FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Aaron, Jack (1957-59): three-year starter at center and linebacker, punt block specialist (blocked three in 1959 Henry County game), first team all-state, signed with Clemson, 1960 North-South All-Star game, Philadelphia Eagles

Baisden, Tyrone (1999-01): quarterback, receiver, and return specialist, two-time all-county, led county with 854 rushing yards in 2001, ran for 281 v. Evans with three touchdowns

Benefield, Jerry (1955-57): running back and defensive back, 1958 North-South All-Star game

Boling, Wayne (1963-65): guard and kicker, all-county 1965, first recipient of school’s annual Tondee Award

Bramblett, Dante (1978-79): linebacker, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1979, 127 solo tackles and 78 assists in 1979, University of Alabama signee

Brown, Dave (1957-59): all-state end on offense and defense as senior, 1960 North-South All-Star game, Clemson signee

Brown, Latese (1998-00): defensive tackle, speedy 6’2”, 220 sack specialist, two-time all-county (1999 and 2000) and first team all-state as a senior

Bryant, Ray (1952-54): quarterback, three-year starter, scored winning conversion run to beat Jonesboro as a senior, UT-Chattanooga

Bryant, Ronnie (1979-81): running back (son of Ray), led county in rushing as a senior win 777 yards, all-county 1981, UT-Chattanooga

Burnett, Doug (1966-68): defensive tackle on state runner-up team as senior, 1969 North-South All-Star game

Carey, Ransom (1993-95): wide receiver, all-county as senior, Mississippi State, champion triple jumper

Cook, Donald (1956-58): running back, scored 28 touchdowns as a senior and a county-record 46 in his three-year career, Mississippi State

Clark, Telly (1992-94): running back, 1000-yard rusher as senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year, led team to 1994 region title

Crews, Henry (1952-54): running back, leading scorer for 1954 region runner-up team, UT-Chattanooga signee

Davidson, Phil (1957-59): offensive tackle, 1960 North-South All-Star game

Elder, Brandon (1992-94): offensive lineman, two-time all-county

Foster, Larry (1956-58): offensive and defensive tackle, led team to two region titles, 1959 North-South All-Star game

Gates, Devin (1999-01): linebacker, all-county 2001, 82 solo tackles and 53 assists led region, all-region

Grant, Earnest (1993-95): tackle, 6’7” 305, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, drafted by Miami Dolphins in 2000 (sixth round)

Griswell, Charley (1950-51): running back and defensive back, leading scorer and rusher on the 1951 state championship team, 1952 North-South All-Star game (named game’s defensive MVP)

Hart, Kenny (1960-62): center, two-time All-Greater Atlanta (AJC), honorable mention all-state as a junior and first team all-state as a senior, Mississippi State

Hartsfield, Dexter (1980-82): quarterback and punter, three-year starter, averaged over 40 yards per punt

Hartsfield, Joe (1977-78): flanker, kick return specialist, and defensive back, 1978 Clayton Player of the Year, two-sport star (basketball)

Heptinstall, Doug (1969-70): running back, 1970 Clayton Offensive Player of the Year

Hutchins, Carl (1995-97): offensive lineman, 6’7” 305, all-county as senior, Mississippi State

Jackson, Chris (1969-71): quarterback, led team to Region 6-AAA championship as a senior, three-year starter, 1971 Clayton Offensive Player of the Year

Johnson, Corey (1989-91): defensive back, 1991 Clayton Player of the Year, University of Georgia

Kidd, Randy (1966-68): quarterback, led team to region championship and state title game as senior

Largin, Robbie (1976-78): linebacker, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1978, 105 solo tackles

Loving, Billy Ray (1960-61): running back, first team All-Greater Atlanta (AJC) as a junior, missed senior season with a broken leg

Loving, Ed (1957-59): running back, honorable mention all-state, ran for 289 yards v. N. Clayton 1959

Malone, Pokey (1981-82): running back, all-county as a senior despite missing three game with injury, ran for 201 yards on a county-record 45 carries against Griffin in 1982

McAllister, Tim (1989-90): linebacker, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1990 (CND)

Niles, Kory (1994-96): linebacker, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year (CND) in 1996

Sanders, Pat (1958-60): offensive and defensive end, three-year starter on offense and defense, 1961 North-South All-Star game

Sexton, Kiney (1970-72): running back, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1972

Shields, Lamar (1952-54): wide receiver, led 1954 region runner-up team in receiving, all-region as senior, Furman

