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As the 2024 NFL season kicks off, let’s take a look at the Arizona high school alumni on current National Football League rosters, and look back on some of their Sports360AZ media highlights and prep accomplishments:
Arizona Cardinals
Roy Lopez (Mesquite)
Chatted with @RoyLopez__ for a few minutes at the 2nd annual Roy Lopez Camp earlier today.
Football players of all ages got to hear Roy and many of his family & friends speak before getting involved in football drills & lots of fun. @Sports360AZ ➡️ https://t.co/HYQmuGq3XX pic.twitter.com/S4fMIA2IqD
— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) April 8, 2023
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson (Salpointe)
1 cut, 2 cuts, get North, 60-yards to the house. Bijan Robinson has 6 TDS in less than 3 Qs of football tonight. @SCLancerNation leads D. Edge 54-19 @SCLancerFB @LancerFBcoach @AZHSFB @OBWire pic.twitter.com/aHuGymIfsF
— Cody Cameron (@CodyTCameron) September 7, 2019
Bralen Trice (O’Connor)
Legendary AZ OL Coach Chris Chick, who was an assistant on 13 Arizona State Championship teams between Saguaro and Chandler, used to call Bralen Trice the best pass rusher he’d have to scheme against. https://t.co/Q8rOYa8mSR
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) April 27, 2024
Kyle Hinton (Liberty)
Congratulations to Liberty alumnus Kyle Hinton on being drafted by the Vikings@BigMyke_Hinton pic.twitter.com/W5lRTs9YBO
— Liberty Lions Football (@LibertyFBLions) April 25, 2020
Baltimore Ravens
Mark Andrews (Desert Mountain)
As a Type 1 diabetic, this one means a lot.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews & Grace Meyers found friendship in their Type 1 diabetes journeys. They continue to bring awareness to that community together. @Mandrews_81 @JDRF @DMWolvesFB
Full story:https://t.co/G4myFsehCU pic.twitter.com/neItFJtIgb
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) February 14, 2024
Carolina Panthers
JJ Jansen (Brophy)
Jack Plummer (Gilbert)
Gilbert’s Jack Plummer out at the Rivals QB challenge. pic.twitter.com/LALTaUI7xE
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) March 13, 2016
Cincinatti Bengals
Tanner McLachlan (ALA Queen Creek)
Arizona Tight End Tanner McLachlan Drafted By Bengals
READ: https://t.co/WezmIcHx8M via @sports360az
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) April 27, 2024
Denver Broncos
Levi Wallace (Tucson)
With the #NFLDraft approaching, @AlabamaFTBL CB @LeviWallace39 reflects on going from walk-on to leading the national champs in two different defensive categories. pic.twitter.com/TayxWSufNJ
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) April 19, 2018
Mitch Fraboni (Mountain Pointe)
Mitch Fraboni is a bad man https://t.co/S07Uua9bZP
— JediASU (@JediASU) June 3, 2020
Quinn Bailey (Higley)
Check out Higley’s own Quinn Bailey getting a game ball for playing GREAT vs Joey Bosa!!! Watch the video!!! https://t.co/ksHLebXahs
— Higley Football (@HIGLEYFOOTBALL) November 29, 2021
Detroit Lions
Hogan Hatten (Saguaro)
😤No. 49 getting down the field and making the stop!😤#GoVandals | #ProVandals | @hogan_hatten https://t.co/18Tcw9or6k
— Idaho Football (@VandalFootball) August 9, 2024
Green Bay Packers
Brayden Narveson (Desert Mountain)
Last season's "Luis Zendejas 2017 AZ Top Senior Kicker Award" – Brayden Narveson, Desert Mountain High School.
2018 "Luis Zendejas Award" winner – Austin McNamara, Highland High School. #AZChampionsLuncheon pic.twitter.com/uBhrayEFPp— AZNFF (@az_nff) December 10, 2018
Jordan Morgan (Marana)
Marana alum, Arizona Wildcat Jordan Morgan was drafted by Green Bay with the 25th overall pick.
Here is what Daniel Jeremiah told us ahead of the draft about his thoughts on the offensive tackle.
Full story:https://t.co/QFyIlhA1Os pic.twitter.com/wwmzvUyqKZ
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) April 26, 2024
Houston Texans
Jon Weeks (Mountian Ridge)
Former Texans snapper Jon Weeks was about to become an EMT in Arizona after his Baylor career ended when he got a call to try out with the Texans. He played 11 seasons and never had a bad snap. Keep that Houston to Phoenix pipeline flowing! And Sic ‘Em!
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 10, 2021
Johnny Johnson III (Chandler)
Post game Chandler WR Johnny Johnson X @JUSTCHILLY pic.twitter.com/Q05h8i93qi
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) November 27, 2016
Kedon Slovis (Desert Mountain)
VIDEO: #USC Pledge Kedon Slovis Looking Ahead to Senior Year – https://t.co/51f3tWsdCr pic.twitter.com/xXUpXewZxb
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) July 8, 2018
Jacksonville Jaguars
Christian Kirk (Saguaro)
Here’s what I have to say about Christian Kirk… best Arizona high school player I’ve ever watched. I idolized Bobby Wade. I played with Terrell Suggs. For 6 years it’s been my job to cover these AZ kids. Kirk is a cut above. Congrats to the Cardinals.
