SPP Football in the Pros

Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers

     The most famous current NFL player is Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Minkah is a 2015 graduate who led the Marauders to the 2014 state championship. Minkah's career continued at Alabama where he quickly became a standout on their National Championship teams in 2015 and 2017. He was an All-American in 2016 and 2017 and awarded both the Chuck Bednarik Award (best defensive player in the country) and Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back in the country) after the 2017 season. Minkah was then selected 11th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins where he played for one season before being traded to the Steelers. Minkah is now a 4-time Pro Bowler (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) and led the NFL in interceptions in 2022. 

Kai (KJ) Gray
Edmonton Elks (CFL)

          KJ Gray is a 2016 Prep graduate who was a standout wide receiver and defensive back in high school. During his senior year, KJ amassed 820 receiving yards on 38 receptions for 11 TDs and also added 37 tackles, 6 pass breakups, and an INT on defense. Gray then signed with Rutgers and became an impact player in his freshman and sophomore seasons. His college career also included time at Sam Houston State and Division 2 Lincoln (PA). In January, 2023, Gray signed with the Edmonton Elks where he quickly established himself as a starter. At the end of the season Gray was awarded the Jackie Parker Trophy, which recognizes the Most Outstanding Rookie in the West Division. 

Jayson Ademilola
Houston Roughnecks (XFL)

     Jayson Ademilola is a 2018 graduate of Prep who went on to play his college career at Notre Dame with his twin brother and fellow football alumni Justin. Jayson appeared in 54 total games for the Fighting Irish over 5 seasons. In High School, Jayson amassed an impressive career as one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the state. Jayson currently holds school records for single season sacks (11.5), career sacks (23.5), single season tackles for loss (23.5) and career TFLs (46.5).
​     Ademilola was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2023 NFL Draft but later released. He was later drafted by the Houston Roughnecks (XFL) in the 2023 Rookie Draft.

Justin Ademilola
Montreal Alouettes (CFL)

       Justin Ademilola, '18, recently signed a two year deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Like his twin, Jayson, Justin played his collegiate ball at Notre Dame after an impressive career on the defensive line at Prep. Justin was invited to the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp after the 2023 NFL Draft.

Will Hill III
Arlington Renegades (XFL)

          Will Hill III is a 2008 graduate who built an impressive high school resume. Before attending the University of Florida, Will was the No. 2-rated overall player in the ESPN Top 150 and a USA-Today All-American. As a sophomore, he led the Marauders to a State Championship in 2005 with nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 25 TDs as a QB, RB, WR, and Safety. As a junior and senior, Hill led Prep back to the finals where the team came up short.
          Hill signed with Florida and played for the Gators from 2008-2010. He quickly emerged a starter and was selected to the 2008 SEC All-Freshman Team. Hill then won a National Championship in 2009 before declaring for the draft following his junior season as Florida.
         Hill's professional career includes 5 seasons in the NFL where he started games for both the NY Giants and Baltimore Ravens from 2012-2016. After the NFL, Hill has played in the Canadian Football League, Arena Football League, and most recently the XFL. In 2022, he was drafted by the Arlington Renegades, where he won an XFL Championship during the 2023 season.