[EKUAlum05]

Who has made it out of the EK area, and been the most succesful in D1A.

My Top 15 (all within the past 10-15 years).

1. Tim Couch, Leslie County- Noone comes close on this one. All-American, heisman Finalist, #1 Draft Pick

2. Jon Olinger, Hazard- Had star studded career at Cincinnatti as a WR. Spent some time on NFL rosters.

3. Jeremy Caudill, Pburg- 3 year starter at UK. Dominate player at times. May have made the NFL if not for injury problems.

4. Arliss Beach, Ashland- Couple seasons as starting Rb for the Wildcats. Has spent a few years bouncing back and forth in the NFL.

5. David Jones, Belfry- Started one full season at CB, started one season as WR, started half his Freshman season at CB. Freshman First team All-SEC. Critical role in two of UK's Bowl Victories. Cup of coffee with NFL.

6. Dustin Grutza, Mason County- Started a couple seasons at UC and had alot of success.

7. Dontae Wright, Lawrence County- Started several seasons at Miami (OH) and was one of their top defensive players. Has parlayed success into coaching success and is now an assistant at UK.

8. Justin Haddix, Breathitt County- Went on to start 3 and a half seasons at QB for WKU.

9. Jason Michaels, Lawrence County- Led WKU to a D-1AA National Championship as their QB.

10. Aaron Petrey, Raceland- Has been Ohio State's starting FG kicker since he stepped foot on campus. Has helped them to Big 10 Titles and amde clutch kicks.

11. Harry Lewis, Mason County- Decent career while at UNC. Went on to be a star player for the Lexington Horsemen.

12. Joey Stepp, Sheldon Clark- Went on to be the starting Center for Marshall.

13. Nate McPeek, Russell- Started a couple years on the OL for Marshall, helped them win MAC Title.

14. Durrell White, Bell County- Started at DE for UK one season and played significant minutes another season.

15a. Irv Dotson, Belfry- Started on the OL for Marshall and helped lead them to a MAC Title and a Bowl win.

15b. Lee Renfro, Southwestern- Current starting LB for Ohio University.