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Welcome, for lack of a better term, to a stab at putting together Oregons all-time all-state football team. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Longwell was a three-year kicker for the Lava Bears, earning all-state honors as a senior. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year and everybody's All-American as a senior. 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. [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. 3 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy signed a whopping, seven-year, $98 million contract extension in 2014. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). Delivered game-winning HR in bottom of 7th inning at Orlando's Tinker Field to give Forest a 1975 state baseball championship. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. A Pro Football Hall of Famer. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. Or write about sports? Florida. He chose a North Carolina football scholarship over a Duke basketball scholarship, then played both sports for the Tar Heels. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive back? Pro: The 12th pick of the 1976 draft, Brock played 12 years in the NFL, all for New England. 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). Named first-team USA Today and Parade All-American. Inducted into College Hall of Fame. Clemens spent 11 years playing for three teams, the New York Jets, St. Louis and San Diego. 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. 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. Selected in 2nd round of 1964 draft and played 8 NFL seasons. Signed by FSU. Jim Brown was the Paul Bunyan of high school athletics at Manhasset Secondary Academy as a star in lacrosse, basketball, baseball and football. No. Duante Culpepper QB Vanguard (Ocala) 1994. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, all for Tampa Bay, and was named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. Played collegiately for Louisville, where he had 76 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 blocked kicks as a senior. Received NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1986. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. Renfro was a three-year starter at running back and defensive back, and a two-time football All-American. A top DL in the state. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. A 3-time NCAA Academic All-American and two-time Big 10 offensive guard at Michigan. Currently plays for Minnesota Vikings. 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. Considered by some experts to be the best Florida high school RB prior to Emmitt Smith. Charles Woodson was a legendary high school athlete in Ohio, and in addition to being all-state in football on offense, defense and special teams, he played point guard on the basketball team and ran track. Signed with University of Florida in 1992. Dickerson's recruitment can still spark a heated debate in parts of Texas. Finished with 7,221 career yards and 79 touchdowns in HS career. Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. Marquette Smith RB Lake Howell (Winter Park) 1990. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. Ron Powlus, one of the most heavily recruited high school football players of all time, played in front of 40,000 in his first varsity start. Marty Lyons DL St. Petersburg Catholic 1974. ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONORS . 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. 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. Started games during his freshman year all the way through his senior year at UF. ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 at Clemson. Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. Ran for 1,738 yards as a senior for undefeated team. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Led a defense that shut out 7 opponents. A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. Won 2 Super Bowl championships. Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Lito Sheppard DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1997. Set single-season state records as a senior that stood for two decades 93 receptions (now No. College: Enyart became one of Oregon States all-time greats. 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. Walter lands on this list more for his post-high school accomplishments, as he played football only as a senior at Sheldon. Caught 14 TDs as a senior, 36 in his career. Two-time consensus All-American at FSU while also dabbling in baseball and track (1988 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier). All-Southwest Conference football and basketball player at Arkansas. 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. The 6-8 FitzPatrick towered over the competition as a senior, where he was first-team all-state on both sides of the ball and co-player of the year on defense. Led Rhein Fire to NFL Europe championship. 1981. Brian Dawkins DB Raines (Jacksonville) 1991. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and Walter Camp. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players ever from the city of Flint. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. Now the starting tailback at FSU. Became an All-American at Auburn and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Returned 6 INTs for TDs as senior to lead Atlantic to state championship game. Also spent time with the Cowboys before retiring with Dolphins in 1973. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. 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. Has 36 career INTs and 4 Pro Bowl appearances as an NFL player. Made 55-of-58 PAT kicks and 15 FGs in 2 years, including a long of 49 yards. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. Totaled 5,710 rushing yards and 86 TDs in his career. [20] Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. Join our linker program. 1977 Parade All America High School Football Team (15th Annual) Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. The No. 1 overall (2004), College highlights: Three-time All-Big 12 (2004-06), Heisman Trophy finalist (2004), AP All-American (2004), Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2004), NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (2007-16), New Orleans Saints (2017), Arizona Cardinals (2017), Washington Redskins (2018-19), Detroit Lions (2020), Tennessee Titans (2021), Seattle Seahawks (2021). Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. First-round draft choice by Atlanta Falcons in 1981. A three-time All-American, he led Irish to the BCS championship game as a senior. Player : School: State: C: Brian Milner : Fort Worth Southwest: TX: 1B: . Pro: The 12th pick of the 1980 draft, Brock played 16 years in the NFL, most with New Orleans. Played in 3 Super Bowls and 8 Pro Bowls. Willie Galimore RB Excelsior (St. Augustine) 1952. Was later head football coach (1986-93) and athletic director (1994-2003) at FAMU. 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. At Clemson, he led the Tigers to a national championship as a true freshman and back to the national title game as a sophomore. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. 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. February 16, 1979 - DeSmet super star Steve Stipanovich, center, dunks over two CBC players. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) Played 14 NFL seasons. 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. For the last four years, he played with the Rockford (Illinois) Lightning. Page 278. Won Class 3A weightlifting, wrestling and shot put titles as a senior, in addition to being an All-Stater in football. One of state's great all-time athletes. Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. First African-American to play QB for a major southeastern university at Georgia Tech. Chicago-based Roy and Harv Schmidt rated him in the top 10 as a sophomore. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. 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. 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). 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). Had 41 receptions and was first-team All-Big East return man in 1995 at Miami. Set several school and Big Ten records at Michigan. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Marcus Dupree was an athletic freak of nature at 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds. 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. 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. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. McCoy was a McDonald's All-American. Spent 4 seasons at Southern University. He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and the 2010 rookie of the year. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Knapple. High school graduation year: 1979. At Florida State, Brooks carved out a career as one of the greatest linebackers in college football history and led FSU to its first national title in 1993. High school: Escambia High School (Pensacola, Florida), High school highlights: USA Today Player of the Year (1986), Parade Magazine Player of the Year (1986), FHSAA All-Century Team (2007), FHSAA Player of the Century (2007), College highlights: Heisman Trophy finalist (1989), AP All-American (1989), three-time All-SEC (1987-89), SEC MVP (1989), NFL career: Dallas Cowboys (1990-2002), Arizona Cardinals (2003-04). Became an instant star in NFL after being drafted in 7th round by Cincinnati Bengals. Butkus played both ways for the Illini, at center and linebacker, and played all nine seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears. Parade began its series in 1957 with its boys basketball honors, and expanded to football six years later. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Became a starting DT for Chicago Bears, where he played for 14 years. 1979 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Teams About Rawlings Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. State. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. The 2022 College Football All-America Team includes those players of American college football who have been honored by various selector organizations as the best players at their respective positions. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. 2005 Mr. Football. 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). 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). Ken Burrough QB Raines (Jacksonville) 1965. Named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 1970s. Had 14 NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, including all 4 of Steelers' Super Bowl wins. Played 15 NFL seasons, setting numerous records, including career marks for rushing yards (18,355) and carries (4,409) that still stand. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) Led Silver Hawks to 10-1 and 9-2 district title seasons in final 2 seasons of prolific HS career. A standout option QB in HS. Attended Ohio State. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. 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. 1 overall recruit in 2012. Played 6 NFL seasons with 3 Super Bowl appearances. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. Went on to brilliant collegiate career at Miami. Credited with 77 pancake blocks, first team USA Today All-American was recruited by everybody. [1]. Starred in NFL for 10 seasons, making 373 catches for 5,850 yards and 29 TDs. Quarterback of two state championship teams, a four-sport star. Finished collegiate career as Notre Dame's all-time FG leader with 51 and was 2nd in scoring with 223 points. His 15 sacks in 2000 were one shy of tying Lawrence Taylors single-season UNC record. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. 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. Jefferson: Was a multiple year all-stater on both sides of the ball, but particularly excelled at running back. Arizona Daily Star. Earned consensus All-America honors and Bronko Nagurski Tropy as the nation's top defensive player in 1994. Or write about sports? Starts for Tampa Bay. Blanchard was a quarterback and punter on a Cavemen team that won the 1964 state championship. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Michael Irvin WR St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1983. But Tyner eventually retired from football due to a shoulder injury, only to return to play in 2017, at Oregon State, where hes currently a senior. Knee injuries limited Greens NFL career to three years. Voted best offensive lineman in Gator history. 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. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. C.J. One of the most electrifying players ever to come out of Palm Beach County. 1 overall recruit across the major recruiting services, and with good reason. Page 99. Named to Class 5A All-State team as a senior in 1994. 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. Went on to play at the University of Illinois and 8 years in pro football for Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. Drafted by Chicago Bears. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. First team Class 3A All-State, All-South and Florida Super 24 selection. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. Jeff. Do you have a sports website? 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. Led the Volunteers in tackles and was selected a first-team All-American in his junior and senior years. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. There aren't many players mentioned when we look at the list of who might have been good enough to go straight from high school football to the NFL, but Adrian Peterson usually tops the list. He averages two points per game in 1981-82. 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. Played 3 years at University of Florida during which the Gators won 23 of 29 games. 1970. "The kid did not like the hoopla, all the attention. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. United States. City. Selected in 3rd round of NFL draft by Seattle. And be sure to vote for your choice as the top player for each position group (poll included after each first-team position). 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. 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. His college choice boiled down to one fact: He and his older brother were Michigan fans. 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). He was out of the NFL after two seasons and arrested again on drug charges in December 2018. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He also racked up $223.7 million in career earnings. At DePaul, he sat out his sophomore season with a knee injury, then was ordered to end his career as a junior when doctors discovered a congenital neck injury. Had 467 career tackles second on all-time Gators list. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Had a successful career as a stunt man in Hollywood. Jim Osborne DL/OL Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) 1967. Do you have a blog? Had 6-year career in the NFL, with over 2,100 yards passing. After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Played 12 NFL seasons. An amazing athlete who also was an All-State basketball player. Began 11-year NFL career after drafted in 2nd-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1954, beginning an 11-year NFL career. Had 270 tackles, 105 hurries, 32 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 5 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles. We like to think we know something great when we see it. Recorded a career-high 7 INTs in 1972. 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