LIFE. Smith was named the National Coach of the Year by ESPN, Schutt and USA TODAY in 2008. It's been 21 years, in fact, since the Green Wave have faced state powerhouse and 13-time state champion St. Thomas Aquinas on the football field. During his junior and senior seasons at Aquinas, Bosa recorded 19 sacks and 51 tackles-for-loss. The boys of St. Thomas have also dominated. Chaminade Madonna, coming off its sixth state title in 10 years, was also well represented at the signing table asGeorge Sklavenitis (Florida State), Brian Dilworth (Kansas), Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (Ohio State), and Jamaal Johnson (University of Central Florida) among others signed. From the in-state prospects with Miami offers, Here are a few of the other notable 2024 prospects that will be attending the event: Zaquan Patterson, S, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna, Chance Robinson, WR, Fort Lauderdale (Saint Thomas Aquinas), Jamari Howard, CB, Hialeah (Westland Hialeah), Willis McGahee IV, DE/LB, Miami (Columbus), Ryan Mack, CB, Fort Lauderdale (Saint Thomas Aquinas), Kendall Jackson, DE, Gainesville (Buchholz), Chris Whatley-Humphrey, RB, Fort Lauderdale (Dillard), Stacy Gage, RB, Fort Lauderdale (Saint Thomas Aquinas). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This has been a dream long awaited to come true. St. Joseph's Prep opens up the season with a game televised on ESPN as the team heads to Florida to face powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas. This week, we take a look at the highschool that has produced the most out-of-state Buckeyes with nine: St. Thomas Aquinas. Their storied history also includes a who's who of All-Americans, Pro Bowlers and NFL All-Pro players. As a senior in 2005, Atkins had 117 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and was named Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year. Even if my last opportunity is in college, at least it brought me somewhere. Gilbert was a Swiss Army knife on the offensive line as he started 30 games over his career but played in 52 games. Atkins was an eight-time Pro Bowler, three-time NFL All-Pro and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2010s. Florida Gators commit Tyreak Sapp and St. Thomas Aquinas to play on ESPN2. During that stretch, Arnetteracked up 140 tackles, five interceptions and broke up 22 passes. The football version of a five-tool center fielder. Now that Cristobal has hired Kevin Beard to be his new wide receivers coach, the staff has a full contingent of personnel to once again sign the nations top football prospects. Many of those players go on to play in the NFL, and the names are no average joes. Few high school football programs in the United States can compare to St. Thomas Aquinas. In July, Harriott sharedhow his program prepares players for all facets of life during an interview withh FNF Coaches. Bixby captured their second consecutive Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) state championship in 2019, while one of Booker T. Washingtons standout players will also be taking his talents to the Southeastern Conference, 2021 three-star cornerback Keuan Parker, an Arkansas Razorbacks commit. Offensive Players of the Year: Tetairoa McMillan, Servite, Sr., WR and Raleek Brown, Mater Dei, Sr., RB, Defensive Player of the Year: David Bailey, Mater Dei, Sr., LB, Championship coach: Bruce Rollinson, Mater Dei, Centennial/Corona Gavriel Lightfoot DL 12, Offensive Player of the Year: Logan Gonzalez, Orange Lutheran, Sr., QB, Defensive Player of the Year: Niuafe Tuihalamaka, Alemany, Sr., RB, Championship coach: Rod Sherman, Orange Lutheran, Offensive Player of the Year: Malik Murphy, Serra, Sr., QB, Defensive Player of the Year: DAngelo Davis, Serra, Jr., DL, Championship coach: Scott Altenberg, Serra, Rancho Cucamonga Xavier Washington Skill 12, Rancho Cucamonga Christian Pierce Skill 12, Offensive Players of the Year: Max Garrison, St. Francis, Sr., HB &Jake George, La Serna, Sr., WR, Defensive Players of the Year: Muhammad Hassouneh, Cypress, Sr., LB & Cody Stordahl, Chaparral, Sr., LB, Championship coach: Stephen Barbee, Long Beach Poly, Offensive Player of the Year: Duhron Goodman, Valencia/Valencia, Sr., WR/CB, Defensive Player of the Year: Reid Farrell, Valencia/Valencia, So., LB, Championship coach: Larry Muir, Valencia/Valencia, Valencia/Valencia Zamondre Merriweather WR 12, Valencia/Valencia Giorgio Spiropoulos RB 12, Offensive Players of the Year: Kashton Henjum, Newport Harbor (11) WR & Samuel Ghatu, Temecula Valley (12) WR, Defensive Player of the Year: Carson de Avila, Newport Harbor (11) DB, Championship coach: Peter Lofthouse, Newport Harbor, Offensive Player of the Year: Jusyis JoJo Solis, Aquinas (9) RB, Defensive Player of the Year: Marco Perez, Aquinas (12) RB, Championship coach: Jordan Brusig, Aquinas, St. Pius X/St. Or write about sports? Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. St. Thomas Aquinas' Najee Lovejoy had two interceptions, while Timber Creek had four turnovers. 2021: Worked primarily at RG for a St. Thomas Aquinas team that won a Sunshine State 7A state title. Let's take a look at the top five NFL studs this Fort Lauderdale school has produced. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. His career is currently in limbo, however, after he was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in January. A.A. Garthwaite Stadium (Conshohocken Field "A") - Conshohocken, Pa. Torne Valley Sports Complex - Hillburn, N.Y. (Senior Night). He plans to major in engineering. Theol.Imprimatur. led state, longest punt was 77 yards; all-star soccer player. Ohio State Battles Back Late But Comes Basketball Preview: Ohio State Finishes NFL Scouting Combine Participants Have On the roster for two seasons, did not attempt a punt. On the football field, Atkins led his school to back-to-back state runner-up finishes in his last two years of high school as a junior and a senior. Here is a look at the 33 Raiders drafted all-time: Gray was the Lou Groza Kicker of the Year award winner in 2021. Even one of the league's greatest wide receivers ever -- Michael Irvin -- is a proud St. Thomas Aquinas Raider. Nick Bosa helped lead St. Thomas Aquinas to back-to-back state championships in 2014 and 2015 before following his older brother, Joey Bosa, to Ohio State, then to the NFL. Multi-Sport Performance Stadium - Philippi, W. Va. Torne Valley Sports Complex - Hillburn, N.Y. Torne Valley Sports Complex - Hillburn, N.Y. (Homecoming Night). 2023 BVM Sports. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Lets take a look at the top five NFL studs this Fort Lauderdale school has produced. During his senior season, he snagged three interceptions, broke up five passes and collected three sacks. Smith ultimately built a St. Thomas Aquinas football team that now has a record 13 state championships and two national championships, the last being in 2015. ESPN announced the matchups for the final week of their 2020 GEICO High School Football Showcase on October 23, and one of the games will feature a future Florida Gator, four-star strongside defensive end Tyreak Sapp. Piccolo died in 1970, at 26 years old. This is huge for me because I am the first one from my family to go to a real college, said Swanson, a 6-foot, 3-inch, 315-pound offensive lineman for the Stallions. Take a look at some photos from Anthony Richardson's performance at the 2023 NFL scouting combine. Just as important, the Canes have made a concerted effort to stay involved in and around the greater Atlanta area. Hankerson was among 19 St. Thomas Aquinas football players were among the 55 student-athletes at the school who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday afternoon on the football field. The honorable mention Division VI All-Ohioan helped the Knights reach the third round of the playoffs in 2020. Hundreds of Raiders have made their way onto college rosters to continue their football pursuits, with many making it to the NFL. Bernard had over 1,000 yards of total offense in each of his first three seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals and has been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2021. American Heritage-Delrays Nicholas Swanson was one of two football players from his school to sign their national letters of intent. 2x state champ, 2x 1st team All-Floridian, collected 56 tackles, 29.5 TFL and 5 sacks as a junior, injured during his senior year. Best Version Media, LLC. They currently have a seemingly impossible 15 active NFL players, including some notable superstars: Nick Bosa, DE, San Francisco 49ers Geno Atkins, DT, Cincinnati Bengals Baptism. White saw the same record-breaking success through his earlier years at St. Thomas Aquinas and the University of Wisconsin. The Canes have just started to recruit quarterback Jake Merklinger, and he would like to visit Miami. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 2019. St. Thomas Aquinas quarterback Zion Turner showed he was all the way back from a torn meniscus and signed with the Connecticut Huskies. One of the bright spots for Tampa Bay Tech in its 42-14 loss to Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas was senior receiver Greg Gaines III. 1st team All-Broward, won back-to-back state titles, caught 39 passes for 739 yards as a senior. The key for the Canes will be getting him on campus this spring before taking an official visit as well. PRIMA PARS.Sacred Doctrine. Turner, a Sun Sentinel All-County first-team selection, also racked up 382 yards on the ground and scored 12 touchdowns. F. Innocentius Apap, O.P., S.T.M., Censor. Hawkins plans to visit Coral Gables and has been talking with multiple Miami coaches, starting with Dennis Smith. St. Thomas Aquinas' has one of the most elaborate weight rooms of any high school football program in the country. Bosa's sophomore year was his most productive. 