Wildcat's in the NFL
Elijah Lee (Class of 2014)
San Francisco 49ers: 2017-Present
Kansas State University
Kansas State University
- 2014-2016
High School Highlights
A two-time recipient of the Buck Buchanan Memorial Award, given to the best lineman or linebacker in the top two high school classes in Kansas or Missouri high school football in the Kansas City area (the second two-time winner of the award).
Selected as the Missouri Football Coaches' Association (MFCA) Class 6 Defensive Player of the Year, while he was a unanimous pick for the MFCA All-State squad in 2013
Also named first team all-state by the Missouri media in 2013 and was selected to the American Family Insurance All-USA Missouri Team
Named to the MaxPreps Junior All-American team in 2012
First team all-state honoree by both the coaches and media as a junior
Two-time Kansas City Star All-Metro honoree
Rated 39th-best outside linebacker nationally by Scout.com and the 41st by Rivals.com - Recorded 85 tackles, including 36 for loss and 12 sacks as a senior after collecting 71 tackles, 33.5 TFLs and 18.5 sacks in 2012
Deiondre' Hall (Class of 2012)
Philadephia Eagle: Present
Chicago Bears: 2016-2017
High School Highlights
Deiondre' was a first team all-state and first team all-metro selection. Hall was also named to the All-Simone team, which is given to the top players in the Kansas City area. Deiondre' led Blue Springs to a 7-3 record as a senior and was a two-way starter at wide receiver and free safety, despite opposing teams’ efforts to avoid him, Hall finished the season with 52 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions. Hall caught 35 passes for 710 yards and 9 touchdowns as the top offensive weapon for Blue Springs and was a finalist for the Otis Taylor Award, given to the best receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area.
College University of Northern Iowa (2012-2015)
Deiondre' played in 11 games and started six as a true freshman in 2012 and finished the season with 29 tackles, including 16 unassisted and 13 assisted. Hall also notched a blocked kick and one forced fumble and recorded a season high five tackles against South Dakota State (10/20), Illinois State (10/27) and South Dakota (11/10).
Chicago Bears: 2016-2017
High School Highlights
Deiondre' was a first team all-state and first team all-metro selection. Hall was also named to the All-Simone team, which is given to the top players in the Kansas City area. Deiondre' led Blue Springs to a 7-3 record as a senior and was a two-way starter at wide receiver and free safety, despite opposing teams’ efforts to avoid him, Hall finished the season with 52 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions. Hall caught 35 passes for 710 yards and 9 touchdowns as the top offensive weapon for Blue Springs and was a finalist for the Otis Taylor Award, given to the best receiver or tight end in the Kansas City area.
College University of Northern Iowa (2012-2015)
Deiondre' played in 11 games and started six as a true freshman in 2012 and finished the season with 29 tackles, including 16 unassisted and 13 assisted. Hall also notched a blocked kick and one forced fumble and recorded a season high five tackles against South Dakota State (10/20), Illinois State (10/27) and South Dakota (11/10).
Donald Stephenson
Cleveland Browns: 2018
Denver Broncos: 2016-2017
Kansas City Cheifs: 2012-2015
Career Highlights
Donald Stephenson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 3rd Round of the 2012 NFL Draft from the University of Oklahoma.
College Oklahoma
Donald attended the University of Oklahoma where he was All-Big XII Honorable Mention in 2011.
Denver Broncos: 2016-2017
Kansas City Cheifs: 2012-2015
Career Highlights
Donald Stephenson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 3rd Round of the 2012 NFL Draft from the University of Oklahoma.
College Oklahoma
Donald attended the University of Oklahoma where he was All-Big XII Honorable Mention in 2011.
Darius Hill (class of 2004)
Cincinatti Bengals: 2009
2004 Blue Springs Graduate
College: Ball State
Career: A Bengals college free agent signee for 2009, Hill spent most of the season on the practice squad, with a roster activation for the regular-season finale.
College: Had 31 career touchdown receptions, which is first on Ball State’s career list...had 2,473 career receiving yards to rank third on Ball State’s all-time list...caught 158 passes to rank fourth on the Cardinals’ career chart...
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two letters in football...helped team to a 13-0 state championship as a senior...All-Suburban Big 8 Conference as a senior...all-state as a senior...also earned three letters in basketball.
