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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. 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) 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Played football and baseball at Florida. Jesuit: Hass posted one of the great receiving seasons in Oregon history as a senior, leading the Crusaders to the 2000 4A state title by catching 79 passes for 1,739 yards and 21 touchdowns. Won Jim Thorpe Award in 1987 as top collegiate defensive back. Noah Jackson OL Fletcher (Jacksonville Beach) 1968. Smith wasn't impressed, saying that he could stay home in North Carolina and recruit players who were just as good or better. College: Newman became a defensive star at Oregon, where he was a three year starter and earned All-American honors as a senior. Now in 7th NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. Not to mention playing styles have changed, and whos to say a great quarterback from the 1940s could excel in todays game? 3-year letterman for Auburn from 1965-67. John Carney KS Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach) 1982. [1][2][3] The National Collegiate Athletic Bureau, which is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) service bureau, compiled, in the 1950, the first list of All-Americans including first-team selections on teams created for a national audience that received national circulation with the intent of recognizing selections made from viewpoints that were nationwide. 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. Made 67 tackles and 10 QB sacks to earn All-America honors as a senior. Passed for 4,173 career yards and 39 TDs at FSU in a stretch where the Seminoles went 29-6 and joined the national elite. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. Now in his 8th NFL season. All were accorded can't-miss accolades by college coaches, recruiting analysts and media observers. 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. Led Robinson to a state runner-up finish to national champion Coral Gables. Ranks 4th on Eagles' all-time INT list with 32. Led Rhein Fire to NFL Europe championship. Four-year starter, 4-year All-Big 10 recognition at Michigan. He also may be the only athlete who is in serious contention as the greatest in two sports football and lacrosse. Parade All-American in 1979 on a team with Cris Collinsworth at QB. Part of the famed three 100-yard rusher game for the Gators in 1984 against Cincinnati. Missouri. Had 161 catches for 3,641 yards during HS career, which ranks 4th all-time in state history. Played in 60 NFL games with Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. Was a back-up RB on Gilbert's 11-0 FIAA state championship title team in 1958. Zandofsky was a key player on the Spartans 1983 state title team. 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. Drafted No. First player in state history to surpass 10,000 yards and then 11,000 yards in career offense. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. One of 9 Union Academy graduates who made it to NFL before school closed in 1968. Hackenbruck was the leader on a Utes 2004 team that went unbeaten. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was a starting linebacker in 1966, then moved to fullback in 1967. Bryce was a can't-miss running back when he signed with Tennessee but left the school after one season. 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. Sheppard was honored twice on the All-American Team in 3 years at University of Florida. He is member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor. Ronald Curry was one of the top recruits in the country starting his junior year and a high school All-American in both football and basketball, and was the McDonald's All-American game slam dunk champion and MVP. Made 2nd-team Big Nine Conference in 1959, rushing 78 times for 525 yards. Jefferson: Was a multiple year all-stater on both sides of the ball, but particularly excelled at running back. Renfro was a three-year starter at running back and defensive back, and a two-time football All-American. State's co-record holder for TDs (44) in a season. Currently plays for Minnesota Vikings. One of the state's first prolific dual-threat QBs. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. Named the first-ever Gator All-American. All-Pro and still considered one of NFL's top blockers. Selected by New York Giants with 27th overall pick in 1984 draft. Led Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995. Marquette Smith RB Lake Howell (Winter Park) 1990. A first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. 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. Now Garrett is making his own mark and has been selected as Player of the Year on PARADE's 46th annual All-AmericaHigh School Football Team. Led team to state championship in 1966, playing OL and LB. Passed for 2,372 yards and 39 TDs as a senior. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Member of College Football Hall of Fame. McCoy was a wunderkind in college and left school with one year of eligibility remaining. Now plays for NFL Arizona Cardinals where he has earned Rookie of the Year and All-Pro awards. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Parade All American. 