Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842. First-round draft pick of New Orleans Saints in 1970. 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. College: At UCLA, Odighizuwa played as a true freshman and was a four-year standout for the Bruins. A Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer at Mississippi Valley State. Quarterback of two state championship teams, a four-sport star. Lebanon: Graduated in 1984. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Was later head football coach (1986-93) and athletic director (1994-2003) at FAMU. Finished college career with 3,331 yards, including 13 100-yard games. A 3-time NCAA Academic All-American and two-time Big 10 offensive guard at Michigan. Rushed for 2,409 yards and 31 TDs in senior season. Florida's Class 6A Player of the Year and Parade All-American in 1997. Rodgers was a two-way force for Aloha, earning all-state honors as a junior and senior as a running back and defensive back. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. Parade All American. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Born: Feb. 17, 1936 (St. Simons, Georgia), High school: Manhasset Secondary School (Manhasset, New York), High school highlights: Nassau County Football Player of the Year (1952), College highlights: Two-time AP All-American (1955, 1956), Heisman Trophy finalist (1956), two-time NCAA lacrosse All-American (1955, 1956). Starred in NFL for 10 seasons, making 373 catches for 5,850 yards and 29 TDs. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Players named first-team by all five selectors are deemed unanimous All-Americans. Do you have a sports website? The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Pro: Picked No. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [20] Selected state's player of the year in 1967. Though he was primarily a center, Brock also started at left and right guard, and left tackle during his career. For example, Sheldons Chris Miller had a great college and NFL career, but was third-team all-state as a senior. 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. Had 161 catches for 3,641 yards during HS career, which ranks 4th all-time in state history. Find out more. Sometimes our hearts get involved. Played 9 years in the NFL. Last Name. Ranked 4th on NFL's all-time scoring list. Career offensive total of 7,034 yards 6,107 passing, 927 rushing is in state's top 10. Mauer, who was committed to play football and baseball at Florida State, was a six-time All-Star in the major leagues and played 14 seasons for the Twins. 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. 1978 Parade All America High School Football Team (16th Annual) (2 of 2) McNary: Graduated in 1999. 1 overall prospect by all of the major recruiting services and picked his hometown team, Florida State, over offers from almost every other major college football program. All rights reserved. Suh was also first-team all-state and a Parade All-American. Was named sophomore of the year by the Southeastern Conference in 1967. Was 64th on The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players in 1999. Michael Timpson RB/WR/KR Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1985. Sometimes we get it right. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. College: Blanchard spent four years at Oregon, playing punter and quarterback. Was team MVP at Kathleen in junior and senior seasons, playing LB, RB and KR. Had a 99-yard TD run against Miami Washington. One of the few players to be a consensus No. Now the starting tailback at FSU. In football, the list includes Fenwick's Jim DiLullo, Maine South's Tom Spotts, Evanston's Carlos Matthews, Lane Tech's Ken Ferguson, Tilden's Dempsey Norman, St. Rita's John Foley, Lane Tech's Alex Rodriguez, Naperville Central's Tim Lavery, New Trier's Mark Floersch, Proviso East's Philip Macklin, Naperville Central's Ryan Clifford, Maine South's Sean Price and Charlie Goro. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Set career highs in 2007 with 103 receptions for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs. 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). Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Converted to DL at the University of Miami. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. 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. 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. Was picked to Pro Bowl in 1982. College All-American at Army as DB with school-record 8 INTs and QB in same backfield as Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis. 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. Renfro was also a standout track athlete. USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year and everybody's All-American as a senior. Second- and third-team honors are used to break ties. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Credited with 77 pancake blocks, first team USA Today All-American was recruited by everybody. ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 at Clemson. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. 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 Silver Hawks to 10-1 and 9-2 district title seasons in final 2 seasons of prolific HS career. Played both sides of the ball, holds the schools defensive record with 18 career interceptions. Set a career rushing record (later broken) at the University of Florida. Florida's Mr. Football in 1996, broke a national record (since broken) that had held up for 43 years when he rushed for 4,087 yards in a single season as a senior. First-team All-State K/P as HS senior. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The selector organizations award the "All-America" honor annually following the conclusion of the fall college football season. Eventually played for 5 teams in 9 seasons, throwing for over 3,600 career yards. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. 