Barry Sanders, Larry Fitzgerald, Brian Urlacher, Jerome Bettis, Donovan McNabb, Warren Moon, LaVar Arrington, Goldberg, Mark Henry, Matt Hasselbeck, Wills McGahee, Matt Leinart, Darren McFadden and Akili Smith all have sons currently playing high school football.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Tyson Alualu
The three-star linebacker has led the Tigers to a 4-0 record and is one of the leaders on defense. He has 10 offers led by Cincinnati and Oregon. After a standout college career at California, Tyson was selected 10th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played in the NFL for the Jaguars and Steelers for 13 years and is currently an unrestricted free agent.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: LaVar Arrington
Arizona, Colorado, Oregon State and Washington are just some of the notable offers the three-star recruit has already landed. He makes an impact on both sides of the ball. His dad was a two-time first team All-American linebacker at Penn State and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022. He was the No. 2 pick in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Freshman (2027)
Father: Matt Battaglia
Plays on JV and varsity for one of the better teams in Georgia. Expect the offers to start coming in soon for the Class of 2027 linebacker. His father was an All-American linebacker at Louisville and spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Virginia Tech | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Vitor Belfort
Starts at quarterback for one of the better teams in the Sunshine State. The three-star QB committed to the Hokies in March. His father had one of the most successful mixed martial arts career, most notably in the UFC and Pride.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Raja Bell
The Class of 2026 standout took over under center for one of the premier programs in the country this season. He has eight offers headlined by Florida, Miami and Penn State. Raja had a 12-year NBA career most notably with the Phoenix Suns.
Height: 6-0.5 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to Arkansas | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Mark Roman
The four-star wide receiver is the 16th-rated player in the Lone Star State on 247Sports. He has 20-plus offers and committed to the Razorbacks in July. Mark played in the NFL for 10 years with the Bengals, Packers an 49ers.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Jerome Bettis
Has landed 12 offers, including his dad's alma mater, Notre Dame. The three-star wide receiver has a bright future and his father was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. He played his 13-year NFL career with the Rams and Steelers. He helped Pittsburgh win Super Bowl XL and was selected to six Pro Bowls.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Rob Bironas
Checks in as the fifth-rated kicker on Kohl's for the Class of 2025. His late father played for the Titans for nine seasons and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Kansas | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Jasper Brinkley
The four-star recruit is the No. 16 edge-rusher in the Class of 2024 on 247Sports and has led one of the premier programs in Texas to a 3-1 record. Jasper was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and played for the Vikings, Cardinals and Giants.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Tim Couch
Stars on the other side of the ball as opposed to his dad and is leading the way for one of the better teams in the state. They are 4-1 and currently ranked at No. 8 in Kentucky according to the MaxPreps computer rankings. He has landed offers from Austin Peay and Kentucky. Tim had a standout career at Kentucky and was the first overall selection in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Antonio Cromartie
Plays for the No. 16 team in the MaxPreps Top 25 and expect the Trojans to be in the hunt to make it back to the AAAAAAA state championship game this season. His dad had a very successful NFL career and was selected to four Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Rutgers | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Carlester Crumpler Sr.