2004 Blue Springs Graduate
College: Ball State
Career: A Bengals college free agent signee for 2009, Hill spent most of the season on the practice squad, with a roster activation for the regular-season finale.
College: Had 31 career touchdown receptions, which is first on Ball State’s career list...had 2,473 career receiving yards to rank third on Ball State’s all-time list...caught 158 passes to rank fourth on the Cardinals’ career chart...
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two letters in football...helped team to a 13-0 state championship as a senior...All-Suburban Big 8 Conference as a senior...all-state as a senior...also earned three letters in basketball.
Brandon Loyd (class of 1999)
San Francisco 49ers: 2014-Present
New England Patriots: 2012 St. Louis Rams: 2011-2012 Denver Broncos: 2009-2011 Chicago Bears: 2008-2009 Washington Redskins: 2006-2007 San Francisco 49ers: 2003-2005 1999 Blue Springs Graduate College: University of Illinois Career Highlights A eight-year wide receiver who joined the Broncos as a free agent on June 15, 2009 after totaling 156 catches for 2,253 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first six seasons. Tied for second among all players with three successful two-point conversions since 2003. Selected to the Pro-Bowl after a career season in 2010. Topped 100 receiving yards in a game ten times in his career, including posting a career-high 169 yards twice this season (against Indianapolis and San Francisco). Established career highs this season with 77 receptions for 1,448 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has a knack for making superb, acrobatic catches and has excellent body control and flexibility in route running. He added 10 pounds of muscle after rookie season to better handle physical elements of NFL. Career Transactions : Entered NFL as a fourth-round selection (124th overall) by San Francisco in the 2003 NFL Draft… Traded to Washington for a 2006 third-round draft pick and a 2007 fourth-round draft pick (3/11/06)… Signed multi-year extension with Washington (4/22/06)… Released by the Redskins (2/26/08)… Signed 1-year contract with Chicago (3/7/08). Signed by Denver 6/15/09. High School Highlights: Attended Blue Springs High School and was a three-time all-Suburban Big 8 Conference selection, first-team all-region pick by Mo-Kan Magazine and all-state selection by St. Louis Post-Dispatch… Played cornerback, wide receiver, kicker and punter… Intercepted 6 passes and returned one for a TD at cornerback and caught 23 passes for 442 yards and 6 scores as receiver… Earned three letters in football, four in track and one in basketball. |
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Ladell Betts (class of 1997)
New Orleans Saints: 2010
Washington Redskins: 2002-2010
1997 Blue Springs Graduate
College: University of Iowa
Career Highlights
Betts is a powerful back who can serve as a front-linestarter or a reliable backup. In 2006, Betts recorded career highs with 1,154 rushing yards on 245 carries, along with four touchdowns. Through backing up Stephen Davis in his rookie season in 2002 to backing up Portis the last four years, Betts has appeared in 111 games and started 11 during his career with 3,326 yards on 821 carries and 15 touchdowns. He is a deft receiver out of the backfield, snagging 188 passes for 1,646 yards and three TDs.
Career Transactions : Selected by the Redskins in the second round (56th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.
High School Highlights: Betts earned numerous honors at Blue Springs High, including USA Today Missouri Player of the Year, first team All-State and All-Metro honors, as well as Parade and SuperPrep All-America. Betts was also honored with the Thomas A. Simone Award, which is given to the most outstanding player in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Betts also excelled in track, competing as a sprinter.
Washington Redskins: 2002-2010
1997 Blue Springs Graduate
College: University of Iowa
Career Highlights
Betts is a powerful back who can serve as a front-linestarter or a reliable backup. In 2006, Betts recorded career highs with 1,154 rushing yards on 245 carries, along with four touchdowns. Through backing up Stephen Davis in his rookie season in 2002 to backing up Portis the last four years, Betts has appeared in 111 games and started 11 during his career with 3,326 yards on 821 carries and 15 touchdowns. He is a deft receiver out of the backfield, snagging 188 passes for 1,646 yards and three TDs.
Career Transactions : Selected by the Redskins in the second round (56th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.
High School Highlights: Betts earned numerous honors at Blue Springs High, including USA Today Missouri Player of the Year, first team All-State and All-Metro honors, as well as Parade and SuperPrep All-America. Betts was also honored with the Thomas A. Simone Award, which is given to the most outstanding player in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Betts also excelled in track, competing as a sprinter.
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