Former Miami-Dade high school players in NFL

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back E.J. Biggers (38) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley (11) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J.

(Bill Kostroun / AP)

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Nov. 16, 2015 8:48 PM PT

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As of Week 10, there were 51 active NFL players who played high school football in Miami-Dade County. Here is the list, in alphabetical order by last name of the players, who are either on the 53-man roster, the practice squad or on an injured list. (At the end of the gallery, check out the listing of how many come from each school.)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (80) against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game, Sunday Sept. 20, 2015, in Cleveland.

(Ron Schwane / AP)

QB Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings, Miami Northwestern (Ann Heisenfelt / AP)

WR Antonio Brown, Steelers, Norland (Miami)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) plays in an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Pittsburgh.

(Gene J. Puskar / AP)

WR Amari Cooper, Raiders, Northwestern (Miami)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper runs on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in San Diego.

(Denis Poroy / AP)

CB Jonathan Cyprien, Jaguars, North Miami Beach

Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) and strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) give chase as Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) rushes for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

(Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)

LB Lavonte David, Buccaneers, Miami Northwestern (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)

LB Elvis Dumervil, Ravens, Jackson (Miami)

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) reacts to a penalty call after tackling Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Baltimore.

(Gail Burton / AP)

CB Quinton Dunbar, Redskins, Booker T. Washington (Steven Senne / AP)

T Ereck Flowers, Giants, Miami Norland (Tony Gutierrez / AP)

DE Ricky Jean Francois, Redskins, Miami Carol City (Mark Tenally / AP)

RB Devonta Freeman, Falcons, Miami Central

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP)

CB Charles Gaines, Browns, Miami Central

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) breaks a tackle from Cleveland Browns cornerback Charles Gaines (43) in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland.

(David Richard / AP)

TE Richard Gordon, Broncos, Norland (Miami)

Denver Broncos tight end Richard Gordon (89) during an NFL practice session at the team’s headquarters Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Englewood, Colo.

(David Zalubowski / AP)

Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) scores a touchdown on a 6-yard run ahead of Tennessee Titans defenders Avery Williamson, left, and Jurrell Casey (99) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.

(Mark Zaleski / AP)

WR Rannell Hall, Buccaneers, Carol City (Miami Gardens)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Rannell Hall during a Buccaneers NFL football training camp Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.

(Chris O’Meara / AP)

CB Brandon Harris, Titans, Booker T. Washington (Miami)

Tennessee Titans defensive back Brandon Harris (32) pushes New York Giants wide receiver Preston Parker (83) out of bounds in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

(Mark Zaleski / AP)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.

(R Brent Smith / AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns (88) catches the ball for a touchdown during the NFL game between Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.

(Tim Ireland / AP)

S Kemal Ishmael, Falcons, North Miami Beach

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton (47) runs as Atlanta Falcons strong safety Kemal Ishmael (36) makes the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, in Atlanta.

(John Bazemore / AP)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Andre Johnson (81) makes a catch over New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

(AJ Mast / AP)

RB Duke Johnson, Browns, Norland (Miami)

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) celebrates a touchdown with offensive tackle Cameron Erving in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Cincinnati.

(Frank Victores / AP)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Randell Johnson #58 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his recovered fumble with Mario Williams #94 of the Buffalo Bills against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 566413541 (Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images)

DB Lamarcus Joyner, Rams, Southwest Miami

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) battles Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.

(Rick Scuteri / AP)

LB Jamari Lattimore, Jets, Hialeah-Miami Lakes

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 18: Jamari Lattimore #54 of the New York Jets talks with special teams coordinator Bobby April during the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium on October 18, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 570165181 (Alex Goodlett / Getty Images)

QB Thad Lewis, 49ers, Hialeah-Miami Lakes

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Thad Lewis throws a pass at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Philadelphia.

(Matt Rourke / AP)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (82) runs against San Diego Chargers defensive end Corey Liuget in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Cincinnati.

(Gary Landers / AP)

Buffalo Bills offensive guard John Miller (76) against the Cleveland Browns in an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in Cleveland.

(Ron Schwane / AP)

QB Stephen Morris, Eagles, Monsignor Pace (Miami Gardens)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Stephen Morris (4) and Mark Sanchez (3) at the NFL football team’s practice facility, Wednesday, Sept. 9.

(Matt Rourke / AP)

RB Branden Oliver, Chargers, Southridge (Miami)

San Diego Chargers running back Branden Oliver (43) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ORG XMIT: NYOTK077 (Patrick Semansky / AP)

LB Denzel Perryman, Chargers, Coral Gables

San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Denzel Perryman warms up prior to the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers Sunday Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) ORG XMIT: OTKWIML105 (Matt Ludtke / AP)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) slides in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Keith Reaser (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP)

CB Xavier Rhodes, Vikings, Miami Norland (Duane Burleson / AP)

CB Patrick Robinson, Chargers, Gulliver Prep

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, above, is stopped near the goal line by San Diego Chargers cornerback Patrick Robinson, below, during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in San Diego.

(Denis Poroy / AP)

S Antrel Rolle, Bears, South Dade (Homestead)

Chicago Bears strong safety Antrel Rolle (26) and free safety Adrian Amos (38) are unable to make the interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in San Diego.

(Denis Poroy / AP)

Florida Atlantic defensive back D’Joun Smith runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ORG XMIT: INJC12 (Julio Cortez / AP)

WR Rodney Smith, Cowboys, Archbishop Carroll (Miami)

Rodney Smith spent his first two NFL seasons with the Vikings before joining the Browns. He currently is on the Cowboys’ practice squad.

(Nam Y. Huh / AP)

LB Sean Spence, Steelers, Northwestern (Miami)

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Sean Spence (51) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014.

(Gene J. Puskar / AP)

WR Kenbrell Thompkins, Jets, Northwestern (Miami)

New York Jets wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (10) is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive back Neiko Thorpe (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ORG XMIT: OAS (Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP)

LB Stephen Tulloch, Lions, Killian (Miami)

Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) (Rick Osentoski / AP)

CB Tray Walker, Ravens, Northwestern (Miami)

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker (25) is helped off the field after being injured against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz.

(Rick Scuteri / AP)

CB Kayvon Webster, Broncos, Monsignor Pace

Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ORG XMIT: COCC (Jack Dempsey / AP)

LB Tourek Williams, Chargers, Norland (Miami)

San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Tourek Williams (58) gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014.

(Charlie Riedel / AP)

Miami-Dade high school players in today's NFL

Northwestern: 8; Norland: 7; Miami Central: 5; North Miami Beach: 4; Carol City: 3; Killian: 3; American: 2; Booker T. Washington: 2; Coral Gables: 2; Hialeah-Miami Lakes: 2; Monsignor Pace: 2; Archbishop Carroll: 1; Gulliver: 1; Hialeah: 1; Jackson: 1; Miami: 1; Miami Springs: 1; North Miami: 1; Palmetto: 1; South Dade: 1; Southridge: 1; Southwest Miami: 1

Pictured: Frank Gore

(George Bridges / AP)

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