Slagle, Bobby (1968-70): running back, two-time all-county, 1970 Clayton Journal Most Valuable Back

Smith, Danny (1970-71): kicker, all-county as senior, Georgia Tech

Stroud, Ernest Jr. (1972-74): running back, return specialist, 95-yard punt return against LaGrange as a senior, son of former superintendent

Thomas, Charles (1993-96): offensive tackle, Troy State, signed as free agent with the Carolina Panthers 2001

Thomas, Darrell (1950-51): quarterback, led team to state championship as senior, 1952 North-South All-Star game

Thompson, Carey (1969-71): flanker and kick return specialist, deep threat on region championship team as senior, all-county 1971, 72-yard punt return to beat LaGrange in 1971, Georgia Tech (track)

Tondee, David (1965): offensive tackle, died during spring training of sophomore year from heat related causes, award given annually by school in his honor

Trimm, Danny (1981-83): running back, all-county 1983, led team to playoffs, ran for 258 v. FC 1983

Walker, Brandon (1993-95): running back, Clayton Co-Offensive Player of the Year 1995, ran for 2149 yards and scored 34 TD’s as a senior (both county records), East Tennessee

Walker, Duane (1980-82): linebacker, 6’3” 225 pound speed rusher, 202 career tackles, all-county 1982, Clemson

Ward, Hines (1991-93): quarterback, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1992 and 1993, ran for 1111 and 14 TD’s in 1993 while throwing for 1575 and 14 touchdowns, UGA, Pittsburgh Steelers (All-Pro 2002)

Wells, Todd (1993-95): quarterback, passed for 5111 career yards including 2553 as a senior (both are county records), 46 career TD passes, led team to two region titles, Clayton Co-Offensive Player of the Year 1995, East Tennessee

JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

Addison, Kenyari (2000-02): quarterback, two-time Clayton Offensive Player of the Year, all-region and first-team all-state (athlete) as senior, led region in passing yardage, threw for 40 touchdowns in three-year career

Bailey, Carlton (2000-02): defensive back, two-time all-county, top cover man on state playoff team as senior

Blalock, Ed (1950-52): running back, scored on last play of game to upset Mary Persons in 1952, helped team to sixth-place ranking in state poll

Brantley, Donnell (1994-96): running back, ran for 1973 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior, led team to playoffs, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1996

Brosius, Corey (1993-95): offensive lineman, 6’2” 275, all-county as a senior

Burns, Terry (1978-79): quarterback, two-year starter, ran for four touchdowns versus Rockdale County

Cabrel, Francis (1973-75): defensive lineman, 6’6” 220, two-time all-county, first team all-state as senior, Georgia Tech

Campbell, Adam (1988-90): kicker, all-county 1989, North-South All-Star game 1991, West Georgia (all-conference)

Cottingham, Gordon (1950-53): quarterback, led team to upset of defending state champion Hogansville in 1953 and an all-time high #2 state ranking in AJC

Douglas, Harry (2000-02): wide receiver, all-county, led team to playoffs senior year, led region in receiving yardage, University of Louisville

Dunford, Bill (1947-49): running back, all-state in 1948 and 1949, led team to 1949 Region 3-C title, 1950 North-South All-Star game, scored winning touchdown for North, University of Georgia

Fonoimoana, Fumaata (1994-96): offensive lineman, two-time all-county tackle, led way for Brantley’s huge rushing season

Foster, Boomer (1988-90): tight end and defensive line, all-county, University of South Carolina

Frost, Lucas (1995-97): tight end, all-county in 1997, Middle Tennessee State

Fudge, Darius (2000-02): running back, helped take team to playoffs as senior, all-county, leading rusher and scorer on team 2002 (16 TD’s)

Gassaway, Steve (1974-75): quarterback, all-county in 1974, helped lead team to mid-decade turnaround under Coach Weyman Sellers

Hall, Ryan (1994-96): linebacker, two-time all-county, defensive star for playoff team as senior

Hand, Byron “Butch” (1951-53): quarterback and punter, scored three touchdowns v. Fayette County as a junior, helped team to #2 state ranking in AJC, multi-sport star (basketball and baseball)

Hughes, Al (1970-72): center, all-county as senior, returned to coach alma mater in 1989, current Lovejoy mentor

Huie, Doug (1951-54): defensive back, intercepted six passes in the 1954 Manchester game, cited in the AJC the following Monday for the amazing feat

Kendrick, Frank (1951-53): running back, all-region for 8-1-1 team as a senior, grandfather of Lovejoy’s Ethan and Ray Waters