Makes an impact on both sides of the ball. The three-star wide receiver has racked up nearly 2,000 receiving yards, 200-plus tackles and nine interceptions during his career. His father played in the NFL, as did his two older brothers — Carlester Jr. and Alge.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Thomas Davis
The four-star recruit is a top-100 player overall in the Class of 2026 on 247Sports and is the third-rated linebacker. His father had a very successful 16-year NFL career and made three Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Jermichael Finley
Plays for one of the top schools in the Lone Star State and is the seventh-rated player in Texas among sophomores. Was the second-leading receiver as a freshman for the 5A Division 1 state champs. Jermichael was a third round selection by the Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft and played in the National Football League for six years.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Larry Fitzgerald
Just starting to make a name for himself during his sophomore season. His father had a remarkable 17-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals and was selected to 11 Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Jim Flanigan
Checks in as the fifth-rated tight end in the Class of 2025 on 247Sports. Has landed offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin and a handful of others. His dad was selected in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Bill Goldberg
Has led the Chargers to a 4-0 record and is making a huge impact on defense. As a junior he posted 84 tackles. Earlier this summer, he landed an offer from the University of San Diego. In July, he received an offer to walk on at Alabama. Duke offered a PWO last week. His father had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams and then became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WCW and WWE.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Johnathan Goodwin
The four-star wide receiver is a big-time playmaker for one of the best teams in the country. The Chargers are the top-ranked team in the state and No. 39 in our expanded top 100 list. Johnathan played in the NFL for 13 years and was the starting center for the New Orleans Saints when they won Super Bowl XLIV.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 140
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Martin Gramatica
Handles the punting duties for Lancers and is averaging better than 40 yards per punt. Martin had a standout career at Kansas State and was a third round selection by the Buccaneers in the 1999 NFL Draft. He was selected to one Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 150
Status: Committed to USF | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Martin Gramatica
Checks in as the 11th-rated kicker in the Class of 2024 on 247Sports. The elder Gramatica committed to USF in June.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Ben Hanks
The four-star defensive back is the eighth-rated corner among juniors on 247Sports. He is a huge playmaker for one of the top teams in the Sunshine State. He has already hit double-digit offers that includes the likes of Alabama, Georgia and Miami. His father had a very good career at Florida and spent two seasons in the NFL.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Wake Forest | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Kevin Hardy
Has led the way for one of the best turnarounds in high school football leading the Stingrays to a 3-1 record after going 0-10 last season. The three-star edge-rusher committed to Wake Forest in February. His father was the No. 2 pick in the 1996 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to Michigan State | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Matt Hasselbeck
The three-star quarterback is the fourth-rated prospect in Massachusetts. He was committed to play lacrosse at Maryland but the football offers started to come in, so he re-opened his commitment and picked Michigan State in June. Matt played in the NFL for 18 years and led the Seahawks to Super Bowl XL. He was selected to three Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Chris Henry
The top-rated wide receiver among sophomores was a first team selection on the 2022 MaxPreps Freshman All-America squad. He is the eighth-rated player overall and No. 1 prospect in Ohio from the Class of 2026 on 247Sports. His late father played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and was a third round selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 290
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Mark Henry
Racked up 74 tackles over his final two seasons at Lake Travis (Austin) before transferring to Vandegrift for his senior year. Plays on both sides of the ball in the trenches and is also a standout wrestler. Mark was a two-time Olympian, two-time U.S. National Champion power lifter and had a very successful 25-year WWE career.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: T.Y. Hilton
After an impressive sophomore campaign hauling in 49 receptions for 598 yards and five touchdowns, he is raising the bar early in his junior campaign. Through his first five games the three-star wideout has 24 catches for 378 yards and four scores. His father played his first 10 years in the NFL with the Colts and spent last season with the Cowboys.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Brandon Jacobs
Starts at left tackle for the No. 6 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. The four-star recruit has landed 25 offers. Brandon had a nine-year NFL career and won two Super Bowls.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Arizona State | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Chris Johnson
The three-star cornerback is a big-time playmaker on defense for one of the best teams in the Lone Star State. He helped the Bearcats win the Class 5A Division 1 state title as a junior posting 29.5 tackles and two interceptions. His father played in the NFL for 10 years.
