WebPaul Hutzler for building the state football record book from scratch and then updating it each season. He led the Lions in tackles as a rookie but never made a Pro Bowl in eight NFL seasons. ), 1986-89 841 Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-88 The campaign included a hard-fought 15-0 win over Middletown South on Thanksgiving Day. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 0000005867 00000 n 0000090002 00000 n 0000006395 00000 n Players by High School, Miller Military Academy (Charlottesville). He also may be the only athlete who is in serious contention as the greatest in two sports football and lacrosse. High school: A recipient of the Hall Trophy as the nation's top high school player, Peterson rushed for 2,315 yards and 32 touchdowns. Haloti Ngata is the highest-rated recruit in Utah history and was rated as the No. 0000010522 00000 n 0000090257 00000 n hb``b``7Ab,_(yRFL5%\h:0kFd SccWH`csn:,`6+s@$\di\e. Eric Dickerson entered Texas high school football lore at tiny Sealy High, where he racked up 2,667 rushing yards on the way to a state title in 1978. 0000070804 00000 n Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Wheaton-Warrenville South (Wheaton, Ill.), Top 50 all-time winningest high school football programs, Top 50 greatest high school football teams of all-time, Top 50 high school quarterbacks of all time, Top 50 high school football dynasties of all time, 10 high school football stadiums to see before you die, WeNext: Ohio State-bound receiver Garrett Wilson has always been something special, WeNext: Nation's No. One flaw with the original playoff structure was that a school that finished 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB draft by his hometown Minnesota Twins. Paul Whittenburg, who led Hilliard football in a coaching career that spanned portions of five decades, died Thursday night at the age of 72. We like to think we know something great when we see it. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. 10. 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. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. WebFinal HS Season: 1983 College: Baylor Professional: Detroit (1989-93), Denver (1994-2000), Kansas City (2001-02) Leonard Davis (DCTF) Offensive Lineman Wortham Final HS Season: 1996 Awards: USA Today All-American, All-State (2) College: Texas Professional: Arizona (2001-06), Dallas (2007-10), San Francisco (2012) People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. 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. 0000010061 00000 n 0000006527 00000 n It ended at Giants Stadium as they posted their fourth shutout of the season, blanking Class A South rival Toms River East, 17-0. In the coming weeks we will be rolling out the rest of the series, having already looked at teams from the 1960s and 1970s. He had three sometimes lackluster seasons for the Wolverines as he struggled to consistently stay in playing shape. Rnk: Athlete: POS: Rookie Yr: School: Overall Rank: 1: Peyton Manning: QB: 1998: Newman (New Orleans) 3: 2: Marshall Faulk: RB: 1983: DeSoto (Mansfield) MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The award has been given since 1982, the year the newspaper began, and each player was part of the USA Today All-USA high school football team. Web1983 Indiana High School Football Season One flaw with the original playoff structure was that a school that finished undefeated might not get a chance to advance to the As the 1980s began, traditional powers like Brick remained the standard by which other programs were judged. Marcus Dupree was an athletic freak of nature at 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds. 0000007726 00000 n 7 Tennessee 144.33. 3 college | No. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Sometimes our hearts 3 LSU 196.29. 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. 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. 1988 Williams was one of the most coveted linebacker recruits of the last 20 years coming out of powerhouse De La Salle High, but we still can't figure out why Miami tried to play him at fullback during his freshman season before moving him back to linebacker. 0000070729 00000 n He also rushed for 4,353 1 Alabama 310.17. He chose a North Carolina football scholarship over a Duke basketball scholarship, then played both sports for the Tar Heels. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. 6 Florida State 164.12. 20 Mookie Cook, who have committed to Duke and Oregon, respectively. ESPN gave him a rating of 89 out of 100, ranking him in between No. play their way into the playoffs. Injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2016, have hampered his pro career. The dawn of the 1980s saw the release of the first personal computer and by the time the decade ended the Berlin Wall had fallen. 5. 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. Outscoring opponents by a 267-85 margin, the Lions finished the season ranked No. Martucci played for coach Barry Rizzo on Matawans unbeaten 1966 team, and was the coach four years earlier when the Huskies fell to Franklin in the final. 443 0 obj <>stream College Football. Past NYSPHSAA weekly rankings The season-ending rankings for sports in which the NYSSWA compiles weekly rankings can be located below under their respective sports headings. 0000005471 00000 n After taking over a program that won just one game in his first two seasons, coach John Amabile turned the Crimson Knights into a powerhouse. 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). 0000004283 00000 n It marked the first state title for Brick since winning the inaugural SJ Group IV crown seven years earlier, and they would go on to win two more in succession. startxref 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). The The Top Ranked Football Players of All-Time from Louisiana High Schools . Us] [Links] [Our Supporting us at Patreon, The Top Ranked Football Players of All-Time from Louisiana High Schools. