Romo always knew he could play

Tony Romo wasn't always a superstar. He was an unknown high school recruit before dominating at Eastern Illinois and going undrafted in the NFL. He's the latest to featured in the ESPN RISE Preps-To-Pros series.

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.

OTL: Star power on, off field

At Oaks Christian School, the sons of A-list actors and sports heroes are making a name for themselves on the football field.

Green speeds to the Hall of Fame

Darrell Green was once a walk-on in high school, but last summer the former walk-on and unrecruited high school player was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Six-man thrives in rural towns

No players? No problem. In small, rural Texas towns, six-man football teams are thriving. From the birth of this gridiron hybrid to its loyal fans, it's clear quantity doesn't always trump quality.

Football isn't everything for Loston

Eisenhower (Houston) senior Craig Loston is a pretty good actor, but there's no faking the skills that have made him the nation's top safety.

Pro players, coaches state their case

We've heard from the experts. Now we let the professionals weigh in on which state they think should be crowned the winner of the Great State Debate.

Top-seeded Texas faces tough matchup

Top-seeded Texas easily dispatched Virginia and Pennsylvania in the first two rounds of the Great State Debate. But has the Lone Star State met its match in No. 2 seed Florida? You decide.

Wallace finally realizes QB dreams

Seneca Wallace was on a struggling team in high school, and no colleges wanted him to play quarterback. He's now in his sixth season as an NFL QB.

Strahan saves the best for last

Michael Strahan played one year of high school football before setting records in college and the NFL.

Future looks bright for Morgan Newton

Carmel quarterback Morgan Newton spent a low-key summer working out and honing his game. Now he's back again and ready to take the state by storm.

Tradition never graduates in Keystone State

Manheim, Pa., is home to one of the state's many powerhouse programs. And over the past 60 years, Manheim has become the home of one of the longest-standing Friday night traditions.

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Union outlasts Jenks in OT thriller

Tulsans consider the corporate-sponsored Backyard Bowl between Jenks and Union the Super Bowl of the high school football season, at least until the teams meet again in the playoffs.

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