All-time best Nebraska HS football star? Vote in '250 for 250' poll
From Marlin Briscoe to Jett Thomalla, these 10 players defined Nebraska high school football before their college and NFL careers.
Nebraska high school football has produced some stars over the years. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary , USA TODAY Sports will celebrate the 250 greatest American sports figures of all time. Alongside that national recognition, the USA TODAY Network will spotlight the roots of the country’s sports culture: the high school athletes and sports figures who shaped communities and defined their states.
So, who among the best of the best has defined the Friday Night Lights in Nebraska? More: Who is Minnesota's all-time best girls high school basketball player? These are USA TODAY's selections for players who defined high school football in Nebraska.
The 10 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standout players at the high school level before they eventually went on to play at both the college and professional ranks. Did we miss someone? There's a spot for you to write in your own candidate who wasn't included on our list of 10.
Marlin Briscoe, QB, Omaha South Before he became the first modern American pro football's first Black starting quarterback , Briscoe played high school football in Omaha. There he was the starting running back for a state championship team. Briscoe also played basketball.