Meet 18 NFL players from Greater Cincinnati high schools

Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer

December 31, 2022 at 2:56 AM·2 min read

National Football League rosters include 18 Greater Cincinnati high school alumni. Please let us know of anyone we missed. We'll be happy to add them.

Tommy Kraemer, Elder High SchoolOL, Detroit LionsCollege: University of Notre DameUndrafted in 2021

Dallas Cowboys long snapper Jake McQuaide

Jake McQuaide, Elder High SchoolLS, Dallas CowboysCollege: Ohio State UniversityUndrafted in 2011

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (8) talks to quarterback Tom Brady

Kyle Rudolph, Elder High SchoolTE, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCollege: University of Notre DameDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2011, 2nd, MIN

The Philadelphia Eagles' Josiah Scott trips up Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott

Josiah Scott, Fairfield High SchoolCB, Philadelphia EaglesCollege: Michigan State UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2020, 4th, JAX

Jackson Carman, Fairfield High SchoolOL, Cincinnati BengalsCollege: Clemson UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2021, 2nd, CIN

Jordan Hicks, Lakota West High SchoolLB, Minnesota VikingsCollege: University of TexasDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2015, 3rd, PHI

Ryan Kelly, Lakota West High SchoolC, Indianapolis ColtsCollege: University of AlabamaDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2016, 1st, IND

Bryan Cook, Mt. Healthy High SchoolS, Kansas City ChiefsCollege: University of CincinnatiDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2022, 2nd, KC

David Montgomery, Mt. Healthy High SchoolRB, Chicago BearsCollege: Iowa State UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2019, 3rd, CHI

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith.

Mike Edwards, Winton Woods High SchoolS, Tampa Bay BuccaneersCollege: University of KentuckyDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2019, 3rd, TB

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long Jr.

David Long Jr., Winton Woods High SchoolLB, Tennessee TitansCollege: West Virginia UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2019, 6th, TEN

Andrew Norwell, Anderson High SchoolG, Washington CommandersCollege: Ohio State UniversityUndrafted in 2014

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes tries to bring down Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.

Derrick Barnes, Holy CrossLB, Detroit LionsCollege: Purdue UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2021, 4th, DET

Darrian Beavers, Colerain High SchoolLB, New York GiantsCollege: University of CincinnatiDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2022, 6th, NYG

Drue Chrisman, La SalleP, Cincinnati BengalsCollege: Ohio State UniversityUndrafted in 2021

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard

Sam Hubbard, Moeller High SchoolDE, Cincinnati BengalsCollege: Ohio State UniversityDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2018, 3rd, CIN

Kevin Huber, McNicholas High SchoolP, Cincinnati Bengals (practice squad)College: University of CincinnatiDrafted (Year, Round, Team): 2009, 5th, CIN

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Justin Murray

Justin Murray, Sycamore High SchoolOT, Buffalo BillsCollege: University of CincinnatiUndrafted in 2016

Notes: Jets DE Vinny Curry attended Harmony Community School in Cincinnati but graduated from Neptune High School in Neptune, N.J.; Raiders seventh-round draft pick Thayer Munford attended La Salle High School but transferred to Massillon Washington High School.

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