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NAME THESE PLAYERS..SOME OF THE BEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL DB'S EVER

1. This player from the modern era played hs ball in Brevard County.  He led his team to a state title and set a state record for kickoff returns in his senior year.  Was a first team All-American safety at the U. of Florida.  Was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft and is a Pro Bowler.  

2. This player from the modern era played hs ball in Palm Beach County and was an All-American track athlete.  In addition to CB, played RB, WR and special teams.  Rushed for 1,000+ yards and caught passes for 1000+  yards. Was an All-America selection at the University of Miami, where he played both ways.  Was drafted  as a CB in the second round of the NFL draft.  This Pro Bowler played 12 seasons in the NFL.

3. Played hs ball in Jacksonville in the 90's.   Was a Florida Times-Union Super 11 Pick .   Was first team All-ACC and second-team All-American at Clemson, where he recorded 251 tackles and 11 INT's.  Was drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia Eagles.  This Pro Bowler played 16 seasons in the NFL.  

4. Played hs ball in Miami in the 90's.  Set state scoring record with 44 TDs and led his team to a state title.  Played at the University of Miami as a safety.  Was 5th overall selection by the Washington Redskins in the NFL draft.  This Pro Bowler played 4 seasons in the NFL.  

5. Played hs ball in Fort Myers in the 90's.  Was a USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year and Florida’s first Mr. Football award winner as a senior. Had 105 tackles, 3 INTs and 6 fumble recoveries on defense, rushed for 615 yards and averaged 32 yards per catch on offense.  Played WR at University of Miami and was first-team All-Big East return man.  Was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round and played several seasons in the NFL.

6. Played hs ball in Jacksonville in the 90's.  Was a first team USA Today All-American and All-State Selection. Led his hs team to an undefeated season and state championship. Had 18 interceptions in his junior and senior seasons. Was an All-American at the University of Florida. Was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.  This Pro Bowler played 10 seasons in the NFL.  

7. Played hs ball in Tallahassee in the 90's and college ball at Louisville, where he had 16 career INT's and 44 pass breakups, both school records. Drafted in the second round by the Miami Dolphins. This Pro Bowler played 12 seasons in the NFL.  

8. This highly recruited star played hs ball in Miami in the 90's.  In his senior season, had 62 tackles, 6 INT's, threw for 1,217 yards and 8 TDs and rushed for 402 yards.  Starred at FSU and had 12 career INT's.  Was selected in 2nd round of the NFL draft by the Tennessee Oilers.  This Pro Bowler played 11 seasons in the NFL.   

9. Played hs ball in Pensacola in the 80's.  Was an All-American and USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year.  Starred at FSU and played 14 season for the Tampa Bay Bucs.  Was a NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Pro Bowl MVP.  

10. Was All-County player in Broward County in the 1980's and later starred for the Hurricanes.  Won Jim Thorpe Award as top collegiate defensive back. Member of College Football Hall of Fame. First-round pick by the Detroit Lions. This Pro Bowler spent 9 seasons in the NFL.

11. Played hs ball in Delray Beach in the 70's and led his team to a state final.  Starred at FSU.  Was a first-round draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons. Played 12 years in the NFL and had 27 career interceptions. 

12. Played offense, defense and special teams for his hs team in Riviera Beach in the 1960's.  Played college football at Division II Lincoln University in Missouri. Was drafted in 7th round by the Cincinnati Bengals and became an 8-time Pro Bowler.  Palm Beach County’s first black NFL star.

13. Played at Southwest Miami High in the 1960's.  Was a 2-time All-SEC corner for the University of Florida. Played 5 years in the NFL with the Jets.

14.  Played safety at Carver High on teams that won back-to-back state titles in the 1960's.  Was also an All-State basketball player.  Set Big 8 records for interceptions in a season and career at Iowa State.  Played free safety for the Miami Dolphins for 4 years.

 

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6 minutes ago, 954gator said:

2 has gotta be Devin Hester.

6 I think is Lito Sheppard, but I'm pretty sure he was drafted in the 1st round by the Eagles.

Good job!

#2 is Devin Hester!  ...who played for Rivera Beach Suncoast.  

#6 is Lito Sheppard!  ...who led Jacksonville Raines to a 32-27 victory over Glades Central in the 1997 Class 4A title game.  Had GC won that game, they could have had a 4-peat, since they won state titles each of the following three years.  And forgive my error, he was a first round pick.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/videos/videos/Eagles-Greats-Return-To-Raines-High-School/cf755e95-7a10-4f07-9b31-e0cec3c83750

 

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Reggie Nelson has been one of the most underrated NFL safties in the game IMO.   Sure he started out on the wrog foot in Jax, but he's really had a great career.   Of all active players currently playing he is 3rd in all time interceptions at 36!  The only two guys ahead of him have been playing 3 more years.   The guy needs to get some more recognition!

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1 hour ago, MuckCityChamp said:

#4 is Sean Taylor

#5 Jamie German

#8 Samari Rolle

#9 Derrick Brooks

#10 Bennie Blades

Those are all correct!

Sean Taylor led Miami Gulliver Prep to the 2000 Class 2A state title.  Tragically, his life ended in 2007.

Jammi German played for Fort Myers.

Samari Rolle played for Miami Beach.

Derrick Brooks played for Pensacola Washington.

Bennie Blades played for Fort Lauderdale Piper. 

So we still need #'s 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

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7 minutes ago, OldSchoolLion said:

Those are all correct!

Sean Taylor led Miami Gulliver Prep to the 2000 Class 2A state title.  Tragically, his life ended in 2007.

Jammi German played for Fort Myers.

Samari Rolle played for Miami Beach.

Derrick Brooks played for Pensacola Washington.

Bennie Blades played for Fort Lauderdale Piper. 

So we still need #'s 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

#7 Sam Madison

#11 Bobby Butler

#12 Lemar Parrish

#13 Steve Tannen

#14 Barry Hill

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1 hour ago, MuckCityChamp said:

#7 Sam Madison

#11 Bobby Butler

#12 Lemar Parrish

#13 Steve Tannen

#14 Barry Hill

You are correct!  Great job to all who participated!  

4 of the 14 on the list played in Palm Beach county. 

CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW.

#7 Sam Madison-Tallahasse FAMU

#11 Bobby Butler-Delray Beach Atlantic   

http://www.nolefan.org/garnet/seminole88.html

#12 Lemar Parrish-Kennedy High(Riviera Beach) Was a mentor to future NFL Pro Bowlers Otis Anderson, Anthony Carter and Devin Hester.

https://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=Lemar Parrish

#13 Steve Tannen-Southwest Miami 

http://www.gainesville.com/news/20040728/steve-tannen

#14 - Barry Hill-Carver High(Delray Beach)  Led his team to the 1968 Class B state title in a 39-9 win over Williston and the 1969 Class B state title with a 30-6 win over Santa Fe.  

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-01-04/sports/sfl-miami-dolphins-barry-hill-dies_1_guidance-counselor-miami-dolphins-barry-hill

 

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