We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Raiders were 27-7 during his time. Put Central Florida on college football map as star QB who completed 73.6 percent of his passes. Florida's only Parade All-American in 1975. Built upon his solid start at Hialeah to enjoy a College Hall of Fame career at Miami, where he recorded the most tackles ever for a Hurricane DL and finished 5th in the voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1968. Became a starting DT for Chicago Bears, where he played for 14 years. Drafted 20th player overall in 1971 NFL draft by Los Angeles Rams. First team Class 3A All-State, All-South and Florida Super 24 selection. 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). Do you have a sports website? Played for 7 different teams. A Dream Team selection by Blue Chip Illustrated after senior season in which he tallied 62 tackles, 6 INTs, threw for 1,217 yards and 8 TDs and rushed for 402 yards. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. Finished high school career with 11,433 total yards, 134 TDs (71 passing, 56 rushing, 5 on interceptions returns, 2 on punt returns). Threw for 8,646 yards and 102 touchdowns during his Hilanders career. 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. Zandofsky was a key player on the Spartans 1983 state title team. A first-round draft choice by New England in 2004. Retired from football in 2001. Pro: A 12th-round draft pick in 1971, Blanchard went to play 11 years in the NFL as a punter, for New Orleans. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. Played college ball at Kansas. Played most of his pro career with the New Orleans Saints and is among the NFL all-time leaders in sacks (128) and fumble recoveries (29). Started at guard for 3 years at University of Florida. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. Selected by Atlanta Falcons in 2nd round of 1975 draft. All-State TE for the Tarpons. Amassed 4,289 passing yards plus 1,134 rushing yards and 61 TD throws in his career. "His parents pressured him beyond belief," the Schmidt brothers said. A 3-sport star in football, track and basketball in the early 1960s. 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). College: Longwell was the kicker and punter for California, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors for both positions as a senior. City. 1971 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Teams Caught 191 passes in 3 seasons for Crusaders. Was 6th overall selection in 1985 NFL Draft. The No. Page 99. Also an outstanding defensive player. 3 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy signed a whopping, seven-year, $98 million contract extension in 2014. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Had 4,262 yards total offense and 32 TD passes in college career. One of the most coveted high school quarterbacks of all time, John Elway was the No. Led Tigers to 2005 Class 5A state championship. So versatile he was called "The Franchise". 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. Flanagan. Ended his career with Houston Oilers in 1981. Inducted into Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. Led 1964 Paxon team to a 9-1-1 season, suffering only loss to state runner-up Robert E. Lee, 7-6. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. As a senior, Enyart earned several national honors following a 1,304-yard, 17-touchdown campaign. College: Injuries took a toll on Tyners college career, that began at Oregon. Closed out high school career with 200-yard rushing, 3-TD performance. Spent 4 seasons at Southern University. 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. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Sprague: Graduated in 2001. It got to him. 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. First-team all-area in football, basketball and baseball as a senior before playing 2 pro sports. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition at Michigan. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Spiller RB Union County (Lake Butler) 2005. Was a 2-time pro bowler. Remains leading rusher in FAMU history. Born: Feb. 27. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Led Tigers to a 49-4 four-year record and FHSAA state championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Nicknamed "The Jet," was an All-State first-team and All-America receiver as a HS senior. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever linebacker? Switched from LB to RB in final 2 years at Glades Central. Had successful NFL career and was MVP of Super Bowl XXV with the New York Giants. By Parade Feb 1, 2014. Class 2A state 100 and 200-meter dash champ. 1978 College Football All-America Team - Wikipedia He declared for the 1998 NBA draft but wasn't chosen. He flipped on a commitment to in-state Virginia to go play both sports for North Carolina, where he continued to play quarterback but switched to wide receiver for a seven-year NFL career. Eddie "Meat Cleaver" Weaver DL Haines City 1978. Grants Pass: Graduated in 1966. Jerome Brown DL Hernando (Brooksville) 1982. Jeff. His college choice boiled down to one fact: He and his older brother were Michigan fans. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jesuit: Graduated in 1972. Young's NFL career was not as notable, and he flamed out after six seasons. February 16, 1979 - DeSmet super star Steve Stipanovich, center, dunks over two CBC players. What you need to know now is that there's another Manning at Newman who could be just as good, if not better. One of the states most accomplished players while in high school. Voted best offensive lineman in Gator history. Helped Raines to 3 straight district titles from 1989-91 and unbeaten regular seasons in 1989 and 1990. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. Played 1984-86 for the Bears and 1987-88 for the Denver Broncos. Set state scoring record with 44 TDs as a member of Gulliver Prep's 14-1 Class 2A state title team in 2000. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. The National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. Brock was a two-time all-stater and a Parade All-American. Played both OT and DT for Panthers. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. Set NCAA record for career TDs in final game. After an unheralded career with the Trojans, he played Single-A baseball for one season, followed by two seasons in the Arena Football League. Signed with Florida and lettered all 4 years from 1983-87. Listed as 1 of top 3 HS offensive linemen nationally by SuperPrep. Attended Duke. Pro: A second-round pick in the 1969 draft, Enyart played three years in the NFL, for Buffalo and Oakland. Eight year . Played collegiately for Louisville, where he had 76 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 blocked kicks as a senior. Attended the University of Miami as a safety. United States. He averages two points per game in 1981-82. Jadeveon Clowney was the first modern player to be a consensus No. 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. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft and had two sacks and 21 tackles as a rookie with the Packers. Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. Voted Mr. Football winner as senior year after rushing for 2,813 yards on only 238 attempts to lead Pahokee to state title. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Florida's Class 6A Player of the Year and Parade All-American in 1997. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He also may be the only athlete who is in serious contention as the greatest in two sports football and lacrosse. Went on to play at the University of Illinois and 8 years in pro football for Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. 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) Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Scored school record 22 touchdowns in his senior year. One of the most electrifying players ever to come out of Palm Beach County. Dec. 30. Led team to state championship in 1966, playing OL and LB. Career offensive total of 7,034 yards 6,107 passing, 927 rushing is in state's top 10. 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. 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. A standout option QB in HS. Corey Simon DL Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach) 1994. 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). These hometown heroes are in a special class of legends. Or write about sports? 2022 College Football All-America Team - Wikipedia 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). The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1979. Mason invited North Carolina coach Dean Smith to evaluate his star player. An All-America player for the Miami Hurricanes. Was Bears' all-time leading rusher until Walter Payton broke his records in the 1980s. Now plays for NFL Arizona Cardinals where he has earned Rookie of the Year and All-Pro awards. He did not work hard and he didn't play hard.". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Became an All-American at Auburn and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. One of state's great all-time athletes. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. Started in Super Bowl for Dallas Cowboys as an NFL rookie. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. John Carney KS Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach) 1982. An All-Pro selection 5 times, a Pro Bowl selection 4 times and 1996 Super Bowl champ with Green Bay Packers. All rights reserved. Finished with 300 career receptions for 4,047 yards and 12 TDs while with New England, Chicago and Philadelphia. 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. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Named No. 1979 College Football All-America Team - American Football Database McCoy was a wunderkind in college and left school with one year of eligibility remaining. Charter member of Gators' Ring of Honor. 1981. Do you have a blog? Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Meet PARADE's All-America High School Football Team Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. An amazing athlete who also was an All-State basketball player. Eventually became a starter at University of Miami. Dec. 31. Defensive MVP of the USFL in 1983. Dickerson's recruitment can still spark a heated debate in parts of Texas. Played 12 years in NFL. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. 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. College: Blanchard spent four years at Oregon, playing punter and quarterback. Second in nation with 54 receptions and named All-American in 1960. Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports, generally recognized as the leading talent evaluator in the nation since the late 1970s, once rated Heppner as a top 30 player nationally and a McDonald's All-America candidate. Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. 