USA Today All-USA High School Football Team (1982–1989)
The USA Today All-USA High School Football Team (1982–1989) was an annual selection of the best high school football players in the United States, chosen by USA Today newspaper. The team was highly regarded and served as a significant honor for high school players, often preceding successful collegiate and professional football careers.
This iteration of the All-USA team specifically covers the years 1982 through 1989. Each year, a first team and often a second team were named, comprised of players at various positions. Selection criteria included performance during the high school football season, statistics, and overall impact on their team's success.
The USA Today All-USA High School Football Team, generally, provides a historical record of top high school football talent, and players named to these teams often went on to achieve significant recognition at higher levels of the sport. While the structure and criteria for selection may have evolved over time, inclusion on the All-USA team remained a prestigious achievement. The 1982-1989 timeframe represents a specific period in the award's history.