64 in 2022. There are several other top-notch IMG Academy prospects that could end up taking official visits to Miami; its early in the 2024 recruiting cycle. St. Thomas Aquinas College, at Like many of his teammates and student-athletes around the country, National Signing Day was a dream come true for St. Thomas Aquinas senior running back Anthony Hankerson. She also played in a record 34 Grand Slam finals. An eight-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-Pro, Atkins 11 years on the professional gridiron have been nothing but spectacular. The competition will be stiff as Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Alabama and a host of other prime programs will be coming after him. 3. Following the 2010season, Smith hung up his whistle and retired from coaching St. Thomas Aquinas. . According to the 247Sports Composite, Sapp is the fourth highest-rated prospect in Floridas upcoming class, trailing only Miami Palmetto teammates, five-star cornerback Jason Marshall, Jr. and four-star safety Corey Collier, and Birmingham, Alabama four-star weakside defensive end Jeremiah Williams. Where do the Gators stack up in ESPN's SEC power rankings? St. Thomas Aquinas hires veteran coach Tarig Holman as its new football skipper. Bosa was an Under Armour All-American and two-time All-State player in high school. 247Sports Composite Top247. Ashton Youboty scooped it up and scored on a 72-yard touchdown return. Current coachRoger Harriottwas an All-Broward County running back for the Raiders and Smith between 1991 and 1994. Since 2013,fourRaidershave played for the Buckeyes, with three of the four becoming first-round NFL draft picks. St. Thomas Aquinas won two state championships with Arnette on the team. The nationally ranked Raiders are aiming to be the first Broward. Hankerson was among 19 St. Thomas Aquinas football players were among the 55 student-athletes at the school who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday afternoon on the football field.. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports! Harriott and St. Thomas Aquinas havewon five state titles during hisseven years as head coach. So, Ill be down there (at Miami) probably on March 24 or 25 of this month.. Gilbert played college football for the University of Florida. 57 running back in the nation and No. All of them have won state championships as the Raiders coach. Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa can already take his place among the greatest pass rushers in NFL history with 58 sacks through his first six seasons. United States Military Academy West Point (Army), at Bosa made the most of the 30 games that he played in. The Life of Christ. Looking forward to seeing all of them compete in the drills, as well as the always fun to watch one-on-one drills with top-notch wide receivers from across the state of Florida. Fortitude. Since 1992, St. Thomas Aquinas has won 13 state championships and two national championships. The Blessed Trinity. St. Joseph's Prep's Anthony Sacca (39) and Omillio Agard (1) on the sidelines during the St. Joseph's Prep vs St. John's College HS football scrimmage at Salesianum School in Wilmington, De. Both brothers were also taken in the top three picks in the NFL draft Joey Bosa was taken No. I am generally an outgoing and optimistic person with charm, charisma, and intelligence. Habits. NFL teams: Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Totaled 54 tackles, 4 INT, 3 PBU, a FF and a FR in 13 games according to MaxPreps. Appendices. Bosa started all four of his seasons at St. Thomas Aquinas and won state titles in 2012,2014 and 2015. Signing today has been one of my lifes greatest moments, said Gray, who also excels in the classroom with a 3.96 GPA and 5.05 HPA. the ranks to snag the starting defensive tackle spot by his sophomore year. Prudence. The Government of Creatures. The Raiders play their home games at Brian Piccolo Stadium. Beyond the good news about elite cornerback prospectEllis Robinson taking an official visit to Miami, and elite defensive lineman David Stone also planning a visit to Coral Gables with his family, the IMG Academy pro day also brought information about 2024 defensive lineman Jayden Jackson. I think I got to enjoy the year and winning another state championship because I didnt have the stress of finding a college. Matthias Sammy Casillas L 12, St. Pius X/St. Totaled 54 tackles, 4 INT, 3 PBU, a FF and a FR in 13 games according to MaxPreps. As a result, they move on and do some pretty extraordinary things in life. Head coach Troy Burick enters his second season as the Knights' head coach and has done an excellent job building the tradition-rich program brick by brick. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BVM) Known for producing powerhouse athletes, South Florida reigns as one of the top regions for football stardom. Heres what the 6-foot-2 and 295-pound defensive tackle stated about Miami, beginning with news about Jackson and visiting Miami: I recently had (a visit scheduled to) Miami, but I had to push the date back due to some circumstances. Anthony Hankerson, St. Thomas Aquinas Hankerson has been the Raiders' starting running back for two title runs, and he was the Sun Sentinel Broward County Class 8A-6A offensive player of. Four schools dropped from 11-player to eight-player and fall into Division I -- Ell-Saline, Elkhart, Lyndon and Sublette. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The dual-threat playmaker passed for 6,840 yards and 59 touchdowns while rushing for 989 yards and 31 scores. Nicknamed The Playmaker due to his unwavering ability to produce game-changing plays, he spent his entire 12-year professional career in Dallas after a monstrous college performance at the University of Miami. Joyner played his final season of high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas after three seasons at Southwest Miami High and made the most of his time in Fort Lauderdale, leading his team to the Class 5A state semifinals and being named USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year. Marcus Gilbert was a three-sport star at St. Thomas Aquinas in football, basketball and track and field, where he threw the shot put and discus. View the St. Thomas Aquinas Football individual player's stats and career pages including receiving yards per game, rushing yards per game, total tds, tackles per game, sacks, interceptions, passing tds, receiving tds, rushing tds, caused fumbles, fumble recoveries, qb hurries, completion percentage and qb rating. In addition to the nineRaiderswho have gone on to playfootball at Ohio State, several other athletes from St. Thomas Aquinashave also gone on to achieve success in the collegiate and professional ranks in recent years. He won three Super Bowls with Dallas, was named to the 1990s All-Decade Team, is in the Cowboys Ring of Honor and is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Confirmation. ESPN announced the matchups for the final week of their 2020 GEICO High School Football Showcase on October 23, and one of the games will feature a future Florida Gator, four-star strongside defensive end Tyreak Sapp. He played college football for Georgia and was named Florida's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas. Salley was a freshman on the 2002 national championship squad. 2021: Started at safety for St. Thomas Aquinas, which captured a Florida 7A state title. Hankerson is listed as the No. His friendship with backfield mate Gale Sayers was chronicled in the 1971 made-for-TV film, Brians Song. Irvin saw the same success through his professional career with seven 1,000-plus yard seasons and three Super Bowl championships. A 15-year span of dominance for the Raiders began in 2007. He was the teams leading receiver and a three-star prospect. American Heritage School in Plantation had nine students sign their NLIs, led byMarvin Jones Jr. (Georgia), Earl Little (Alabama), and Richard Thomas (Indiana). With that kind of success comes numerous awards. Their storied history also includes a who's who of All-Americans, Pro Bowlers and NFL All-Pro players. Also a talented sprinter . As a junior, took home gold at Florida's 3A track meet in the 400-meter dash (46.68) Was also the regional champ in the 400 (46.25) and took second in the 100-meter dash (10.69) at the same meet a few hours prior. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Ever since my freshman year, this is something I have been looking forward to, said Taylor, who committed in August. St. Thomas also led the nation last year with 10 NFL players. He is headed to Millsaps College. The students participated in a hands-on simulation called "Real Money . Raiders wide receiver Camden Brown, who de-committed from Pittsburgh in December, signed with Auburn. Hope. Looking ahead, remember the name Gavin Nix from the class of 2025. Since 1966, St. Thomas Aquinas High School has seen 42 of its student-athletes reach the NFL, with 15 players on active rosters this season alone. Anthony Hankerson is joined by his family and his St. Thomas Aquinas football coaches during the National Signing Day ceremony at the school, where he confirmed he will head to Colorado and the Pac-12. Look for Miami to be in the thick of the race for the talented defensive tackle with offers from the likes of Penn State, Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M, and Tennessee beyond Miami. 