13 overall, of the 1986 draft, FitzPatrick spent seven years in the NFL, playing for San Diego and the Los Angeles Raiders. 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). 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. 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). High school: Hampton High School (Hampton, Virginia), High school highlights: Two-time USA Today national champion (1996, 1997), three-time state champion (1995-97), two-time USA Today All-American (1996, 1997), College highlights: Las Vegas Bowl MVP (1998), Peach Bowl MVP (2001). He played in the Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. 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. He captured the imagination of college football fans across the country as a true freshman at Oklahoma when he ran for 1,144 yards and 13 touchdowns despite not starting until the seventh game. Willie Galimore RB Excelsior (St. Augustine) 1952. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. 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. [5] Other selectors included Football News (FN), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA),[6] The Sporting News (TSN),[7] and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Burns: Graduated in 2000. A wizard at option attack for Hurricanes. Known for physical style of running, often dragging tacklers for extra yardage every time he ran the ball. Originated the infamous "Lambeau Leap." FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. Lebanon: Graduated in 1984. ACC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2006 at Clemson. First round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1969. Signed with Notre Dame. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Longwell kicked 378 field goals during his career, and played in the 1997 Super Bowl. Now in 5th NFL season. 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. Some, like Macklin, Nathan, Fields and Richmond, were strapped with personal or academic issues. Fielded 141 punts without calling for a fair catch in 5 NFL seasons. Generally regarded as best football player out of a Florida high school prior to the 1930s. Jim Osborne DL/OL Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) 1967. Played in 3 Super Bowls and 8 Pro Bowls. 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 . Return to Top; Players. 2005 Mr. Football. One of state's great all-time athletes. Earned All-SEC honors at University of Florida. Went on to star at Florida before turning pro after junior season. High school: Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia), High school highlights: Elite 11 QB Camp MVP (2017), 247Sports No. One of state's top all-time, all-around athletes. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Was a 2-time pro bowler. He set single-game records with 643 yards and 10 touchdowns in a win over Lakeridge. Williams helped the Hurricanes win a national title in 2001 and was a two-time All-Big East pick before the Denver Broncos made him a first-round draft pick in 2004. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 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. Rushed for 1,858 yards and 29 TDs despite missing 2 games in senior year. Walter lands on this list more for his post-high school accomplishments, as he played football only as a senior at Sheldon. Led 1991 Vikings to a state championship win at Florida Field, finishing season 14-0 with 3,055 yards, 27 TDs and just 4 INTs. Green holds ASUs single-season rushing yardage record at 1,565. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Or write about sports? Stief earned PIL Hall of Fame honors for his athletic accomplishments, particularly in football. Became an All-American at Auburn and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Was an OT who came back to Florida to attend FAMU from 1970-73 before beginning a 13-year career as a first-round draft pick for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders from 1974-86. Made 55-of-58 PAT kicks and 15 FGs in 2 years, including a long of 49 yards. Ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. A 2nd-team All-American in 1953 as a junior at Florida before being drafted into the military. "His parents pressured him beyond belief," the Schmidt brothers said. Boulder. ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HONORS (First Team only) Miles Fox: Quarterback: 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). Pro: A 12th-round draft pick in 1971, Blanchard went to play 11 years in the NFL as a punter, for New Orleans. Currently plays for Philadelphia Eagles. 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. Started in 3 bowl games at Florida. Had successful NFL career and was MVP of Super Bowl XXV with the New York Giants. A member of the co-champion state title team (with Clewiston). 