Scores. Dorial Green-Beckham set the national high school career receiving record with 6,356 yards and was the nations No. Sacks were an official stat for just three of his 14 seasons, but he unofficially had 151.5, which would rank in the top 10 in league history. Real-time updates and all local . The particulars: He was his high school teams MVP as a junior and senior, playing linebacker, running back and kick returner. High school: Pensacola Washington Youngblood was a five-time All-Pro who played in a franchise-record 201 consecutive games; he missed only one game in 14 seasons, that one miss coming in his final year in 1984. Evaluating high school football talent is no different. Drafted as a punter in the sixth round in 2011 by the Falcons, Bosher was a member of the NFLs All-Rookie team and is in the top-10 among active punters in punts and yardage. The, At the turn of the millennium, the high school recruiting world belonged to Brock Berlin. Brooks starred at safety in high school and was one of the nations most heavily recruited prospects when he signed with FSU in 1991. T Vince Wilfork Sacks were not an official stat when he played, but Pro Football Weekly credits him with 173.5 of them, which would be third all time. The particulars: He was a first-team all-state performer as a high school senior and became Miamis punter as a redshirt freshman 2007, a job he held for four seasons. The particulars: After an all-state career at Cardinal Newman, Carney signed with Notre Dame; he is third in Irish history with 51 field goals. The particulars: Little played both ways on the line in high school, then played strictly defensive line at Bethune-Cookman. This year Southington (23-0) has been the GameTimeCT Poll's No. And by the time Clowney was a senior, the five-star prospect, like the two previous on this listwas ranked No. 2 overall in the recruiting class, McKnight chose USC over in-state LSU, which caused a barrage of backlash. They arent provided with free cars or trucks like they are in some states. From Jalen Ramsey to Jalen Hurd top high school players from 2010-19 had great Power Five careers. His tackles total is sixth in NFL history and he is third with 1,300 solo tackles. Smith finished with 18,355 rushing yards and also is No. The Monarchs went undefeated in Trinity League (arguably the toughest league in the nation) play . High school: Coral Springs From the region that produced Dan Marino, Aaron Donald, Mike Ditka and Tony Dorsett, Davis was one of the greatest high school players, ever. Girls Basketball. 1. Ranking Explanations . Lewis, who is No. E Deacon Jones At Florida, he finished his three-year career with 3,928 yards (now second in school history) and 36 rushing TDs (also second). Ranked No. He was a three-time All-American defensive end for the Hurricanes and finished fifth in the Heisman voting as a senior in 1968. High school: Miami Booker T. Washington James rushed for 2,960 yards and 32 TDs in his Hurricanes career, figures that rank third and second, respectively, in school history. Not many recruits can claim such transcending domination. What players did in high school or college does not factor into this list. James also had 433 receptions, and his 3,461 career touches are ninth-most in NFL history. (Focus on Sport / Getty Images), Lewis not only was an ultra-productive linebacker, but he also was the emotional leader of the defense from his high school days through his time with the Ravens. He had a lethal helmet slap, a move that eventually was banned. (We already have looked atMiami-Dade,Broward/Palm Beach,Central Florida and the greater Tampa area. Few high school athletes were as heavily recruited as Terrelle Pryorin either basketball or football. Record: Most touchdown passes, career. Next year, he'll join the Nittany Lions at Penn State. High school: Lakeland James, who was a member of the NFLs all-decade team for the 2000s, finished his career with 3,028 carries for 12,246 yards and 80 TDs. We like to think we know something great when we see it. They were wrong. Rating: 0.9998/1.0000, D.J. These are the best high school football players in every state heading into the 2022 season. He and fellow Floridian Lemar Parrish (from Riviera Beach Kennedy, also a pre-integration high school) were one of the NFLs best cornerback duos in the 1970s. He made you change everything on your defense when you played the Cowboys. When it was announced he had made the Hall of Fame, the news release from the Hall said Hayes terrorized defensive backs and demanded deep double coverage rarely seen in the NFL at that time. Ken Hall 3.Johnathan Gray 4. Julius Peppers' unique athleticism was on display in high school. Ranking Explanations . He was a part-time starter as a rookie (spending most of the season backing up Deacon Jones), split time with Fred Dryer in 1972, then started the next 12 seasons for the Rams. High school: Immokalee Ross County v Partick Thistle (agg 0-2) (16:30) The 2022-23 SPFL season ends today. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007, Irvin finished with 960 receptions, 11,904 receiving yards and 65 touchdowns. S LeRoy Butler Rivals listed him as the top prospect in 2003, a first for the linebacker position, with big-time programs like Miami (FL), Georgia, and Auburn vying for his services. The leading return man in NFL history is on the team. Wilson, the No. Carney played 20 NFL seasons for six teams, including 11 seasons with San Diego. He played both ways in high school, then became a star quarterback at Florida A&M. Born: Feb. 27. He transferred to Kansas State to play alongside his older brother and lasted just one game before he left the team. Ohio State would get the nod, where he would earn Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. High school: Eatonville Hungerford One of the top-ranked recruits of 2021either No. . WR Bob Hayes KEVIN GRADY, RB, EAST GRAND RAPIDS (2001-2004): While Grady did not carry over his success into college at the University of Michigan, nobody can deny what he did on the high school level. Williams | LB | De La Salle (Concord, CA), Class of 2000, On the defensive side of the ball, the class of 2000's top-ranked prospect was De La, On the defensive side of the ball, the class of 2000's top-ranked prospect was De La Salle's D.J. He signed with FSU and was a reserve as a true freshman in 1986. These are the best NBA players in the NBA over the age of 30-years-old. The big-bodied talentwho also rushed for over 1000 yards his senior yearwound up at Clemson. Photo credit: Fred Ingham/MaxPreps. In addition, his career average of 45.7 per attempt is 13th-best in league history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. follow March 10, 2022 11:00 pm ET [jwplayer lpqhoLGb-BmKM743H] In 2020, USA TODAY High School Sports looked at the top-rated recruits since 2000, per 247Sports composite averages. Rating: 0.9997/1.0000, Terrelle Pryor | DUAL | Jeannette (Jeannette, PA), Class of 2008, Few high school athletes were as heavily recruited as Terrelle Pryorin either basketball or football. LB Ray Lewis Sanders was a six-time All-Pro who had 53 career interceptions for 1,331 yards and nine TDs; the yardage total is fourth in NFL history and the TDs are fifth. Its not often a player can be described as a legitimate game-changer, but Hayes blazing speed changed things in the NFL. High school: Booker T. Washington High School (Pensacola, Florida), High school highlights: FHSAA All-Century Team (2007), Class 6A All-State (1991), College highlights: ACC Defensive Player of the Year (1993), NCAA national champion (1993), two-time AP All-American (1993, 1994), NFL career: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2008). Per 247Sports.com, there have been five perfect ratings throughout historythree of the athletes own unanimous prestigewith 15 other athletes within fractions of that rating. He had the stats that could've wowed the NFL combine, too: 350-pound bench press, 500-pound squat, and a 4.56-second 40-yard dash time. Randy Moss was on Parade Magazine's 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. 1 in 1983. Smith won three Super Bowls and became the NFL's career leading rusher. Of the 22 position players, 15 already are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and at least two more should get there. High school: Bartow Union Academy Almost as. He was a big-time athlete he had a 34-inch vertical jump as a 6-5, 280-pound senior and a first-round pick in the 1985 draft (sixth overall by Detroit). The particulars: Because of a bone problem in his feet, Butler spent several years as a child in braces, casts and a wheelchair. 1, in any given state, who would we take? The high school sports season is finished in some states and wrapping up in others, so SBLive Sports is starting to take a look back at some of the best high. Born: June 28, 1960 (Port Angeles, Washington), High school: Granada Hills High School (Granada Hills, California), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978), College highlights: AP All-American (1982), two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year (1981, 1982). After leaving Miami following the 1987 national championship, Irvin was taken with the 11th overall pick by Dallas in 1988, where he would be reunited with Jimmy Johnson the following year. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. 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. 8 player in Arizona according to 247Sports . He became one of the most dangerous return men in NFL history, setting the record for non-offensive touchdowns with 20 (including 14 on punt returns). T Warren Sapp One of the few players to be a consensus No. But when Jim Irsay discusses NFL players, he raises eyebrows. (And two others already should be in, which makes 19 of 22.) 1. So, here they are: the 50 best high school football players in America today. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. States. G Steve Hutchinson He was a full-time starter for just one season at UM but had 14 sacks, 35.5 tackles for loss and 43 quarterback hurries in his career. 1 overall high school prospect. He ran a 4.29 40 and is perhaps the most sought-after high school running back of all time. Hilton/Miami Springs; Andre Johnson/Miami; Chad Johnson/Miami Beach; Brandon Marshall/Casselberry Lake Howell; Nat Moore/Miami Edison; Santana Moss/Miami Carol City (Boldin, Johnson and Marshall are the three in the top 20 in receptions who are referenced in the intro. Injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon in 2016, have hampered his pro career. The, Few high school athletes were as heavily recruited as Terrelle Pryorin either basketball or football. And were not even counting the reigning NFL MVP in that group. Peyton Manning, Newman (New Orleans) High school: Manning twice earned Parade All-American honors at Isidore Newman High. 