MaxPreps Follow your favorite high school teams and players. A four-year varsity player, Taylor totaled 100 tackles as a freshman and had 25 sacks over his final three years. He is second in career receiving yards with 3,666 and third in career touchdown receptions with 42. 56. DAVE BLACKMER, PK, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1981-1982): Blackmer was one of the most successful high school kickers in state history. McDaniel has sprinter speed, and he won state titles in the 100- (10.46 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (21.20 seconds). Preseason 100. He was a three-sport letterman at Michigan State University and a two-time football all-American who won the Maxwell Trophy. RON KRAMER, DE, EAST DETROIT (1951-1953): One of the greatest football players and athletes in University of Michigan history, Kramer was an all-state player in high school and a three-time all-American while at Michigan. 18. His best season was 1997, when he rushed for 2,553 yards. He also caught 189 career passes to place fourth on the career list and finished his career with 31 touchdown passes. For his career, Ellsworth totaled 632 points, good for fifth place all-time. Unlike most sports, college football's governing body, the NCAA, does not bestow a national championship, instead that title is bestowed by one or more different polling agencies. MARK BRAMER, TE, TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL (1973-1975): An all-state tight end, Bramer helped lead the Trojans to a No. JEROME BETTIS, RB/LB, DETROIT MACKENZIE (1987-1989): The top player in the state in 1989 and a high school all-American, Bettis went on to fame with the University of Notre Dame in college and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. J.T. TONY BOLES, RB, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN (1983-1985): Boles was one of the premier players in the state, who combined good size with outstanding speed and cutting ability to earn all-state honors. He broke numerous receiving records at Michigan State University before a 12-year NFL career that included helping the Green Bay Packers win the 1997 Super Bowl. Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. 8. TONY DUNGY, QB, JACKSON PARKSIDE (1971-1973): Although he is better known as the Super Bowl winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy was an outstanding high school athlete. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame and later for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. SAM SWORD, LB, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1991-1993): An all-state linebacker, Sword was part of Arthur Hill’s 1991 state championship team and 1992 state runner-up team. [1][2], In addition, two members of the team are named the USA Today High School Offensive Player and Defensive Player of the Year. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football is partnered with Next Level Athlete to create our rankings. ADVERTISE WITH US, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central (Panthers), Contact us at info@highschollsportsscene.com. 72. MARK INGRAM JR., RB, GRAND BLANC/FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (2005-2007): The 2009 Heisman Trophy winner while attending the University of Alabama, Ingram enjoyed a sparkling high school career. 65. The team finished with a perfect season, as Leach passed for 1,668 yards and 23 touchdowns in an era dominated by the ground game. He also held the record for longest field goal for 13 years after a 55-yard effort in 1981 vs. Farmington. REGGIE MACKENZIE, OL, HIGHLAND PARK (1965-1967): The finest high school player ever produced at Highland Park, Mackenzie was a three-year starter at the University of Michigan and was an all-American in 1971. As a junior, he led Brother Rice to the Class A state title and earned all-state honors the following year. Try our Dream Match-up and play any two 2013 High School Football teams or a game between teams from the past. 44. He was voted MVP of the MAC in 1982. Jokisch was the No. Simpson’s Silverdome rushing record. DAVID BOWENS, LB, ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARYS (1992-1994): Bowens was a dynamic linebacker and the top player in the state in 1994, when he helped the Eaglets win the Class CC state title. For his two-year varsity career he totaled 4,418 yards and scored 70 career touchdowns. Your Account; Logout; Login; Create Account; 1983 College Football School Ratings. TOM TYSON, RB, WHITTEMORE-PRESCOTT (1992-1995): Tyson was one of the finest football players to ever come out of northeastern Michigan. Terms of Service, © 2019 High School Sports Scene • MIKE KOSTER, WR, LOWELL (2002-2004): Even though Lowell is known for running the ball, few receivers were as efficient as Koster. 90. 2021 ESPN Football Rankings. 