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. First-round draft pick of New Orleans Saints in 1970. High school highlights: Parade All-American (1978) What Happened Next: John Elway. After a solid career at Florida State that included 12 career INTs, was selected in 2nd round of NFL draft. A 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida (1967-69). Played all 11 years of pro career with Jets. Had 14 NFL seasons with Pittsburgh, including all 4 of Steelers' Super Bowl wins. Marshall: Graduated in 1974. Henry Lawrence PL Manatee (Bradenton) 1969. Award-winning sports broadcaster. Pro: A third-round pick in 2015, Odighizuwa played two years for the New York Giants. Grant: Graduated in 2005. Medford: Graduated in 1965. Ottis Anderson RB Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1974. First prep QB in US to pass for 4,000 yards in a season as a senior, was 263-of-471 for 4,098 yards and 40 TDs for 12-2 team that was large-class state runner-up to Hialeah Miami Lakes. A standout option QB in HS. A first team USA Today All-American and All-State Selection. He was just as good in college at the University of South Carolina and left school one year early to enter the NFL draft, where he was the No. He also helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl in 2012 with Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ray Lewis. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever offensive lineman? Did it all for Apopka, even punting, and was a first-team All-State pick as a LB. Mountain View: Graduated in 2000. Joined Emmitt Smith as only Floridians picked to USA Today All-Time Team (20 years) in 1991. Had 251 tackles and 11 INTs at Clemson. 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. Steve Kiner QB/LB Hillsborough (Tampa) 1965. Mr. Football and first-team All-American his senior year. Blanchard was a quarterback and punter on a Cavemen team that won the 1964 state championship. 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. Oregon, All-American in football and baseball. NFL: First pick of the 1955 draft. High school graduation year: 1979. Leroy Butler LB Robert E. Lee (Jacksonville) 1985. Top 50 PARADE All-America High School Football Players Parade May 14, 2009 51 Gallery 51 Images TV Meet Betty, the Real Star of 'Will Trent' Celebs Happy Presidents Day! Was the 1993 NFL MVP. All-Southwest Conference football and basketball player at Arkansas. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Or write about sports? Tommie Frazier QB Manatee (Bradenton) 1991. Co-MVP of University of Miami's 2001 national title team. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever defensive back? 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. 1977. All-SEC pick and semifinalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior. Had 41 receptions and was first-team All-Big East return man in 1995 at Miami. Brown picked Syracuse, where he established himself as one of the country's greatest athletes as an All-American in both lacrosse and football. Caught 99 passes (still a state record) for 1,716 yards and 19 Tds as a senior. 242 Cmp, 368 Att, 3212 Yds, 23 TD, 17 Int, 262 Cmp, 405 Att, 3242 Yds, 24 TD, 12 Int, 306 Cmp, 429 Att, 3902 Yds, 33 TD, 10 Int, 233 Cmp, 386 Att, 3454 Yds, 27 TD, 11 Int, 231 Cmp, 351 Att, 2978 Yds, 26 TD, 15 Int, 129 Cmp, 229 Att, 2341 Yds, 22 TD, 11 Int, 233 Cmp, 390 Att, 3115 Yds, 29 TD, 12 Int, 365 Cmp, 578 Att, 4699 Yds, 46 TD, 15 Int. Moved back to the secondary in the NFL, where he played 14 seasons with 65 INTs. Rushed for 3,449 yards and 59 TDs as one of 3 backs in prolific wishbone during HS career. 2 in the nation with 8,804 rushing yards and 106 touchdowns. "He was perhaps the greatest running back I ever saw or coached against" said Earl Kitchings, former head coach of Matthew Gilbert and Raines high schools. Earlier this season became the 23rd player in NFL history to surpass 10,000 yards rushing in a career. A Parade All-America selection. Login Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores 25 Bowls Play Index Newsletter Full Site Menu Below Rushed for 2,127 yards (tops in the state) on 248 carries as a junior in 10 games in the 1994 season. The following players were recognized as consensus All-Americans for 2022. A dominant LB who led Tornadoes to a 15-5 record as a starter. Total number of selections are listed in parentheses for repeat winners. Enyart embodied toughness, as he was one of the states outstanding linebackers and fullbacks of his era. Passed for 2,053 yards for 9-1 team that missed out on the playoffs in the old points system as a senior. 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. Although a big-time football recruit, Ainge ended up playing basketball at Brigham Young, and was a major league baseball and NBA draft pick. Dorial Green-Beckham set the national high school career receiving record with 6,356 yards and was the nations No. But do we? Success eluded him at Florida State, and he did not make it to the NFL. Was legendary for sacking quarterbacks before it was adopted as a statistical category. Led FSU in rushing with 713 yards in 1973 and was backup RB and renowned courageous punt returner for New York Giants. All-state QB who led the Conchs to a 21-8-1 record in 3 varsity seasons. Had 467 career tackles second on all-time Gators list. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year in 1993 for stellar play on Southridge's 15-0 state championship team. West Palm Beach. The Aloha safety was a Parade All-American as a senior. Brown retired after nine seasons as the NFLs career rushing leader and became Hollywood's first Black action movie star. It got to him. Closed out high school career with 200-yard rushing, 3-TD performance. First-team All-ACC and second-team All-American in 1995. 