Over the past two and half decades of Rivals, there have been more than 500 five-star recruits who have received the highest designation in high school football recruiting.

Each had extremely decorated prep careers, dominating in their respective cities, states and at the national level. The majority went on to prolific college careers as well, earning all-conference and All-Americans honors, and taking home plenty of hardware to back it up. Of that group, a number went on to be first-round draft picks, with players like Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, and Bryce Young being among the numerous No. 1 overall selections.

As we look back at the past 25 years of high school recruiting coverage from the industry’s leader, Rivals is counting down its top 32 five-star recruits during that time. Their ranking is formulated by a combination of their prep accolades, recruiting hype, college career and their NFL Draft slot. Professional success doesn’t factor into the equation.

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High School: Grayson (Ga.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Ole Miss
NFL Draft Selection: No. 29 (2016)

An elite three-sport athlete and do-it-all star at the high school level, Nkemdiche was the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2013 cycle. Originally committed to Clemson, he eventually opted to follow his brother, Denzel, to Ole Miss, choosing the Rebels over LSU on National Signing Day. He proceeded to crack All-American teams in each of his three seasons in Oxford, tallying 92 tackles while leading the program to 27 wins during his time with the program. The Arizona Cardinals selected Nkemdiche at the end of the first round in 2016. He played in 38 NFL games across parts of five seasons with Arizona, the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks.

High School: Union County (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 8
College: Clemson
NFL Draft Selection: No. 9 (2010)
One of the best burners to ever come out of the Sunshine State, Spiller racked up well over 5,000 rushing yards at the high school level while also dominating as a track star for Union County. Clemson beat Florida for Spiller’s pledge, with Dabo Swinney playing a major role in his recruitment. He went on to establish himself as a program legend after four seasons in Death Valley. Spiller’s 7,588 career all-purpose yards ranks third in NCAA history and first among Power Conference players. Well known for his five seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Spiller made the Pro Bowl in 2012 and collected over 4,900 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns across eight seasons with five teams.

High School: Antioch (Calif.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Alabama
NFL Draft Selection: No. 24 (2021)

Often battling Cam Akers for the top running back moniker in the 2017 cycle, Harris dominated at the prep level and his 7,948 career rushing yards remain near the top of Golden State record books. Alabama fended off a push from Michigan and others to land his signature. His decorated four-year career in Tuscaloosa includes the program record for touchdowns (57), rushing yards (3,843), a Doak Walker Award in 2020 and a pair of national championships. After four 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harris embarks on a new chapter with the Los Angeles Chargers this fall.

High School: South Fort Myers (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 15
College: Clemson
NFL Draft Selection: No. 4 (2014)

Watkins garnered plenty of accolades as a three-sport star in high school, notably catching 36 touchdowns for South Fort Myers before heading to Clemson in 2011, where his domination continued. A two-time First Team All-American, Watkins continues to hold a slew of program records, including receptions (240) and receiving yards (3,391). He parlayed it all into a nine-year NFL career with five teams that witnessed 34 touchdown catches and a Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.

High School: Paramus Catholic (N.J.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Michigan
NFL Draft Selection: No. 12 (2019)

The unanimous top prospect in the 2016 cycle, Gary is one of the more dominant recruits to ever come out of the Northeast. He played his junior and senior campaigns at Paramus Catholic and was also tabbed the Under Armour All-America Game MVP before heading to Michigan. Across 34 games in three seasons for the Wolverines, Gary compiled 119 tackles and received First-Team All-Big Ten honors twice. His NFL stock remained high and the Green Bay Packers snatched him up in 2019. Gary now enters his seventh season in Green Bay, where he remains one of the top defensive ends in the game. Gary has made 55 starts across the last four seasons.

