. Played offense and defense in high school and QB at FAMU, where he was a 3-time All-American. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. 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. 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). Born: Dec. 3, 1997 (Plainfield, New Jersey), High school: Paramus Catholic High School (Paramus, New Jersey), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (2015), Under Armour All-American Game MVP (2016), USA Today All-American (2015), College highlights: Two-time All-Big Ten (2017, 2018), NFL career: Green Bay Packers (2019-present). 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. The No. By Parade Feb 1, 2014. One of the states most accomplished players while in high school. Played football and baseball at Florida. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. 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. He chose a North Carolina football scholarship over a Duke basketball scholarship, then played both sports for the Tar Heels. College: FitzPatrick was a four-year standout at USC, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors as a tackle. Tommie Frazier QB Manatee (Bradenton) 1991. His 27 career INTs rank 6h all-time in Falcons history. Join our linker program. 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). Born: Dec. 23, 1984 (Tallahassee, Florida), High school: North Florida Christian School (Tallahassee, Florida), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (2001), four-time Class 1A state champion (1998-2001), College highlights: ESPN All-American (2004), All-ACC (2004), NFL career: Detroit Lions (2006-09), Philadelphia Eagles (2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011), Dallas Cowboys (2012-13). Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) He transferred to Kansas State to play alongside his older brother and lasted just one game before he left the team. The son of San Jose State head coach Jack Elway, John decided to play baseball and football at Stanford. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Now in his 8th NFL season. Renfro was also a standout track athlete. Regarded as one of top FBs in UF history. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. Meet Dylan Moses and the 2017 Parade All-America Football Team. His 15 sacks in 2000 were one shy of tying Lawrence Taylors single-season UNC record. Whether he ever told McCoy isn't certain. Averaged 45 yards per punt return and 26.8 per kickoff return, totaling a state record 1,531 return yards as a senior. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. An amazing athlete who also was an All-State basketball player. 2005 Mr. Football. Eddie Edwards DL Fort Pierce Central 1972. Was legendary for sacking quarterbacks before it was adopted as a statistical category. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. Pro: The 12th pick of the 1976 draft, Brock played 12 years in the NFL, all for New England. St. Louis. Smith won three Super Bowls and became the NFL's career leading rusher. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. Caught 14 TDs as a senior, 36 in his career. College: Blanchard spent four years at Oregon, playing punter and quarterback. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842. Swancutt was also the Valley League defensive player of the year as a junior and senior. The National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. Considered the most dangerous returner in league today. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Undrafted, but was selected to the NFL Hall of Fame for his 14-year NFL career. Sometimes we get it right. He captured the imagination of college football fans across the country as a true freshman at Oklahoma when he ran for 1,144 yards and 13 touchdowns despite not starting until the seventh game. Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. A first team USA Today All-American and All-State Selection. Hackenbruck was a first-team all-stater at linebacker and running back as a senior, earning 4A offensive player of the year honors. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. 1 overall recruit in 2012. 17 in first round by Seattle. A 2nd-team All-American in 1953 as a junior at Florida before being drafted into the military. Earned All-America status at the University of Miami. Joined by future first-round picks Neal Colzie and Glenn Cameron on Coral Gables teams. 33 on list of top 100 college players of all time by College Football News in 2004. Also a track star in the shot put. Played on undefeated 1971 state championship team and was a 3-time All-State selection in HS. Signed by FSU. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. 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