Alabama high school football: 2023 ASWA All-State teams
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its 2023 All-State football teams.
Finalists for the back and lineman of the year awards are planned for release next week. The winners, Super All-State and Mr. Football will be named Tuesday, Jan. 16, at a luncheon banquet at the Montgomery Renaissance.
Here are the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school football teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year:
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CLASS 7A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Andrew Alford, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 6-1, 185
RB: Derrick Butler, Davidson, Sr., 6-0, 190
RB: Kolton Nero, Foley, Sr., 5-11, 215
RB: Tyren Washington, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 225
WR: Bryce Cain, Baker, Sr., 5-11, 170
WR: Cam Coleman, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-4, 190
WR: Perry Thompson, Foley, Sr., 6-4, 210
OL: Jalen Foster, Auburn, Sr., 6-1, 260
OL: Logan Joellenbeck, Foley, Sr., 6-6, 335
OL: Donovan Price, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-2, 230
OL: Mal Waldrep, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 6-5, 310
OL: KC Walters, Thompson, Sr., 6-1, 245
PK: Towns McGough, Auburn, Sr., 5-11, 175
Defense
DL: Jaylen Brown, James Clemens, Sr., 6-6, 240
DL: Isaia Faga, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-2, 290
DL: Caleb Pitts, Auburn, Jr., 6-4, 255
DL: Jordan Ross, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-5, 225
LB: Zo Martin, Florence, So., 5-10, 185
LB: Leland Normand, Baker, Sr., 6-0, 190
LB: John Robinson, Mary Montgomery, Sr., 5-11, 205
LB: Bradley Shaw, Hoover, Sr., 6-2, 210
DB: Anquon Fegans, Thompson, Jr., 6-2, 185
DB: Kaleb Harris, Thompson, Sr., 6-0, 195
DB: Rydarrius Morgan, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 180
DB: Andrew Purcell, Enterprise, Jr., 5-11, 185
P: Roman Gagliano, Opelika, Sr., 6-4, 215
Athlete
John Paul Head, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-1, 210
Jared Hollins, Mary Montgomery, Sr., 6-4, 187
Josh Flowers, Baker, Sr., 6-3, 220
Peyton Floyd, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 5-11, 180
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SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Trent Seaborn, Thompson, Fr., 6-0, 175
RB: Gavin Fuqua, Austin, Jr., 5-10, 170
RB: Keion Dunlap, Enterprise, Sr., 6-1, 205
RB: Omar Mabson, Auburn, So., 5-9, 205
WR: Jonathan Bibbs, Spain Park, Sr., 6-2, 175
WR: Jadon Loving, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 5-11, 165
WR: Daylyn Upshaw, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 6-0, 175
OL: Tafari Alcime, Bob Jones, Sr., 6-2, 250
OL: Caden Anderson, Enterprise, Sr., 6-3, 255
OL: Ben Appiah, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-2, 285
OL: Shaun Martin, Davidson, Sr., 6-4, 280
OL: Louis Snell, Dothan, Jr., 6-4, 310
PK: Reid Montgomery, Prattville, Sr., 6-2, 167
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Defense
DL: Malik Autry, Opelika, Jr., 6-6, 260
DL: Tyrell Averhart, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-0, 260
DL: Tristan Lyles, Central-Phenix City, So., 6-1, 220
DL: Fred Vili, Enterprise, Sr., 6-1, 255
LB: Tyler Hicks, Thompson, Sr., 6-0, 210
LB: Trent Hood, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 5-11, 225
LB: JT Hooten, Enterprise, Sr., 6-2, 210
LB: Ty Hudson, Auburn, Jr., 6-2, 215
DB: Ameyr Adams, Fairhope, Sr., 6-0, 188
DB: Riggs Dunn, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-0, 180
DB: Jamar Moultrie, Hoover, Jr., 5-10, 170
DB: Jiquan Sanks, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 175
P: John Alan McGuire, Thompson, Jr., 6-2, 195
Athlete
Ty Doughty, James Clemens, Jr., 5-9, 165
Ean Nation, Auburn, Sr., 5-10, 165
Jonah Winston, Hoover, So., 5-9, 145
Eric Winters, Enterprise, Jr., 6-3, 195
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Brock Bradley, Spain Park, So., 6-0, 175
QB: Jacks McClung, Huntsville, Sr., 6-3, 180
RB: Nick Clark, Daphne, Sr., 5-9, 205
RB: Emerson Russell, Chelsea, Sr., 5-7, 155
WR: James Bolton, Mary Montgomery, Sr., 6-2, 178
WR: Colben Landrew, Thompson, So., 6-5, 220
OL: Isaac Boulger, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr., 6-3, 265
OL: Kyle Thomas, Mary Montgomery, Jr., 6-2, 265
PK: Owen Simpson, Vestavia Hills, Jr., 6-0, 175
DL: Tyler Durant, Daphne, Sr., 6-4, 250
DL: Jalin Edwards, Grissom, Sr., 6-2, 235
LB: Jayden Davis, Thompson, Sr., 6-1, 215
LB: Jacob Watson, Vestavia Hills, Jr., 6-0, 225
DB: Ke'Aviyon Durry, Dothan, Sr., 5-11, 170
DB: Michael Igbinoghene, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr., 5-10, 175
