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Based on simply being "football players" in high school:
1. Tim Couch- Leslie County, Redefined KY HS Football, national Records, #1 Recruit Nationally
2. Gerad Parker- Lawrence County, National Receiving record at a predominant running team, SEC scholarship, several of the biggest pass receptions in mountain history.
3. Doug Howard-Best RB I have ever witnessed in the mountains, power, speed, 2 State Titles, and the best stiff arm I have ever witnessed.
4. Steve Bailey- Integral part of the best run we ever saw in the mountains, redefined the role of a mountain RB.
5. Justin Haddix- Led Breathitt to state title and did things with his feet and arm that haven't been duplicated.

Special Mention: Eddie Duramus-Pikeville, Michael West-Lawrence County, David Jones- Belfry, John Ortega-Pburg, Shawn Robbins- Bell County, Quinton Henson-Lynn Camp, Channing Fugate-Breathitt County, John Rader-Breathitt County, Joey Stepp- Sheldon Clark, John Cole-Somerset

Based on collegiate success:
1. Tim Couch- Leslie County, Heisman Candidate, #1 pick, Enough Said.
2. John Olinger- Hazard, dominant career at WR for UC, cup of coffee with the NFL.
3. Jeremy Caudill- Pburg, underachieved at the HS level but was a dominant SEC D-lineman.
4. David Jones- Belfry, All-SEC Freshman, 3 year starter at UK, had several highlight plays including the critical kick return to lead UK to Liberty Bowl win and knocking away Florida State's pass attempt in the Music City Bowl. Cup of coffee with the NFL.
5. Dontae Wright- Lawrence County, 3 year starter at Miami(OH), all conference player, now enjoying a coaching career as a result.

Special Mention:
Irv Dotson- Belfry, Starting OL for Marshall during their impressive run coming over from D-1AA.
Joey Stepp- Sheldon Clark, starting Center at Marshall
Durrell White- Bell/Mboro, played into starting role at UK.
Al Holland, Jr.- PCC, Went on to very successful career at EKU
Justin Haddix- Breathitt, Very successful career at WKU
Justin Michael- Lawrence County, Won National 1-AA Championship as QB