Florida's only Parade All-American in 1964. He did not want to make basketball his whole life. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. 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. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. Played in 148 games in career. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. College: A terrific player at Arizona State, Green posted All-America seasons in 1972 and 1973, and ran for 4,188 yards and 43 touchdowns during his career. Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. Third overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft. Currently, the NCAA recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine consensus and unanimous All-Americans.[5]. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). Do you have a blog? Had 41 receptions and was first-team All-Big East return man in 1995 at Miami. He also racked up $223.7 million in career earnings. [1] It was part of the Parade All-American series that originated with boys basketball before branching to other sports. Established 2 Big Eight records of 9 interceptions in a season and 21 in his career at Iowa State. Do you have a sports website? College: Suh was a three-year starter at Nebraska, earning All-America honors his final two seasons. Suh was also first-team all-state and a Parade All-American. Signed with University of Florida and started as a sophomore, leading Gators to 9-1-1 record and Gator Bowl victory. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. He led the Lions in tackles as a rookie but never made a Pro Bowl in eight NFL seasons. Page 278. Played collegiately for Louisville, where he had 76 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 blocked kicks as a senior. 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). Had 29 career sacks in 147 pro games. 1978-79 NCAA 1977-78 NCAA 1976-77 NCAA 1975-76 NCAA 1974-75 NCAA 1973-74 NCAA 1972-73 NCAA 1971-72 NCAA 1970-71 NCAA 1969-70 NCAA First-team all-area in football, basketball and baseball as a senior before playing 2 pro sports. Has a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots (2004). American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. Finished with 7,221 career yards and 79 touchdowns in HS career. First African-American to play QB for a major southeastern university at Georgia Tech. One of Broward County's top student-athletes in football, basketball and track & field. But do we? 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. Played 9 years in the NFL. One of state's great all-time athletes. Completed collegiate career as UF's 5th all-time rusher with 3,065 yards. Florida. Some were touted as the No. Currently with the New York Giants. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. Ran for 2,159 and 33 TDs as a junior. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever tight end? Now in 9th NFL season, starting for Oakland. Was 3-year starter for Irish and collegiate All-American as a senior. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. Played college ball at Kansas. Standout DL and 3-sport letterman at Hernando in early 1980s. A key player along with DE Don Latimer on 1971 Fort Pierce Central team that went 13-0 and defeated Tampa Robinson 29-13 in Class 4A state championship game. 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. Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. Rashan Gary is one of just three players to be a unanimous No. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. 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. Set NCAA record for career TDs in final game. A first-team All-American as a junior free safety at UF in 2006 with 6 INTs and 2 blocked punts. He signed a letter-of-intent at DePaul but later was ruled academically ineligible. Career totals were 6,733 yards and 88 TDs. Played 4 years at Tennessee, rushing for 3,078 yards in his collegiate career. 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). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. [2] [3] Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had . Was a TE from 1971-76 and an OL from 1977-84. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. Scored TD and was offensive MVP for Florida team in all-star game against California his senior year. Finished collegiate career as Notre Dame's all-time FG leader with 51 and was 2nd in scoring with 223 points. In 2008, he returned to the United States to play in the CBA for the Minot (North Dakota) SkyRockets. Played 11 seasons in NFL with San Francisco and Baltimore. Butkus Award winner as the top college linebacker at Florida State in 1992. Michael Timpson RB/WR/KR Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1985. Conferences. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. Played in 60 NFL games with Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. 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. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State University and was selected all Big 10 three times. College: At UCLA, Odighizuwa played as a true freshman and was a four-year standout for the Bruins. 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. David Douglas: Graduated in 2010. 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. Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. CO. QB. Lebanon: Graduated in 1984. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Caught 107 passes for 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns in 4 seasons at FSU. A do-it-all player who was an All-America selection in sophomore year at Miami where he played both ways. Brock was a two-time all-stater and a Parade All-American. 1978 Parade All America High School Football Team (16th Annual) (2 of 2) Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. 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. Ernie Sims is still the only linebacker to be a consensus No. Arizona Daily Star. Dec. 30. Michael Irvin WR St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1983. All rights reserved. Renfro was a three-year starter at running back and defensive back, and a two-time football All-American. Born: Feb. 13, 1977 (Charleston, West Virginia), High school: Dupont High School (Belle, West Virginia), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1995), West Virginia Football Player of the Year (1994), two-time West Virginia Basketball Player of the Year (1994, 1995), College highlights: Division I-AA national champion (1997), AP All-American (1997), NFL career: Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots (2007-10), Tennessee Titans (2010), San Francisco 49ers (2012). High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. He also may be the only athlete who is in serious contention as the greatest in two sports football and lacrosse. Racked up 5,511 yards on 541 carries (10.2 average) and totaled 93 TDs in 4-year varsity career. College: The 6-7 Newton was a solid starter at Oregon State, where he was a two-year starter and caught 105 passes for 1,308 yards and 15 touchdowns. Zandofsky was first-team all-state as a defensive tackle as a junior and senior, as well as a first-team all-state offensive lineman as a senior. Scored 29 TDs in 10 games as a senior in an era when scoring was much lower than today. 