P: Sims Bowman, Huntsville, Sr., 6-1, 180
ATH: Cole Porter, Grissom, Sr., 6-0, 180
COACH OF THE YEAR
Zach Golson, Mary Montgomery
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CLASS 6A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: KJ Lacey, Saraland, Jr., 6-0, 175
RB: Cole Gamble, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-1, 205
RB: Jordan Washington, Helena, Sr., 6-2, 212
RB: TJ Worthy, Gadsden City, Jr., 5-10, 175
WR: Mario Craver, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-0, 165
WR: Malcolm Simmons, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 6-1, 180
WR: Ryan Williams, Saraland, Jr., 6-1, 175
OL: Watts Alexander, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-4, 275
OL: Spencer Dowland, Athens, Jr., 6-5, 290
OL: Daylan Martin, Saraland, Sr., 6-4, 306
OL: Shaq McRoy, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-9, 360
OL: William Sanders, Brookwood, Sr., 6-3, 290
PK: Conner Hughes, Fort Payne, Jr., 5-9, 150
Defense
DL: Malik Blocton, Pike Road, Sr., 6-4, 268
DL: Antonio Coleman, Saraland, Jr., 6-3, 280
DL: Jourdin Crawford, Parker, Jr., 6-3, 290
DL: Cole McConathy, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-5, 235
LB: DJ Barber, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-1, 230
LB: Sterling Dixon, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-3, 215
LB: Anthony Jones Jr., St. Paul's, So., 6-4, 235
LB: Bobby Pruitt, Theodore, Sr., 6-3, 185
DB: TJ Banks, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 6-2, 185
DB: Xavier Johnson, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 5-11, 170
DB: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Gadsden City, Sr., 6-0, 190
DB: Na'eem Offord, Parker, Jr., 6-2, 180
P: Humberto Rosales, McAdory, Sr., 6-2, 175
Athlete
Malik Brown, Center Point, Sr., 6-2, 235
Jaylen Mbakwe, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-1, 175
Demarcus Riddick, Chilton Co., Sr., 6-3, 225
Nick Sherman, Northridge, Sr., 6-2, 180
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SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Gabe Benton, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 6-3, 215
RB: Terence Gaines Jr., Mortimer Jordan, Jr., 5-10, 185
RB: Jaquess Greene, Muscle Shoals, Jr., 6-0, 165
RB: Carlin Long, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., 6-0, 205
WR: Jamir Goodloe, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-1, 175
WR: Jamarcus Prince, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 6-3, 195
WR: JayShon Ridgle, Athens, Sr., 5-11, 200
OL: Scout Arp, Hartselle, Sr., 6-4, 285
OL: Jaxon Brooks, Homewood, Sr., 6-2, 275
OL: Asher Hale, St. Paul's, Sr., 6-5, 305
OL: Brady Phillips, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-3, 290
OL: Chandler Wilson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-4, 225
PK: Tucker Cornelius, Northridge, Sr., 6-2, 190
Defense
DL: Jeremiah Beaman, Parker, Sr., 6-4, 260
DL: Keenan Britt, Oxford, So., 6-2, 215
DL: Kevin Norwood, Theodore, Sr., 6-2, 305
DL: Avion Pickett, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-2, 195
LB: Jamison Curtis, Saraland, Sr., 6-1, 210
LB: Carlos Ivy, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 5-11, 220
LB: William Grier McDuffie, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-2, 210
LB: AJ Quarles, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 6-1, 220
DB: Justin Godwin, Chilton Co., Jr., 5-11, 175
DB: Delvon Gulley, Saraland, Sr., 6-1, 175
DB: Jackson Sessions, Cullman, Sr., 6-1, 190
DB: Javontae Walton, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-0, 192
P: Micheal Givihan, Woodlawn, Sr., 5-7, 147
Athlete
Ti Mims, Baldwin Co., Jr., 5-10, 165
Therman Deon Moore, Center Point, Jr., 6-0, 180
TJ Wilson, Benjamin Russell, Jr., 5-7, 185
Cole Woods, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-0, 165
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Brogan Gross, Athens, Jr., 5-11, 175
QB: Mason Mims, Oxford, Jr., 6-3, 203
RB: Ri Fletcher, Hartselle, Sr., 5-9, 170
RB: Shamarion Landrum, Buckhorn, Jr., 6-1, 195
WR: Coleman Maldonado, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 5-11, 180
WR: Laquenton Underwood, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 5-7, 170
OL: Clark Barker, Wetumpka, Sr., 6-2, 290
OL: Nathan Sayle, Buckhorn, Sr., 6-3, 295
PK: Drew Ginsberg, St. Paul's, Jr., 5-10, 160
DL: Jerrell Brasher, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-3, 270
DL: Luke Dickinson, Briarwood, Sr., 6-1, 225
LB: Demarion Caffey, Chilton Co., Sr., 5-11, 215
LB: Nate Thomason, Helena, Sr., 6-2, 215
DB: Will Felton, Pelham, Sr., 6-2, 220
DB: Kobe Johnson, Baldwin Co., Jr., 5-9, 175
P: None.