29. He went on to star at the University of Indiana and played for eight years in the NFL as a safety, mostly for the Houston Oilers and the San Diego Chargers. A two-time all-stater, he broke his own record as a senior when he rushed for 1,263 yards and led the Colts to a 9-0 record and the ranking as the state’s No. KIRK ELLSWORTH, RB, GOODRICH (2002-2004): Ellsworth set a record that will be hard to top when he scored 379 points in 2004. BRAD VAN PELT, LB, OWOSSO (1967-1969): One of the greatest all-around athletes to ever come out of Michigan, VanPelt was an all-state quarterback in 1969 who also earned all-conference honors on defense and all-state honors in basketball and baseball. Passing Leader: Lynn Dickey, 4458 Yds. For his career , he finished with 630 points. Granata rushed for 5,655 yards during his career and finished with 553 career points. KIRK GIBSON, WR, WATERFORD KETTERING (1972-1975): Gibson played high school football long before the Internet and recruiting services became major cottage industries. 6. 1 ranking and to the Class A final in the first year of the state playoffs in 1975. So, with those criteria in mind, here they are: the 32 best high school football teams in Illinois history, listed chronologically. 86. LAMARR WOODLEY, LB, SAGINAW (1999-2002): Woodley had the rare ability to dominate a football game from the defensive side of the ball and was part of the renaissance of Saginaw High School football in the late 1990s and early 2000s. USA Today named its first All-USA high school football team in 1982. He went on to be a two-time all-Mid American Conference tight end at Western Michigan University and was a John Mackey Award finalist before moving on to the NFL with the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. 4. During his three-year career, he never allowed a quarterback sack and graded 90% or higher each year. 38. Loyola 2015 Record: 14-0, Class 8A champions. 26. Breasbois totaled 7,216 career passing yards, as Merrill operated out of four and five-receiver sets. For the first time, a team could now play their way into the playoffs. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. ERIC BALL, RB, YPSILANTI (1982-1984): Ball was a rare combination of size and speed at running back. He finished his career with 7,464 passing yards, but it was his “big-play” ability on the high school level that has not been seen since. He went on to Michigan State University, where he was the first African-American football player. 24. 88. RICKY BRYANT, WR, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1995-1998): Bryant was a big-play receiver, who finished his career with 132 receptions for 2,665 yards and 33 career touchdown receptions. Perry went on to be a an all-Pac 10 selection at Univversity of Southern California and was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. 89. COOPER RUSH, QB, LANSING CATHOLIC (2009-2011): Few high school quarterbacks ever had a game like Rush did in the 2011 playoffs against Dowagiac. STEVE MARRIUCI, QB, IRON MOUNTAN (1971-1973): The Upper Peninsula has produced plenty of talented players, with “Mooch” being perhaps the best quarterback to ever come out of the North country. Rushing Leader: Eric Dickerson, 1808 Yds. He finished his career with 2,809 career receiving yards, sixth-most in state history. 2021 Player Rankings. 19. He was voted the United Press International (UPI) Player of the Year as both a junior and as a senior. 35. Are … DREW HENSON, QB, BRIGHTON (1995-1997): Few stars shined as brightly on the baseball field and football field than Henson’s while at Brighton. TERRY MCDANIEL, WR/RB, SAGINAW (1980-1982): A versatile speedster, McDaniel totaled 1,582 yards of total offense as a senior and was heavily recruited by Michigan and by Michigan State. RAY BENTLEY, LB, HUDSONVILLE (1977-1978): An all-state linebacker, Bentley went on to Central Michigan University, where he was a two-time all-MAC linebacker. BRETT LESNIAK, RB, DOWAGIAC (1996-1997): Lesniak was the centerpiece of a Dowagiac team that dominated football in southwestern Michigan in the mid-1990s. He then played 16 years in the NFL, primarily for the Buffalo Bills, where he was a three-time Pro-Bowl player and a member of four Super Bowl teams. 76. RON JOHNSON, WR, MUSKEGON (2003-2006): RoJo was a big-play receiver who led his team to perfect 14-0 seasons and state titles in both 2004 and in 2006. Although he weighed only 180 pounds, Coleman was a dominating offensive and defensive lineman who is regarded to this day as the greatest Michigan State University football player ever. The Complete History of the Indiana high school football state tournament: 1973 to 2018. MILL COLEMAN, QB, ALBION/FARMINGTON HARRISON (1986-1989): There was a reason Coleman was called “The Thrill,” and high school football fans will never forget the electricity that he generated. Robinson also totaled a state-record 27 straight 100-yard rushing games. 55. Boles played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. 40. Walderzak was an all-state tackle, and he went on to play tackle in for University of Nebraska. 21. He rushed for 2,680 yards and scored 248 points in 1996. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [3][4], USA Today All-USA high school football team (1982–89), USA Today All-USA high school football team (1990–99), USA Today All-USA high school football team (2000–09), USA Today All-USA high school baseball team, USA Today All-USA high school basketball team, High School Football National Championship, "Football: Players and Coaches of the Year (1982–2005)", "All-USA football: Frazier, Clowney named players of year", "South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) 58. MaxPreps.com; High School Football; New York; New York Rankings … Find out where your teams stands... Use the "Find my Team" feature to quickly locate your team! He was a hulking offensive end and linebacker who dominated on both sides of the football. The newspaper has named a team every year since 1982. Eurick rushed for 984 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. 