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February 4, 2000: Willis McGahee of Miami Central High School signs his letter of intent to attend the University of Miami. McGahee is pictured with his mother Jannie Jones in the school library. Before he was a Miami Hurricane, Willis McGahee played for the Rockets of Miami Central High School. McGahee transferred to Central from Miami Springs High prior to his senior year in 1999. At 6’1 and 215 pounds, McGahee had the size and speed to be one of the great running backs in Dade County history. He appeared to be on his way to breaking the county single-season rushing record. But in the fifth game of the season, McGahee suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him for the remainder of his high school career. He finished with 677 yards and scored 11 touchdowns on just 77 carries. Photo by JC Ridley.
Due to his injury shortened senior year, McGahee was named 3rd Team All Dade County by the Miami Herald. But national publications, recuiters and college coaches gave him more respect. McGahee was named to Parade Magazine’s All American Team and the Gatorade Florida Player of the Year. To read more stories about the Orange Bowl, visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