ATH: Jordan King, Pike Road, Jr., 5-8, 152
ATH: Dax Varnadore, Fort Payne, Jr., 6-0, 195
COACH OF THE YEAR
Drew Gilmer, Clay-Chalkville
CLASS 5A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Eric Handley, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-2, 205
RB: Cam Phinizee, Russellville, So., 5-11, 175
RB: Mason Teague, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., 5-10, 180
RB: Kolin Wilson, Gulf Shores, Jr., 5-8, 175
WR: Dalyn Jackson, Demopolis, Sr., 6-0, 195
WR: Antron Mitchell, Eufaula, Sr., 6-1, 190
WR: Clarence Taylor, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 6-0, 160
OL: Micah DeBose, Vigor, Jr., 6-5, 300
OL: Benton Dunn, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-2, 260
OL: Jordan Foy, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-5, 340
OL: Eli Long, Lawrence Co., Sr., 6-5, 305
OL: Nathan Pybus, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-3, 275
PK: Nik Peerson, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-0, 150
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Defense
DL: Zion Grady, Charles Henderson, Jr., 6-3, 230
DL: Kavion Henderson, Leeds, Sr., 6-3, 258
DL: Kingston Lowe, Gulf Shores, Sr., 6-1, 230
DL: Aiden Stewart, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-1, 205
LB: Koby Johnson, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 5-10, 180
LB: Brandon Purifoy, Vigor, Sr., 5-9, 183
LB: QB Reese, Ramsay, Sr., 6-0, 212
LB: Zane Smith, Moody, Sr., 6-2, 215
DB: Cam Dooley, Valley, Sr., 6-3, 195
DB: Ty Goodwill, Faith-Mobile, Sr., 6-3, 189
DB: Braden Jackson, Gulf Shores, Sr., 6-1, 185
DB: Cam Wormley, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 5-9, 165
P: Seth Cooper, Sardis, Jr., 6-2, 240
Athlete
Jy'won Boyd, Charles Henderson, Sr., 5-11, 185
Caleb Dozier, Headland, Sr., 6-3, 230
Jerrian Graham, Vigor, Sr., 6-3, 190
Ronnie Royal, Gulf Shores, Sr., 5-10, 180
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Carson McFadden, John Carroll, Sr., 6-0, 188
RB: LaDamion Boyd, Central-Clay Co., Jr., 5-11, 180
RB: Bryce Dowdlan, B.C. Rain, Sr., 5-7, 190
RB: Keishawn Rowser, Demopolis, Jr., 6-0, 198
WR: KD Barnes, Moody, Sr., 6-1, 185
WR: Peyton Plott, Carroll-Ozark, Jr., 5-9, 155
WR: Brandon Thomas, Valley, Sr., 6-6, 210
OL: Hayden Breal, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 287
OL: Jamin Brown, Southside-Gadsden, Jr., 6-5, 300
OL: Mason Hiller, Beauregard, Sr., 6-3, 293
OL: Carde Smith, Williamson, Jr., 6-6, 300
OL: Tony Zinnerman, Demopolis, Jr., 5-9, 268
PK: Will Langston, Gulf Shores, Sr., 5-9, 160
Defense
DL: Chris Burge, Leeds, Sr., 6-2, 244
DL: Matthew James, Russellville, Sr., 5-10, 230
DL: Cam Mallory, Moody, So., 6-2, 270
DL: Demarcus Wynn, Ramsay, Sr., 6-0, 260
LB: Ellis McGaskin, Williamson, Fr., 6-1, 190
LB: EJ Havis, Guntersville, Sr., 6-1, 190
LB: Marquel Patterson, Ramsay, Jr., 5-9, 205
LB: Tytan Rich, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., 5-10, 195
DB: Toney Coleman, Eufaula, Sr., 6-2, 190
DB: Taijh Overton, Williamson, Jr., 6-2, 185
DB: Jacori Stabler, Faith-Mobile, Sr., 6-0, 184
DB: Tamarcus Threatt, Carver-Birmingham, Sr., 5-9, 170
P: Kaleb Goff, Moody, Jr., 5-11, 200
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Athlete
Justin Adams, Citronelle, Sr., 5-11, 170
Joe Lott, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-3, 190
Tremell Washington, Ramsay, Jr., 5-9, 160
Anthony Young, Wenonah, Sr., 6-1, 180
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HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Charlie Johnston, Moody, Jr., 6-5, 190
QB: Amari Yelding, B.C. Rain, Sr., 6-0, 190
RB: Carlos Benjamin Jr., Vigor, Jr., 5-9, 180
RB: Jake Harper, Fairview, So., 6-0, 185
WR: Zach Archer, John Carroll, Sr., 5-9, 175
WR: JeDan Gilbert, Fairfield, Sr., 6-2, 180
OL: Royce Baucom, Guntersville, Sr., 6-4, 300
OL: Eric Gonzalez, Fairview, Sr., 5-11, 215
PK: Cleat Forrest, Alexandria, Jr., 5-8, 140
DL: Otto Brewer, Gulf Shores, Sr., 6-3, 240
DL: Devin Whitsett, Vigor, So., 6-3, 215