Kubelius, Skip (1967-69): defensive tackle, all-county as junior and senior, 6’6” 225, University of Alabama

McDaniel, Emmanuel (1988-90): running back and defensive back, all-county 1990, champion hurdler in track, New York Giants, 2001 Super Bowl

Morris, Dan (1955-57): offensive and defensive lineman, three-year starter both ways, 1958 North-South All-Star game

Ormseth, Mike (1969-71): defensive back, two-time all-county, 1970 Clayton Defensive Back of Year

Price, Kenny (1970-72): tackle, two-time all-county, 1971 Clayton Lineman of the Year (CND)

Radney, Al (1968-70): lineman, all-county defensive lineman as junior and offensive lineman as senior

Robertston, Darrell (2000-03) defensive end, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, Georgia Tech signee, first team all-state

Satterfield, Jackie (1951-53): lineman, led team to 8-1-1 record as a senior, 1954 North-South All-Star game, University of Georgia

Satterfield, James (1946-48): end, AJC Class C All-State as a senior, member of original county team, scored first touchdown in county history

Satterfield, Ricky (1967-69): punter, two-time all-county, averaged 40.5 as a senior

Scott, Hoyt (1950-52): running back, scored on 77-yard run to upset Carrollton in 1952

Sellers, Carey (1981): quarterback, led team to stunning upset of top-ranked Griffin, his 76-yard run set up winning touchdown in 7-6 victory

Smith, Tracy (1986-87): running back and defensive back, University of Tennessee, starting CB for Vols

Stokes, Jamari (1994-96): offensive lineman, 6’2” 280, all-county, led way for Brantley’s huge season

Swygert, Jack (1956-58): running back, three-sport star, all-state, 1959 North-South All-Star game

Turnipseed, Edward (1977-78): running back, all-county as a junior with 1011 rushing yards

Turpin, Vance (1984-86): running back and return specialist, all-county 1985, career cut short by knee injury early in senior year

Weeks, Roy (1967-69): wide receiver, two-time all-county, kick return specialist

Williamson, Wes (2000-02): defensive tackle, two-time all-county, helped team to 2002 state playoffs

Wise, William (1996-98): running back, all-county 1997, ran for over 1000 as a junior

Woerner, Kent (1972-74): running back, Clayton Back of the Year 1974, scored winning touchdown to upset R.E. Lee as senior

Woerner, Scott (1974-76): running back and defensive back, Clayton Sophomore of the Year 1974 and Back of the year in 1975 and 1976, University of Georgia, starting defensive back for 1980 national champions

LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL

Barfield, Alton (1999-01): defensive line, two-time all-region and all-county 13 sacks as junior

Bilz, Jason (1994-96): defensive tackle, all-county, champion shot putter

Bradley, D.J. (1991-93): running back, 79-yard touchdown reception on last play of the 1992 Jonesboro game for 12-7 win

Brown, Brandon (1990-92): punter and wide receiver, three-time all-county punter

Calhoun, D.J. (1995-97): running back and linebacker, two-way star, led team to playoffs as senior

Chatman, Craig (1990-92): quarterback, completed 19 passes for 270 yards versus McIntosh

Choice, Tashard (2000-02): running back, three-time all-county, 38 career touchdowns, Oklahoma

Cockrell, Jeremy (1995-97): defensive back, two-time all-county

Diggs, Thomas (1992-94): linebacker, two-time all-county, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1994, Georgia Tech

Durham, Dee (2000): defensive back, transfer student, scholarship to Auburn

Fitzhugh, Keith (2001-04) defensive back, three-time all-county, played for two region championship teams, signed with Mississippi State

Flakes, Kisan (2000-03) quarterback, led team to region title as senior, threw for 2356 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2003 and rushed for 677, selected first team all-state, AJC Georgia Offensive Player of the Year, Illinois signee

Green, Thomas (1992-94): running back, all-county as senior, led county in rushing with 755 yards

Heard, Michael (2000-02): defensive end and tight end, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 2001 and 2002, three-time all-county, first team all-state as senior, Mississippi State

Higgins, Gary “Bubba” (1998-00): lineman, 6’5” 305, county record holder in discus throw, two-time all-county, high school career cut short by injury, Auburn

High, Justin (1992-94): defensive lineman, two-time all-county, forced game-winning fumble for penetration point in 1994 upset of Newnan

Huffman, Antoine (1998-00): defensive back, scholarship to Texas Tech

Huffman, Antonio (1998-00): defensive back, county-record 97-yard interception return, Kentucky