22. ESPN National Rankings. He was also the first Michigan State football player to have his uniform retired. Week 6. The top recruit in Michigan his senior year, he picked USC over Texas, Florida, Michigan, Michigan State, and Notre Dame.He was selected in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. KEVIN GRADY, RB, EAST GRAND RAPIDS (2001-2004): While Grady did not carry over his success into college at the University of Michigan, nobody can deny what he did on the high school level. Published May 1, 2015. TIM SHAW, RB, CLARENCEVILLE (1998-2001): An underrated football player, Shaw is second in career points scored by a Michigan high school player with 786 and is one of only two players to score over 700 career points. By Corbett Smith | Staff Writer. The story of Indiana high school football's infamous Cluster System. Lesniak also set a school record with a 374-yard rushing game. PAUL KRAUSE, WR/DB, BENDLE (1957-1959): Krause was an all-state football, basketball, and baseball player at Bendle. He finished his career with 10,615 passing yards, which is 2,709 yards more than the number-two passer. The most complete online source for historical weekly AP polls for college football and basketball. Week 5. Week 3. BENNIE OOSTERBAAN, DE, MUSKEGON (1921-1924): Arguably the first ‘super prep’ athlete from the state of Michigan, Oosterbaan was an all-state end in football for the Muskegon Big Reds and was also a basketball and baseball star. He chose the University of Michigan, where he earned all-American honors and was the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year. As a junior, he passed for 2,077 yards and 22 touchdowns while running for 1,637 yards and scoring 28 touchdowns in leading Ithaca to the state semifinal. 2. Week 11. He was a five-time Pro Bowl player, who finished his career with 35 interceptions. At the University of Michigan, he was a three-time all-American football player, and a two-time all-American basketball player who led the Big Ten in scoring. DAN LATO, RB, FOREST PARK (1976-1978): Lato was arguably the finest running back to ever come out of the Upper Peninsula. Henson played in college at University of Michigan and then played pro football with the Dallas Cowboys and pro baseball with the New York Yankees. After college, Morrall had a 21-year NFL career that included winning the 1968 NFL MVP award and being part of three Super Bowl champion teams. The following are the final 1983 NFL Standings.. x - Clinched Playoff Spot, y - Clinched Division, z - Clinched Home Field 79. In 2002 he was rated the No. 91. The Texas high school football coach’s recommendation and in-person evaluations play a significant role in DCTF’s rankings process. TERRANCE TAYLOR, DL, MUSKEGON (2001-2004): Few defensive players were as talented at Taylor. Long was an all-American offensive tackle at the University of Michigan and has played for the Miami Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams during his six-year NFL career. RYAN CUNNINGHAM, RB, FULTON (1992-1995): A bruising running back, Cunningham rushed for 5,337 yards during his career. He was Division 7 Player of the Year as a senior, when he totaled 137 tackles, four sacks, and three interceptions. MARK DELL, WR, FARMINGTON HARRISON (2004-2006): Dell was a winner who could dominate games from his wide receiver position. 63. 83. Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm. In 2009, he set the single-single passing yardage mark with 4,433 yards. He is Purdue's all-time leader in interceptions with 17. Week 8. Tyson finished his career with 6,605 yards, which includes the 2,659 yards he gained in 1994. Bass went on to play in the Canadian Football League, where he was a six-time CFL all-star and a member of the 1987 Grey Cup champion team. Wheatley finished his career with 70 career touchdowns and 484 points and went on to success at the University of Michigan and with the NFL's Los Angeles Raiders. Prepare for your football draft now! MIKE DUMAS, DB, LOWELL (1984-1986): Dumas was a dominating player on both sides of the ball but was best known for his hard-hitting style on defense. 13. 48. Mackenzie is a member of both the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. He was named the MVP of the all-state Dream Team and was a first-team all-USA Today pick. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. 28. He finished his high school career with 2,525 career receiving yards and 40 career touchdown receptions. Highlights. 73. The newspaper names athletes that its sports journalists believe to be the best football players from high schools around the United States. He earned two Super Rings as a professional with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Each year, American newspaper USA Today awards outstanding high school American football players with a place on its All-USA High School Football Team.The newspaper names athletes that its sports journalists believe to be the best football players from high schools around the United States. 