How top NFL draft picks graded out as preps

Posted Apr 22, 2009
Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC: 2006 Rivals ranking: Four star (No. 31 receiver) Nicks caught passes at Independence High, from Joe Cox, Matthew Stafford's likely successor at Georgia. Few schools knew about him because, as a junior, he played in the shadow of future Bulldog Mohamed Massaquoi. After Nicks racked up 1,524 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, several schools probably wished they had noticed Nicks as early as the Tar Heels did. (Sports Illustrated)

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