In three seasons at Eldorado, the imposing tailback rushed for 6,396 yards and 81 touchdowns, leading the Sundevils into the state tournament as a senior and capturing the Las Vegas Sun’s 2000 State Offensive Player of the Year award. Jackson’s subsequent success at Oregon State, which included five touchdowns in the 2003 Las Vegas Bowl, helped pave the way for locals to play in college as coaches began recruiting Southern Nevada more heavily. Snshf.com/hall-of-famers/steven-jackson.

Runner-up: Italee Lucas