Who Is This FL HS Legend? John Stallworth/Pensacola Woodham

[OldSchoolLion]

He was one of the most dominant hs defenders to come out of North FL, earning prep All-American honors and leading his team to a state title.  He was an All-SEC defender and sack leader for one of the NCAA"s most dominant defenses of the time.   As a freshman, he caught an INT and returned it for a TD against FSU in one of the biggest end-of game implosions in FSU history.  Had a relatively short career in the NFL.  Was said to have worn a size 20 shoe.

1. Who is he?

2. Where did he play in high school?

3. Where did he play in college?

4. Where did he play in the NFL?   

 

[OldSchoolLion]

Hint: He did not play for the Gators.

[OldSchoolLion]

Hint #2: He came from northwest FL. 

[Perspective]

You made me work for this one OldSchool, but I think I got it:

Ron Stallworth

Woodham H.S. in Pensacola (where he was the 1983 Defensive Player of the Year)

Auburn (where he and some guy named Bo Jackson lead Auburn to a 59-27 thumping of the 'Noles).

New York Jets

[OldSchoolLion]

If you hate the Noles, you will thoroughly enjoy this video.  FSU meltdown begins at 4:20 of the video, after they scored a TD and cut Auburn's lead to 7 points.  John Stallworth, a graduate of Pensacola Woodham(now closed) and USA Today Defensive Player of the Year, intercepts a pass at 4:55 of the video. He went on to play for the Jets.