68. He scored a state record 151 career touchdowns and is also the all-time rushing leader in the state with 8,431 career yards, 618 yards more than the second-best total. Moving directly from high school to the professional level is more common in baseball than in football or basketball. RICK GRANATA, RB, IMLAY CITY (1991-1993): Granata had a productive career that was capped in 1993, when he led the Spartans to the Class B final. Schweigert defeated Charles Rogers in the 100-meter dash in the Division 1 track & field finals in a time of 10.45 seconds. PETE CHRYPLEWICZ, TE, UTICA STEVENSON (1989-1991): A dominating presence at tight end as a blocker and as a receiver, Chryplewicz was the No.1-ranked recruit following the 1991 season. He went on to a successful career at Michigan State University. The newspaper has named a team every year since 1982. February 2, 2021. JAY ACHTERHOFF, OL, MUSKEGON (1970-1971): Achterhoff anchored the offensive line for the unbeaten Muskegon team of 1971 that won the Class A state champion. 17. He went on to play running back at the University of Michigan. The Alabama Sports Writers Association began publishing weekly high school football polls in 1960. 82. BRENT CUMMINGS, RB, BELDING (1995-1998): Few offenses were as explosive as Belding’s wing-T offense in the 1990s. CALVIN O’NEAL, LB, SAGINAW (1969-1971): A two-time all-state linebacker, O’Neal averaged 14 tackles per game his senior year and was MVP of the Saginaw Valley League. League leaders for the 1983-84 NBA season. 4 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com. Teams by MaxPreps The App For Coaches, Athletes & Parents. He totaled 102 tackles as a junior and 97.5 as a sophomore. He also had the second- and third-highest single season point totals in state history (306 in 2001 and 288 in 2000). A four-year starter at running back, Grady helped lead the Pioneers to a 49-3 record and two Division 3 state championships. ALEX NIZNAK, QB, ITHACA (2008-2010): A two-time all-state selection, Niznak led Ithaca to a perfect 14-0 season in 2010, as he passed for 2,731 yards and 31 touchdowns while rushing for 1,161 yards and 21 touchdowns. He is second in career rushing with 7,813 yards. JAKE LONG, OT, LAPEER EAST (2000-2002): Long was a dominant blocker in high school. 60. 59. There are two main weekly polls that begin in the preseason—the AP Poll and the Coaches' Poll. 23. Woodley continues to make his mark in high school football in Saginaw through his various philanthropic endeavors. He finished his career with 604 total points and scored 250 points in 2009. Banks played 12 seasons in the NFL and was part of two Super Bowl championship teams along with being named a member of the all-decade team for the 1980s. Cummings finished his career with 85 touchdowns and helped to lead the Redskins to the 1995 state title before continuing his career at the University of Michigan. He finished his career with 7,016 yards, one of only five running backs ever with more than 7,000 career yards. 15. Belding reached its zenith when Cummings was piling up yards at a record clip. He holds the career record for receptions in the state with 214. Legend. In 1951, he led the Big Reds to a state championship, as he threw for what was then a school-record 851 yards and 11 touchdowns. LUIS SHARPE, OT, DETROIT SOUTHWESTERN (1976-1978): Southwestern was not just a basketball school, and Sharpe was not only the premier lineman in Michigan but was also a prep all-American who went on to play for UCLA. 2021 Player Rankings. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. 1 recruit in 1981 and went on to a career as both a basketball and a football player for the Wolverines. In 1999, he passed for a then-record 3,2776 yards and led Merrill to the state semifinal. JOE DE LAMIELLEURE, OL, ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC (1967-1969): One of the finest offensive guards to ever play the game, DeLamielleure was a six-time Pro Bowl player for the Buffalo Bills after graduating from Michigan State University. He was part of the “Electric Company” offensive line that blocked for O.J. At Central Michigan University in 1994, he became the first Chippewa to earn first-team Division 1 all-American honors. BOOKER MOORE, RB, FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (1974-1976): One of the greatest running backs to ever come out of Flint, Moore broke every rushing record in the city during his high school career. He was at his best in the 1974 season, when he passed for 2,589 yards in nine games. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY . As a tight end, he caught eight touchdown passes. He was the No. BENNY CLARK JR., RB, RAVENNA (1993-1996): Clark was one of the greatest small-school runing backs in state history. He went on to play at Michigan State University, where he was a two-time all-Big 10 linebacker. He was a three-year starter at quarterback and was all-state in both football and basketball. Blessed with outstanding athletic ability, he was at his best in big games, as he led Lowell to the 2002 Division 2 state title. Other Rankings Back to Rankings ... Indiana High School Football All-State Player Database. PAUL WALDERZAK, OT, SAGINAW ARTHUR HILL (1971-1973): Like Eurick, Walderzak was a member of the 1973 Arthur Hill team that outscored its opponents 433-0. A prep all-American and all-state selection, Stanton finished his high school career completing 234 of 357 passes (65%) for 5,293 yards and 58 touchdowns. Even use our 100 game match up to get a prediction for an upcoming game. A winner who could beat you with his arm or his legs, Coleman led Harrison in three Class B state title games, of which he won two. KERRY SMITH, RB, FOREST HILLS NORTHERN (1977-1978): An all-state running back in 1978, Smith helped lead Northern to the Class C state title. 