Thought it might be fun to try and compile a list of kids from Kentucky High Schools who made it to the NFL over the last 25 years or so. Those are the ones I can remember, I'm sure there are more.

 

 

Shaun Alexander, Tim Couch, Jerad Lorenzen, Frank Moreau, Craig Yeast, Jason Dunn, Dennis Johnson, Todd Perry, Billy Lyon, Marty Moore, David Akers, Travis Prentice, Chris Redman, Rashad Holeman, Tony Driver, Dean Wells, and Rob Bironas.

Arliss Beech (Ashland) is on the IR for next year for Green Bay.

Wasn't Dermontti Dawson from Kentucky?

Doug Pelfry, Scott high school.

Wallace "Wah Wah" Jones played football at Harlan High School and the University of Kentucky. He was drafted in 1949 as the 8th pick in the 7th round (69th overall) by the Chicago Bears.

Derek Abney played for somebody for a day or 2 didn't he.....

 

Did Paul Hornung (sp?) play in the NFL ?

Here's an old thread that dealt with NKY players who made the pros in the big 3 sports.

 

http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=96075&highlight=nfl+pike

Phil Simms

Derek Abney played for somebody for a day or 2 didn't he.....

 

Did Paul Hornung (sp?) play in the NFL ?

 

 

Abney was drafted by the ravens in the 6th or 7th round. Didn't see much of him though.

Arliss Beech (Ashland) is on the IR for next year for Green Bay.

 

And Mr. Beach looked ready to play at the AIT. I've said it since he was at Ashland "He's special". If he doesn't end up on Green Bay's roster next year he'll find his way on another team:ylsuper:

Abney was drafted by the ravens in the 6th or 7th round. Didn't see much of him though.[/quote

I think Abney is with the Chicago Bears. he has been injured but has been kept on the roster.

I believe he went to high school in Wisconsin.

He is one of my all time favorites from UK.

Craig Yeast - Harrodsburg High - Bengals/'99-'00 - Jets/'01

Cornell Burbage - Brian Station - Dallas/87,88,89

Dicky Lyons - St X High - New Orleans

Doug Pelfrey - Scott High - Bengals/'93-'99

Jeff Brady - Newport Central Catholic

Bob Butler - Madisonville High - Eagles/'62 - Jets/'63

Donnie Gardner - Trinity High - Dolphins/'91

Dennis Johnson - Harrodsburg High - Cardinals/'02-'03 - 49ers/'04

Chris Demaree - Male High - Chargers/'02

Sonny Collins - Madisonville High - ATL/'76

Dean Wells - Holy Cross High - Seahawks/'93-'98 - Carolina/'99-'01

Abney was drafted by the ravens in the 6th or 7th round. Didn't see much of him though.[/quote

I think Abney is with the Chicago Bears. he has been injured but has been kept on the roster.

I believe he went to high school in Wisconsin.

He is one of my all time favorites from UK.

 

Correct!!!

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/derek_abney

Abney was drafted by the ravens in the 6th or 7th round. Didn't see much of him though.

 

UMM...Not from Kentucky...

 

Yes played at UK, but not a KY kid;)

Derek Abney played for somebody for a day or 2 didn't he.....

 

Did Paul Hornung (sp?) play in the NFL ?

 

Are you serious? Did Paul Hornung play in he NFL? Hornung had a very successful career in the NFL. A career that ended in a trip to Canton.