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Alabama and Georgia had 10 each. 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. High school football players of the year since 1910 2020 Jaxson Dart, Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah) Led Corner Canyon to a 14-0 record, a Utah state championship and a No. High school: Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia), High school highlights: Elite 11 QB Camp MVP (2017), 247Sports No. The Top Ranked Football Players of All-Time from 2 overall prospect in the country by Rivals in 2002. 0000006263 00000 n Matthew Klopfenstein Horizon (Scottsdale, AZ) TE. The Wolverines had four players go during the first two days of the draft, and the maize and blue even had a kicker drafted in the third round. 0000006692 00000 n If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. 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). Heres the list ChatGPT AIs conversational tool generated for the all-time greatest BYU football undefeated might not get a chance to advance to the postseason. WebHighlands (1981-83), Bill Herrman 28 Owensboro (1973-75), Gerald PoynterHopkinsville (1965-67), Fleming Thornton 27 Bowling Green (2015-current), Kevin WallaceRichmond Madison (1959-61), Roy Kidd 26 Bowling Green (1995-96), Dan Haley/Kevin Wallace He also racked up $223.7 million in career earnings. They were wrong. Pat Toland was a star on both sides of the ball. To solve this, Facebook Page] [Our 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was also named the Gatorade National Player of the Year. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. 226: Class Rankings; Juco Rankings; College Football; High school 2 Georgia 293.14. My'Keil Gardner Liberty (Peoria, AZ) 0:36. 0000004415 00000 n Defensive coordinator Bob Biasis unit was led by Beale, who finished with 100 tackles and four sacks, and George, a three-year starter at linebacker. 0000089619 00000 n Web2023 Recruiting Rankings. 0000009303 00000 n 9. Ranking 10. WeNext: Is SoCal cornerback Chris Steele the next Richard Sherman? Recruiting analysts described him as the best linebacker to arrive at Notre Dame in decades, and he lived up to the hype. WebUtah High School Activities Association Sports Records Book 95 Interceptions longest return 100 Mike Anderson, Logan, 9-2-1994, vs. Roy 100 Ray Baird, Ogden, 11-16-1946, The Eagles were considered the top team in the state that year, having opened the season with a 6-2 win over Brick in the wind generated by Hurricane Hugo, 7 Oklahoma 279.97. Tate Martell, a five-star recruit, committed to the University of Washington at 14 years old, switched his commitment to Texas A&M and ultimately signed with Ohio State. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. 2 pro | No. 1 in offense, as Gargiulo ran for 1,200 yards and 19 touchdowns behind a line led by center Tom Curran. By seasons end, the Crimson Knights, who outscored their opponents 376-33, would have 20 straight wins over Shore Conference opponents dating back to a 1980 loss to Asbury Park. Sometimes our hearts get involved. WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Top 25 all-time greatest high school football players 1. 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. In between, some great football was played up and down the coast, as the number of state championships won continued to increase. 0000006983 00000 n 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). Ngata, a five-time All-Pro, has $88.3 million in career earnings and retired in March 2019. Top 25 all-time greatest high school football players 1. 0000073765 00000 n As part of our latest historical perspective on the history of local sports, we look at some of the greatest teams from the 1980s. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. 8,126 Jeff George, Warren Central (Indianapolis), 1983-85 8,005 Ty Detmer, Southwest (San Antonio), 1983-86 7,768 Sol Graves, Ouachita Christian All rights reserved. 4 Ohio State 176.36. 0000005075 00000 n the IHSAA added a fourth class in 1983. 5 Notre Dame 175.25. Notes: This is 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. Coach Lou Vircillos Lions won a second straight South Jersey Group II championship with a 28-24 win over Woodrow Wilson of Camden in the final, as junior quarterback Garrett Gardi threw for a pair of touchdowns, the second coming with 9:02 to play. Which No. High Schools They were the first to go unbeatenand the first to win a state title, capturing the Central Jersey Group IV crown with a 22-3 win over Madison Central. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. Jude. 0 They also beat St. Peters of Jersey City, the eventual Non-Public A champion. a list of the greatest pro players who finished high school in this state. 0000006871 00000 n 5 months. 1 NFL Draft pick was the best high school football player. Events] [Polls] [Contact The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. The feedback continues to pour in and there's still time to provide some input, so contact me with your thoughts: in the comment section of this article;via email [email protected]; follow me onTwitterand send me a direct message; or go to myFacebook pageand comment. His sub-11 100-meter speed and his 6-2, nearly 200-pound 0000064471 00000 n Football. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. Web9. ESPN gave him a rating of 89 out of 100, ranking him in between No. The newspaper has named a team every year since 1982. It was in convincing fashion that the Green Wave won their first on-field state sectional title, and capped the first unbeaten season in 25 years, as they rolled to a 30-0 win over Ocean in the Central Jersey Group III championship game. 9 Penn State 138.55. 