Jones, Brooke (1990-92): wide receiver, all-county as senior with 45 receptions

Klaustermeyer, Matt (1992-93): kicker, hit last-second 36-yard field goal to upset East Coweta 17-14 in 1993

Konas, Clay (1998-99): quarterback, led team to first region title, 21 completions for 270 yards against Griffin as senior

Lawrence, Tripp (1992-94): tight end, all-county as senior, brother of NC star Donny Lawrence

Lomax, Jeremy (2000-03): defensive end, honorable mention all-state, University of Georgia, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year as senior

McMichael, Bo (1990-92): center, all-county as senior, returned to coach at alma mater

McNeill, Jason (1989-00): all-purpose back and return specialist, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1999, returned punt 97 yards against Fayette County

Mitchell, Darin (1998-00): offensive lineman, 6’3” 260, all-region, all-county, first team all-state as senior, Notre Dame

Mullinax, Robert (1993-95): defensive back, all-county as a junior and senior

Parker, Anthony (2000-03): offensive lineman, first team all-state as senior, University of Tennessee

Purcell, Josh (1994-96): linebacker, two-time all-county

Ray, Chris (1994-97): kicker, state record 19 field goals as a senior, county-record 35 career field goals (long 52), 1997 Special Teams Player of the Year

Ross, Billy (1992-94): running back, first 1000-yard rusher for Lovejoy (1035 yards), all-county 1994

Scott, Chris (2001-04) offensive lineman, 6’6” 300 lbs, twice named all-county, first team all-state as senior, AJC Super 11 honoree, Parade All-American, University of Tennessee

Staple, Keith (1998-00): linebacker, region defensive MVP as a junior for 11-1 team, first team all-county as senior, honorable mention all-state in 1999

Umiamaka, Jason (1990-91): tight end, scored first varsity touchdown for school, 28 receptions in 1991, all-county as senior

Waters, Ethan (1999-02): quarterback, flanker, defensive back, three-time all-county

Waters, Ray (1997-99): wide receiver, all-county as junior and senior, scored last-minute touchdown to send Griffin game to overtime

Wilson, Matt (1999-00): kicker, all-county as senior, 17/17 extra points and 12/20 field goals (long 50)

MORROW HIGH SCHOOL

Ages, Mike (1995-98): quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back, four-year starter, Georgia-Florida All-Star game, South Carolina,

Arnaud, Robert (1993-94): running back, linebacker, all-county, state champion long jumper, University of Georgia, two-sport star at UGA (track), Baltimore Ravens

Bennett, Tim (1978-79): running back, ran for over 2000 yards in career, two-time all-county (offense and defense), all-state as senior, school-record five touchdowns v. Newton in 1979

Barber, Albert (1989-92): linebacker, running back, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1991 and 1992, 363 career tackles, and first freshman named to CND all-county team, four-time all-county, Marshall

Brooks, C.J. (1996-99): tackle, three-year starter, 6’6” 310, helped team finish 10-2 as a junior, all-county as senior, Maryland, second team All-ACC in 2002, first team All-ACC in 2003 and 2004

Brown, Johnny (1992-95): running back, fourth leading rusher in school history with 1828 yards on 401 carries, set school record for extra point accuracy (.962) in 1994, regular on special teams at UGA 1997-99

Cale, Aaron (1996-98): defensive end and running back, three-year starter, all-county as junior, and brother of MZ star Joel

Canipe, Shannon (1987-89): quarterback, all-county as senior, holds school game passing yardage record with 265 v. LaGrange, 20 TD passes in 1989

Clark, Taris (1990-93): offensive tackle, four-year starter, two-time all-county, 1994 Georgia-Florida All-Star game, Wake Forest (three-year starter)

Doran, Ray (1985-87): running back, kicker, two-time all-county, 1000-yard rusher in 1987, scored three touchdowns in state championship game including 89-yard run, school record for most points in a season (144), Georgia-Florida All-Star game, Jacksonville State

Douglas, Sherman (1999-00): running back, ran for school record 270 yards versus Fayette County as senior, averaged 9.1 yards per carry in 2000

Ellis, Brian (1986-88): quarterback, tight end, starting tight end on state championship team, all-county quarterback as senior, Naval Academy

Flesch, Jeb (1984-86): offensive lineman, all-county is 1986, started 48 games for Clemson, first team All-ACC and consensus All-American 1991

Fuller, Stephen (1986-88): guard, two-time all-county, starter on state championship team as junior, champion wrestler

