No. 36: Maurice Clarett, Warren Harding, Football, 1997-2001
Today we continue the countdown of JJHuddle's “Top 50 Ohio High
School Athletes of the Decade” for 1999-2009. Every Monday through
Friday from now until March 26, a new athlete will be released. Today's entry talent-wise might have been the state's best running back ever.
Today we continue the countdown of JJHuddle's “Top 50 Ohio High
School Athletes of the Decade” for 1999-2009. Every Monday through
Friday from now until March 26, a new athlete will be released.
Today's entry talent-wise might have been the state's best running back ever.
36. Maurice Clarett, Warren Harding, Football, 1997-2001: Before
he was famous for leading Ohio State to the 2002 National Championship
and his ensuing legal problems, Clarett was one of the best football
players ever to come out of Ohio. The former USA Today National
Offensive Player of the Year and Mr. Football winner rushed for 2,194
yards and 38 touchdowns and caught 19 passes for 351 yards and six
scores as a senior. In the playoffs his senior season (three games)
Clarett rushed for 785 yards and 8 touchdowns.