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). State. Possibly the most heralded interior defensive line recruit of all time, Gerald McCoy had 40 sacks over his final two high school seasons and decided to stay in-state and play for Bob Stoops and the University of Oklahoma. Had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons at the University of Miami. Played in 3 Super Bowls and 8 Pro Bowls. Selected in 1st round of NFL draft by Baltimore Colts in 1979. By end of senior year was rated one of the best TBs in the nation after rushing for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns, including a 301-yard, 5-TD performance against Fort Pierce Central. He was Oregons first consensus All-American in 43 years and left school one year early for the NFL draft. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Knee injuries hampered college career and pro dreams. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38, College Sports Information Directors of America, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, "Amos Alonzo Stagg: Just Who Was This Guy, Anyway? Recorded a career-high 7 INTs in 1972. He heads a roster of 58 standout athletes from. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842 passing and 1,497 rushing) for a 14-1 team as a senior. The Palm Beach Post. Gary was still the No. 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. Though he was primarily a center, Brock also started at left and right guard, and left tackle during his career. A 17-year veteran of the NFL. Played 3 seasons in USFL and 11 in NFL, where he was a 2-time Pro Bowl player and set receiving records for the Minnesota Vikings. 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. Had 11-year pro career with 3 teams, catching 559 passes and amassing 10,526 career all-purpose yards. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. All-Star Game: Year: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 . 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. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. First. Arguably the most exciting and most athletic basketball player ever produced in Illinois, he was a teammate of Kevin Garnett in 1994-95 and Player of the Year in 1995-96. Earned consensus All-America honors and Bronko Nagurski Tropy as the nation's top defensive player in 1994. As a senior, Suh had 4 sacks in the Big 12 championship game on the way to landing Associated Press player of the year honors. Listed as 1 of top 3 HS offensive linemen nationally by SuperPrep. Switched from LB to RB in final 2 years at Glades Central. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. 211 Cmp, 388 Att, 2980 Yds, 19 TD, 19 Int, 182 Cmp, 325 Att, 2262 Yds, 21 TD, 13 Int, 196 Cmp, 368 Att, 2349 Yds, 14 TD, 11 Int, 269 Cmp, 501 Att, 3317 Yds, 21 TD, 19 Int, 208 Cmp, 330 Att, 2521 Yds, 19 TD, 15 Int, 137 Cmp, 242 Att, 1859 Yds, 11 TD, 12 Int, 250 Cmp, 427 Att, 3720 Yds, 29 TD, 15 Int. Played 8 NFL seasons with Tampa Bay. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Made famous by "puntrooski" play at Clemson in 1988. Caught 191 passes in 3 seasons for Crusaders. 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). 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. College: Stief is a Portland State Hall of Famer after a four year career where he caught 22 touchdown passes and amassed 2,581 receiving yards. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. A top DL in the state. All-SEC junior lineman in 2000 for Florida. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Playing for Chicago's Vocational High, Butkus was the first junior to be named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year and stayed local to play for the University of Illinois. He is member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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). Drafted out of Penn State in the 4th round of the 1990 draft. A USA Today and Parade first-team All-American blocker. One of the most hotly recruited players out of Florida for decades. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. 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. Played all 11 years of pro career with Jets. Jim Brown was the Paul Bunyan of high school athletics at Manhasset Secondary Academy as a star in lacrosse, basketball, baseball and football. Played at University of Miami. Credited with 77 pancake blocks, first team USA Today All-American was recruited by everybody. Earned All-America status at the University of Miami. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. Played 14 NFL seasons. Find out more. Florida's only Parade All-American in 1975. Pro: The 12th pick of the 1980 draft, Brock played 16 years in the NFL, most with New Orleans. The most heralded recruit in Arkansas state history, Mitch Mustain swept the 2006 national player of the year awards and followed his high school coach, Gus Malzahn, to Arkansas. 1 pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1968 draft. Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. 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). Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Started games during his freshman year all the way through his senior year at UF. Played for Steve Spurrier with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. 13 overall, of the 1986 draft, FitzPatrick spent seven years in the NFL, playing for San Diego and the Los Angeles Raiders. Helped team to 8-1-1 record and first Big 9 North Conference title in 1965. Now in his 13th NFL season, has made Pro Bowl 7 times and was 1999 AP Defensive Player of the Year. He declared for the 1998 NBA draft but wasn't chosen. Recorded 207 tackles with 10 sacks, 3 blocked FGs, 8 INTs and 6 TDs via kick or punt returns in HS career. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. First-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1979. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Racked up 343 tackles and 23 sacks for the Gators. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. Named All-County, All-State and national high school All-American OL and class valedictorian as senior. 