1 player in the nation as a senior. Coached by John Andl, junior running back Stephen Pitts ran for 162 yards in the final, and quarterback Jeff Cuozzo worked behind a line anchored by Chris Schutz. Defensively, they ranked third at the Shore, with linebacker Chris DAndrea leading the team with 105 tackles, while lineman Jim Auxier finished with 72 tackles. Help Keep the Site Ad Free By More than 40 Colorado football players have hit the transfer portal since Sanders was named coach. All-Time from Virginia High Schools. 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. Brown retired after nine seasons as the NFLs career rushing leader and became Hollywood's first Black action movie star. 0000005603 00000 n 0000005735 00000 n 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). 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. 6 Ohio State 282.86. 90. 0000005999 00000 n Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 50 high school football teams with the most all-time wins, Active and all-time winningest high school football coaches, St. Thomas Aquinas, state of Florida lead the way producing 2015 NFL Draft picks. The Wolverines had four players go during the first two days of the draft, and the maize and blue even had a kicker drafted in the third round. 0000089683 00000 n He still started all four years for the Irish and finished his career with 20 school records, but went 0-2 in bowl games and was never an All-American. Junior halfback Tim Britton ran for 136 of the teams 235 yards in that game, part of a career that saw Britton roll up 3,196 yards and 45 touchdowns, while catching 35 passes for another 600 yards. WebUIL 100 YEARS, 100 PLAYERS WEEK 10. He transferred to Kansas State to play alongside his older brother and lasted just one game before he left the team. What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? Players by High School, Southern University Laboratory (Baton Rouge). Sometimes we get it right. RELATED:HS Football: Shore Conference mid-season awards, RELATED:Warren Wolf's coaching tree still blooms every fall. As a senior, the 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end had 29.5 sacks, 162 tackles and a stunning five defensive touchdowns. Peyton Manning and his younger brother, Eli Manning, were both prep football sensations at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, where their father, Archie Manning, starred at quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. In terms of big men, this might be the gold standard right here. USA TODAY High School Sports Top 100: 2023 Recruiting Rankings. One of the most coveted high school quarterbacks of all time, John Elway was the No. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) Record: 14-1 3. Every school in the state was divided into one of 64 clusters. 0000007010 00000 n 0000005207 00000 n 20 BEST TEAMS FROM 1983-2013. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. Linebacker Bob Amabile intercepted nine passes on defense, kicked a state record 10 field goals, and finished second in the Shore in scoring with 114 points, throwing for five TDs and running for 10 more. 0000063586 00000 n [Home] [Updates] WebPhone: (309) 663-6377 Fax: (309) 663-7479 2715 McGraw Drive Bloomington, IL 61704-6011 Map & directions : Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:15 pm (closed Fridays in summer) Illinois Elementary School Association National Federation of State High School Associations. Top High School Football Recruits of All Time | Stadium Talk Football Top High School Football Recruits of All Time By Tony Adame, updated on November 3, 2022 SInow / Twitter We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. cluster champion advanced to the postseason. 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. Philadelphia: Markell Holman, RB, Smyrna. RELATED:What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? Refugio DB James Lott. 0000063869 00000 n 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. Born: April 19. 0000010851 00000 n 1983 Timon/St. Other Links > Football > Top Ranked Football Players by High School . 0000009947 00000 n Young's NFL career was not as notable, and he flamed out after six seasons. 370 74 It marked the second state sectional title for the program in five seasons, having captured the crown in 1980 under coach George Conti Jr. RELATED:Greatest players ever at the Jersey Shore: the complete series. high school or college does not factor into this list. Web1983 College Football Year Summary. 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. 0000013680 00000 n Supporting us at Patreon, Top Ranked Football Philadelphia: Markell Holman, RB, Smyrna. The USA Today High School Football Player of the Year is the award given 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). 0000008266 00000 n Stephen Edelson is an Asbury Park Press columnist: [email protected], HS Football: Shore's greatest teams from the 80s, The third installment in our series on the greatest high school football teams ever at the Jersey Shore, HS Football: Jersey Shore's greatest teams of the 1970s, HS Football: Jersey Shore's greatest teams of the 1960s, HS Football: Shore Conference mid-season awards, Warren Wolf's coaching tree still blooms every fall, Middletown South-Toms River North the latest 1-2 showndown, Jersey Shore's greatest rushing performances, Greatest players ever at the Jersey Shore: the complete series. Web2 Michigan 200.66. 