95. He went on to play at University of Notre Dame, where he was a tri-captain on the 1977 National Championship team, and he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated after Notre Dame’s win over University of Texas in the Cotton Bowl. 94. Week 7. 75. After college, he returned to Michigan, has coached Standish-Sterling Central High School for the past 36 years, and is a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He recorded 50 tackles and three interceptions on defense. He capped his career by rushing for 2,473 yards as a senior. A member of the 2002 state championship team, Koster caught 86 passes for 1,305 yards that year. JASON FRACASSA, QB, UTICA STEVENSON (2006-2009): The all-time passing king in Michigan high school football, Fracassa amassed numbers that will be hard to top. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. 81. A member of two state title teams, he finished his career with 2,488 receiving yards and 34 touchdown passes. EARL MORRALL, MUSKEGON (1949-1951): Few quarterbacks can match the legacy of Morrall. 5. He went on to play at Michigan State University and was drafted 18th overall in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Simpson. He completed a state-record 20 passes in a row and threw for five second-quarter touchdowns enroute to a state-record 541 yards and eight touchdowns. 1 team. 57. His size (6'3", 230 pounds) and sprinter speed were known to few, and he almost attended Central Michigan University before Michigan State University jumped into the game late and the rest was history. He achieved the third-highest rushing season ever in 2008 with 2,844 yards and led Ovid-Elsie to the Division 5 state final. 41. He also ran for 2,010 yards as a senior. Can you name the XI's Footballers born in 1983? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. 100. He picked Michigan State University over the Universities of Michigan and Notre Dame and led it to the 1955 Rose Bowl title. 67. KEITH NICHOL, QB, LOWELL (2003-2006): Nichol enjoyed one of the most productive high school careers by a Michigan prep quarterback. He went on to play at Northwestern University, where he was an all-Big 10 player and left as the fifth all-time rusher in school history. 16. He went on to success at Central Michigan University before a lengthy NFL career as a safety with the Cincinnati Bengals. Playing at tiny Whittemore-Prescott, he scored 97 career touchdowns and is fourth in all-time points scored with 632. DON COLEMAN, OL/DL, FLINT CENTRAL (1954): Coleman played only one year of high school football, but it was memorable, as he earned all-state honors and helped lead Flint Central to a state championship. On offense, he rushed for 1,623 yards (11.2 yards average) and threw for 920 yards and nine touchdowns. He went  to University of Michigan, where he was part of the Wolverine’s 1998 National Championship team and finished his career third on the all-time tackles list with 265. The 1983 NCAA Division II football rankings are from the NCAA Division II football committee. He went on to play college football at UCLA, where tied a Rose Bowl record with four touchdowns against University of Iowa in 1986 before playing six years in the NFL with Cincinnati. Moore played at Pennsylvania State University, where he became the school’s fifth-leading career rusher. RICHIE JORDAN, RB, FENNVILLE (1962-1964): The “Fennville Flash” was not just a basketball legend, although in that sport, the 5'7" Jordan averaged 44.1 points per game and was a high school all-American. LARRY FOOTE, LB, DETROIT PERSHING (1995-1997): Foote was an all-state linebacker, who was considered one of the top recruits in the state his senior year. During his junior year, Duckett totaled 140 tackles and three sacks while accounting for 2,080 total yards and 20 touchdowns. Evansville Postcard History. 87. For his career, he totaled 5,601 yards, which is still a top-20 all-time mark. Grandelius went on to Michigan State University, where he earned all-American honors as a senior, when he rushed for 1,023 yards. However, one of his proudest high school memories was being inducted into the National Honor Society, where he served as sergeant-at-arms. Many thanks to him. ANDRE RISON, WR, FLINT NORTHWESTERN (1982-1985): One of the greatest all-around high school athletes to come out of Flint, Rison was a dynamic wide receiver in high school along with being an all-state guard in basketball. He was also named the National Player of the Year by Superprep magazine, as he totaled 102 tackles, nine sacks, and four forced fumbles. 9. Mapping where the best high school football recruits go to school in North Texas.