Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. 20 nationally as a freshman by longtime recruiting analyst Van Coleman and Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. Drafted 20th player overall in 1971 NFL draft by Los Angeles Rams. Recruiting analysts described him as the best linebacker to arrive at Notre Dame in decades, and he lived up to the hype. Played 12 years in NFL. Ended his career with Houston Oilers in 1981. He led the Lions in tackles as a rookie but never made a Pro Bowl in eight NFL seasons. Boulder. Stefan Humphries OL St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft Laud) 1980. A Florida Times-Union Super 11 Pick in 1991. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. David "Deacon" Jones DL Hungerford (Eatonville) 1956. Wilber Marshall LB/TE Astronaut (Titusville) 1979. Received NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1986. Had 12-year NFL career that included 2 Super Bowls. A 2nd-team All-American in 1953 as a junior at Florida before being drafted into the military. Set single-season records as a senior with 5,552 yards (4286 passing, 1266 rushing) and 70 TDs (46/24) for 11-2 team. Jerome Brown DL Hernando (Brooksville) 1982. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. 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. A tackling machine for Wildcats' back-to-back state title teams in 1974-75. North Eugene: Ainge was a rare high school athlete, as he earned All-America honors in football, basketball and baseball. Credited with 36 career sacks. The 2022 College Football All-America Team includes those players of American college football who have been honored by various selector organizations as the best players at their respective positions. Set a still-standing state career scoring record with 658 points (also kicked in HS). He was second-team all-Pac 12 as a senior. High school: Vocational High School (Chicago, Illinois), High school highlights: Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year (1959), College highlights: Big Ten MVP (1963), UPI Lineman of the Year (1964), The Sporting News Player of the Year (1964), two-time AP All-American (1963, 1964). The No. First-round draft choice by Atlanta Falcons in 1981. 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. Also starred for state championship baseball teams in 1959 and 1960. Despite a severe knee injury at Miami, was a 3rd-round pick by San Francisco in 2005. Made famous by "puntrooski" play at Clemson in 1988. Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. 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. "His parents pressured him beyond belief," the Schmidt brothers said. Was an All-American for the Florida Gators and a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Rams in 1969. Finished career with 1200 tackles, the third highest total in Jets history. Was Class 2B Player of the Year and runner-up to Tim Tebow in Mr. Football award voting. Entered 2007 season with 94 sacks. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842 passing and 1,497 rushing) for a 14-1 team as a senior. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. Howington was first-team all-state and a Parade All-American as senior. Played for Steve Spurrier with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL. 2005 Mr. Football. Kicked an NFL record 29 consecutive FGs in 1993. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. A hard-hitting safety on the 1968-69 Carver teams that won back-to-back state championships. Drafted in the 1997 second round by the Miami Dolphins. Tucker Frederickson RB South Broward (Hollywood) 1960. But Schafer never wanted to embrace the stardom. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. College: Walter stayed home and attended Oregon, where he played linebacker and defensive end, earning all-Pac honors as a senior. Stief earned PIL Hall of Fame honors for his athletic accomplishments, particularly in football. Currently, the NCAA compiles consensus all-America teams in the sports of Division I FBS football and Division I men's basketball using a point system computed from All-America teams named by coaches associations or media sources. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive back? At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. Burton Lawless TE/OL Charlotte (Punta Gorda) 1970. College: Stanford. Played 11 seasons in NFL with San Francisco and Baltimore. Young put together the single greatest performance in college football history, if not all of college sports, in the 2006 Rose Bowl against USC to win the national title for Texas. ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 at Clemson. Set career highs in 2007 with 103 receptions for 1,147 yards and 5 TDs. Made immediate impact as rookie in NFL last year with 6 returns for TDs for Chicago Bears. St. Louis. United States. 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. College: Newman became a defensive star at Oregon, where he was a three year starter and earned All-American honors as a senior. 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). Was legendary for sacking quarterbacks before it was adopted as a statistical category. Although Sims never really set the world on fire at Florida State, he was still a first-round NFL draft pick in 2006 by the Detroit Lions. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. Set single-season state records as a senior that stood for two decades 93 receptions (now No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Arizona. High School . Led Bulldogs to a 10-1 record in 1960. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. 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. But do we? A three-time All-American, he led Irish to the BCS championship game as a senior. Was 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2005 Pro Bowl MVP. Yates was the 4A player of the year on offense and defense as a junior, and defensive player of the year as a senior. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State University and was selected all Big 10 three times. All-State TE for the Tarpons. Known for physical style of running, often dragging tacklers for extra yardage every time he ran the ball. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 36 countries. Another consensus No. An All-Pro selection 5 times, a Pro Bowl selection 4 times and 1996 Super Bowl champ with Green Bay Packers. The All-State rosters are riddled with football and basketball players who were projected for stardom in college and beyond but, for one reason or another, never fulfilled their potential or expectations. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. Now in 13th NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. College: Zandofsky ended up at Washington, exclusively playing offensive line, earning multiple all-Pac 10 honors. Jeff. But he suffered a broken neck in a car accident on Feb. 26, 1996. Made 2nd-team Big Nine Conference in 1959, rushing 78 times for 525 yards. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Became an instant star in NFL after being drafted in 7th round by Cincinnati Bengals. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Sometimes our own personal bias gets involved. 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. Sean Taylor DB Gulliver Prep (Miami) 2000. Closing in on 500 career catches and 7,000 yards. Signed with FSU, but ended up at Central Florida. 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. Mr. Football winner led team to state final with 3,070 passing yards and 602 rushing yards as senior. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. Scored 5 TDs in 1 game, rushed for 1,052 yards, and caught 22 passes for 542 yards as wishbone RB. Third overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft. Played 10 NFL seasons with just under 1,000 all-purpose yards. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. Was 3rd overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals in 1977 draft. 2 all-time). Converted to DL at the University of Miami. Starred at the University of Pittsburgh. Played in 3 Super Bowls and 8 Pro Bowls. Still holds state rushing record with 8,804 career yards on 1,127 carries and 106 TDs. 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. For the last four years, he played with the Rockford (Illinois) Lightning. Went on to star at Florida before turning pro after junior season. February 16, 1979 - DeSmet super star Steve Stipanovich, center, dunks over two CBC players. 1970. 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. Named first-team USA Today and Parade All-American. 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). Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. He signed a letter-of-intent at DePaul but later was ruled academically ineligible. Selected by Atlanta Falcons in 2nd round of 1975 draft. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. The selector organizations award the "All-America" honor annually following the conclusion of the fall college football season. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Award-winning sports broadcaster. 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. College: FitzPatrick was a four-year standout at USC, where he earned all-Pac 10 honors as a tackle. Had 251 tackles and 11 INTs at Clemson. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever linebacker? Parade All-American as a senior. The younger Brown persevered, turned heads at pro day and played in the NFL for four seasons. Eight year . Was all-state selection. 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. 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). 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB draft by his hometown Minnesota Twins. Was later head football coach (1986-93) and athletic director (1994-2003) at FAMU. And how about Waukegan's Jereme Richmond? Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever offensive lineman? A 2-way starter for the Sandcrabs. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. Led Raines to undefeated season and state championship in1998. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. Went on to be an All-American at University of Miami and an All-Pro with Philadelphia Eagles. Blocked several punts as a DE and caught 6 TDs as senior. Attended Duke. First 1,000-yard rusher in University of Miami history. Became an All-American at Alabama. Won 4 Super Bowls in 15 NFL seasons and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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). Had 5 INTs and a kickoff and punt return for TDs his rookie season, which earned him the first of 8 All-Pro selections. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. 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. College: Bohlander was a solid, dependable offensive lineman at UCLA, starting the final 38 games of his career and earning all-Pac-10 honors 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. Florida's only Parade All-American in 1975. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. Had over 3,000 yards of offense in 6 pro seasons. 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). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Flanagan. Dec. 18. 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). Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. 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). Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. Players named first-team by all five selectors are deemed unanimous All-Americans. Became an All-American at Auburn and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. 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. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever tight end? Began 11-year NFL career after drafted in 2nd-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 1954, beginning an 11-year NFL career. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. Finished with 7,221 career yards and 79 touchdowns in HS career. (AFCA [split end], AP-2, NEA-1 [flanker]), (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC), (AFCA, AP-2, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-1, TSN, WC), (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN), (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC, TSN), 1978 All-Big Eight Conference football team, 1978 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1978 All-Pacific-10 Conference football team, "Bruins, Troy share wealth in AP All-America squad", "FWAA All-America Since 1944: The All-Time Team", "Penn State's Fusina tops NEA All-America", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1978_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1074904842, This page was last edited on 2 March 2022, at 20:53. 1 overall recruit in 2012. Ranks 4th on Eagles' all-time INT list with 32. Emmitt Smith led Pensacola's Escambia High School to two state championships and finished his career No. Woodson then played 18 NFL seasons and was an eight-time All-Pro. Had 18 interceptions in 29 total games over junior and senior seasons. One of 9 Union Academy graduates who made it to NFL before school closed in 1968. The following players were recognized as consensus All-Americans for 2022. Walter lands on this list more for his post-high school accomplishments, as he played football only as a senior at Sheldon. 1978-ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams: High School All-America First Team: Pos. Oregon, started three years, passed for 7,555 yards and 61 touchdowns. Play Index. 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). Was named sophomore of the year by the Southeastern Conference in 1967. Born: Feb. 14, 1993 (Rock Hill, South Carolina), High school: South Pointe High School (South Pointe, South Carolina), High school highlights: SCHSL state champion (2008), South Carolina Mr. Football (2010), College highlights: SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2012), two-time AP All-American (2012, 2013), NFL career: Houston Texans (2014-18), Seattle Seahawks (2019), Tennessee Titans (2020), Cleveland Browns (2021-present). 1 player in the nation. 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. The 1979 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. Was picked to Pro Bowl in 1982. 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 , "ESPN College Football Encyclopedia: The Complete History of College Football from 1869 to the Present", http://www.webcitation.org/query?id=1241486879915342, American Football Coaches Association: All-America Teams, Football Writers Association of America All-American Team, Walter Camp Foundation All-American Teams, FWAA - Football Writers Association of America, AFCA - American Football Coaches Association. Averaged 45 yards per punt return and 26.8 per kickoff return, totaling a state record 1,531 return yards as a senior. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Attended Ohio State. One of Broward County's top student-athletes in football, basketball and track & field. Awards Index Consensus All-America Teams (1969-70 to 1978-79) Previous Decade Next Decade Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. Has played in the NFL for 7 years, racking up around 6,000 career yards. A key member of the Crimson Tide's 1978 national championship team. NFL All-Pro in 2000. State. Led Tigers to 2005 Class 5A state championship. 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. First team All-American as a senior at Miami in 1963, when he led the nation in total offense and tied NCAA record for pass completions. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Earned All-American honors at the University of Florida.
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