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What Shore team has won the most state championships? ), 1983-85 7,631 Barry Helton, Simla (Colo.), 1979-82 Leading scorers 952 Brett Law, Sheridan (Ind. 0000089303 00000 n 0000089492 00000 n 222 overall | Team: Patriots | College: Kentucky The first Mr. Peyton Manning, Newman (New Orleans) High school: Manning twice earned Parade All-American Muscillo booted eight field goals, including a 52 yarder. need for mid-week sectionals. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. ESPN gave him a rating of 89 out of 100, ranking him in between No. 8,126 Jeff George, Warren Central (Indianapolis), 1983-85 8,005 Ty Detmer, Southwest (San Antonio), 1983-86 7,768 Sol Graves, Ouachita Christian (Monroe, La. he's the ideal college football player. Julius Peppers' unique athleticism was on display in high school. 0000002935 00000 n (Photo: Travis Register, 247Sports) The Crimson Knights made it two straight Central Jersey Group III championships with a 21-3 whipping of Ocean in the title game, as their winning streak stretched to 23 games, having won 30 straight against Shore Conference opponents. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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. The Top Ranked Football Players of All-Time from Louisiana High Schools . Notes: This is Running back Art Petracco ran for 875 yards and 17 TDs behind a line led by Fred Sprengel. 0000070547 00000 n 0000089429 00000 n Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. 8 Pittsburgh 140.26. WebCheck out the player rankings on RecruitingNation.com. 1 in 1983. Head coach Jack Levys squad, which rolled to the B North title, ran for nearly 2,900 yards on the season, with Malcolm Freeman rushing for 1,107 yards and 13 TDs from the Wing-T formation, behind the blocking of Jay Beale and Tom George. In the closest finish ever, St. John Bosco (California) has won the 2022 High School Football America national championship, powered by NFL Play Football. What players did in These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Rashan Gary is one of just three players to be a unanimous No. ChatGPT gives its 10 best BYU football players of all-time. 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. 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. Running back Rodney Bond, also a defensive back, finished with 134 yards in that game, giving him 1,391 for the season. What you need to know now is that there's another Manning at Newman who could be just as good, if not better. Huffman hasn't coached professionally, though he did play high school football. Freehold lineman Scott Conover went to Purdue and played six seasons in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. The No. 1 ranking in the state. 1983 (Saint Paul, Minnesota) High school: Cretin-Derham Hall High School (St. Paul, Minnesota) High school graduation year: 2001. 0000004679 00000 n WebThe Associated Press provides rankings for high school football and boys and girls basketball. Here's a look at the college football transfer portal's 10 biggest moves before the 2023 season: 10. 2 in the nation with 8,804 rushing yards and 106 touchdowns. Santa Margarita Catholic High School: 6'1'' 180: 81: List. Each Born: May 22, 1964 (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school: Philadelphia High School (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1982), national high school career touchdown rushing record with 87 (since broken), rushed for 7,355 yards and scored 98 total touchdowns, College highlights: Big Eight Newcomer of the Year (1982), AP All-American (1982). Bryce Browns older brother, Arthur, also was a five-star recruit at linebacker at East High School in Wichita, Kansas. WebFind high school sports athletes by name, state and sport. But do we? 3 Notre Dame 290.24. 1985. For the first time, a team could now High school: Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia), High school highlights: Gwinnett Daily News Defensive Player of the Year (2012), two-time MaxPreps All-American (2011, 2012), two-time USA Today All-American (2011, 2012), College highlights: AP All-American (2015), All-SEC (2015), NFL career: Arizona Cardinals (2016-18), Miami Dolphins (2019), Seattle Seahawks (2021-present). What was one of the Golden Eras for Brick football included a team for the ages, as the Green Dragons rolled to a perfect season and No. Updated on December 19, 2022. 10. It was a special victory for head coach Joe Martucci when the Huskies defeated Central Jersey Group III power Franklin in the final, 14-6, ending their 21-game winning streak. 0000089810 00000 n When you add it up, Emmitt Smith rushed for nearly 18 miles in his high school, college and professional career. Jadeveon Clowney was the first modern player to be a consensus No. Web1983: Annandale (Annandale) 17148: 300: Brandian Ross: DB: 2011: Meadowbrook (North Chesterfield) 17217: 301: John Phillips: TE: 2009: Bath County (Hot Springs) Twitter Page], Help Keep the Site Ad Free By 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. Probably the only guy in Delaware high school football who already has NFL size (6-foot-7, 300 pounds). An all-state defensive back in 1982, James Lott is actually best-known for being the states best high-jumper of all-time when he set the national record of 7-feet and 4 inches. 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. High school: Hampton High School (Hampton, Virginia), High school highlights: Two-time USA Today national champion (1996, 1997), three-time state champion (1995-97), two-time USA Today All-American (1996, 1997), College highlights: Las Vegas Bowl MVP (1998), Peach Bowl MVP (2001). 0000090394 00000 n Alabama and Georgia had 10 each. Mustain was the starter at Arkansas as a true freshman, then transferred to USC after the season, despite going 8-0 as a starter for the Razorbacks. a list of the greatest pro players who finished high school in this state.