A 2nd-team All-American in 1953 as a junior at Florida before being drafted into the military. The son of San Jose State head coach Jack Elway, John decided to play baseball and football at Stanford. Pitched 2 consecutive no-hitters in 1 tournament. He left high school as the third all-time leading scorer in Chicago Public League history with 2,619 points. Closing in on 500 career catches and 7,000 yards. Tucson. Jim Osborne DL/OL Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) 1967. Post-Dispatch photo by J.B. Forbes J.B. Forbes Steve Stipanovich, 7-0, C, De Smet, 1979 A 6-11. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Now in 13th NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. Jessie Hester WR Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1980. 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. Set a career rushing record (later broken) at the University of Florida. Drafted 20th player overall in 1971 NFL draft by Los Angeles Rams. Poll: Who is Oregon's best ever receiver? Named All-County, All-State and national high school All-American OL and class valedictorian as senior. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Third overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft. Played 128 games in 9 NFL seasons, 6 seasons as a starter, for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets. A two-time all-state lineman for the Celtics, played on a state championship team as a junior, and earned Parade All-America honors as a senior. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 1 overall prospect by all of the major recruiting services and picked his hometown team, Florida State, over offers from almost every other major college football program. 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. 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. Roseburg: Graduated in 1990. He is a five-time Pro Bowler, and the 2010 rookie of the year. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever running back? Starred at FSU. Roseburg: Graduated in 2002. A hard-hitting safety on the 1968-69 Carver teams that won back-to-back state championships. A 2-time Pro Bowl selection. 33 on list of top 100 college players of all time by College Football News in 2004. First RB in Florida history to rush for 2,000 yards twice. Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. Ran for 1,840 yards and scored 31 TDs as a senior. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. Set still-standing state record for career receptions with 220, good for 3,688 yards and 41 TDs as the face of a program that won state titles his junior and senior years. Blanchard was a quarterback and punter on a Cavemen team that won the 1964 state championship. Earned All-American honors at the University of Florida. Page 278. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. Join our linker program. Competed in 2 Super Bowls. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Jefferson: Graduated in 1960. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Was a back-up RB on Gilbert's 11-0 FIAA state championship title team in 1958. Jackson and Pahokee teammate Remoise Johnson were dynamic bookend DEs in high school. Sprague: Graduated in 2001. Largely a backup, Clemens passed for 4,017 yards and 16 touchdowns during his pro career. Brock landed one Super Bowl appearance, in 1995 for the San Diego Chargers. Julius Peppers' unique athleticism was on display in high school. Willie Galimore RB Excelsior (St. Augustine) 1952. Named to multiple high school All-America teams. Evaluating high school football talent is no different. 1 player for all four major recruiting services and picked Michigan over Auburn, Clemson, Ole Miss and USC. A 1st-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. In an age way, way, way before recruiting services, Dick Butkus was a midwestern phenomenon at linebacker when he was in high school. Just completed first season as head coach at Blanche Ely. The Palm Beach Post. First freshman to start every game on offensive line for University of Florida. Larry Gagner, OL, Seabreeze (Daytona Beach), 1961. At Marshall, Moss set eight NCAA records in two seasons. Caught more than 1,000 yards in passes as a tight end, and earned several all-state and regional honors, as well becoming a Parade All-American. Parade All-American as a senior. Had 139 tackles as LB and 388 rushing yards on 18 carries as WB in senior year at Lee, which he helped lead to 3 district titles. Now a Heisman Trophy candidate as a sophomore star for UF. 1999 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Passed for 1,176 yards in 4 playoff games. Rushed for 2,409 yards and 31 TDs in senior season. Led a defense that shut out 7 opponents. Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. Played 12 NFL seasons. Pro: A sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, Swancutt spent three years in the NFL, playing for Detroit, Oakland and Baltimore. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. Marcus Dupree was an athletic freak of nature at 6-foot-3 and 229 pounds. 1977. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. Jan. 04. Grant: Graduated in 2005. Had 4,339 yards total offense (2,842 passing and 1,497 rushing) for a 14-1 team as a senior. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. 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. Vince Wilfork DL Santaluces (Lantana) 1999. He was a starting linebacker in 1966, then moved to fullback in 1967. But do we? 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 set single-game records with 643 yards and 10 touchdowns in a win over Lakeridge. Jack Youngblood DL Jefferson County (Monticello) 1966. Played from 1987-91, picking up 29.5 career sacks in 76 games during his 5-year NFL career. 20 nationally as a freshman by longtime recruiting analyst Van Coleman and Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Finished college career with 3,331 yards, including 13 100-yard games. Threw for 8,646 yards and 102 touchdowns during his Hilanders career. Ranked 4th on NFL's all-time scoring list. 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. Find out more. Or write about sports? Born: Dec. 3, 1997 (Plainfield, New Jersey), High school: Paramus Catholic High School (Paramus, New Jersey), High school highlights: USA Today Defensive Player of the Year (2015), Under Armour All-American Game MVP (2016), USA Today All-American (2015), College highlights: Two-time All-Big Ten (2017, 2018), NFL career: Green Bay Packers (2019-present). Tommie Frazier QB Manatee (Bradenton) 1991. 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. But what they achieved in high school can never be taken away from them. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . College: Like younger brother Stan, Pete played at Colorado, where he was a first-team All-American as a senior. Mustain was the starter at Arkansas as a true freshman, then transferred to USC after the season, despite going 8-0 as a starter for the Razorbacks. ", "2010-11 NCAA Statistics Policies(updated 9/15/2010)", American Football Coaches Association All-America Team, Football Writers Association of America All-America Team, Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America Team, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1141834238, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 01:38. State all-time total offense king with 13,042 career yards (9922 pass/3120 rush) and 159 TDs responsible for (96 passing/63 rushing) in 3 years as QB at Nease. In May, the magazine compiled a list of 10 high schools who have produced the most All-Americans. NFL, second round pick of the 2006 draft. An All-Pro selection 5 times, a Pro Bowl selection 4 times and 1996 Super Bowl champ with Green Bay Packers. 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). Ranks 4th on Eagles' all-time INT list with 32. Join our linker program. One of only 3 players in NFL with more than 400 career FGs. Died in June 1992 in an automobile accident. McCoy was a McDonald's All-American. 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). Now in his 8th NFL season. Hackenbruck was a first-team all-stater at linebacker and running back as a senior, earning 4A offensive player of the year honors. Had 5 INTs and a kickoff and punt return for TDs his rookie season, which earned him the first of 8 All-Pro selections. Played 12 NFL seasons, with 23 INTs, 2 Super Bowl rings and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. By Brian McLaughlin Jan 26, 2017. . Had 12-year NFL career that included 2 Super Bowls. 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. Honored this year as the5th former star in the University of Florida Ring of Honor. A key member of the Crimson Tide's 1978 national championship team. Whether he ever told McCoy isn't certain. Set a Knights career rushing record, later broken. ALL-TIME OREGON ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM. Was 3-year starter for Irish and collegiate All-American as a senior. It got to him. All-American in 1969 and first-team All-SWAC in 1968 and 1969 at Texas Southern University. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Rushed for 2,127 yards (tops in the state) on 248 carries as a junior in 10 games in the 1994 season. College: Howington chose Oregon over a whos-who list of pursuers in part because he was also a track & field star. Players are chosen against other players playing at their position only. 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). Set state records for career passing yards (6,623) and career TD passes (91) that stood for years. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. A 4-sport standout for Tampa Bay Tech in 980s, even winning a state championship in wrestling. He's now on his third NFL team with the Titans and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Play Index. Born: May 22, 1964 (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school: Philadelphia High School (Philadelphia, Mississippi), High school highlights: Parade All-American (1982), national high school career touchdown rushing record with 87 (since broken), rushed for 7,355 yards and scored 98 total touchdowns, College highlights: Big Eight Newcomer of the Year (1982), AP All-American (1982). 