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Homegrown heroes: Greatest in-state recruits for every SEC team
By Chris Wright
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Herschel. Bo. Archie. Tebow.
Some of the SEC’s greatest players were more than just one-name phenomenons synonymous with greatness: They were homegrown stars who chose State U.
We recently completed our series of the six greatest in-state signees for each SEC school.
Here it is, in one place.
Alabama
Best: Julio Jones, Foley High
https://twitter.com/BryantDenny_UA/status/696744530209611777
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Auburn
Best: Bo Jackson, Bessemer
10/31/1992: Auburn retires the #34 of Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson during halftime of the Arkansas game. pic.twitter.com/gBBAQ27ytN
— AU_History (@AU_History) October 31, 2015
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Arkansas
Best: Darren McFadden, North Little Rock
Former Arkansas running back Darren McFadden #5Days pic.twitter.com/g9GQob42VF
— SEC Country (@SEC_Country_) August 30, 2015
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Florida
Best: Tim Tebow, Jacksonville
Florida QB Tim Tebow #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/zkajBKukFy
— Quarterback Club (@TheNewQBClub) December 17, 2015
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Georgia
Best: Herschel Walker, Wrightsville
#ThisDayInGAHistory in 1962 football great Herschel Walker was born in Wrightsville, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/IE9wM5Gxec
— Today In GA History (@2DayInGAHistory) March 3, 2016
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Kentucky
Best: Andre Woodson, North Hardin High
Greatest Kentucky football players off all time:
RT for Craig Yeast, Fav for Andre Woodson pic.twitter.com/XojO8SpKcA
— All Things Kentucky (@BBNWonka) August 11, 2015
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LSU
Best: Leonard Fournette, New Orleans
Leonard Fournette wins 1st rushing title in #LSU history https://t.co/I7cNqn11Cx pic.twitter.com/7gLWNzJsgM
— Death Valley Voice (@DeathValleyFS) January 12, 2016
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Mississippi State
Best: Fletcher Cox, Yazoo City
S/o to former Bulldog and first round pick Fletcher Cox on earning his first Pro Bowl spot!#HailState #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/wWkc4fUFZP
— Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) December 23, 2015
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Missouri
Best: Justin Smith, Holts Summit
Former Missouri defensive end Justin Smith #96Days pic.twitter.com/9wWEuNAX5a
— SEC Country (@SEC_Country_) May 30, 2015
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Ole Miss
Best: Archie Manning, Drew
Ole Miss GREAT Archie Manning #18Days pic.twitter.com/HuNNQEmEIX
— SEC Country (@SEC_Country_) August 16, 2015
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South Carolina
Best: Jadeveon Clowney, Rock Hill
With the 1st pick, the Houston Texans select Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End from South Carolina. #HOUpick pic.twitter.com/BE7FZ5ZsGk
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) May 9, 2014
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Tennessee
Best: Reggie White, Chattanooga
https://twitter.com/norcalvol/status/284781455714963456
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Texas A&M
Best: Johnny Manziel, Kerrville
https://twitter.com/holidayhqteam/status/460872394802884608
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Vanderbilt
Best: Donovan Sheffield
Donovan Sheffield "100% committed to #Vanderbilt." #VU15 #LinkUp #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/s28MA1yRiO
— The Vandy Logo (@Vandy_Logo) March 26, 2014
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Managing Editor
A 30-time APSE award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South.