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 After Powlus chose Notre Dame in 1993, former ESPN college football analyst Beano Cook predicted he would win the Heisman Trophy twice, but injuries derailed Powlus' career. Parade All-American as a senior. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. 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. 1979 1978 1977 * - Selected as alternates for the game. Played in the state finals three consecutive years. Now in 5th NFL season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Completed collegiate career as UF's 5th all-time rusher with 3,065 yards. Sean Taylor DB Gulliver Prep (Miami) 2000. Ainge was a standout defensive back for three years at North Eugene. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Four-year letterman in high school. Played 15 NFL seasons, setting numerous records, including career marks for rushing yards (18,355) and carries (4,409) that still stand. 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. Born: Jan. 18, 1980 (Wilson, North Carolina), High school: Southern Nash High School (Bailey, North Carolina), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1997), College highlights: Bednarik Award (2001), Lombardi Award (2001), NFL career: Carolina Panthers (2002-09, 2017-18), Chicago Bears (2010-13), Green Bay Packers (2014-16). Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. Had stellar career at Florida State. 1978-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. Michael Timpson RB/WR/KR Hialeah-Miami Lakes 1985. We like to think we can see talent when it's right in front of our face. Rodgers was a two-way force for Aloha, earning all-state honors as a junior and senior as a running back and defensive back. Knapple. In his view, McCoy was the best player he ever produced. Green holds ASUs single-season rushing yardage record at 1,565. First African-American to play QB for a major southeastern university at Georgia Tech. Player : School: State: C: Brian Milner : Fort Worth Southwest: TX: 1B: . Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. David "Deacon" Jones DL Hungerford (Eatonville) 1956. Played 5 years in NFL with Jets. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. 19. 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. Caught 107 passes for 2,100 yards and 21 touchdowns in 4 seasons at FSU. Top High School Football Recruits of All Time | Stadium Talk The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. All-state QB who led the Conchs to a 21-8-1 record in 3 varsity seasons. Led Bulldogs to a 10-1 record in 1960. Signed by FSU. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Kicked an NFL record 29 consecutive FGs in 1993. College: Like younger brother Stan, Pete played at Colorado, where he was a first-team All-American as a senior. Signed with University of Florida in 1992. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. He had three sometimes lackluster seasons for the Wolverines as he struggled to consistently stay in playing shape. Set state records for career passing yards (6,623) and career TD passes (91) that stood for years. 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). Consensus All-America Teams (1970-1979) | College Football at Sports Had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons at the University of Miami. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Played 10 NFL seasons with just under 1,000 all-purpose yards. Broke Dade's single-game record with 377 yards, then broke it again with 419 yards. He transferred to Kansas State to play alongside his older brother and lasted just one game before he left the team. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Closing in on 500 career catches and 7,000 yards. Attended Ohio State. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. Gary was still the No. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. College: Suh was a three-year starter at Nebraska, earning All-America honors his final two seasons. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. Currently with the New York Giants. Died in June 1992 in an automobile accident. Currently is a starting defensive tackle for the Patriots. Another consensus No. McAlister earned first team honors on the Parade All-America team after leading Blair to a 13-0 record and a Southern Section championship. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. . North Eugene: Ainge was a rare high school athlete, as he earned All-America honors in football, basketball and baseball. Awards Index Hall of Fame NBA Weekly & Monthly Awards Coach of the Month NBA & ABA Season Honors All-NBA & All-ABA Leading All-NBA Vote Getters All-Rookie All-Defensive All-Seeding Games NBA & ABA Miscellaneous Honors NBA 75th Anniversary Team 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Also played for Indianapolis Colts. Played 14 NFL seasons, with 6 Pro Bowls and 53 career INTs. Eventually played for 5 teams in 9 seasons, throwing for over 3,600 career yards. Renfro was probably the states greatest high school player of the late 1950s, as he helped Jefferson win a pair of state championships as a standout defensive back, running back and sometimes quarterback. Renfro was a three-year starter at running back and defensive back, and a two-time football All-American. The organizations that chose the teams were Associated Press, United Press International, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, and The Sporting News.
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