Boston College linebacker Nick Clancy (Joliet Catholic) will play in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game Feb. 2 and is a prospect for the NFL draft in April. | AP Photo
Illinois running back Josh Ferguson (6) tries to escape the reach of Arizona State defensiveback Robert Nelson. | AP Photo
Fordham quarterback Ryan Higgins (3) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Cincinnati defensive end Dan Giordano. | AP Photo
Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers (11) is tackled by Florida defensive back Josh Evans (9) as linebacker Antonio Morrison trails. | AP Photo
On the eve of Round 1 in the high school football playoffs, the thought occurs that several players we enjoyed watching in the postseason a few years ago may be paving the way for their shot at the NFL. Cincinnati defensive end Dan Giordano (Lincoln-Way …