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). 2 overall prospect in the country by Rivals in 2002. It was said that he would have been the top prospect in other classes from previous years, too. High school: Ross High School (Fremont, Ohio), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (1994), Parade All-American (1994), Ohio Mr. Football (1994), College highlights: National champion (1997), Heisman Trophy winner (1997), two-time AP All-American (1996, 1997), NFL career: Oakland Raiders (1998-2005, 2013-15), Green Bay Packers (2006-12). He was a member of the FHSAAs All-Century team in 2009. . (After a three-season retirement, he was a part-time starter with Baltimore in 2004 and 05 before retiring for good.) E Jack Youngblood High school: Jupiter He was a four-time All-Pro selection for the Bucs and a seven-time Pro Bowler who finished his career with 96.5 sacks; he had four seasons with at least 10 sacks. (Focus on Sport / Getty Images), Little clearing a path (in this instance, for Mercury Morris) was a familiar sight with the Dolphins in the 1970s. Rating: 0.9997/1.0000, Brock Berlin | PRO | Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, LA), Class of 2000, At the turn of the millennium, the high school recruiting world belonged to Brock Berlin. The particulars: Like the other Pensacola native on this list, Emmitt Smith, Brooks hit the trifecta mega-recruit, college All-American and NFL superstar. Ernie Sims is still the only linebacker to be a consensus No. Jadeveon Clowney was the first modern player to be a consensus No. High school: Miami Central Nkemdiche originally surprised the recruiting world (and his family) when he chose Clemson over Ole Miss, where his brother played. With a choice of colleges from coast to coast, Gary chose the Big Ten and signed with Michigan. The NFLs leader in career solo tackles is on the team. Butkus played both ways for the Illini, at center and linebacker, and played all nine seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears. 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). We also provide information about each player so you can take a quick look. The particulars: The best defensive end in NFL history? His college choice boiled down to one fact: He and his older brother were Michigan fans. Rating: 1.0000/1.0000, Ernie Sims | LB | North Florida Christian (Tallahassee, FL), Class of 2003, Sims first lettered in high school footballwhen he was in the eighth grade! Fields' college career took an unexpected turn when he left home-state Georgia for Ohio State after one season and became a star in 2019, leading the Buckeyes into the College Football Playoff and becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist. He started at guard as a freshman (he was the first true freshman to start a season-opener at guard in UF history), then moved to center for his final two years on campus. He was converted to defensive tackle at Miami and became a superstar. He was a four-time All-Pro selection once with Baltimore, once with Green Bay and twice with Oakland. High school: Lakeland Kathleen 3 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy signed a whopping, seven-year, $98 million contract extension in 2014. So might Ross County's current Premiership stay. Pouncey won the Rimington Award as the nations best center in 2009, when he was a consensus All-American. High school: Apopka Travis Hunter Collins Hill (Suwanee, GA) CB. 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). He chose to stay close to home, though, signing with the Florida State Seminoles. The 2001 De La Salle Spartans are the greatest high school football team of all-time. Here's a rundown of the. 3 on ESPN's Top 100, and became an internet sensation when his Senior highlights tape that displayed some unreal athleticismon both sides of the ballhit YouTube. Since then. In 2019, Jackson became one of the hottest commodities in the NFL, leading the Ravens to the division title and winning league MVP honors. 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). A five-time All-Pro selection, Little was an 11-season starter for the Dolphins and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He holds the school record with 23 100-yard games, a figure that is even more significant because the Gators offense at the time (1987-89) can best be described as Emmitt left, Emmitt up the middle, Emmitt right. He was a first-round pick of Dallas in 1990 and played 15 NFL seasons (13 with the Cowboys, two with Arizona). Riley later was the coach and then the AD at FAMU. 