One of the toughest positions to name a Top 10, as Longview had produced many outstanding cornerbacks over the past 23 seasons. Check out the best 10 guys since 2000.
Years: 2006
School: Longview
College: SFA (Track)
In his first and only year to start, Rosborough came up with an undeniable stat line that helped him earn 1st Team All-State recognition: 43 tackles, 10 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. He combo'd with Chris Lacy to make one of the more dominant secondaries in Longview history with a school record for interceptions
Years: 2013-14
College: Oklahoma Panhandle State
Walker took advantage of a huge senior year in 2014 making 52 tackles, 9 interceptions, 5 pass break ups, 1 forced fumble and scoring 2 defensive touchdowns. That effort was good enough to land him 1st Team All-State as well as 1st Team All-East Texas
College: Oklahoma Panhandle State
Walker took advantage of a huge senior year in 2014 making 52 tackles, 9 interceptions, 5 pass break ups, 1 forced fumble and scoring 2 defensive touchdowns. That effort was good enough to land him 1st Team All-State as well as 1st Team All-East Texas
Years: 2014-15
College: N/A
Years: 2008-09
College: ETBU
McGee was the leader of the defense from a vocal standpoint at the corner position. A 32 game career starter, McGee had 9 career interceptions including an explosive senior year that led him to being 2nd team All-State after a 57 tackle, 7 interception, 6 pass break ups, a fumble forced and recovery his senior year. At merely 5'4 145 pounds, McGee was picked on several times. He won more times than he loss.
Years: 2000-01
College: North Texas
Playing in the early 200s, the ball was rarely tossed around in comparison to now. For a man to have 7 interceptions now days is remarkable, in those days down right gaudy. According to lobohistory.com Hollis finished 2001 with 7 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
Years: 2004-06
College: TJC
Base was a 2 year letterman, appearing as a nickel and dime corner his junior year. As a senior Lacy finished first team all-district after a 5 interception performance, 1 interception return for a touchdown, 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown and 2 blocked kick returns for a touchdown. Lacy was one of the most aware corners I've seen. Against North Mesquite their offense converted a first down on a simple hitch. Lacy paid attention to the signals and intercepted the next pass when they tried it again. Simple adjustments, that you'd be surprised most player don't make.
Years: 2000-02
LaRandall McKind is best known for his ability to play corner, but the man did way more than that. During his career, McKind played running back, receiver, and even punted the ball for Longview. During the 2000 season, McKind finished with 6 touchdowns rushing, on top of being the team's top corner. In an offense that featured a young Joel Armstrong and Willie Andrews, McKind was the team's top running back.
As a sophomore Willie Andrews impacted the field as a defensive back, blocking a punt that was key to Longview defeating DeSoto in 1999. He finished that sophomore season with 2 interceptions and made several PBUs. Willie's junior season saw him with the ball more often playing more offense at running back and receiver than the year before while also returning punts and kickoffs. From the jump he was making plays, none any bigger than the game winning touchdown the second game of the year against Lake Highlands. As time expired Joel Armstrong hit Willie Andrews as he broke away for a 97 yard touchdown. The next week Willie caught 11 passes from Armstong in a loss to Monroe Ouachita. Andrews finished his junior year with 40 catches, 4 going for touchdowns, and in the season finale against Lufkin, Andrews rushed for 163 yards on 24 carries. On top of being an offensive juggernaut, Andrews finished his junior year with 3 interceptions. Andrews senior year was just as spectacular as his junior. As the team's starting tailback, Andrews rushed for over a 1,000 yards with 17 touchdowns rushing and 1 receiving. His top games were against Marshall (30 touches for 196 yards 2 TDs) Midland Lee (14 touches for 132 yards) and Dallas Kimball (212 yards and 3 TDs.) Willie was a top corner and top running back, making him Longview's top athlete, also making 2nd Team All State. Willie went on to Baylor to star as a DB, and was picked up by the New England Patriots, even scoring a kick return for a TD.
College: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Tarleton State
As a free safety Carr pulled down 2 interceptions, but after a rare midseason loss to Mesquite Horn, Carr was moved to cornerback. The next game against Rockwall, Jalen picked off the Yellowjackets 3 times. He finished his senior season with 70 tackles, 3 for loss, 10 interceptions, 5 pass break ups, 1 sack, and 3 blocked kicks. That effort was good enough for him to be named first team All-State as well as East-Texas.
Years: 2021-23
College: Oklahoma State
The truth and not a fable. Willie is the best defensive back to play at Longview since Bobby Taylor. As a sophomore in 2021, Willie exploded on the scene with 76 tackles, 8 interceptions, 2 pick 6's, and returned 2 punts for a TD as well. As a junior, Willie began to split time at safety and corner based off of team need. Nelson picked off another 5 passes to go along with 80 tackles and a pick 6. To end his career, Nelson played dual spots again, finishing his senior year with 50 tackles, 6 picks, 2 for TDS, and 6 pbus. 19 career interceptions, 5 career pick 6's, 3 punt returns for a touchdown, and 206 career tackles. GOAT.
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