Gariety, Tony (1984-86): punter, school record for season average, Georgia Tech, set Citrus Bowl record for punting average in 1991

Gibson, Bernard (1986-88): defensive back, starter on state championship team as junior, all-county, Naval Academy

Hardy, Peady (1988-90): running back, 3420 yards on 495 carries for career, led team to region title as senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1990, three-year starter, scored on 88-yard run on first carry of his first varsity start (v. Henry County, 1988)

Hastings, Andre (1987-89): wide receiver, caught 174 passes for 3197 yards and 34 touchdowns, 1989 USA Today Offensive MVP, AJC Offensive Player of the Year, Parade All-American, University of Georgia (All-SEC 1992), Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay, caught 10 passes in Super Bowl XXX for Pittsburgh

Hazelwood, Micah (1978-79): quarterback, all-county as junior and senior, passed for over 1000 yards to lead team to perfect 10-0 regular season

Hester, Kevin (1981-83): running back, 3169 yards on 505 carries for career, ran for 256 against Fayette County as senior, 15 career 100-yard rushing games including 9 as a senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1983 (CND)

Hill, Glenn (1985-87): outside linebacker, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1987, led state championship team in tackles

Householder, Eddy (1972-74): tight end, two-time all-county, received school’s first Division 1 scholarship (Ole Miss), starting linebacker at Ole Miss, returned to coach alma mater 1988-92

Howard, Jeff (1985-87): quarterback, threw for 2052 and county-record 24 touchdowns for state championship team, 1987 Georgia Offensive Player of the Year (AJC), first team all-state, Georgia-Florida All-Star game, Georgia Tech, member of 1991 national championship team at Tech

Hughie, Sonny (1981-83): offensive lineman, all-county 1983, North-South All-Star game, Georgia Tech

Ingram, Derrick (1982-84): running back, ran for 1106 yards as senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year in 1984

Jaracz, Robert (1978-79): tight end and defensive end, two-time all-county, defensive standout for 10-0 team as senior, Georgia Tech

Jones, Billy (1983-85): running back had three 200-yard rushing games as senior, school record holder in 100 meter dash (10.51)

Kale, Van (1970-72): tackle and kicker, all-county in both positions as senior, Gardner Webb

McGill, Izell (1991-93) quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back, three-year starter, school-record 21 career interceptions including 9 as a senior, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1993, signed with Mississippi State, three-year starter at cornerback for Bulldogs

Moody, William (1985-87): tackle, all-county performer for state championship team, Morehouse, assistant coach at North Clayton in mid-90’s, yearly scholarship awarded by school to a deserving athlete in his memory

Murray, Buck (1982-84): lineman, all-county, school record holder in shot put, Valdosta State

Nickson, John (1991-93): defensive end and running back, school record holder in bench press, West Georgia

Norman, Tony (1975-77): running back, ran for 1050 in 1977, set school record for rushing attempts in a game with 34 against Newton, also holds school records for longest run from scrimmage (93) and punt return (85), first team all-state (AJC) in 1977

Ogletree, Alan (1994-96): quarterback and punter, three-year starter, school record holder for yards (2830), attempts (459), completions (182), career punts (104) and punting yardage (all-county 1996, Western Kentucky

Oswalt, Carlton (1989-92): kicker, three-time all-county, hit 91 extra points and 24 field goals, county-record 52-yard field goal against Riverdale in 1992, North-South All-Star game, University of Hawaii

Ricks, Charles (1982-84): center and linebacker, all-county in both positions as senior, West Georgia

Robinson, Mike (1994-96): running back and defensive back, three-year starter, two-time all-county, ran for 1175 yards as senior, 99-yard kickoff return

Satterfield, Josh (1994-96): center, three-time all-county, Harding College

Sinagra, Charles (1972-74): middle linebacker and fullback, all-county as junior and senior, UT-Chattanooga

Smith, Todd (1984-86): running back, school record for season rushing yards (1454) and touchdowns (20), also holds record for longest interception return (93), played in first annual Georgia-Florida All-Star game

Williams, Danny (1986-88): leading rusher on state championship team with 1209 yards and 13 touchdowns despite missing three games with injury

Williams, Kevin (1971-73): running back, school’s first 1000-yard rusher, all-county as junior and senior, Clayton Back of Year 1973

Willis, Bernard (1983-84): defensive back, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1984, West Georgia (all-conference)

Worley, Michael (1988-90): defensive back and quarterback, led team to region title in 1990, North-South All-Star game, Ole Miss