Height: 5-8.5 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Freshman (2027)
Father: Maurice Jones-Drew
Was expected to be a contributor on varsity but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury earlier this summer. He is a name to keep tabs on from the Class of 2027. His father played for De La Salle during its 151-game win streak and was the top-rated all purpose back in the Class of 2003. Maurice played in the NFL for nine years and made three Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Houston | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Jon Kitna
The three-star QB is the third-rated quarterback in Ohio among juniors according to 247Sports. He committed to the Cougars in August. Jon played in the NFL for 14 years with the Seahawks, Bengals, Lions and Cowboys. He is currently the head coach for Lakota East.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Matt Leinart
Serves as the backup quarterback for the No. 1 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. Expected to take over as the starter next season after
Elijah Brown graduates. Has already landed offers from Colorado, Georgia State, Pittsburgh and UNLV. Matt was one of the best quarterbacks to come out of Mater Dei and led USC to two national titles. He was the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner and was selected 10th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Anthony Maddox
The four-star defensive lineman is the ninth-rated prospect in Mississippi according to 247Sports. He makes a huge impact for one of the best teams in the state. His father spent time in the NFL with the Jaguars and Texans.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Anthony Maddox
The elder Maddox has led the Warriors to a 4-0 record and is the leader for one of the top teams in the state. The three-star quarterback is coming off his best game of the season in a 45-44 overtime win against Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison). He completed 24 of 27 passes for 378 yards and four touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Darren McFadden
The sophomore running back is just starting to scratch the surface of reaching his potential. He is still looking for his first offer but just went on an unofficial visit to Illinois last weekend. Darren was a two-time Doak Walker Award winner at Arkansas and spent 10 years in the NFL with the Raiders and Cowboys.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Nebraska | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Willis McGahee
Checks in as No. 25 linebacker in the Class of 2024 on 247Sports. The four-star Nebraska commit is a leader on defense for the No. 24 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. His father was a first round selection in the 2003 NFL Draft after a standout career at Miami. He spent 11 years in the NFL and was selected to two Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Freshman (2027)
Father: Donovan McNabb
Currently playing on sub-varsity but expect the freshman to be making plays on varsity soon enough. He is a playmaker on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and in the secondary. His dad was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Frank Mir
Adds depth on defense for the No. 2 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. His father is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion and still owns the record for most submissions in the division.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Freshman (2027)
Father: Alex Molden
Has already landed a handful of offers that includes Oregon, Oregon State and Washington. He is already making an impact in the secondary for the top-ranked team in the state. Alex had a standout career at Oregon and was a first round selection in the 1996 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Warren Moon
The three-star athlete makes plays on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and in the secondary. Has offers from Arizona and Nevada. Expect more to come throughout his junior season. His father played in the NFL for 17 years after a six-year run in the CFL. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and led the NFL in passing in 1990 and 1991.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 150
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Clinton Portis
Has already received offers from Boston College, Charlotte, Marshall and Virginia Tech. The sophomore defensive back has helped the Warriors to a 4-1 start this season. His father played in the NFL for nine years with the Broncos and Redskins. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2002.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 145
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Clinton Portis
Camdin's twin brother makes plays on the other side of the ball at wide receiver. The shifty wideout has emerged as one of the top playmakers for the Warriors.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Dominic Raiola
The younger brother of the No. 1 recruit in the country has already landed an offer from Nebraska. Dominic started on the offensive line for the Detroit Lions for 14 seasons.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Dominic Raiola
Has looked like the top-rated player in the Class of 2024 this season. Can make every throw and his best game came a few weeks ago in a 45-28 win over North Cobb (Kennesaw). He completed 12 of 15 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns. Raiola committed to Georgia in May.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Freshman (2027)
Father: Philip Rivers
The starting freshman quarterback has thrown for 1,164 yards and 13 touchdowns through his first four games. He is a name to keep tabs on from the Class of 2027. His father played in the NFL for 19 years and made eight Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Tony Sacca
The four-star linebacker is one of the most versatile defensive players in the country. He made the move from safety to linebacker this season and plays all over the field. Has made a huge impact for the No. 11 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. His father was a second round selection in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Phoenix Cardinals.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 150
