Who is all-time greatest Nevada high school football player?

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Nevada is not high school. However, the state, known more for gambling due to Las Vegas, has produced its fair share of talent on the gridiron in high school athletics over the years. Who is the all-time best Nevada high school football player?

As the  United States approaches its 250th anniversary , that's the question USA TODAY Sports is looking to answer in celebration of the greatest American sports figures of all time, including high school athletes who shaped communities and defined their states. With that in mind, here are our selections for the football players who defined Friday Night Lights in the Silver State. The 15 players (listed in alphabetical order) were all standouts in the high school gridiron before playing at the next level.

Did we miss someone? There's a spot for you to write in your own candidate who wasn't included on our list of 15. Seuseu Alofaituli, OL, Bishop Gorman An offensive lineman to win Gatorade State Player of the Year honors?

That's the kind of impact Alofaituli had during his high school career as a four-year starter at powerhouse Bishop Gorman. He did not surrender a sack during his junior season, as the Gaels went 11-1. Zachariah Branch, WR, Bishop Gorman Branch put together a dominant junior season, compiling 1,094 receiving yards on 48 receptions with 14 touchdowns and adding two punt returns for touchdowns.