LB: Malachi Duncan, Russellville, Sr., 5-11, 180
LB: Logan Silva, Arab, Sr., 6-2, 210
DB: Eli Holliman, Shelby Co., Jr., 6-2, 180
DB: Jermaine McCree, Williamson, So., 5-11, 170
P: Jaxson Gaither, Beauregard, Jr., 5-9, 162
ATH: Lakeith Person, Carroll-Ozark, Sr., 5-9, 170
ATH: Jaeden Simmons, Faith-Mobile, Sr., 6-0, 182
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jake Ganus, Moody
CLASS 4A
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FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Jim Ogle, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-3, 205
RB: Fluff Bothwell, Oneonta, Sr., 6-0, 218
RB: Jacob Cornejo, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-0, 210
RB: Josh Griffin, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 5-11, 200
WR: Brett Coleman, Haleyville, Sr., 6-3, 201
WR: Kydric Fisher, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-0, 180
WR: Ti'Airrius Mosley, West Morgan, Sr., 6-1, 170
OL: Jamarian Acklin, Deshler, Sr., 6-3, 295
OL: Melvin Carrillo, West Morgan, Sr., 5-9, 240
OL: Zack Gaylor, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-2, 265
OL: Kol Petrey, Andalusia, Sr., 6-1, 260
OL: Aaron Taylor, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-1, 250
PK: Jeramie Houston, Jackson, Sr., 6-0, 240
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Defense
DL: Tae Diamond, Cherokee Co., Jr., 5-10, 225
DL: Landen Marshall, Andalusia, Sr., 6-2, 280
DL: Xavier Rhine, Bibb Co., Jr., 6-1, 200
DL: KJ Washington, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-2, 230
LB: Tristan Brown, Cherokee Co., Jr., 5-11, 195
LB: Shamarvion Mosley, West Morgan, Sr., 6-2, 200
LB: Joseph Phillips, BTW-Tuskegee, Sr., 6-3, 235
LB: Jon Welch, Sipsey Valley, Sr., 6-2, 220
DB: Elijah Hall Jr., BTW-Tuskegee, Sr., 5-11, 180
DB: Jayden Lewis, Anniston, Sr., 6-0, 175
DB: Jotavion Pierce, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-3, 190
DB: Christopher Williams, T.R. Miller, Sr., 5-11, 150
P: Brodie Dunlap, Corner, Sr., 6-4, 230
Athlete
Jalen Fletcher, West Morgan, Sr., 5-7, 170
Noah Gregg, Brooks, Sr., 6-3, 180
Caleb McCreary, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., 5-11, 185
Brandon Musch, Westminster-Huntsville, Sr., 5-9, 185
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Braxton Peters, West Morgan, Sr., 6-2, 190
RB: Hunter Palmer, Central-Florence, Jr., 5-9, 170
RB: EJ Crowell, Jackson, Fr., 5-11, 203
RB: Elijah Goss, Handley, Sr., 5-8, 171
WR: Wyatt Bailey, Sipsey Valley, Sr., 5-11, 175
WR: Davis Dare, American Christian, Sr., 5-8, 170
WR: Derrick Vinson, Montgomery Academy, Jr., 6-4, 190
OL: Pate Pass, Oneonta, So., 6-4, 235
OL: Graham Uter, Bayside Academy, Sr., 6-5, 295
OL: Carson Wheeler, Brooks, Sr., 6-3, 290
OL: Nylun Williams, Jackson, Jr., 6-2, 265
OL: Kaden Willis, Corner, Sr., 5-10, 225
PK: John Ducar, Jacksonville, So., 5-11, 170
Defense
DL: Tristen Abrams, Satsuma, Sr., 5-11, 236
DL: Charlie Adams, Montevallo, Sr., 6-0, 245
DL: Cam Pritchett, Jackson, Sr., 6-0, 285
DL: Garrett Sanford, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-4, 230
LB: Myles Khatri, Catholic-Montgomery, So., 5-11, 205
LB: Amajah Williams, Handley, Sr., 5-10, 230
LB: Charlie Wright, Jacksonville, Sr., 5-10, 190
LB: Matthew Yafondo, Fultondale, Sr., 6-0, 215
DB: Jace Boyd, Corner, Sr., 6-2, 185
DB: Marquez Daniels, BTW-Tuskegee, So., 6-4, 175
DB: QJ Steele, Jackson, Sr., 5-11, 185
DB: Jace Turner, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-0, 185
P: Ryan Hanks, Priceville, Sr., 6-1, 205
Athlete
Takyi Askew, T.R. Miller, Sr., 6-2, 170
Garrett Burrough, Brooks, Jr., 6-0, 175
Kesean Pryor, Dora, Sr., 6-2, 215
Luke Songy, St. John Paul II, Sr., 5-10, 185
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Lance Cormier, Sipsey Valley, Jr., 6-1, 175
QB: Gunner Rivers, St. Michael, Fr., 6-3, 175
RB: Blitz Clemons, Priceville, Sr., 5-6, 150
RB: Amare Edmondson, Munford, Jr., 5-6, 175
WR: Keeyun Chapman, Jackson, So., 6-4, 210
WR: Brody Jones, St. Michael, So., 5-9, 150
