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Finalists for this award will be chosen by the legendary Jerry Rice and the selection committee assembled by DeBartolo Sports University which includes Joe Dickinson , DeBartolo Sports University resident recruiting expert and Tom Lemming, host of televisions “Tom Lemming’s Generation NEXT” and editor of “Prep Football Report”. Members of the media and selected representatives of the Award will vote on the winner through private balloting. The winner of the “Jerry Rice High School Wide Receiver of the Year” award will be announced in January 2010.
Rice is recognized by many experts as the greatest NFL wide receiver of all-time. Under the leadership of former San Francisco 49ers owner and DeBartolo Sports University founder Edward DeBartolo Jr., Rice helped lead the 49ers to three Super Bowl championships in 1989, 1990, and 1995.
Says Rice, “Mr. DeBartolo and I share a special bond, and I’m honored that DeBartolo Sports University created this award in my name. I am looking forward to working with young wide receivers as a mentor with the DeBartolo organization.”
Adds Dickinson, “Jerry is the greatest wide receiver to ever play in the NFL, and we couldn’t think of a more prestigious award for the country’s best high school wide receiver.” He continues, “There’s great young talent ready to be discovered on a national level, and we feel that they should be recognized and acknowledged.”
Nominated wide receivers will be graded and evaluated through DeBartolo Sports University’s scouting division, which is made up of former college and NFL coaches and members of the media. A watch-list of the top 50 wide receivers will be released in mid-October, and will be narrowed to 16 official nominees, and then 7 national finalists.
The watchlist for the 2009 Jerry Rice High School Wide Receiver of the Year Award are listed below in alphabetical order:
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2009 Jerry Rice High School Wide Receiver of the Year Watchlist |
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Name |
Grad Year |
High School |
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Markeith Ambles |
2010 |
Henry County HS - McDonough, GA |
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DeAnthony Arnett |
2010 |
Saginaw, MI |
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Kadron Boone |
2010 |
Tinity Catholic - Ocala, FL |
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Martavis Bryant |
2010 |
Hanna HS - Anderson, SC |
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Adrain Coxson |
2010 |
City College HS - Baltimore, MD |
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Donovana Dan |
2010 |
Del City, OK |
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Mike Davis |
2010 |
Skyline HS - Dallas, TX |
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Ahmad Dickson |
2010 |
Midway HS - Waco, TX |
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James Driskill |
2010 |
Boyd HS - McKinney, TX |
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Chris Dunkley |
2010 |
Pahokee, FL |
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Christian Green |
2010 |
Catholic HS - Tampa, FL |
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Dallas Grier |
2010 |
Wakeland HS - Frisco, TX |
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Braden Hammond |
2010 |
Jordan HS - Sandy, UT |
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James Houck |
2010 |
Heritage Christian - Indianapolis, IN |
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Chris Jones |
2010 |
Dangerfield, TX |
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James Louis |
2010 |
Atlantic HS - Del Rey Beach, FL |
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Marcus Lucas |
2010 |
Liberty, MO |
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Ivan McCartney |
2010 |
Miramar - Miami, FL |
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Justin McCay |
2010 |
Bishop Miege - Shawnee Mission, KS |
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Mark McDonagh |
2010 |
Brookfield HS - Riverside, IL |
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Shakim Phillips |
2010 |
Depaul HS - Wayne, NJ |
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Ricardo Phillips |
2010 |
Dr. Phillips HS - Orlando, FL |
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Kyle Prater |
2010 |
Proviso West HS - Hillside, IL |
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Jeremy Richardson |
2010 |
Springville, AL |
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Jabri Ridenhour |
2010 |
Western Guilford - Greensboro, NC |
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Kenny Sills |
2010 |
LaCosta Canyone HS - Encinitas, CA |
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Trey Smith |
2010 |
Oaks Christian - Westlake Village, CA |
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Darius White |
2010 |
Dunbar HS - Ft. Worth, TX |
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Krisjon Wilkerson |
2010 |
St. Stanislaus - Bay St. Louis, MS |
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Robert Woods |
2010 |
Serra HS - Gardena, CA | |
Nomination:
Throughout the season DeBartolo Sports University will highlight wide receivers that have had standout performances. If you know of a wide receiver that deserves recognition for his on field and/or off field performances, please complete our Athlete Recommendation
form.
If you know of a wide receiver that deserves consideration for the Jerry Rice High School Wide Receiver of the Year award, please follow this link to complete the
Athlete Recommendation
form.
Nominations may be sent directly to:
Joanne M. Petrella
DeBartolo Sports University
15436 N Florida Avenue, Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33613
JMPetrella@DeBartoloSports.com
About the Award:
The Jerry Rice High School Wide Receiver of the Year award program was created to celebrate and recognize great wide receivers around the country. As the best wide receiver to ever play the game, DeBartolo Sports University celebrates Jerry Rice for his dedication and commitment to the game and honors him each year by awarding and recognizing receivers that possess a similar love for the game and for the position.
About DeBartolo Sports University
DeBartolo Sports University is the amateur sports division of DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment. DeBartolo Sports University was founded by former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., the five-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Stanley Cup Champion. Regarded as the “players owner”, Mr. DeBartolo’s vision is to improve and help athletes and coaches realize their skills, talents and potentials through unparalleled, first-class developmental programs. For more information please visit: http://www.debartolosportsu.com
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