— Ralph Amsden (@ralphamsden) April 28, 2018
LA Chargers
Brenden Rice (Hamilton)
*starts playing “One Shining Moment”*
Congratulations to Brenden Rice, who wins the 2019 Best High School Football Celebration GIF Award!@BrendenRice @Husky_Football7 @michaelzdebski https://t.co/vq8KatIK8j pic.twitter.com/FvaPnm5KzM
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) December 24, 2019
Las Vegas Raiders
Andrus Peat (Corona del Sol)
JJ Watt gets destroyed by the pride of Corona del Sol, Andrus Peat, and compliments him as he hits the ground. pic.twitter.com/beSBghDx6P
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) December 7, 2015
Isaiah Pola Mao (Mountian Pointe)
ICYMI: Isaiah Pola-Mao wrote his own commitment story for https://t.co/nd12TpvVZ6. Here’s the link: https://t.co/iCbGqXas61 pic.twitter.com/87K1EplG0J
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) January 28, 2017
Miami Dolphins
Austin Jackson (North Canyon)
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: North Canyon’s Austin Jackson selected by Miami Dolphins in #NFLDraft https://t.co/wLooZ1oq3x pic.twitter.com/1N0qI6HmrU
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) April 24, 2020
Minnesota Vikings
Byron Murphy (Saguaro)
“The journey has been amazing.” Family, focus helping former @saguarofootball 🌟 @byronmurphy live #NFL dream. @EricSports360AZ caught up with the likely first-round pick and shares his rise to 🏈 stardom — VIDEO: https://t.co/LWJsMQJfCR #SagU #2019NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/UkD6nt82xg
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) March 30, 2019
N’Keal Harry (Chandler)
N’Keal Harry commits to Arizona State pic.twitter.com/dWr9xzXHW4
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) November 2, 2015
New Orleans Saints
JT Gray (Coolidge)
They finally decided to put my high school highlight from Coolidge back up. Crazy
— jt Gray (@iam_jtgray) December 27, 2019
Cam Jordan (Chandler)
Chandler Raised🫡🫡🫡💪 🐺 #Ctown https://t.co/jtuyEHmqlW
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) August 10, 2024
Spencer Rattler (Pinnacle)
#SoonerNation, FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY on @GoBigBlue_PHS/@PinnacleBball 🌟🌟🌟🌟 @Spencer_Rattler ➡️ https://t.co/PCp7YzZrXV #NewWave19 #Sooners pic.twitter.com/JREOKZwQVk
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) June 27, 2017
New York Giants
DJ Davidson (Desert Ridge)
6-5, 310 DL DJ Davidson recovers an Anthony Clay fumble and runs it back 32 yards for a TD. Conversion good. 53-39 pic.twitter.com/kDpvVZmfMh
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) September 11, 2015
New York Jets
Isaiah Oliver (Brophy)
VIDEO: Falcons second-round pick and former Brophy standout Isaiah Oliver (@_isaiah_oliver_) shares his thoughts on the draft experience, going against Julio Jones in practice and what’s next. https://t.co/QLImRgOerV pic.twitter.com/v3jQnd5gDZ
— Jordan Hamm (@JordyHamm) May 2, 2018
Wes Schweitzer (Chaparral)
Chaparral’s Wes Schweitzer Drafted in 6th round by Atlanta Falcons: https://t.co/8ifBslnSGx pic.twitter.com/QHkgR5f3Zj
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) April 30, 2016
Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle Allen (Desert Mountain)
Always good having @KyleAllen_10 in-studio w/ @BradCesmat. @TAMU QB in the running to replace #JohnnyManziel. pic.twitter.com/MIjflgxvqB
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) May 15, 2014
Philadelphia Eagles
Kelee Ringo (Saguaro)
.@saguarofootball’s Kelee Ringo drafted by the Eagles in Round 4!
The 105th overall pick was one of the most dynamic athletes to ever come through Arizona at the high school level.
READ🏈 https://t.co/7KcwqKWOqt pic.twitter.com/gxemeDHGm7
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) April 29, 2023
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy (Perry)
“Ever since they were little we knew that this is what they wanted to do and we wanted to do anything we could to be a part of it.” Shawn Purdy. @kennnedyy16 has more on the Purdy’s trio of athletes ➡️ https://t.co/1rhaUnTlhT @perrypumas @perry_pumas pic.twitter.com/Pg2QqLQclJ
— Sports360AZ (@Sports360AZ) November 28, 2018
Demetrius Flanigan-Fowles (Marana Mountain View)
Alex Barrett (Desert Ridge)
Congratulations to Alex Barrett (Desert Ridge), Shawn Poindexter (Centennial), and Demetrius Flannigan Fowles (Mountain View- Marana)! They’ll be repping AZ in the Super Bowl! pic.twitter.com/RyJ7O6J0sL
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) January 20, 2020
Jacob Cowing (Maricopa)
Jacob Cowing included in this article. Great job!!!!! @MHSRamsFootball https://t.co/wVoqrAO3z7
— Maricopa Athletics (@MaricopaAthlet1) September 6, 2018
Ricky Pearsall (Corona del Sol)
Ricky Pearsall Jr with the shout out from Frank Caliendo 😧😧😧 https://t.co/GcNFBTbfO3
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) November 29, 2018
Chase Lucas (Chandler)
There are approximately 1.1 million HS football players. @Chase_Lucas2 is in that 0.023% that made it to the @NFL @Lions Chase is now on the Chandler Wall of Fame and writes, “Everything I Am Is Because of Y’all.. Forever Chandler. Chase Lucas #2 @chandler_wolves #Ohana #Legend pic.twitter.com/iRQND6muiq
— Collin Bottrill (@TheBottrills) July 21, 2023
Washington Commanders
Dominique Hampton (Centennial)
Not only is Dom Hampton enormous for a defensive back, he kept pace with @KeleeRingo and @asani1st at the 2018 Chandler Rotary. Two of the fastest men in the country. https://t.co/4SO8cImPuM pic.twitter.com/YhaaQmO5mS
— ArizonaVarsity.com 🔥PREPS🔥 (@AZHSFB) June 7, 2021