OL: J.R. Jernigan, T.R. Miller, Jr., 6-4, 250
OL: Riley McGehee, New Hope, So., 6-6, 280
PK: Tyler Greges, St. John Paul II, Sr., 6-2, 215
DL: Jaden Gordon, Fultondale, Jr., 6-3, 190
LB: CJ Brown, Corner, So., 5-10, 185
LB: Billy Neill, Bayside Academy, So., 6-0, 185
DB: Josh Williams, Dora, Sr., 6-0, 200
DB: Rickie Williams, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 5-10, 175
P: Parker Cook, Montgomery Academy, Sr., 6-1, 165
ATH: Landon Duckworth, Jackson, So., 6-3, 215
ATH: Collin Pate, Oak Grove, Sr., 6-2, 190
COACH OF THE YEAR
Lawrence O’Neal, BTW-Tuskegee
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CLASS 3A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: KJ Jackson, St. James, Sr., 6-3, 215
RB: Ken Cherry, Madison Academy, Sr., 5-10, 190
RB: Jax Fillmore, Flomaton, Sr., 5-9, 180
RB: Aiden Parham, Sylvania, Jr., 6-1, 190
WR: Webber McClinton, Trinity, Sr., 6-0, 171
WR: Michael Moore, Mobile Christian, Sr., 5-9, 166
WR: Jackson Reece, Madison Academy, Sr., 6-0, 185
OL: Reese Baker, Madison Academy, Sr., 6-4, 280
OL: Bo Cagle, Mobile Christian, Jr., 6-3, 302
OL: Diego Camboia, Mobile Christian, Sr., 6-5, 297
OL: Ashdon Cooley, Sylvania, Sr., 5-10, 220
OL: Connor Tilley, Gordo, Sr., 6-1, 290
PK: Carter Lewis, Mobile Christian, So., 5-9, 167
Defense
DL: Grant Austin, J.B. Pennington, Sr., 5-11, 200
DL: Floyd Boucard, Mobile Christian, Jr., 6-3, 291
DL: Jaxon Colvin, Geraldine, Sr., 6-4, 238
DL: Chance Murphy, Piedmont, Sr., 6-2, 230
LB: Kentonio Kelly Jr., Mobile Christian, Jr., 6-0, 201
LB: Luke Rhinehart, Piedmont, Sr., 5-10, 185
LB: AJ Rice, Madison Academy, Jr., 6-2, 234
LB: Ace Thompson, Thomasville, Sr., 6-0, 170
DB: Parker Black, Straughn, Sr., 6-2, 170
DB: Xavier Boswell, Trinity, Jr., 6-2, 158
DB: Tanner Caudle, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., 6-2, 171
DB: Avion Willis, Randolph Co., Sr., 6-3, 185
P: Braxton Berrey, St. James, Sr., 5-11, 170
Athlete
Jayden Gilbert, Clements, Sr., 5-10, 185
Carlos Mann, Geraldine, Sr., 5-9, 170
Derick Smith, Southside-Selma, Jr., 6-3, 195
Ethan Wilder, Gordo, Sr., 6-0, 190
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Damien Gatson, Mobile Christian, Jr., 6-1, 191
RB: PJ Brown, Mobile Christian, So., 5-9, 158
RB: DeCorian Cowan, Thomasville, Sr., 5-9, 195
RB: Maurice Winston, Randolph Co., So., 5-9, 165
WR: Rod Jackson, Houston Academy, Sr., 6-2, 175
WR: Tabor Offord, St. James, Jr., 6-0, 165
WR: Erick Smith, Southside-Selma, Jr., 6-4, 195
OL: Gage Blanton, Oakman, Sr., 6-4, 285
OL: Aiden Brown, Westbrook Christian, Sr., 6-0, 250
OL: Ethan Carroll, Walter Wellborn, Jr., 6-1, 213
OL: Jayse Cook, Geraldine, Sr., 6-4, 240
OL: John David Mason, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 5-10, 220
PK: Reed Maloof, Beulah, Jr., 5-10, 175
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Defense
DL: Tristan Chappell, Randolph Co., So., 6-1, 285
DL: Micah Christensen, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 6-0, 205
DL: Joe Garcia, Geraldine, Jr., 5-10, 215
DL: Jordan Lazenby, Excel, Sr., 6-0, 240
LB: Trace Cagle, Oakman, Jr., 5-11, 200
LB: Jace Hathcock, Gordo, Sr., 5-9, 185
\LB: Coleman Till, Trinity, Sr., 6-0, 190
LB: Shadarius Toodle, Cottage Hill, So., 6-3, 215
DB: Kaden Gooden, Weaver, Jr., 5-10, 160
DB: Colson Love, Providence Christian, So., 5-9, 150
DB: Anderson Morgan, Hokes Bluff, Jr., 5-10, 165
DB: Hollis Strawbridge, Fayette Co., Sr., 6-0, 165
P: Jesse Amos, J.B. Pennington, Jr., 6-4, 200
Athlete
Griffin Hanson, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., 5-10, 166
Kadyn Mitchell, Houston Academy, Jr., 6-0, 190
Omarion Pinckney, Daleville, Sr., 6-1, 185
Shadrick Toodle, Cottage Hill, Sr., 6-4, 195
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: MJ Reese, Southside-Selma, Sr., 5-11, 180
RB: Ross Sanders, Trinity, Sr., 5-11, 180
RB: Jabari Williams, Walter Wellborn, So., 5-8, 155
WR: D'Angelo Bankhead, Winfield, Sr., 5-9, 175
WR: Ishmael Bethel, Piedmont, Jr., 6-3, 165
OL: Joe Lee, W.S. Neal, Jr., 5-10, 300
PK: None.