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. > Consensus All-America Teams (1980-1989) Full Site Menu. 2 all-time). We present them here for purely educational purposes. Named Super Prep Dixie Defensive Player of the Year. Had 5 INTs and a kickoff and punt return for TDs his rookie season, which earned him the first of 8 All-Pro selections. Went on to brilliant collegiate career at Miami. In his view, McCoy was the best player he ever produced. Anthony Carter WR Suncoast (Riviera Beach) 1978. Averaged 45 yards per punt return and 26.8 per kickoff return, totaling a state record 1,531 return yards as a senior. Played college ball for Louisville from 1993-96. 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). Caught 191 passes in 3 seasons for Crusaders. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. 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. We like to think we know something great when we see it. Led Tigers to a 49-4 four-year record and FHSAA state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Was still a Parade All-American and first-team All-State selection. 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. The 2022 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following College Football All-American first teams chosen by the following selector organizations: Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Foundation (WCFF), Sporting News (TSN, from its historic name of The Sporting News), Sports Illustrated (SI), The Athletic (Athletic), USA Today (USAT), ESPN, CBS Sports (CBS), College Football News (CFN), Scout.com, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele, and Fox Sports (FOX). Selected by New York Jets with 4th overall pick in 1993 draft. 1 in 1983. So versatile he was called "The Franchise". Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. C.J. A 2-time Pro Bowl selection. But Schafer never wanted to embrace the stardom. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Started in Super Bowl for Dallas Cowboys as an NFL rookie. Voted best offensive lineman in Gator history. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. 1 overall recruit across the major recruiting services, and with good reason. Led 1964 Paxon team to a 9-1-1 season, suffering only loss to state runner-up Robert E. Lee, 7-6. 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. Converted into WR at Florida State. 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). Bryce Browns older brother, Arthur, also was a five-star recruit at linebacker at East High School in Wichita, Kansas. Played at University of Miami. By Brian McLaughlin Jan 26, 2017. . Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A member of the co-champion state title team (with Clewiston). Played 18 years in NFL before retiring following 2002 season. He is member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor. St. Louis. Reggie Nelson DB/LB/KR Palm Bay (Melbourne) 2002. All-American in 1969 and first-team All-SWAC in 1968 and 1969 at Texas Southern University. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. 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). 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. Had 6-year career in the NFL, with over 2,100 yards passing. 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). Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Started all 16 games for Saints in 2006. Logged 6 seasons in the NFL, including 1979 and 1980 with the Dolphins. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Zandofsky was a key player on the Spartans 1983 state title team. 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. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. Set then-national HS records for career receiving yards (4,594) and yards per catch (24.05) as a senior. Earned All-America status at the University of Miami. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB draft by his hometown Minnesota Twins. Brock was a standout on both sides of the line, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. McCoy was a wunderkind in college and left school with one year of eligibility remaining. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. Joe Goldsmith WR Kathleen (Lakeland) 1969. Joseph "Joe" (Clifford . 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. A Florida Times-Union Super 11 Pick in 1991. 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Now in his 9th NFL season, entered 2007 with 10,385 rushing yards. Parade Magazine has been naming high school All-America teams since 1963. Arguably most productive RB in Miami-Dade County history, ran for 2,955 yards and large classification record 38 TDs as a senior. 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. All-SEC player at the University of Georgia. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. Consensus All-America Teams (1970-1979) | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference Baseball Football (college) Basketball (college) Hockey Futebol Blog Stathead Questions or Comments? 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. His college choice boiled down to one fact: He and his older brother were Michigan fans. After a highly successful prep career, became a multi-year starter for University of Florida. Dec. 30. ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONORS . Became an instant star in NFL after being drafted in 7th round by Cincinnati Bengals. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. 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. Eventually became a starter at University of Miami. Named to Class 5A All-State team as a senior in 1994. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever quarterback? 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 most dynamic runners to line up on an Oregon high school field, Tyner ran for 3,415 yards (No. One of 9 Union Academy graduates who made it to NFL before school closed in 1968. Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. Standout high school star in the pre-integration era. [1] It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. 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). Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. Rushed for 1,858 yards and 29 TDs despite missing 2 games in senior year. Grant: Graduated in 1951. Derrick Brooks DB Washington (Pensacola) 1990. Florida's only Parade All-American in 1964. These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Pro: Picked in the third round of the 1989 draft, Zandofsky played nine years in the NFL for four teams, Phoenix, San Diego, Atlanta and Philadelphia. First-round draft choice by Atlanta Falcons in 1981. Led Gators to their first national championship and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1996. Finished college career at South Carolina State. The first team, which later appeared on Steve Allen's NBC television show, included Terry Bethel of Collinsville, Ill.; Tom Meschery of Lowell High in San Francisco, Calif.; junior Jerry Lucas of Middletown, Ohio; Al Butler of East High in Rochester, N.Y.; and Tony Jackson of Thomas Jefferson High in Brooklyn, N.Y. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. Won 4 Super Bowls in 15 NFL seasons and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. Marshall: Graduated in 1974. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. United States. 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). A dominating 250-pound DE with excellent speed who also played TE. Delivered game-winning HR in bottom of 7th inning at Orlando's Tinker Field to give Forest a 1975 state baseball championship. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive lineman? High school: Palestine High School (Palestine, Texas), High school highlights: U.S. Army National Player of the Year (2004), Class 4A state champion 100-meter dash (2004), U.S. Army All-American (2004), Rivals.com No. Emmitt Smith RB Escambia (Pensacola) 1986. "He was perhaps the greatest running back I ever saw or coached against" said Earl Kitchings, former head coach of Matthew Gilbert and Raines high schools. A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). 1 player in the state and one of the top 10 in the nation. An All-America player for the Miami Hurricanes. Had 6,431 yards rushing and scored 81 TDs in HS career. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, all for Tampa Bay, and was named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team. Signed with University of Florida and started as a sophomore, leading Gators to 9-1-1 record and Gator Bowl victory. Swancutt was also the Valley League defensive player of the year as a junior and senior. 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. Named to multiple high school All-America teams. 33 on list of top 100 college players of all time by College Football News in 2004. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. But college and professional accomplishments are a significant factor; its hard to ignore a 10-year NFL stint, a Heisman Trophy, or an NFL Hall of Fame induction. 1981. Racked up 343 tackles and 23 sacks for the Gators. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. It got to him. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Put Central Florida on college football map as star QB who completed 73.6 percent of his passes. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. Ended his career with Houston Oilers in 1981. 2 in the nation with 8,804 rushing yards and 106 touchdowns. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. Was a TE from 1971-76 and an OL from 1977-84. Now a rookie starter for Jacksonville in the NFL. First-team All-ACC and second-team All-American in 1995. Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. Find out more. Were hoping to start a conversation here, so lets begin with the second team, followed by the all-time first team. Accumulated 63 career TDs and 4,200 yards of total offense in 2 years as Manatee's QB. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. 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). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800. Dec. 18. His 15 sacks in 2000 were one shy of tying Lawrence Taylors single-season UNC record. Finished HS career with 47 TDs. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. "Lemar put us on the map," Carter said of his childhood idol. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Played on undefeated 1971 state championship team and was a 3-time All-State selection in HS. Longwell was a three-year kicker for the Lava Bears, earning all-state honors as a senior. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. Burton Lawless TE/OL Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 1970. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. Page 99. Died earlier this month. NFL, second round pick of the 2006 draft. ", "2010-11 NCAA Statistics Policies(updated 9/15/2010)", American Football Coaches Association All-America Team, Football Writers Association of America All-America Team, Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1141834238, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38. He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. Led nation in scoring in 1928 (336 points). He did not work hard and he didn't play hard.". The Yankees drafted him in the second round of the 1981 MLB draft, but he decided to stick with football and forced the Colts to trade him to the Broncos after he was picked No. But do we? Was a mainstay on the OL for Florida Gators from 1963-65. Poll: Who is Oregon's best ever receiver? All-Pro and still considered one of NFL's top blockers. 2005 Mr. Football. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 2 overall prospect in the country by Rivals in 2002. Earned consensus All-America honors and Bronko Nagurski Tropy as the nation's top defensive player in 1994. Smith was still an underrated recruit (somehow) headed to the University of Florida and became the best running back in all of college football. Join our linker program. Signed a scholarship with the University of Tennessee in 1966.
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