Looking at 2014 NFL Draft stars when they were in high school

By Stephen Spiewak Apr 27, 2013, 11:56pm

Next year's NFL Draft will feature players that were all over MaxPreps.com not that long ago.

Now that the 2013 NFL Draft is all wrapped up, pundits and fans already have an eye toward the 2014 NFL Draft.

Next year's draft boasts an impressive group of talented collegiate players who once starred on the prep ranks.

MaxPreps looks at the projected Top 10 picks (according to WalterFootball.com) when they were in high school.

1. Jadeveon Clowney - South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.)
Jadeveon Clowney was clearly the nation's No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2011. He was also a three-time MaxPreps All-American.
Jadeveon Clowney was clearly the nation's No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2011. He was also a three-time MaxPreps All-American.
Photo by Ron McCann

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2. Teddy Bridgewater - Northwestern (Miami)
When he was at Northwestern, there was some debate as to whether Bridgewater might be better suited for receiver. Now, he's poised to be the first quarterback off the board next year.
When he was at Northwestern, there was some debate as to whether Bridgewater might be better suited for receiver. Now, he's poised to be the first quarterback off the board next year.
Photo by Stuart Browning

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3. Johnny Manziel - Tivy (Kerrville, Texas)
Once an Oregon commit, Manziel carved out a Texas-sized legend in high school before signing with Texas A&M.
Once an Oregon commit, Manziel carved out a Texas-sized legend in high school before signing with Texas A&M.
Photo by Jim Redman


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4. Jake Matthews - Fort Bend Elkins (Missouri City, Texas)
Matthews was part of a recruiting class that also featured Luke Joeckel and Jarvis Harrison.
Matthews was part of a recruiting class that also featured Luke Joeckel and Jarvis Harrison.
Photo by Greg Pierson


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5. Marqise Lee - Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
Lee and teammate Robert Woods were an explosive duo for Serra.
Lee and teammate Robert Woods were an explosive duo for Serra.
Photo by Anthony Watson

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6. Cyrus Kouandjio - DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
Kouandjio followed in his brother's footsteps and, after a dramatic National Signing Day, eventually joined the Crimson Tide.
Kouandjio followed in his brother's footsteps and, after a dramatic National Signing Day, eventually joined the Crimson Tide.
Photo by John Middlebrook


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7. Austin Seferian-Jenkins - Gig Harbor (Wash.)
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a huge matchup problem in high school. He was also a standout basketball player.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a huge matchup problem in high school. He was also a standout basketball player.
Photo by Jim Redman


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8. Sammy Watkins - South Fort Myers (Fla.)
A first team MaxPreps All-American, Watkins caught 54 passes for 1,268 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior.
A first team MaxPreps All-American, Watkins caught 54 passes for 1,268 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior.
Photo by Jim Redman

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9. David Fales - Palma (Salinas, Calif.)
An under-recruited pocket passer, Fales led Palma to an 8-3 record as a senior.
An under-recruited pocket passer, Fales led Palma to an 8-3 record as a senior.
Photo by Brad Kupper


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10. Tajh Boyd - Phoebus (Hampton, Va.)
Boyd kept the Phoebus dynasty rolling, leading the Phantoms to a 28-1 record over his last two seasons.
Boyd kept the Phoebus dynasty rolling, leading the Phantoms to a 28-1 record over his last two seasons.
Photo by Matt Merciez




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