DL: Miles Adams, Flomaton, Sr., 6-5, 280
DL: Jordan Sanford, Northside Methodist, Jr., 5-10, 210
LB: Bronson Dubose, Beulah, Sr., 5-9, 195
LB: Jonathan Marquez, J.B. Pennington, Jr., 5-10, 175
DB: Carter Hodges, W.S. Neal, Sr., 6-1, 190
ATH: Josiah Coover, J.B. Pennington, Jr., 6-1, 175
ATH: Diwonne Williams, Pike Co., Jr., 6-1, 220
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ronnie Cottrell, Mobile Christian
CLASS 2A
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FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Preston Lancaster, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr., 6-1, 205
RB: Logan Anderson, Fyffe, Jr., 6-3, 210
RB: Kamore Harris, B.B. Comer, Sr., 6-2, 248
RB: Arthur Woods, Reeltown, Sr., 5-8, 165
WR: Mills Powell, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., 5-11, 170
WR: Skylar Townsend, Tanner, Sr., 6-3, 170
WR: KeAnthony Wilder, Aliceville, Sr., 6-0, 165
OL: Bowman Brumbeloe, Reeltown, Jr., 6-2, 300
OL: Lane Duett, Highland Home, Sr., 6-2, 225
OL: JD Martin, Pisgah, Sr., 6-0, 245
OL: Tucker Wilks, Fyffe, Jr., 6-0, 235
OL: Chris Wilson, B.B. Comer, Sr., 6-4, 230
PK: Brylee Cash, Ranburne, Fr., 5-8, 160
Defense
DL: JJ Boatright, Locust Fork, Sr., 6-2, 195
DL: Sam Garner, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., 5-10, 220
DL: Ethan Henson, Clarke Co., Jr., 6-0, 190
DL: CJ May, Highland Home, Jr., 6-4, 230
LB: Ford Beeker, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr., 6-0, 205
LB: JJ Faulk, Highland Home, Jr., 6-3, 225
LB: Grayson Gulde, Vincent, Jr., 5-9, 190
LB: Simon Hicks, Fyffe, Jr., 5-10, 210
DB: Brice McKenzie, Highland Home, Sr., 5-10, 205
DB: Ian Senn, Ariton, Sr., 6-1, 165
DB: Richard Weed, B.B. Comer, Jr., 5-5, 130
DB: Jarrod Williams, Southeastern-Blount, Sr., 5-9, 175
P: Wesley Ownby, Sulligent, Sr., 6-2, 210
Athlete
A.J. Ezell, Clarke Co., Sr., 5-10, 185
Tae Martin, Reeltown, Jr., 5-11, 165
Karl Parham, Tanner, Sr., 5-10, 160
Wyatt Prado, Lexington, Sr., 5-10, 160
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Dylan Embry, Locust Fork, Jr., 5-11, 175
RB: Jordan Godsey, Lamar Co., Sr., 6-0, 205
RB: AJ Lowe, Sulligent, Jr., 6-0, 200
RB: Jamauri McClure, Goshen, Sr., 5-10, 185
WR: Tyler Chaney, Highland Home, Jr., 5-9, 175
WR: Austin Stutts, Sheffield, Sr., 5-9, 170
WR: Kenyon Suggs, Hatton, Jr., 5-10, 155
OL: Kain Campbell, Cottonwood, Jr., 6-2, 265
OL: Zach Gable, Vincent, Sr., 6-1, 230
OL: Jamarion Govan, Ariton, Sr., 6-1, 290
OL: Jamari Malone, Tanner, Sr., 6-2, 300
OL: Kyler Watson, Red Bay, Sr., 6-2, 220
Defense
DL: Connor Crump, Pleasant Valley, Sr., 5-9, 290
DL: Hayden Dotson, Clarke Co., So., 6-1, 185
DL: Shayla Hill, Greene Co., Jr., 6-2, 317
DL: Darrell Howard, Tanner, Sr., 6-0, 285
LB: Landon Chandler, Goshen, Jr., 5-9, 180
LB: K.C. Hale, Tanner, Sr., 5-8, 175
LB: Tanner Johnston, Ariton, Sr., 5-9, 175
LB: Nadarious Morgan, Lanett, So., 6-2, 195
DB: Devin Harvey, B.B. Comer, Sr., 6-3, 205
DB: Landon Keith, Locust Fork, Jr., 5-11, 180
DB: Zairiyon Long, Hatton, So., 6-0, 165
DB: Kaden Tuttle, Isabella, So., 5-10, 155
P: Demetrius Brown, Reeltown, Jr., 6-0, 200
Athlete
Mason Burkhardt, Wicksburg, So., 6-1, 185
Kaide Garrett, Ranburne, Sr., 5-9, 185
Tasean Love, Hatton, So., 5-9, 170
Grayson McManus, Thorsby, Jr., 6-0, 180
Mason Stuart, Zion Chapel, Sr., 5-11, 205
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QB: Mason Holcomb, Pisgah, Sr., 6-0, 180
RB: Coden Cummings, Thorsby, Sr., 6-3, 170
RB: Quintavious Rogers, Collinsville, So., 6-0, 165
WR: Sydrus Gilmore, Chickasaw, So., 6-1, 155
WR: Tyquan Simon, Aliceville, Sr., 6-3, 225
OL: Kingston Gooden, Lanett, So., 6-1, 250
OL: Finn Henderson, Reeltown, Jr., 6-3, 190
DL: Marvin Brooks, Chickasaw, Jr., 6-5, 280
