Football Best HS career ever?
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I'm thinking T.A. McClendon of Albemarle.
His numbers are definitely some of the gaudiest ever. Senior season are statistically crazy.
hmmm between Leak, T.A. McClendon, and Nick Maddox
Honorable Mention: Hakeem Nicks and Mohammed Massaquoi
Honorable Mention: Hakeem Nicks and Mohammed Massaquoi
Honorable Mention for the Surratt Boys
Kenya Roberts got the stats to be up there but not the Championship
All names mentioned above
Josh Ladowski from Lake Norman and what he did rushing and passing
Toney Baker Ragsdale
Elijah Hood- Catholic
Sam Howell- Sun Valley
Ernest Tinnen & and Drew Williamson - Cummings
Selfish here: Dax Hollifield- Shelby I think he still may have most games played record in career (I think 63) and his tackles etc for career off the charts.. What a talented high school linebacker
Josh Ladowski from Lake Norman and what he did rushing and passing
Toney Baker Ragsdale
Elijah Hood- Catholic
Sam Howell- Sun Valley
Ernest Tinnen & and Drew Williamson - Cummings
Selfish here: Dax Hollifield- Shelby I think he still may have most games played record in career (I think 63) and his tackles etc for career off the charts.. What a talented high school linebacker
Crap forgot a couple
Jefferson Boaz- East Surry
And how did I forget Tarboros finest....Todd Gurley
Jefferson Boaz- East Surry
And how did I forget Tarboros finest....Todd Gurley
I think at one point he was 3rd in the state in career yards
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Todd Gurley. Best high school player I ever saw in person.
Reidsville’s Dionte Neal should be on the list.
True but Kanye’s numbers were right there with TA McClendon national records
Tj logan
Kenan Allen
Tony baner
Elijah hood
Dionte Neal- might call this a homer pick, but gatarade player of the year, 2 basketball championships one state title in football. And not done yet.
Todd gurley
Kenan Allen
Tony baner
Elijah hood
Dionte Neal- might call this a homer pick, but gatarade player of the year, 2 basketball championships one state title in football. And not done yet.
Todd gurley
I’m sure this is a homer pick but Todd Gurley is still the best high school football player I’ve watched. Just as good on defense as he was on offense. He had opposing players coming up asking for autographs and pictures after games. Led Tarboro to a 2A championship in 2011 on two high ankle sprains.
Charles Briggs of Lincolnton. ‘93 Football State Championship and ‘94 Basketball State Championship.
Keep in mind this is strictly football
Chris Leak, Todd Gurley, and TJ Logan come to mind immediately: Stats, Multiple titles, big time recruits.
Chris Leak, Todd Gurley, and TJ Logan come to mind immediately: Stats, Multiple titles, big time recruits.
My bad definitely didn’t read the whole title. If overall athlete I’d include Neal.
Doesn’t matter though I included a bunch of others
Juan Rankins from Bertie. Won the 3a Chip in 2000. Was ranked the number 10 WR in the country. Went on to play WR at Oklahoma. Played in 2 National Championships.
Chazz Surratt East Lincoln.
— 229 Career Touchdowns
— 16,593 Total Yards
— 73 Total Touchdowns his Junior Season.
*** Missed 2 playoff games his senior year due to injury.
*** 2x Undefeated State Champion
*** Senior year was 13-0 before season ending injury. Missed the 2 playoff games.
Freshman Year- Had over 1,000 Yards receiving yards played WR.
Sophomore— Senior Year played QB
— played QB at Carolina for 3 years before position Change to LB
— 1st Team ALL ACC LB
— CURRENTLY PLAYS FOR SEATTLE SEAHAWKS.
— was team team captain a couple of weeks ago for Seattle
How many people do we know that played QB for 3 years in college. Then switches to LB. Gets drafted 3rd round. I’ll wait
Chazz surratt the best ever
— 229 Career Touchdowns
— 16,593 Total Yards
— 73 Total Touchdowns his Junior Season.
*** Missed 2 playoff games his senior year due to injury.
*** 2x Undefeated State Champion
*** Senior year was 13-0 before season ending injury. Missed the 2 playoff games.
Freshman Year- Had over 1,000 Yards receiving yards played WR.
Sophomore— Senior Year played QB
— played QB at Carolina for 3 years before position Change to LB
— 1st Team ALL ACC LB
— CURRENTLY PLAYS FOR SEATTLE SEAHAWKS.
— was team team captain a couple of weeks ago for Seattle
How many people do we know that played QB for 3 years in college. Then switches to LB. Gets drafted 3rd round. I’ll wait
Chazz surratt the best ever
Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech started out as a QB in college and is now a LB. When I saw that story it reminded me of Surratt.
If I was to pick out of South Carolina here would be my picks. Jadeveon Clowney from RH South Point and Duce Staley from Airport.
Since the thread is about career, I think you have to consider
Surratt
Leak
Mclendon
Ladowski
Surratt
Leak
Mclendon
Ladowski
Neal definitely in overall category, with his accomplishments and playing in 5 of 6 possible title games between football and basketball... So far.
Football wise from The Ville, there are a few that could be argued ahead of Neal at this moment:
Kyle Pinnix- 41-1, 3 titles and probably every passing record at RHS if not for covid.
Breon Pass- 3 titles, two way stud that should have played college football (yeah I said it LOL)
Jerome Simpson- 2 titles and lots of catches and TDs
Kenzel Doe - never lost a game as a Raider or Ram
It is a homer pick but at the same time if alot of people from outside the fan club say it, then it's more than likely legit. So yes and no at the same time.
Someone to consider is Thomasville’s EJ Abrams-Ward. Played on three state championship football teams and, in four years, played fullback, wide receiver, linebacker and quarterback at different times. In his four years, the Bulldogs were 56-4, with two 16-0 seasons.
EJ also starred on two state basketball championship teams. Ironically, his best sport was probably baseball. He was the AP Male Athlete of the Year for North Carolina in 2007-2008 and was the number one football recruit in the state. Made a huge mistake in signing with Tennessee over State, UNC, Clemson and South Carolina. Got caught up in the coaching change there and was dismissed from the team.
That began a downward spiral that resulted in failed attempts at comebacks and legal trouble. He was undoubtedly the best overall high school athlete that I personally saw play.
EJ also starred on two state basketball championship teams. Ironically, his best sport was probably baseball. He was the AP Male Athlete of the Year for North Carolina in 2007-2008 and was the number one football recruit in the state. Made a huge mistake in signing with Tennessee over State, UNC, Clemson and South Carolina. Got caught up in the coaching change there and was dismissed from the team.
That began a downward spiral that resulted in failed attempts at comebacks and legal trouble. He was undoubtedly the best overall high school athlete that I personally saw play.
TA Mclendon, he is still dragging WRH tacklers, Chris Leak also watched them both on same day. Honorable mention Javonte Williams 4 straight state titles.