2 all-time) and 47 touchdowns during his senior year. Set a career rushing record (later broken) at the University of Florida. Farragut assistant coach Ron Eskridge, who also was involved in Fields' decline, insisted to one and all that Ganes was the No. Joe Mauer would be much higher on this list if not for the fact that his football recruitment came to a screeching halt when it became clear he would be the No. Was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and played in one Super Bowl during his nine-year NFL career. A Pro Football Hall of Famer. 1970 Parade All America High School Football Team (8th_Annual) Spent 4 seasons at Southern University. 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). 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). College: Blanchard spent four years at Oregon, playing punter and quarterback. 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). Finished with 7,221 career yards and 79 touchdowns in HS career. One can only wonder how his career would have gone had he stayed with his original college commitment at Clemson instead of following his older brother to Ole Miss. Odighizuwa was a two-time all-stater, including first team as a senior following a 10-sack season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Had 6,431 yards rushing and scored 81 TDs in HS career. 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. A do-it-all player who was an All-America selection in sophomore year at Miami where he played both ways. Bobby Butler DB Atlantic (Delray Beach) 1976. 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. Were hoping to start a conversation here, so lets begin with the second team, followed by the all-time first team. 1978. First team Class 3A All-State, All-South and Florida Super 24 selection. One of the states most accomplished players while in high school. Find out more. Two-time consensus All-American at FSU while also dabbling in baseball and track (1988 U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier). Named All-County, All-State and national high school All-American OL and class valedictorian as senior. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jack Youngblood DL Jefferson County (Monticello) 1966. Kicked an NFL record 29 consecutive FGs in 1993. United States. Sean Taylor DB Gulliver Prep (Miami) 2000. Now in 13th NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. Had 202 tackles and six forced fumbles at Alabama. Earned All-American honors at the University of Florida. People in Virginia still haven't forgiven him for jilting his first college choice. McAlister earned first team honors on the Parade All-America team after leading Blair to a 13-0 record and a Southern Section championship. 19. First RB in Florida history to rush for 2,000 yards twice. Fred Taylor RB Glades Central (Belle Glade) 1993. Knapple. College: Attended Oregon, where he was a tour de force as an athlete. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Pro: A sixth-round draft pick in 2006, Hass spent four years in the NFL playing for three teams, often on the practice squad. He was out of the NFL after two seasons and arrested again on drug charges in December 2018. Was a captain and starter on FSU's 1993 national title team. He was a three-time Parade All-America and a McDonald's All-America as a senior. A Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer at Mississippi Valley State. Named to the NFL's All-Decade team for the 1970s. All rights reserved. Lawrence left college with one year of eligibility remaining and was the No. Played in the state finals three consecutive years. Poll: Who is Oregon's best-ever quarterback? Remains leading rusher in FAMU history. For more information . Went to the Pro Bowl after the 1990 season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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? Pat Summerall PK/P/DE/TE Columbia (Lake City) 1947. Born: April 19. Missouri. Had 1,411 receiving yards that season. Entered 2007 season with 94 sacks. All-state selection and Parade All-American as a senior with 31 catches for 908 yards and 15 TDs. Named to multiple high school All-America teams. And be sure to vote for your choice as the top player for each position group (poll included after each first-team position). ALL-AMERICAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONORS . Totaled 5,710 rushing yards and 86 TDs in his career. 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. Suh was a multiple-year standout on both sides of the line, and as a senior, was the Portland Interscholastic League player of the year after a 10-sack season. No. Led a defense that shut out 7 opponents. Bend: Graduated in 1992. Join our linker program. Currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. CO. QB. 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. 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. Played 128 games in 9 NFL seasons, 6 seasons as a starter, for the Houston Oilers and New York Jets. 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.