DL: Noah McMinn, Isabella, Jr., 5-8, 150
LB: Brayden Benbow, Zion Chapel, So., 5-11, 175
LB: Brooks Bozeman, Sulligent, Jr., 6-1, 205
DB: Haigen Gann, Sulligent, Jr., 6-2, 185
DB: Noah Lemay, Lexington, Jr., 5-11, 160
ATH: Byron Lane, Lexington, Sr., 5-10, 195
COACH OF THE YEAR
Billy Adams, Locust Fork
CLASS 1A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Brayden Huebner, Leroy, Sr., 6-0, 177
RB: Savarius Evans, Decatur Heritage, Fr., 5-10, 205
RB: Alvin Henderson, Elba, Jr., 5-10, 185
RB: Jaquez Wilkes, Wadley, So., 6-4, 219
WR: Eli Adams, Millry, Sr., 5-6, 160
WR: Santonio Jones Jr, Pickens Co., Sr., 5-9, 165
WR: Cooper Layton, Brantley, Jr., 6-0, 180
OL: Nate Finch, Pickens Co., Jr., 6-1, 285
OL: Rob Moseley, Leroy, Sr., 5-11, 258
OL: Romeo Presseley, Brantley, Sr., 5-10, 250
OL: Jamal Siler, Elba, Sr., 6-4, 285
OL: Ryan Talley, Lynn, Sr., 5-9, 219
PK: Alex Wisecup, Elba, Sr., 5-7, 150
Defense
DL: Jayson Dixon, Sweet Water, Sr., 6-2, 230
DL: Cade Mickler, Coosa Christian, So., 6-1, 190
DL: Tim Parnell, Leroy, So., 5-10, 200
DL: Jamari Payne, Loachapoka, Sr., 6-3, 265
LB: Cayden Adkins, Elba, Jr., 6-1, 235
LB: Fred Curry, Georgiana, Jr., 5-10, 195
LB: Clete O'Bryant, Coosa Christian, Jr., 5-10, 165
LB: Korbit Sommerville, Pickens Co., Sr., 5-10, 195
DB: Jason Byrd, Leroy, Jr., 5-8, 170
DB: Cameron Gray, Elba, Sr., 6-0, 160
DB: Grayson Malone, Coosa Christian, So., 5-11, 150
DB: Johnathan Wilson, Maplesville, Sr., 6-1, 170
P: Jed Wilkins, Addison, Jr., 6-3, 195
Athlete
Roderick Brown, Linden, Sr., 5-11, 205
Rayshon Coleman, Florala, Jr., 6-0, 180
Daylon Edmunds, Millry, Jr., 6-0, 180
Cale Tittle, Lynn, Sr., 6-0, 210
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
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Offense
QB: Blaise Vickery, Hackleburg, Jr., 6-0, 200
RB: Jeremiah Darlington, Loachapoka, Sr., 5-9, 160
RB: Timothy Keeton, Hubbertville, Jr., 6-0, 175
RB: Cortavion Lynch, Wadley, So., 5-9, 172
WR: Aidan Abbott, Maplesville, So., 6-2, 195
WR: Logan Madison, Lynn, Sr., 5-10, 150
WR: Elijah McMeans, Florala, Jr., 6-2, 165
OL: Jacob Belcher, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 6-1, 245
OL: Willie Conner, Linden, Jr., 6-1, 315
OL: Kaleb Mitchell, Elba, Sr., 6-2, 275
OL: Jackson Shelton, South Lamar, Sr., 6-2, 235
OL: Ethan Webb, Valley Head, Sr., 6-2, 215
PK: Carter Dillingham, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-0, 200
Defense
DL: Rozowicz Cunningham Jr., Pickens Co., Sr., 5-10, 215
DL: Wesley Mcilwain, Millry, Jr., 6-1, 190
DL: Braylen Roberts, Lynn, Jr., 6-4, 230
DL: Carson Webb, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 5-10, 180
LB: Landon Doggette, Millry, Jr., 6-3, 185
LB: Dylan Germany, Decatur Heritage, Jr., 6-1, 175
LB: Cam Miles, Georgiana, Sr., 5-11, 185
LB: Sawyer Sullivan, Leroy, So., 5-11, 190
DB: Jaylen Manuel, Millry, Sr., 6-1, 180
DB: Chapel Pope, Spring Garden, Sr., 5-10, 175
DB: Jaquan Reeder, Hackleburg, Jr., 5-10, 150
DB: Kareem Rembert, Linden, So., 5-9, 160
Athlete
Keilyn Edwards, Linden, So., 5-9, 160
Malik Howell, Leroy, Sr., 5-11, 178
Marques Payton, Georgiana, Sr., 6-1, 205
Jaquan Scott, Leroy, Sr., 6-2, 190
John Welsh, Spring Garden, Jr., 6-2, 195
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Sam Peek, Woodville, Sr., 6-2, 205
RB: Colby Tew, Kinston, Jr., 6-1, 170
WR: Eli Motes, Coosa Christian, Jr., 6-3, 200
OL: Holt Hendry, Millry, Jr., 6-1, 220
PK: None.
DL: Devin Cohen, Pickens Co., Sr., 6-0, 205
DL: Garrett Pennington, Hackleburg, Jr., 5-9, 220
LB: Preston Nippers, Shoals Christian, Jr., 5-10, 160
LB: Jarius Sanders, Keith, Sr., 6-3, 190
DB: Braylan McMullan, Waterloo, Jr., 5-9, 125
DB: Kaveon Miles, Georgiana, Jr., 6-2, 165
P: None.
