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No. 1 recruits of the past 25 years- Where Are They Now ?
Posted on 1/30/12 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 1/30/12 at 8:11 pm
Here they are
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2000
D.J. Williams
LB, De La Salle High School (Calif.)
College: Miami
NFL Draft: No. 17 pick (Denver Broncos) in 2004
Now: 2009 Pro Bowl alternate; owns four 100-tackle seasons
"I didn't like the whole recruiting process. I'd get embarrassed when people would interview me or talk about me. I'll never forget when John Madden, who was from the area and had seen me play, spoke at our team banquet. During his speech, he said I was probably the only high schooler he'd ever seen who could have gone right to the pros. That was the worst thing anyone could've said, because then that was on me."
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Kevin Jones RB, Cardinal O'Hara High School (Pa.) College: Virginia Tech NFL Draft: No. 30 pick (Detroit Lions) in 2004 Now: Free agent; returned to Virginia Tech to study industrial design "If you're a blue-chipper from Pennsylvania, you go to Penn State. But I've always been a little contrary. On the day of my press conference, I still hadn't decided between Virginia Tech and PSU. As I sat down in front of everybody, I had both jerseys with me. I pulled the Penn State jersey out of a bag and said, "I will & not be attending Penn State." Then I ripped off my sweater and had a Mike Vick jersey on underneath. The entire room was flabbergasted. Afterward, I got plenty of hate mail, lots of it racial. People weren't afraid to use the N-word."
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Posted on 1/30/12 at 8:13 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
people are ridiculous about recruiting, man
Posted on 1/30/12 at 8:55 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
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1988 Xavier Crawford RB, Trezevant High School (Tenn.) College: Memphis State
What #1 recruit goes to Memphis State?
Do they even have a team anymore?
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:04 pm to texastiger38
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Do they even have a team anymore?
Yes, the school changed their name to the University of Memphis in 1994.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:04 pm to texastiger38
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1988 Xavier Crawford
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Now: In Memphis Shelby County jail awaiting trial on rape charges
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:05 pm to texastiger38
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1988 Xavier Crawford RB, Trezevant High School (Tenn.) College: Memphis State
What #1 recruit goes to Memphis State? Do they even have a team anymore?
Memphis State became Memphis some time in the 90s.
They nominally have a team now, but they haven't been worth a shite since DeAngelo Williams left for the NFL.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:13 pm to UKWildcatsFAN
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1993
Ron Powlus
QB, Berwick High School (Pa.)
College: Notre Dame
NFL Draft: Undrafted
Now: QBs coach at Akron
"At Berwick, we ended my senior season as the nation's No. 1 team, and I was the No. 1 player. Bill Clinton invited the team to the White House and presented us with a plaque. Then Beano Cook predicted on TV that I'd win two Heisman Trophies. In the moment, it was flattering. But then you realize you have to live with a crazy statement like that."
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:18 pm to Bayou Tiger
That list is ESPN's number ones, not the Rivals/SuperPrep list.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:20 pm to Bayou Tiger
Pretty close on most of these guys. Most were impact college players
Posted on 1/30/12 at 9:51 pm to 805tiger
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Yes, the school changed their name to the University of Memphis in 1994.
That makes sense. I feel like memphis football is only known for DeAngelo Williams
Posted on 1/30/12 at 10:37 pm to texastiger38
Adrian Peterson is one guy that could've went straight to the NFL from H.S.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 10:41 pm to DownSouthCrawfish
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1988 Xavier Crawford
Now: In Memphis Shelby County jail awaiting trial on rape charges
this is a good article about Crawford. LINK
Posted on 1/31/12 at 1:26 am to UKWildcatsFAN
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2007
Joe McKnight
RB, John Curtis Christian High School (La.)
College: USC
NFL Draft: No. 112 pick (New York Jets) in 2010
Now: Backup RB with the Jets
"Huh? I thought I was No. 2, behind Jimmy Clausen. Wow, I always thought of myself as No. 2, and that bothered me coming out of high school. I'm so excited right now. You made my day. I can't wait to read this."
Posted on 1/31/12 at 2:02 am to UKWildcatsFAN
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Kevin Jones RB, Cardinal O'Hara High School (Pa.) College: Virginia Tech NFL Draft: No. 30 pick (Detroit Lions) in 2004 Now: Free agent; returned to Virginia Tech to study industrial design "If you're a blue-chipper from Pennsylvania, you go to Penn State. But I've always been a little contrary. On the day of my press conference, I still hadn't decided between Virginia Tech and PSU. As I sat down in front of everybody, I had both jerseys with me. I pulled the Penn State jersey out of a bag and said, "I will & not be attending Penn State." Then I ripped off my sweater and had a Mike Vick jersey on underneath. The entire room was flabbergasted. Afterward, I got plenty of hate mail, lots of it racial. People weren't afraid to use the N-word."
Nothing like the Penn State cult....... oops i meant fanbase.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 8:31 am to UKWildcatsFAN
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Myron Rolle
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I immediately called my parents. I remember my father saying, 'At this point, Myron, you are a known individual, so every time you step onto the field you have to perform at a premium. There can never be a day where you are less than your best.'
Amazing!
I can only hope that I can be this great of a father to my son.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:02 am to LSUAce007
I am like 90% sure Amani Toomer was not a #1 recruit.
Posted on 1/31/12 at 10:33 am to UKWildcatsFAN
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The entire room was flabbergasted. Afterward, I got plenty of hate mail, lots of it racial. People weren't afraid to use the N-word."
Wait a minute. Pennsylvania is not in the South. I've been told that only Southern White Males are racists. What gives?
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