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. After transferring for his junior and senior years, Gary gained national recognition as a 6-foot-5 force that any college program would want lining up on the defensive side of the ball. Born: Oct. 6, 1999 (Knoxville, Tennessee), High school: Cartersville High School (Cartersville, Georgia), High school highlights: USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2017), USA Today All-American (2017), U.S. Army All-American National Player of the Year (2018), two-time GHSA state champion (2016, 2017), College highlights: CFP champion (2019), CFP Championship Game MVP (2019), Cotton Bowl MVP (2018), National Freshman of the Year (2018), NFL career: Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-present). We turned to ChatGPT, OpenAI's advanced language model, to dive into the rich history of Auburn football. ), CB: Antonio Cromartie/Tallahassee Lincoln; Al Harris/Pompano Beach Ely; Sam Madison/Tallahassee FAMU High; Ryan McNeil/Fort Pierce Westwood; Lemar Parrish/Riviera Beach Kennedy; Patrick Peterson/Pompano Beach Ely; Xavier Rhodes/Miami Norland; Antrel Rolle/Homestead South Dade; Samari Rolle/Miami Beach; Asante Samuel/Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson; Lito Sheppard/Jacksonville Raines, S: Bennie Blades/Sunrise Piper; Fred Marion/Gainesville Buchholz; Reggie Nelson/Melbourne Palm Bay; Louis Oliver/Belle Glade Glades Central; Sean Taylor/Miami Gulliver; Andre Waters/Pahokee; Darryl Williams/Miami American, K: Al Del Greco/Coral Gables; Sebastian Janikowski/Daytona Beach Seabreeze; Olindo Mare/Cooper City; Matt Prater/Estero; Pat Summerall/Lake City Columbia, P: Greg Coleman/Jacksonville Raines; John James/Gainesville; Scott Player/St. But one player he left . 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. Well, hell, so do the fans.). High school: Jacksonville Raines Irvin helped the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles, was an All-Pro in 1991 (when he led the league with 1,523 receiving yards) and made the Pro Bowl five times. High school: Monticello Jefferson County He also was an All-American sprinter and a starting outfielder on a team that went to the College World Series. He signed with San Diego in 1967 as an undrafted free agent and the Chargers moved him to guard; he was traded to Miami after the 1968 season and became one of the best guards in league history. Nkemdiche's career since then, aside from one good season at Ole Miss, has been a study in coming up short of expectations. What players did in high school or college does not factor into this list. Haloti Ngata is the highest-rated recruit in Utah history and was rated as the No. In all, he started 212 games (54th in NFL history) and made six Pro Bowl appearances. The particulars: He was one of the top receivers in Broward County as a prep senior in 1989, then went to junior college before landing at Memphis. Just read on and see. Riley was drafted as a cornerback in the sixth round by Cincinnati in 1969; he became a full-time starter in 1970 and kept that role for 13 more seasons. Mr. Football 5A lineman . The particulars: He starred in football, basketball, baseball and track in high school, then attended hometown Miami. He then was moved to end to start the season and became one of the best players in school history. Riley spent his entire career in Cincinnati, started 201 games and had 65 career interceptions, tied for fifth-most in NFL history with Charles Woodson. But he was fine by the seventh grade and developed into an elite recruit at Lee High. Gridiron Gang (2006) Gridiron Gang is a story of teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, that gain self-esteem by playing football together. Sometimes our hearts get involved. High school: East High School (Wichita, Kansas), High school highlights: U.S. Army National Player of the Year (2008), two-time USA Today All-American (2007, 2008), Wichita City League record 7,209 career rushing yards, NFL career: Philadelphia Eagles (2012-13), Buffalo Bills (2014-15), Seattle Seahawks (2015). 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). He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Note: Only the . Rating: 0.9994/1.0000, Bryan Bresee | DT | Damascus (Damascus, MD), Class of 2020, Another Maryland high school prospect lands on this list, with Bryan Bresee, the talented defensive tackle, Another Maryland high school prospect lands on this list, with Bryan Bresee, the talented defensive tackle headed to Clemson in 2020. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1980 and was named to the NFLs 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994. He was the 1999 offensive rookie of the year (and an All-Pro) after leading the league with 1,553 yards; he also led the league in 2000 with 1,709 yards. Rating: 1.0000/1.0000, https://usatodayhss.com/gallery/the-20-highest-rated-high-school-football-recruits-of-all-time, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He finished his career with 1,024 catches for 15,208 yards and 91 touchdowns, figures that rank 13th, fifth and 12th, respectively, in league history. He led the league with 12 TD receptions as a rookie, then again in 66 with 13. 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). 2, depending on where you lookmade major headlines when he de-committed from Clemson. 50. Globe file photo The particulars: Jackson was a three-star recruit who has far exceeded his recruiting ranking. As a senior, the 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end had 29.5 sacks, 162 tackles and a stunning five defensive touchdowns. 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). Another consensus No. He was named to the NFL All-Decade team for the 2000s. 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. Sometimes we get it right. High school: Riviera Beach Suncoast He currently plays in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints. He also was a dangerous kick and punt returner, with nine career return TDs. 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