ATH: Jacquese Abner, Georgiana, Sr., 5-8, 165
COACH OF THE YEAR
Chan Lowe, Leroy
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AISA
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Dallas Crow, Glenwood, Sr., 5-10, 170
RB: McGuire Davis, Southern Academy, Sr., 5-7, 145
RB: Alex Hayes, Clarke Prep, Sr., 5-10, 165
RB: Luke Tarver, Chambers Academy, Jr., 5-10, 170
WR: Koreen Henry, Chambers Academy, Sr., 6-0, 165
WR: Chuck Richardson, Jackson Academy, Sr., 6-4, 210
WR: Jake White, Lee-Scott, Sr., 5-10, 190
OL: Cole Flint, Clarke Prep, Jr., 6-4, 290
OL: Pierson Hill, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 6-0, 175
OL: Jon Nolan Lawrence, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., 6-6, 275
OL: Conner Stewart, Lee-Scott, Sr., 5-7, 165
OL: Ashton Yelder, Lowndes Academy, Jr., 6-4, 230
PK: Matthew Rolader, Lee-Scott, Sr., 5-8, 190
Defense
DL: Wes Graham, Glenwood, Sr., 6-3, 300
DL: Jay Lindsey, Patrician, Sr., 6-5, 240
DL: Ryan Smith, Chambers Academy, Sr., 6-1, 255
DL: Zayne Talley, Edgewood, Jr., 6-1, 225
LB: Lamont Burton, Glenwood, Sr., 6-2, 190
LB: Artrell Cox, Banks Academy, Sr., 5-11, 185
LB: Cooper Dansby, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 5-8, 170
LB: Zander Jordan, Jackson Academy, Sr., 5-10, 175
DB: Alan Alvarez, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., 5-10, 160
DB: Gabe LeMaster, Edgewood, Sr., 6-0, 175
DB: Quinton Odom, Escambia Academy, Sr., 6-7, 190
DB: Scott Stinson, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 6-1, 185
P: Ethan Alford, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., 5-10, 180
Athlete
Clayton Hussey, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 6-1, 175
Brayden Moore, Crenshaw Christian, Sr., 6-1, 185
Issac Smith, Banks Academy, Sr., 6-2, 175
Campbell Webb, Southern Academy, Sr., 5-11, 175
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Gerrell Perry, Banks Academy, Jr., 5-11, 215
RB: Jacob Norgard, Chambers Academy, Jr., 5-10, 170
RB: Jonathan Meyers, Lee-Scott, Sr., 5-10, 195
RB: Carson Coody, Patrician, Sr., 5-10, 200
WR: Mason McCraine, Glenwood, Jr., 6-5, 195
WR: Tyseon Smith, Bessemer Academy, Jr., 6-2, 170
WR: Camden White, Glenwood, Sr., 6-0, 175
OL: James Cunningham, Jackson Academy, Sr., 6-2, 305
OL: Jackson Lee, Lee-Scott, Sr., 5-11, 295
OL: Caine McLaughlin, Morgan Academy, So., 6-0, 230
OL: Blake Reaves, Chambers Academy, Sr., 6-0, 230
OL: Ja’Varse Turner, Abbeville Christian, Sr., 6-6, 324
PK: Griffin Montroy, Glenwood, Sr., 5-10, 160
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Defense
DL: Austin Brooks, Chambers Academy, Sr., 6-5, 220
DL: TR Hodge, Jackson Academy, Jr., 6-0, 210
DL: Zeke McElhaney, Escambia Academy, Sr., 6-2, 300
DL: Eli Whorton, Chambers Academy, So., 6-0, 200
LB: Dalton Jordan, Crenshaw Christian, Jr., 5-10, 175
LB: Drake Mills, Crenshaw Christian, Sr., 5-10, 170
LB: Parker Shaw, Edgewood, Jr., 6-1, 215
LB: Cam Swanner, Wilcox Academy, Jr., 5-10, 150
DB: Connor Bumpers, Clarke Prep, Jr., 5-10, 200
DB: Kyle Hand, Chambers Academy, Sr., 5-10, 180
DB: Milton Hand, Morgan Academy, Sr., 6-3, 180
DB: Desmond Watson, Banks Academy, Jr., 6-2, 165
P: Will Woolbright, Glenwood, Jr., 5-10, 155
Athlete
J.P. Beck, Wilcox Academy, Jr., 6-1, 170
Keller Coston, Escambia Academy, Jr., 5-11, 190
Kasen Dismukes, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 6-1, 180
Matthew Mize, Patrician, Jr., 6-0, 175
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Huntley Dees, Jackson Academy, Jr., 6-1, 185
QB: Pelzer Reaves, Lee-Scott, Jr., 5-8, 180
RB: Julian Curry, Wilcox Academy, So., 5-9, 155
RB: Carter Judah, Glenwood, So., 5-10, 185
WR: Roshad Harris, Snook, Sr., 5-10, 150
OL: Glen Hasselvander, Wilcox Academy, Sr., 5-10, 300
OL: Reid Owen, Lowndes Academy, Jr., 6-0, 235
PK: None.
DL: Zack Azar, Lowndes Academy, Jr., 6-5, 225
LB: Jase Howard, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 6-0, 185
LB: Sam Jackson, Lee-Scott, Sr., 6-3, 265
DB: Thet Morris, Glenwood, Sr., 6-4, 180
DB: Ashton Williams, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-0, 180
P: Turner Jordan, Wilcox Academy, Jr., 6-0, 170
ATH: Quenterius Chandler, Banks Academy, Sr., 5-10, 225
COACH OF THE YEAR
Lebo Jones, Wilcox Academy
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