High School: Landstown (Va.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Florida
NFL Draft Selection: No. 22 (2009)

The definition of a do-it-all high school superstar, Harvin was unstoppable thanks to blistering speed and a skillset that set him apart from most blue-chippers in the 2006 cycle. Florida State did its best to land the five-star, but Harvin chose Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators — a decision that certainly panned out. Winning a pair of national championships in Gainesville, the elusive dual-threat weapon had over 1,800 rushing yards and 1,900 receiving yards, stamping his name in the UF record books. The two-time All-American became the 2009 Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Minnesota Vikings and won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2014. Injuries plagued a good portion of his eight-year NFL career, limiting him to 75 games.

High School: North Florida Christian (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Florida State
NFL Draft Selection: No. 9 (2006)

Demolishing high school competition as a running back and linebacker, Sims was a four-time state champion at North Florida Christian and had multiple seasons with more than 100 total tackles, solidifying himself as one of the best linebacker prospects ever. The Tallahassee native stayed home to play for Florida State and played three seasons for the Seminoles. He had 200 tackles in Garnet & Gold before going in the top 10 of the 2006 NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions. He played in 109 games across eight seasons, suiting up for the Lions, Eagles, Colts and Cowboys.

High School: St. Augustine (La.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 4 NATL.
College: LSU
NFL Draft Selection: No. 4 (2017)

Not many have dominated The Boot the way that Fournette did during his time at St. Augustine. The consensus top running back in the 2014 class, Fournette finished his prep career with over 7,600 rushing yards. LSU took notice early, extending him an offer as a freshman. He inked with the Tigers and never looked back. His 2015 campaign in Baton Rouge was extraordinary, as he bulldozed his way to nearly 2,000 rushing yards, 22 touchdowns and a First Team All-America nod. Despite a junior season that was cut short due to injury, Fournette is an LSU legend with his name featured near the top of myriad program records. He went on to score 41 TDs across eight seasons in the NFL and was a key member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster that went on to win a Super Bowl in 2021. 

High School: Columbia (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 14 NATL.
College: Ole Miss
NFL Draft Selection: No. 13 (2016)

Upon taking a glance at the high school version of Tunsil, it was clear to most scouts that the five-star would excel early at the college level. His SEC-flavored recruitment ended on National Signing Day, when he chose Ole Miss over Georgia, among others. To no surprise, he immediately nabbed a starting post at left tackle in Oxford as a freshman in 2013. A tumultuous junior season that saw a seven-game suspension from the NCAA muddied his final year as a Rebel, but his draft stock remained high. Draft-night drama led Tunsil to slide down to the Miami Dolphins at No. 13 in the 2016 draft. Things have panned out for the five-time pro-bowler, who’s now entering his 10th season overall and first with the Washington Commanders. Tunsil is one of the highest-paid tackles in NFL history. 

High School: Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1
College: Ohio State
NFL Draft Selection: N/A

The Jeremiah Smith story is still in its infancy, but the Sunshine State pass-catcher has already taken college football by storm after one season at Ohio State. Helping the Buckeyes win a national championship in 2024, Smith hauled in 76 catches for over 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was named a First Team All-American as a freshman, among other accolades. The road to Columbus was windy, as the in-state trio of Florida, Florida State and Miami all pushed heavily to flip him away from a long-standing pledge to OSU. The Canes nearly nabbed him in the final hours, but he signed with the Buckeyes and is already cemented as one of the program’s best pass-catchers in recent memory. Nearly the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2024 cycle, Smith shined at Chaminade-Madonna, terrorizing defensive backs for one of the premier programs in Florida.

High School: Summerville (S.C.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 9 NATL.
College: Georgia
NFL Draft Selection: No. 4 (2011)

Tallying over 5,300 career receiving yards as a high schooler, not many wide receivers had better numbers than AJ Green at the prep level. He had over 1,000 receiving yards in all four seasons at Summerville and also excelled on the track and the basketball court. His three years at Georgia were consistent, too, catching over 50 passes in each season for Mark Richt and the Bulldogs. Looking destined for success in the NFL, Green provided the Cincinnati Bengals with nine seasons of elite pass catching. He rounded his career out with two seasons at Arizona. In total, Green made seven Pro Bowls and caught over 10,000 yards worth of passes for 70 TDs.