2005 Mr. Football. Played 18 years in NFL before retiring following 2002 season. 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. Attended the University of Miami as a safety. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. Do you have a blog? 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). Set then-national HS records for career receiving yards (4,594) and yards per catch (24.05) as a senior. Arizona Daily Star. 1979 Parade All America High School Football Team (17th Annual) (2 of 2) Led Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995. Became an instant star in NFL after being drafted in 7th round by Cincinnati Bengals. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Dorial Green-Beckham set the national high school career receiving record with 6,356 yards and was the nations No. Accumulated 63 career TDs and 4,200 yards of total offense in 2 years as Manatee's QB. 1 overall pick in the 2001 MLB draft by his hometown Minnesota Twins. Currently is in 10th NFL season. Generally regarded as one of the best DBs to come out of Miami-Dade County. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Knee injuries limited Greens NFL career to three years. Dec. 31. Started final 3 years and finished with 16 career INTs and 44 pass breakups, both school records. A first-round draft choice by New England in 2004. Led the Volunteers in tackles and was selected a first-team All-American in his junior and senior years. Had 105 tackles, 3 INTs and 6 fumble recoveries on defense, rushed for 615 yards and averaged 32 yards per catch (14 for 456 yards) on offense. 2 overall prospect in the country by Rivals in 2002. The 1978 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 1978. Pro: Picked in the first round, No. 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). Every-down star for 9-0 Stingarees squad that beat teams from 6 states. Knapple. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. 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). College: Stanford. Jeff. Went on to brilliant collegiate career at Miami. Signed with University of Florida and started as a sophomore, leading Gators to 9-1-1 record and Gator Bowl victory. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Lebanon: Graduated in 1984. The National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1979 season. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Find out more. Was a TE from 1971-76 and an OL from 1977-84. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Originated the infamous "Lambeau Leap." Stief earned PIL Hall of Fame honors for his athletic accomplishments, particularly in football. McNary: Graduated in 1999. As a member of the 49ers, Walter was an all-Pro in 1989, and played in three Super Bowls. Became a 6-time Pro Bowl selection at LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl ring in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers. 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). Ended his prep career with 4,248 yards and 48 TDs. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). Still holds state rushing record with 8,804 career yards on 1,127 carries and 106 TDs. He is the only player in the history of the CBA to lead the league in scoring and steals in two consecutive seasons. If there's such a thing as a perfect quarterback, it's Trevor Lawrence. Recruiting analysts described him as the best linebacker to arrive at Notre Dame in decades, and he lived up to the hype. Set state scoring record with 44 TDs as a member of Gulliver Prep's 14-1 Class 2A state title team in 2000. 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) Starred collegiately at Florida and in the NFL with Jacksonville. What is certain is McCoy went to San Francisco, transferred to DePaul after his freshman year and never was more than a role player for the Blue Demons. Closed out high school career with 200-yard rushing, 3-TD performance. Deion Sanders DB/QB North Fort Myers 1984. Arizona. 1 pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1968 draft. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players ever from the city of Flint. Had 270 tackles, 105 hurries, 32 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 5 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles. Joe Goldsmith WR Kathleen (Lakeland) 1969. Howington was first-team all-state and a Parade All-American as senior. A Parade All-America selection. The Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team was an annual selection by Parade that nationally honored the top high school boys' basketball players in the United States. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. Some, like Grunwald, DiLullo and Foley, were injured. Member of College Football Hall of Fame. Selected by New York Jets with 4th overall pick in 1993 draft. At Florida State, Brooks carved out a career as one of the greatest linebackers in college football history and led FSU to its first national title in 1993. Starts for Tampa Bay. Missouri. Fourteen of them were recognized unanimously. But here is our best guess of an all-time all-state team; the first team includes players from the 1940s through the modern era. Rushed for 1,858 yards and 29 TDs despite missing 2 games in senior year. Parade All-American: 2008 . . Position. Sometimes our own personal bias gets involved. Sheldon: Graduated in 1979. And how about Waukegan's Jereme Richmond? Even scored TD as a lineman. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, all for Tampa Bay, and was named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team. Also an outstanding defensive player. Had 6-year career in the NFL, with over 2,100 yards passing. Dickerson still holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. Never drafted by NFL because of medical condition. To Mason, it was a crushing blow. North Eugene: Ainge was a rare high school athlete, as he earned All-America honors in football, basketball and baseball. One of the best RBs in the state for his time. 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. Played all 11 years of pro career with Jets. Recorded 207 tackles with 10 sacks, 3 blocked FGs, 8 INTs and 6 TDs via kick or punt returns in HS career. GA. QB. A Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer at Mississippi Valley State. Was 3rd overall pick by Cincinnati Bengals in 1977 draft. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Claimed 1960 Class A mythical state championship when he was a junior. 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. Green holds ASUs single-season rushing yardage record at 1,565. Was a captain and starter on FSU's 1993 national title team. 1 cornerback on Sports Illustrated's All-Century college team. Born: July 16, 1974 (Berwick, Pennsylvania), High school: Berwick High School (Berwick, Pennsylvania), High school highlights: Parade Magazine National Player of the Year (1992), USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (1992), PIAA state champion (1992). D.J. Bobby Butler DB Atlantic (Delray Beach) 1976. Born: Jan. 26, 1998 (San Diego, California), High school: Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada), High school highlights: Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), USA Today Offensive Player of the Year (2016), NFL career: Two years of college eligibility left after 2020. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. First-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1979. Won 2 Super Bowl championships. Sullivan Award winner in 1946 as nation's top amateur athlete. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Manti Teo was the first five-star recruit out of Hawaii since 2002 and picked Notre Dame over BYU and USC. Had 14-year career in the pros. Page 76. Also starred for state championship baseball teams in 1959 and 1960. In basketball, remember Bloom's Raymond McCoy, Farragut's Ronnie Fields and LaKeith Henderson, King's Jamie Brandon, Imari Sawyer, Thomas Hamilton and Leon Smith, Peoria Manual's Howard Nathan, Collins' Antoine Davison, Westinghouse's DeAndre Thomas, Providence's Michael Thompson, Farragut's Curtis Ganes, Downers Grove South's Adam Schafer, Crystal Lake South's Bill Heppner, St. Martin de Porres' Tyrone Triplett, Crane's Lorenzo Thompson, Proviso West's Michael Ingram, Phillips' Bernard Jackson, East Leyden's Glen Grunwald? Raiders were 27-7 during his time. Now in 4th season in NFL. Was still a Parade All-American and first-team All-State selection. Named the first-ever Gator All-American. One of the most hotly recruited players out of Florida for decades. Starred at FSU. Jerome Brown DL Hernando (Brooksville) 1982. One of 9 Union Academy graduates who made it to NFL before school closed in 1968. Scored TD and was offensive MVP for Florida team in all-star game against California his senior year. Named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 1970s. College Football Scores. He was the Southern Section Player of the Year after rushing for 2,168 yards and scoring 232 points. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Led Raines to undefeated season and state championship in1998. 19. Received first team All-State honors in football and basketball. First-round draft choice by Atlanta Falcons in 1981. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. 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. Anthony. He took his team to the Sweet Sixteen in 1978 and 1979 and esteemed Chicago sportswriter Bill Gleason said he was better than Isiah Thomas, then a standout at St. Joseph. Established 2 Big Eight records of 9 interceptions in a season and 21 in his career at Iowa State. A 3-sport star in football, track and basketball in the early 1960s. Randy Moss was on Parade Magazines 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. Currently plays for Philadelphia Eagles. Schafer, a 6-foot-5 forward who was recruited by Wisconsin, was ranked No. Earned NFL Hall of Fame status as a member of L.A. Rams "Fearsome Foursome" defensive front. A pro baseball draft pick. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Bob Gibbons jumped on board later. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever tight end? Scored school record 22 touchdowns in his senior year.