Then & Now: McCoy steps into starring role

Football Then & Now: McCoy, Stafford, Williams

Like father, like nation's #1 recruit son

Now that he's the nation's No. 1 football recruit, Jackson Jeffcoat's rise to stardom is truly underway.

Good times never stop at Oaks Christian

Hollywood icons and Hall of Famers in the stands? Dozens of Division I recruits? Six straight titles and counting? Welcome to Oaks Christian, where the fun never ends.

...Bengals training room, Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, in Cincinnati, urges NFL football players to keep their heads up when they tackle to help prevent injuries. (AP Photo/Al Behrman

Mendenhall talks recruiting, Gridiron Kings

ESPN RISE caught up with Rashard Mendenhall to discuss the Champion Gridrion Kings, his high school playing days and life in the NFL.

Offenses exploding with 7-on-7 competition in Texas

The popularity of 7-on-7 competitions in Texas has helped develop some top quarterbacks and led an offensive revolution in the state, writes Jeff Miller.

Top QBs gear up for Elite 11

The top quarterbacks in the nation, including Nick Montana and Jake Heaps, will get a chance to showcase their talents at Elite 11, a premier quarterback competition for prep athletes.

For nation's top athletes, excelling in one sport is not enough

It takes a special athlete to excel on the football field and the basketball court. See which dual-sport players were named 2009 ESPN RISE Grid-Hoop All-Americans.

ESPNHS: Blogger of the Week 3/22-28

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country. Today we look at the outstanding blogs from Baseballanderson, ESPNHS Blogger of the Week.

Harrison overcomes off-the-field issues to shine on the field

James Harrison's road to stardom with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl XLIII -- including his being named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year this season -- has been paved with many obstacles, some by his own doing.

Garcia spices up his journey to the NFL

An injury halted Jeff Garcia's recruitment, but not his dream of becoming a topflight NFL quarterback.

Milus sets tone in Arizona title win

Ryan Milus spent his life learning from his father Ron, the secondary coach for the St. Louis Rams. He put those teachings into action Friday in Hamilton's Class 5A Division I Arizona championship.

One game, but memories for a lifetime

In 1999, Central Bucks West beat Cathedral Prep for a state title in Pennsylvania. From the win streak that was on the line to the dueling documentaries that season, the game has become the embodiment of the state championships.

Rookie Hightower impacting Cardinals

Even though he was lightly recruited out of Episcopal High School (Alexandria, Va.) Tim Hightower shined at Richmond and has become a rookie sensation with the Cardinals.

Size doesn't matter for Westbrook

Brian Westbrook overcame injury and small size in high school to become one of the top running backs in the NFL.