High School: Dunham School (La.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: LSU
NFL Draft Selection: No. 3 (2022)

One of the top defensive back prospects ever, Stingley has been intercepting passes for a long time. After dominating at Dunham and earning the Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year award, he opted to stay home and play for Ed Orgeron at LSU. His freshman season in Baton Rouge was one to remember, as he played a major role for the undefeated, national-championship winning Tigers in 2019. The All-American battled through injury and has already notched 11 interceptions through three seasons for the Houston Texans. 

High School: Gonzaga (D.C.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 6 NATL.
College: Oklahoma, USC
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2024)

Williams burst onto the scene as a sophomore, leading Gonzaga to a WCAC championship. The hype train took off and never stopped as Williams worked through his junior season. He won the Elite 11 Finals but didn’t get a senior year due to COVID-19. He signed with Oklahoma and emerged midway through his freshman year, taking over for the Sooners down the stretch. He then entered the portal and reunited with head coach Lincoln Riley at USC. Williams became the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, hurling 42 touchdown passes. He spent one more season in Los Angeles before being selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears. He started all 17 games of his rookie campaign last season, throwing 20 TDs and six interceptions.

High School: Southeast (Okla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 4 NATL.
College: Oklahoma
NFL Draft Selection: No. 3 (2010)

One of the highest-rated D-line prospects ever, McCoy garnered national attention after bullying opponents in the trenches as a junior in Oklahoma. He had 80-plus tackles in each of his final two prep seasons before inking with the in-state Sooners. Oklahoma beat the likes of LSU, Notre Dame and USC to keep McCoy home. He played in 40 games across three seasons for Bob Stoops’ Sooners and earned First Team All-American honors as a sophomore and junior. McCoy played nine seasons in Tampa Bay and made six pro bowls. His 140-game NFL career saw 334 tackles and 59.5 sacks. 

High School: Hueytown (Ala.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 10 NATL.
College: Florida State
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2015)

Widely regarded as one of the best dual-threat quarterback prospects in recent memory, Winston also doubled as an elite baseball recruit and was even drafted in the 15th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He opted to attend Florida State and continue his QB journey. After redshirting his first year in Tallahassee, Winston famously led FSU to an undefeated season that culminated with a national championship win over Auburn in the final game of the BCS era. After winning 26 of 27 games he started for the Seminoles, a Heisman Trophy and a slew of other awards, Winston went No. 1 to the Buccaneers in 2015, beginning a pro career that remains ongoing. He’ll suit up for the New York Giants this fall after stints with the Bucs, Saints and Browns. Winston has 154 passing TDs under his belt across 10 seasons and is known as one of the more charismatic figures in the football world.

High School: Cartersville (Ga.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Clemson
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2021)

The consensus No. 1 QB in the 2018 cycle, Lawrence stacked up national awards and Georgia records throughout an illustrious high school career at Cartersville. He threw for over 3,000 yards as a freshman and went on to lead his team to an unbelievable 41-game winning streak that featured a pair of state titles. He locked in with Clemson and embarked on a memorable three-year career as a Tiger. Leading the ACC program to a national championship as a freshman in 2018, Lawrence went 34-2 and threw for over 10,000 yards. In 2021, he went No. 1 overall to the Jaguars and remains under center in Jacksonville. He’s won 22 games across his first four seasons and has thrown 69 touchdowns to 46 interceptions.