Wright, Rusty (1985-87): tackle, two-way starter for state championship team, all-county, first team all-state (AJC) North-South All-Star game, Georgia Tech

Yarbrough, Bob (1978-79): linebacker, leading tackler on school’s best defense (6.0 ppg allowed)

York, Larry (1971-72): middle linebacker, all-county as senior, school’s first starting quarterback for 1969 junior varsity

MOUNT ZION HIGH SCHOOL

Aull, Jamie (1997-99): offensive lineman, all-county in 1997 and 1999, blocked for three 1000-yard rushers, all-state as senior

Battles, Scott (1990-91): linebacker, two-time all-county

Cale, Joel (1991-93): running back, all-county in 1993, ran for 934 yards as a senior, older brother of Morrow star Aaron

Clark, Jamaal (2001-04) linebacker, four-year starter, twice named all-county,

Clements, Jeremy (1992-95): quarterback, four-year starter, school career passing leader with 2698 yards on 208/442 attempts

Clements, Terry (1995-97): quarterback, led team to region title as senior

Coggins, Ryan (2000-02): defensive lineman, 6’3” 315, two-time all-county, all-region, UT-Chattanooga

Cosper, Marty (1990-91): offensive lineman, two-time all-county

Crabb, Shawn (1990-92): running back, scored first varsity touchdown for school, 89-yard kickoff return to beat McIntosh in 1991

Dickie, Matt (1992-94): offensive lineman, all-county as junior and senior

Fisher, David (2000-02): offensive and defensive lineman, three-year starter,  two-time all-county, all-region as senior, Coaches All-State team, leading tackler as senior, Samford

Holloway, Ronnie (1998-00): running back, school’s career leader in rushing yards (2583) and touchdowns (31), all-region as senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 2000, honorable mention all-state 2000

Huffstickler, Philip (1997-99): linebacker and offensive line, two-time all-county

Jeffers, Rowan (1997-99): running back, set school record for season touchdowns with 24 in 1999, leading scorer on state runner-up team

Kirk, Chris (1998-00): running back and linebacker, all-region in 2000

Kirk, Cornell (1995-97): running back, all-county in 1996, two-way starter for region champions in 1997

McNair, J.R. (1997-99): running back, set school record for rushing yards in 1999 (1691), state champion wrestler

Mitchell, Tony (1998-01): defensive back and return specialist, all-region, eleven interception as a junior including three against Camden County, two-time first team all-state (AJC), Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 2000 and Athlete of Year 2001

Mortimer, Mark (1991-93): linebacker, 12 sacks in 1993, leading defender for playoff team as senior, minor leaguer in Braves farm system

Nuckles, Ricky (1990-91): running back, two-time all-county, school’s first 1000-yard rusher (1071 in 1991)

Pinder, Tyrone (1998-00): quarterback, led team to 24-4 record as starter, led team to state title game as junior

Smith, Damien (1993-95): running back, all-county, ran for 1014 yards as a senior including 216 in victory over Griffin

St. Jacques, Brian (1993-95): wide receiver, all-county in 1994 and 1995, school-record 73 career receptions for 1090 yards

Thornton, Marshall (1995-97): running back, led team to region title as senior, 1358 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 1997, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year, Auburn

Triplett, Clyde (2000-02): offensive lineman, all-region and all-county as senior, Samford

Turnipseed, Edwin (1990-91): quarterback, school’s first starting quarterback, returned to coach alma mater

Wells, Kirk (1995-97): tight end and defensive end, three-time all-county, led team to region title in 1997, University of Florida

Wilkerson, Art (1995-97): lineman, two-time all-county, led way for Thornton’s 1000-yard season

Wilkerson, George (1996-99): lineman, four-year starter, stalwart on state runner-up team

NORTH CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL

Allen, Corey (1991-93): wide receiver, led team to 11-1 record as a senior, University of Georgia

Allen, Steve (1996-98): defensive end, all-county as junior and senior

Bennett, Stroud (1968-70): defensive back and punter, two-time all-county

Bonner, Doug (1975-77): running back, three-time 1000-yard rusher, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year 1977, honorable mention all-state (AJC)

Brannen, Millard (1962-64): running back, led team to 31-6 record and two state title games

Buice, Dale (1966-68): running back, all-county in 1967 and 1968, last-second touchdown to beat Jonesboro in 1967

Burnett, Cap (1995-97): defensive back, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1997, champion triple jumper in track, University of Georgia

Carr, Horace (1983-85): running back, all-county as a senior

Cooper, Duke (1991-93): running back and return specialist, all-county as a senior, scored 22 career touchdowns including 17 in 1993

