Stephenson HS in Georgia, recruits of 2006 (LSU related)

With the Saints recently signing Marcus Ball, it reminded me of the talent that Stephenson HS had on its Defensive front 7 that year.

Marcus Ball was the highest rated out of the bunch. He signed with FSU, but ended up at JUCO and then at Memphis. He wasn't drafted but now he has joined his former teammates as an NFLer.

Jermaine Cunningham signed to UF and after a solid career there, was drafted by the Patriots in the 2nd RD, #53 in 2010. After a decent rookie season, he was cut in 2012 and has since been with the 49ers and now Jets.

Perry Riley as y'all know signed with LSU and had a solid career. He was drafted in 2010 by the Redskins in the 4th RD, #103. He has since had a good start to his NFL career and started last year. Now with London Fletcher gone, he will be the key piece in the Redskin LB corps.

Kelvin Sheppard also signed to LSU and had a really good career. He was drafted in 2011 by the Bills in the 3rd RD, #68. He had a very solid two years there, but was traded for Jerry Hughes to the Colts. Last season with the Colts, he had an average year as a backup.

Bruce Irvin was attending Stephenson but left school his JR year and got his GED. He attended JUCO and then WVU where he had a really good year. He was drafted in 2012 by the Seahawks in the 1st RD, #15. He has since been a key rotational piece as a rush LB in their defense.

Kelechi Ordu was another player on that defense that signed with Tennessee Tech and was a key piece his JR and SR years, and won Tenn. Tech's "Man of the Year" in 2011. No other info on whether or not he has played anywhere since.

Pretty remarkable that a HS had this much talent on a single defense. And although Irvin didn't play that year, the others are an amazing amount of talent.