High School: Blanche Ely (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 5 NATL.
College: LSU
NFL Draft Selection: No. 5 (2011)

The classic receiver-defensive back high school superstar, Peterson used elite speed and athleticism to stand out in the Sunshine State, acquiring plenty of national recognition. Miami was the first to land a commitment from the coveted five-star, but that didn’t make it to National Signing Day. Upon decommitting from the Hurricanes, both Florida and FSU worked tirelessly to keep him in-state, but LSU was the program that won out. He was named a unanimous All-American as a junior in 2010, putting a cap on a rock-solid career in Baton Rouge that featured over 100 tackles and seven interceptions. Peterson proceeded to put together an all-time 13-year career as one of the game’s best cornerbacks ever. Known for his decade with the Cardinals, Peterson retired after the 2023 season. He was an All-Pro member three times and made eight pro bowls, intercepting 36 passes while deflecting 122 more.

High School: Creekside (Ga.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 3 NATL.
College: Tennessee
NFL Draft Selection: No. 5 (2010)

Berry starred at both quarterback and defensive back for Creekside, leading his team to a 37-5 record while earning Army All-American honors as a senior. He ultimately chose Tennessee over offers from nearly every major program in the country and finished as two-time unanimous All-American, was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year twice, and also took home the 2009 Jim Thorpe Award. After his college career was over, he played nine seasons in the NFL — all for the Kansas City Chiefs — and was a five-time Pro Bowler and the league’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2015 after a battle with cancer.

High School: De La Salle (Calif.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Miami (Fla.)
NFL Draft Selection: No. 17 (2004)

The leader of one of college football’s most feared defensive units of all time, Williams signed with the Hurricanes after a standout high school career at national powerhouse De La Salle. During his senior campaign, He totaled 130 tackles (87 solo), six sacks, five forced fumbles, and three fumbles recoveries. On offense, he rushed for nearly 2,000 yards but ultimately signed as a linebacker with the ‘Canes. They moved him to fullback originally because of their LB depth, but he switched back during his sophomore year. As a senior in 2003, Williams finished second on the team with 82 tackles (44 solo) and tied for the team-lead with six sacks. He was drafted No. 17 overall by the Denver Broncos and played 11 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2014.

High School: Highland (Utah)
Rivals Ranking: No. 2 NATL.
College: Oregon
NFL Draft Selection: No. 12 (2006)

Ngata was a three-year starter on the defensive line at the high school level. As a senior, he recorded over 200 tackles and ultimately chose the Ducks over BYU, Nebraska, Texas A&M and dozens of other programs in what was a huge recruiting coup. He totaled 107 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, and 6.5 sacks total in the 2004 and 2005 seasons, culminating in him winning Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors. After that season, he was selected No. 12 overall by the Baltimore Ravens and went on to be a five-time Pro Bowler and was twice honored as a first-team All-Pro.

High School: Ellison (Texas)
Rivals Ranking: No. 8 NATL.
College: Oklahoma
NFL Draft Selection: No. 14 (2004)

Originally born in Germany, Harris’ family relocated to Killeen, Texas, where he became one of the nation’s most feared defensive prospects as a high schooler. He arrived at Oklahoma with high expectations and met them immediately, starting every game as a true freshman. During his three-year career with the Sooners, he was named first-team All-Big 12 in each season, and was honored as a consensus All-American in both 2002 and 2003. He was later taken in the first round by the Chicago Bears, who honored him as one of the 100 greatest players in the storied franchise’s history after three Pro Bowl trips.

High School: Collins Hill (Ga.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Jackson State, Colorado
NFL Draft Selection: No. 2 (2025)

Hunter was trendsetter dating back to his high school days, becoming one of the viral sensations in the 2022 recruiting class. His biggest moment came on National Signing Day though, when he flipped his commitment to FCS Jackson State from Florida State and shocked the entire country. His decision to play for Deion Sanders ultimately led him to transfer to Colorado with his head coach. In Boulder, he became the nation’s most dynamic two-way players and won the Heisman Trophy in 2024. Once his historic college career ended, he was taken No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in this year’s draft. 