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Barry Sanders
Coming off a breakout game in a 42-35 loss against Southfield AT&T (Southfield) rushing for 125 yards and three touchdowns. His father was one of the best running backs to ever play rushing for the fourth-most yards in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004 and made the Pro Bowl in all 10 years he played.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Baylor | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Matt Schobel
Has been lighting up defenses to start his junior year for an offense averaging 53.5 points per game. The three-star quarterback committed to the Bears in in June. Matt played in the NFL for the Bengals and Eagles. He has been the head coach and athletic director at Columbus since 2019.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Aaron Schobel
Adam's cousin, John, was named the District 12-3A-I Defensive MVP as a sophomore after racking up over 200 tackles. Aaron was a second round selection by Buffalo in the 2001 NFL Draft and spent his entire nine-year career with the Bills. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to Virginia | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Brian Simmons
The three-star defensive lineman has 29 offers and committed to the Cavaliers in July. His father was a consensus first team All-American linebacker in 1997 at North Carolina and was a first round selection in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Bengals.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Akili Smith
In his first season under center for the Hornets he has led the defending CIF Division 1-AA state champs to a 5-0 record. The four-star quarterback has accounted for over 1,000 yards of total offense and 16 touchdowns. He committed to his dad's alma mater in July. His father had a standout career at Oregon before being the No. 3 pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Lee Smith
The Class of 2026 standout has already landed an offer from Tennessee. Expect a lot more offers to come his way over the next two years. His father spent time in the NFL with the Bills, Raiders and Falcons.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Nebraska | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Neil Smith
Off to a fast start this season after a productive junior campaign hauling in 50 catches for 850 yards and 11 touchdowns. Has 24 receptions for 466 yards and five touchdowns through his first three games. Committed to his dad's alma mater in May. Neil was the No. 2 pick in the 1988 NFL Draft by the Chiefs and played his entire career in the AFC West. The 13-year NFL veteran won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos.
Height: 5-11.5 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Ike Taylor
The four-star safety is regarded as a top 40 prospect in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports. Alabama, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame and USC are among the 15 schools that have already offered. His father played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won two Super Bowls.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Brian Urlacher
Makes a huge impact at safety for the No. 19 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. The three-star defensive back committed to Notre Dame in May. His dad was one of the best linebackers to ever play in the NFL and was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Kyle Vanden Bosch
Has offers from Arizona, Boston College, Iowa, Nebraska and Oregon. His father was a second round selection in the 2001 NFL Draft after a very good career at Nebraska. He played in the NFL for 12 years for the Cardinals, Titans and Lions. He was selected to three Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
Father: Kyle Vanden Bosch
Bastian's twin brother has offers from Iowa and Nebraska. Expect more to come for the talented sophomore quarterback.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to FAU | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Leon Washington
The three-star athlete showed off his versatility as a junior accounting for 2,000-plus all-purpose yards and 28 total touchdowns. He added 47 tackles on defense to go with four interceptions. His father played in the NFL for the Jets, Seahawks and Titans. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2012.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Father: Moe Williams
The four-star edge-rusher is the 31st-rated player overall in the Class of 2025 on 247Sports. Already has 30 offers and is making a huge impact on both sides of the ball for the Buccaneers. His dad played in the NFL for 10 years, most notably with the Minnesota Vikings.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Melvin Williams
Has led the Patriots to a 3-0 record and is coming off a two touchdown performance in a 28-21 win over Trinity Catholic (Ocala). The three-star wideout committed to Florida in May. Melvin spent time in the NFL with the Saints, 49ers, Dolphins and Redskins.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Adrian Wilson
Intercepted four passes as a junior and has led the Wolves to a 4-0 record during his senior year. The three-star cornerback committed to the Longhorns in June. Adrian played in the NFL for 13 years and was selected to five Pro Bowls.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to UC Davis | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: George Wrighster
Has been one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks during the early part of his senior season. Through his first three games he has accounted for 1,090 yards of total offense (835 passing, 255 rushing) and six touchdowns. His father played with the Jacksonville Jaguars for six years.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 245
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2024)
Father: Bryant Young
The three-star defensive lineman has 127 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and six sacks over his last 15 games. He committed to his dad's alma mater in April. Bryant was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022 after a standout 14-year career with San Francisco. He was selected to four Pro Bowls and helped the 49ers win Super Bowl XXIX.
