Bo started at D-end in high school. They rested him when McAdory was on offense, and played him sparingly. Yes, if he had played full time at RB, he would have been one of the most highly recruited players ever.
My dad went to McAdory in the 1960's, so he decided to go to a high school playoff game at McAdory to see Bo play back in the early 80's. He said that it was a tight game, 6 points or so, and the Jackets were ahead and backed up against their own goal line. They didn't have a good punter, so the coach decided to take a safety. Bo was the kick-off guy. Instead of punting from the 20 for the free kick following the safety, they let Bo tee it up on the 20 and kick. Dad said he split the uprights 90 yard away. McAdory went on to win.