High School: Mater Dei (Calif.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 2 NATL.
College: Alabama
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2023)

The diminutive signal-caller rewrote the records at national powerhouse Mater Dei, passing for 13,520 yards and 152 touchdowns. In the process, he was named California’s Gatorade Player of the Year and was a top-two prospect in the 2020 class. He originally committed to play at nearby USC, but opted to flip to Alabama and sign with the Crimson Tide. There, he won a national title in 2020 and earned every major individual award in 2021, including the Heisman Trophy. The Carolina Panthers selected him No. 1 overall in 2023, but Young has had an up-and-down start to his career with the struggling franchise.

High School: Martin (Texas)
Rivals Ranking: No. 2 NATL.
College: Texas A&M
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2017)

A physical specimen dating back to his high school days, Garrett was one of the country’s elite prospects in the Class of 2014. During his senior season, he racked up 19.5 sacks before committing to Texas A&M and later signing with the Aggies. In College Station, he continued his rise to superstardom by earning multiple All-American honors and even broke the SEC record for sacks by a freshman. Cleveland selected him with the No. 1 overall pick, and in the midst of an eight-year career, he has already been named a first-team All-Pro four times and racked up more than 100 sacks.

High School: Foley (Ala.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 4 NATL.
College: Alabama
NFL Draft Selection: No. 6 (2011)
Jones exploded onto the scene as a junior at Foley High, catching 75 passes for 1,306 yards and 11 touchdowns. During his prep career, he was often referred to as ‘Waffle House’ to signify how often he was open against opposing defenses. A track and field standout as well, he was named the state’s athlete of the year in 2007 and was a state champion in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. After an illustrious four years, he signed to play for the in-state Crimson Tide and Nick Saban. During his time in Tuscaloosa, he blossomed into one of the nation’s top wide receivers by his junior season. Jones played 13 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, including leading the league in catches in 2015 with 136.

High School: Highland Park (Texas)
Rivals Ranking: No. 6 NATL.
College: Georgia
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2009)

Stafford was born in Florida, moved to Georgia when he was young and eventually landed in Dallas, Texas, where he played for state powerhouse Highland Park. As a senior, he led the Scots to a UIL 4A state title and a perfect 15-0 record. And he had more than 4,000 yards passing that season despite not playing in the first three games of the season due to a knee injury. Prior to his senior campaign, he was named the Elite 11 MVP and also was recognized as EA’s National High School Player of the Year. At Georgia, he set the school’s single-season passing yardage and touchdowns records before being taken No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions. Now in his 16th year in the NFL, he has thrown for more than 59,000 career yards and took home his first Super Bowl title in 2022.

High School: South Pointe (S.C.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: South Carolina
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2014)

Before there was Myles Garrett, there was Clowney — a mold-breaker of a defensive end at the high school level. As a freshman, he stood at 6’3 and 200 pounds. During his sophomore season, he helped South Pointe to a 15-0 record, and he finished with 17 sacks despite playing nearly the whole year with a bone spur in his foot. Over the course of his final two seasons, he notched more than 300 tackles and 52.5 sacks and was later featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine. As a recruit, he was the consensus top player in the class and committed to the Gamecocks over Clemson, LSU, Alabama, Florida State and others. At the college level, he made an immediate impact by totaling eight sacks as a freshman. By the time his three-year career ended, he had 47 tackles for loss and 24 sacks in three seasons before being selected by the Houston Texans No. 1 overall. His pro career has been full of peaks and valleys, as he has now played with six different teams in his 11 seasons.

High School: Westlake (Ga.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 28 NATL.
College: Florida, Auburn
NFL Draft Selection: No. 1 (2011)

Newton was a talented basketball and baseball player early on, but became a force on the football field by his junior season at Westlake. During that year, he passed for 2,500 yards and 23 touchdowns and ran for 638 yards and nine touchdowns while leading his team to a state title. After a stellar senior season, he signed with Florida over a host of other SEC programs as part of their top-ranked 2007 recruiting class. He was a backup to Heisman winner Tim Tebow as a freshman, but he was arrested on charges that he stole another student’s laptop and eventually transferred to Blinn Junior College before landing at Auburn. With him at the helm in 2010, the Tigers won the national championship and Newton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers. During his decade-long NFL career, he was named the league’s MVP in 2015 and was a three-time Pro Bowler.