2x All-American and All-Big Ten, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2014), led the Big Ten in TFL during the 2014 and 2015. The Holy Eucharist. Congratulations Mahki Matthews, Elizah Gordon, Malik Bennett, Sheriffh Bittaye, Dylan Schneider & Rawle Prentice. The following information represented recent intel from Under Armour Atlanta, the IMG Academy pro day, and multiple other aspects of recruiting information heading into tomorrows Orlando Under Armour event, which will bring even more intel about future Canes. LOUISVILLE A six-week financial literacy course for St. Thomas Aquinas High School juniors ended with a reality check. 1, Santa Margarita girls, Portola boys race to titles at Capistrano Valley swimming relays, Disneyland quietly removes controversial lyric from new parade soundtrack, Fannie Mae halts financing for 6,102 condos in Laguna Woods, Tax filing deadline moves to mid-October for most Californians, 2 arrested in Anaheim on suspicion of possessing $463,000 in stolen merchandise, Baram and Tioumentsev win World Junior title hours after their coach, Todd Sand, suffers heart attack, Lake Forest woman filed restraining order against daughter 8 years before being killed in their home, California weighs $360,000 in reparations to eligible Black residents, Taco Mesita opens flagship location in Old Town Tustin, OC Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, March 5, Lake Forest man convicted of killing stepmom with pickaxe, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Bernard was the more highly thought of between the two running backs in high school as a four-star recruit. Joyner proved a kickoff return guru and boasted 52 returns for 1,260 yards throughout his four seasons as a Seminole. Its been a roller coaster, Brown said. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I use my endurance and athletic skills to go on the attack and break lines. Since 1992, St. Thomas Aquinas has won 13 state championships and two national championships. It helped me go to school and has given me a reason to keep going.. St. Thomas Aquinas is another private Catholic school, this time in Florida. Hes a linebacker that can really run. He was one of 12 Eagles to sign an NLI at a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Delray Sands Resort. Osborne, Quinter and Rock Hills move up to Division I from Division II, while Doniphan West . The 2009 High School Defensive Player of the Year award was the stepping stone needed to propel Joyner to his 23 tackles as a true freshman at Florida State University. Aquinas has a very rich history in football, having won a state championship in 1984. Mason Taylor, son of former Miami Dolphins great and NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, put pen to paper and will attend LSU in the fall. Law. Through his last three years as a Bulldog, Atkins recorded 33 sacks which would prove a solid base for his 75.5 career sacks in the NFL. In addition to Sapp, St. Thomas Aquinas fields four-star defensive end Dallas Turner, an Alabama Crimson Tide commit, and inside linebacker Jaydon Hood, a fellow four-star who has pledged to the Michigan Wolverines. Bosa was a two-time Florida All-State player, getting the recognition after hissophomore and junior seasons. Since 1966, St. Thomas Aquinas High School has seen 42 of its student-athletes reach the NFL, with 15 players on active rosters this season alone. Geno Atkins was a two-sport star for St. Thomas Aquinas in football and track and field, where he won a state championship in the shot put as a senior. Penance. With countless prep schools pipelining athletes to the National Football League for decades, there is no shortage of opportunity and talent. We dont play to compete. That stated, Lewis has a good relationship with Miami. Moving back down into Florida, the IMG Academy pro day was intriguing for the class of 2024 and 2025 prospects. Atlantic football coach Jamael Stewart said 10 of the 12 students signing will be entering as first-generation students attending a university. Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team. Bosa was aFreshman All-American in 2013, then became the 27th Buckeye to be a unanimous All-American in 2014, when he was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Yearand an instrumental player in the Buckeyes' national championship season. He earned All-American and All-Big Ten honors and was named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year after he recorded 34 total tackles with 16 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble. He came hard off the left side of the offensive line unattested and blocked John Goss' field goal attempt. For 34 years, George Smith roamed the sidelines for St. Thomas Aquinas. Hasnt been asked to play much man-on-man coverage at the prep level, but fluid footwork and initial burst suggest that he will be able to hang with some of the quicker wide receivers that line up in the slot these days. NFL teams: San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) NFL Player Stats. SPORTS. After entering his senior season unsure if he would be able to play due to the knee surgery, Turner managed to start every game for the Raiders, completing 68 percent