2 all-time). He only played two seasons of high school football at tiny Palestine High, but he was the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a true freshman at Oklahoma as he helped lead them to the BCS championship game. Born: Dec. 23, 1984 (Tallahassee, Florida), High school: North Florida Christian School (Tallahassee, Florida), High school highlights: USA Today All-American (2001), four-time Class 1A state champion (1998-2001), College highlights: ESPN All-American (2004), All-ACC (2004), NFL career: Detroit Lions (2006-09), Philadelphia Eagles (2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011), Dallas Cowboys (2012-13). Julius Peppers' unique athleticism was on display in high school. Beaverton: Graduated in 1982. 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). 1 player in the nation as a senior. College: Brock earned numerous honors during his four-year run at Colorado, including berths on first-team All-America teams as a senior. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. 2 overall prospect in the country by Rivals in 2002. We present them here for purely educational purposes. First team Class 3A All-State, All-South and Florida Super 24 selection. Listed as No. Played in the state finals three consecutive years. Went on to be an All-American at University of Miami and an All-Pro with Philadelphia Eagles. A dominating 250-pound DE with excellent speed who also played TE. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. Went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season. 1979. Started final 3 years and finished with 16 career INTs and 44 pass breakups, both school records. Never drafted by NFL because of medical condition. Extremely quick for a 300-pound tackle in HS. 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. A hard-hitting safety on the 1968-69 Carver teams that won back-to-back state championships. 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. Butkus played both ways for the Illini, at center and linebacker, and played all nine seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears. Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, where he has played 12 seasons with 8 Pro Bowl appearances. Amassed 4,289 passing yards plus 1,134 rushing yards and 61 TD throws in his career. Celebrate With. 1970. Selected state's player of the year in 1967. Starred at FSU. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Played for 7 different teams. Played at 3 different high schools in his prep career, starting at pre-integration Lincoln (Palmetto), then moving to Manatee before finishing senior year at Wyoming (N.Y.) Central. Signed with University of Florida in 1992. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Gerard Warren DL Union County (Lake Butler) 1996. Had 148 tackles and 14 sacks during his career at University of Miami. Now the starting tailback at FSU. For more information . AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions. Made 55-of-58 PAT kicks and 15 FGs in 2 years, including a long of 49 yards. "Neon" Leon Bright RB/KR Merritt Island 1973. USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year and everybody's All-American as a senior. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 1 player in the nation. Dec. 18. Quarterback of two state championship teams, a four-sport star. Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition 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. Pro: Picked No. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. Second- and third-team honors are used to break ties. Had 6-year career in the NFL, with over 2,100 yards passing. College: Attended Utah, Hackenbruck started his Utes career at fullback before moving to linebacker as a junior. Ngata, a five-time All-Pro, has $88.3 million in career earnings and retired in March 2019. Smith won three Super Bowls and became the NFL's career leading rusher. Originated the infamous "Lambeau Leap." Tyrone Moss RB Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 2002. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Pro: The second pick of the 2010 draft, Suh currently plays for Miami. Knapple. Caught 59 passes for 987 yards and 12 TDs during senior season for Raiders. Pro: A sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, Swancutt spent three years in the NFL, playing for Detroit, Oakland and Baltimore. 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. Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. 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. Led the Volunteers in tackles and was selected a first-team All-American in his junior and senior years. 1980 Parade All America High School Football Team (18th Annual) (2 of 3) Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). A star for St. Petersburg Catholic in the early 1970s. 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. Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. That would be Class of 2023 quarterback Arch Manning, the top-ranked quarterback in his class and the son of the Mannings' eldest son, former Ole Miss wide receiver Cooper Manning. Class 2A state 100 and 200-meter dash champ. 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. 1983 (Saint Paul, Minnesota), High school: Cretin-Derham Hall High School (St. Paul, Minnesota), High school highlights: USA Today High School Football Player of the Year (2000), USA Today High School Baseball Player of the Year (2001), Class 4A state champion (1999). Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. 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. Selected in 2nd round of 1964 draft and played 8 NFL seasons. Set numerous all-time marks in Broward history 2,011 yards in a season (2000), 7,105 career yards, 107 career TDs (tied state record), 484 points in 3 straight seasons. Played both OT and DT for Panthers. Entered 2007 season with 94 sacks. 1 in 1983. Join our linker program. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . One of the states most accomplished players while in high school. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Georgia (TSN, ESPN) Ivan Pace Jr., Cincinnati (AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, ESPN, CBS, FOX, The Athletic, USAT) Drew Sanders, Arkansas (AP) Nick Herbig, Wisconsin (FOX) Defensive back [ edit] Brian Branch, Alabama (ESPN, CBS) Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State (AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, ESPN, FOX, The Athletic) We like to think we know something great when we see it. An amazing athlete who also was an All-State basketball player. 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