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Miles Burris, 6-2, 240 pounds, Granite Bay High School
Born in Roseville, Burris played for the San Diego State Aztecs before being selected in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 129th overall, by the Oakland Raiders. In this photo, Burris (56) takes down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) during the Raiders 22-14 loss at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012. -
Oakland Raiders linebacker Miles Burris (56) celebrates after he took down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) during the Raiders 22-14 loss at the Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012. -
Sammie Stroughter, 5-10, 189 pounds, Granite Bay High School
Stroughter, born Jan. 3, 1986, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. As an all-purpose back his senior year at Granite Bay, he rushed for 986 yards on 126 carries (7.8 average) and scored 15 touchdowns in addition to catching 31 passes for 618 yards (19.9 average) and six touchdowns. He is currently injured.Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver In this photo, Stroughter (18) catches a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. -
No. 2 Sammie Stroughter runs through the Oak Ridge High School defense early in the third quarter of their game at Granite Bay on Friday November 28, 2003. -
Oregon State's Sammie Stroughter reacts after scoring a third quarter touchdown against Southern California with a 70-yard punt return during the second half of their college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006. Oregon State beat Southern California 33-31. -
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Sammie Stroughter (18) and Brian Clark (87) celebrate Stroughter's touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. -
Coye Francies, 6-0, 185 pounds, Rancho Cordova High School
Born Nov. 15, 1988, Francies was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State. In this photo, Francies looks on in the fourth quarter. -
Denver Broncos cornerback Omar Bolden (31) is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive back Coye Francies (31) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Denver. -
Donald Butler, 6-1, 245 pounds, Del Campo High School
Butler played college football at the University of Washington. He was considered one of the top linebacker prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft, and was selected with the 79th by the San Diego Chargers. In this photo, Butler returns an interception for a 21-yard touchdown in the second quarter of San Diego's victory over Kansas City. The interception was one of three Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel threw in the first half. -
Del Campo running back Donald Butler, who was born in Sacramento on Oct. 17, 1988, hones his skills during a team practice Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in Fair Oaks. -
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) attempts to go past San Diego Chargers linebacker Donald Butler (56) during their Monday Night game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012. -
Butler grabs a drink of water during a short break in practice on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. -
Malcom Floyd, 6-5, 225 pounds, River City High School
Malcom Floyd was born in Sacramento on Sept. 8, 1981. He was signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Wyoming. In this photo, Floyd (80) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Philip Rivers during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. -
Lance Briggs, 6-1, 242 pounds, Elk Grove High School
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs returns an interception 74 yards for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. Briggs was born in Sacramento on Nov. 12, 1980. He was drafted out of Arizona by the Bears in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Briggs was named Sacramento Bee Player of the Year as a senior with 100 tackles, including five sacks. He was also a two-year track letterman in the 200 meters, relay and shot put. -
Collie picks up a first down with the Colts. At BYU, Collie was named Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year. He was named the MVP of the 2007 Las Vegas Bowl and all–Mountain West first–team receiver in 2008. -
Collie is sandwiched by Eagles defenders Quintin Mikell, left, and Kurt Coleman. He was knocked unconscious, and was later diagnosed with a concussion. -
Justin Bannan, 6-3, 312 pounds, Bella Vista High School
Justin Bannan was born on April 18, 1979 in Sacramento. He played defensive lineman for Colorado University, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. Here, he listens to coaches' remarks during the practice for the East-West Shrine football game on January 7, 2001. Bannan plays for the St. Louis Rams.
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