Davis, Lee (1975-77): tackle, all-county 1977, led way for Bonner’s three 1000-yard seasons, Division 2 All-American

Duplessis, Al (1992-93): defensive end, two-time all-county, 16 sacks in 1992 and 13 in 1993, three fumble return touchdowns

Engram, Dirk (2001-04) wide receiver, helped team to undefeated regular season and region co-championship as senior, all-county, kick return specialist

Gilbert, Andre (1983-85): running back and wide receiver, all-county as a senior

Harris, Jerome (1995-97): offensive tackle, 6’4” 280, first team all-state, North-South All-Star game

Harris, John (1956-58): quarterback, first Eagle selected to North-South All-Star game, three sport star, later returned to coach at school

Henderson, Brian (1996-98): defensive back and wide receiver, all-county, double state champion hurdler

Holmes, Mike (1969-71): running back, Clayton Back of the Year 1971, rushed for 1004 yards and 14 touchdowns as senior including five in one game

Honea, Danny (1969-71): running back, teamed with Holmes to form stellar backfield, all-county as senior, rushed for 967 yards and 13 touchdowns in 1971

Huggins, Ronnie (1962-64): offensive and defensive lineman, kicker, named Greater Atlanta Lineman of the Year by Constitution in 1963 and 1964, named Outstanding Lineman of 1965 North-South All-Star game, University of Georgia signee

Jenkins, Doug (1960-62): flanker, touchdown catch to beat Wayne County in state playoffs, 99-yard touchdown run against Douglas County

Johnson, Doug (1972-74): defensive end and punter, two-time all-county, 1974 Clayton Lineman of the Year and first team all-state (AJC)

Jones, Ronnie (1954-56): running back, first 1000-yard rusher for school (1150 in 1956), scored 84 points as senior, first all-state player for NC

Kelly, Sam (1975-77): lineman, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year 1977, Georgia Tech

Laggis, Gary (1971-73): tight end, three-time all-county, Clayton Sophomore of the Year, 1973 Clayton Lineman of the Year

Lawrence, Donny (1986-88): quarterback, threw for 2292 yards and 23 touchdowns in ten games as a senior, county record 395 yards against Henry County on 23/40 attempts, AJC Offensive Player of the Year, Western Carolina

Marsh, Jim (1974-76): running back, two-time all-county, teamed with Bonner to form “Dynamic Duo” backfield

Martin, Mike (1984-86): quarterback, led team to 8-2 regular season and playoffs as senior, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year, University of Georgia

McGee, Doug (1959-61): fullback, scored three touchdowns in 1961 upset of Troup County, all-state in 1961

McLeod, Mike (1973-75): quarterback and tight end, Clayton Sophomore of the Year, Clayton Lineman of the Year 1975

Miller, Chelonzo (1990-92): quarterback, threw for 1183 yards and 17 touchdowns as senior including county-record five against Towers in 1992

Miller, Karl (1984-86): running back, all-county in 1986, led team to playoffs with 1044 rushing yards, Georgia Southern (national championship teams)

Miller, Ozzie (1986-88): wide receiver, two-time all-county, 52 receptions for county-record 1213 yards and 15 touchdowns as senior

Oliver, Frank (1960-62): running back, all-state performer for state runner-up in 1962

Orr, Billy (1966-69): quarterback, three-year starter, all-county as senior, threw for over 1000 yards three times in career

Passmore, Rico (1989-92): quarterback, tight end, started three years at QB, switched to receiver as senior, starter on state championship basketball team

Philyaw, Mareno (1992-95): quarterback, three-year starter, all-county 1995, Troy State, Falcons sixth round pick in 2000

Shockley, D.J. (1997-00): quarterback, three-time county offensive MVP, 4-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year, first team all-state (AJC), Parade All-American, University of Georgia

Stacks, Darryl (1968-70): tight end, Clayton Offensive Lineman of the Year 1970

Taylor, Thurston (1961-63): quarterback, led team to two Region 2-AA and two South Georgia Championships, returned to coach at alma mater

Tyler, Maurice (1991-93): defensive back, two-time all-county

Walker, Keenan (1987-88): wide receiver, all-county as senior with 30 catches, sprint champion in track, Georgia Tech

Wardlaw, Nate (1997-99): offensive lineman, all-county as senior

Young, Donnay (1996-99): wide receiver and defensive back, four-year starter, all-county, honorable mention all-state (AJC), Auburn