High School: Nease (Fla.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 22 NATL.
College: Florida
NFL Draft Selection: No. 25 (2010)

Considered by many to be the greatest college quarterback of all-time, Tebow came into Florida with high expectations after leading previously downtrodden Nease High to a state title. As a senior, he was named an All-American and Florida’s Mr. Football before signing with the Gators. After playing sparingly as a backup as a freshman in 2006, he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and led the Gators to back-to-back national titles that season and again in 2008. Over the course of his career, he racked up nearly every major individual award for both quarterbacks and players in general. His NFL projectability was considered a major question despite all of that, and he was ultimately taken No. 25 overall by the Denver Broncos. During his second season, he led the Broncos to the playoffs and a memorable win in the Wild Card Round over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was traded to the New York Jets in 2012 and only started two more games before retiring from football officially in 2021 after a six-year hiatus from the sport.

High School: Palestine (Texas)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Oklahoma
NFL Draft Selection: No. 7 (2007)

Peterson was a multi-sport standout from an early age, starring in football, basketball and track & field. He wasn’t able to play at the varsity level until his junior season, but ended the year with 2,051 yards, an average of 8.3 yards per carry, and 22 touchdowns. As a senior, he was even better. During that campaign, he rushed for 2,960 yards on 252 attempts, an average of 11.7 yards per carry, and 32 touchdowns. He earned five-star recruit status and chose the Sooners over Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, Miami and others. In Norman, he rushed for over 4,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons while earning All-American and All-Big 12 honors. As a pro, he was one of the NFL’s most dominant players, breaking the single-game rushing record (296) as a rookie. For his career, Peterson rushed for more than 14,000 yards and 120 touchdowns across 15 seasons. In addition, he was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and was named first-team All-Pro four times as well.

High School: Madison (Texas)
Rivals Ranking: No. 1 NATL.
College: Texas
NFL Draft Selection: No. 3 (2006)
Young was a phenom as a young player and started three years at the high school level, where he amassed nearly 13,000 yards of offense. As a senior, he was named Parade Magazine’s national player of the year after he scored 59 touchdowns and totaled 3,819 yards. Young signed with Texas over a laundry list of other offers and ultimately redshirted his freshman season. During his second season in Austin, Young appeared in 12 games and passed for 1,155 yards, six passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions to go along with 135 carries for 998 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He had another strong season as a junior and came into his final year with high expectations. The Longhorns went on to win 11 games during the regular season and eventually beat USC in one of the most-watched national championship games in history. Young holds what seems like every quarterback record at Texas and was selected No. 3 overall by the Tennessee Titans. During his pro career, he was twice named a Pro Bowler and the league’s Rookie of the Year, but ultimately played his last game in 2011.

High School: Helix (Calif.)
Rivals Ranking: No. 2 NATL.
College: USC
NFL Draft Selection: No. 2 (2006)

While playing alongside future No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith at Helix, Bush established himself as one of the most electric high school players both in California and across the country. As a senior in 2002, he ran for 1,691 yards on 140 carries (12.1 YPC) and 27 touchdowns despite missing four games due to injury. He ultimately signed with USC and was one of the country’s most dynamic players during the next three seasons, racking up 6,541 all-purpose yards and 52 touchdowns in the rushing, receiving and return game. Bush was a regular on SportsCenter’s top-10 highlights and took home the Heisman Trophy in 2005 before declaring for the NFL Draft. He was taken No. 2 overall by the New Orleans Saints but struggled to have the same success at the pro level. He did, however, earn All-Pro honors in 2008.Â