of his passes for 2,103 yards and 25 touchdowns. Hes a receiver that will probably play slot in college, and hes attracted the attention of Miami and many other schools with offers. A coach-player relationship that doubles as a father-son relationship can be incredibly rewarding, especially when the coach is a former stalwart on an NFL defensive line. As a kid, you always dream and wonder where you are going to go off to college, said Hankerson, who is headed to the Pac-12 and the University of Colorado. The Fort Lauderdale native won 18 Grand Slam titles and is a seven-time French Open champion. Every day in life I am playing football, Brown said. People probably don't appreciate how unique a football career Lamarcus Joyner has had. The decision to return proved to be beneficial as he improved hisdraft stock. All-American, All-Big Ten and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2017, tallied 77 tackles, 29.0 TFL and 17.5 sacks over 30 games. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. Rushed for 24 yards and scored on his only carry as a Buckeye in the 63-28 victory over Pittsburgh. Westmonasterii.APPROBATIO ORDINISNihil Obstat. Despite making only 10 starts, he racked up 77 tackles, 17.5 sacks and 29 tackles for loss over those 30 contests. Just over two decades later, the name of the school was changed to Central Catholic High School. (Gary Curreri/Correspondent). F. Raphael Moss, O.P., S.T.L. Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Lacrosse team suffered its third straight defeat, falling to Chestnut Hill College, 11-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Spartan Field. They went141 and wontheirthird straightstate title in 2021. Following his redshirt junior season, Arnette contemplated leaving Columbus for the NFL, but opted to return after a conversation with Cris Carter, who was one of his coaches at St. Thomas Aquinas. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Find out more. https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/27/florida-gators-2021-commit-tyreak-sapp-defensive-end-st-thomas-aquinas-to-play-on-espn2-geico-high-school-football-showcase/, ESPN announced the matchups for the final week of their 2020 GEICO High School Football Showcase on October 23, Gators introducing blue throwback helmets for game against Missouri, Which bowl will the Gators play in? Ability to get to the deeper third of the field or from hash to hash in the snap of a finger is rare. YAHOO PLUS. Alderson Broaddus University, at Captain and All-Big Ten as a senior, 2x Academic All-Big Ten; was on Ohio State's basketball team his freshman season. He was a two-time All-American, two-time Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and led the Buckeyes to a CFP national championship in 2014. Our guys do a great job. James White split time with another future NFL running back at St. Thomas Aquinas, Giovani Bernard, where the two combined to win a state championship and national championship in 2008. Owns valuable experience as a blitzer in passing situations, as well. Played in two games and caught 3 passes for 20 yards during his only season. NFL teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals. All-Broward County as a junior, caught 42 passes for 770 yards and 11 TDs during his STA career, season ending knee as senior. Both brothers were also named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Nick Bosa led the NFL with 21 tackles for loss in 2021. Established in 1926, St. Thomas AquinasHigh School was created by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, and was originally named St. Anthony High School. . The Raiders compete in FHSAA Class7A District 14. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. St. Thomas Aquinas (1-0) 21 0 14 13-48 1st Quarter STA - Jordan Lyle 15 run (Nicholas Romero kick), 8:34 SJP - Semaj Jones 7 run (Skyler Sholder kick), 4:55 STA - Tekai Kirby 59 pass from Hezekiah Harris (Romero kick), 3:48 STA - Gemari Sands 15 pass from Harris (Romero kick), :33 2nd Quarter SJP - Jones 17 run (Sholder kick), 1:37 2x 1st team All-Floridian, won state title and collected 27 TFL and 9.5 sacks as a senior, Under Armour All-American. He rushed for 1,178 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior and 1,185 yards and seven scores as a sophomore. Since 1975, St. Thomas Aquinas has been coached by threemen: George Smith, Rocco Casulloand Roger Harriott. Following the departure of Joey after the 2015 season, Nick kept the Bosa train rolling at Ohio State when he arrived in 2016. He also won a state title on the basketball team as a junior and was the state long jump champion as a senior. Now a New York Jet, Joyner was sidelined with an elbow injury Week 1 and is listed on the teams injured reserve list. A senior at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Sapp and his Raider teammates will host the American Heritage Patriots at 8 p.m.