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Alexander, Matt (1987-89): offensive lineman, Clayton Offensive Lineman of the Year 1989

Ayers, Dean (1981-82): kicker, all-county as senior, hit 22/24 extra points and 7 field goals including game-winner against Morrow

Bagwell, Robert (1984-86): defensive end, two-time all-county, Clayton Lineman of the Year 1986, 14 sacks as a senior

Brown, Tony (1993-95): running back, all-county as senior, ran for 222 yards on 43 carries against Mount Zion in 1995

Burney, Casey (1994-96): running back, ran for 1114 yards as a senior, all-county, return specialist, champion sprinter on track team

Butler, Tony (1993-95): offensive lineman and linebacker, Defensive Player of the Year (CND) 1996, two-time all-county

Butler, Tonya (1996-98): kicker, automatic extra point kicker, all-county in 1998

Campbell, Tim (1980-81): kicker, perfect 30/30 career extra points, all-county as senior

Carson, Antwann (1999-02): linebacker, four-time all-county, leading tackler

Davis, Gavin (1994-96): defensive lineman, two-time all-county, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year (AJC) 1996

Dillard, Leon (1988-90): quarterback and wide receiver, two-time all-county

Dillard, Tyrone (1991-93): tight end, two-time all-county, Auburn

Hines, Andreco (1995-98): quarterback, four-year starter, led team to region title as senior, threw for county-record five touchdowns against Dalton, 38 career touchdown passes

Horn, David (1988-90): tight end, three-year starter, all-county as senior, University of Tennessee

Jennings, Doug (2001-04) running back, all-county as senior, ran for over 1000 yards with 229 v. Newton

Lane, Brandon (2000-02): running back, scored 22 career touchdowns including 14 as a junior

Lavender, Arthur (1988-90): linebacker, two-time all-county, baseball standout

Leslie, Michael (1995-98): running back, 1000-yard seasons as junior and senior, ran for 2129 yards in 1998, county-record 3709 for career (37 touchdowns)

Long, Travis (1995-97): offensive line, two-time all-county, two-sport star (baseball)

Lucas, Adam (1999-01): wide receiver and defensive back, two-time all-county, scored 18 career touchdowns, Southern Crescent Defensive Player of the Year 2001

Mason, Cedric (2000-02): wide receiver, led region in receiving as a senior, all-county in 2001 and 2002, Duke

Meadows, Steve (1979-81): running back, led team in rushing, all-county as senior

Miolen, Doug (1980-82): quarterback, all-county 1982, threw for 1068 yards for playoff team

Nash, Chris (1987-89): running back, school’s first 1000-yard rusher as junior, 21 career touchdowns

Nichols, Sean (1986-87): kicker, all-county punter as a senior

Parrish, Bobby (1978-79): running back, all-county as senior, ran for 262 yards against Jonesboro

Poston, Randy (1984-86): defensive tackle, two-time all-county

Pridemore, Ray (1983-85): offensive and defensive tackle, two-time all-county, Clayton Defensive Lineman of the Year 1985

Pullen, Les (1989-91): running back, two 1000-yard seasons, two-time all-county, champion triple jumper

Roberts, Chris (1986-88): lineman, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year for 1988 region championship team

Robertson, Maurice (1996-98): wide receiver, all-county as senior, 623 yards receiving for region championship team

Sidney, Dainon (1990-92): quarterback, defensive back, and return specialist, champion hurdler in track, Tennessee Titans, 2000 Super Bowl

Sidney, Dimekko (1984-86): quarterback, Clayton Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, severe knee injury ended career

Smith, Brian (1983-85): wide receiver and return specialist, all-county as a senior

Sowell, Jason (1993-95): linebacker, two-time all-county, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year (AJC) as a senior, five blocked kicks in 1995

Stapp, Alan (1982-84): running back, two-time all-county, ran for over 2000 yards in career

Striggles, Kenneth (1998-2000): defensive line, 6’2” 255, two-time all-county

Thompson, Lance (1979-81): defensive tackle, all-county as senior

Thorne, Mike (1982-84): quarterback, two-year starter, all-county as senior

Walker, Al (1995-98): linebacker, three-time all-county, Clayton Defensive Player of the Year for region championship team as senior

Ward, Chance (1984-86): wide receiver, all-county as senior with 519 receiving yards

Whaley, Scott (1978-79): punter, two-time all-county, school’s first all-county performer

Willis, Mark (1990-92): defensive back, all-county as senior, champion sprinter in track

Wilson, Kevin (1999-01): defensive lineman, all-county as senior, Duke