County has 17 named to 2019 All-State football team
Published 9:17 am Sunday, December 22, 2019
- Thompson's Mike Pettway was one of three Thompson players to make the All-State Class 7A First Team, and one of 16 players from Shelby County to be named to this year's team. (Reporter photo/Keith McCoy)
By ALEC ETHEREDGE | Sports Editor
Featuring the best offensive and defensive players from each classification and separated into two teams, the 2019 All-State team featured 17 names from Shelby County following a historic football season.
While it’s two less than the number we saw on the 2018 team, it’s a talented group of players featuring eight first-team players, seven second-team players, one honorable mention players and one Coach of the Year.
That coach of the year came in the 7A classification, as Thompson head coach Mark Freeman earned the award after leading the Warriors to their first championship in 37 years and second in school history, despite losing several starters from his 2018 team.
As for the players, several of the ones Freeman coached were on the All-State team as well, including three first-team players.
Quarterback Sawyer Pate, receiver Mike Pettway and linebacker Jeremiah Alexander all made the Class 7A All-State team after playing major roles in leading the team to a title.
Pate finished the season with 3,125 passing yards and the third highest completion percentage for a single season in state history at 74.6. He also threw for 41 touchdowns, which is the 12th best mark for a single season in state history.
His favorite target this year was Pettway, who totaled 1,154 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns on 53 receptions.
Still just a sophomore at Thompson, Alexander was a leader on the defense, posting 118 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks this season.
Beyond those three, Helena’s Seaburn Hines, Briarwood’s Trent Howard and Cole Garner, Montevallo’s Jamarius Carter and Vincent’s Tae McGregor were all named to the first team of their respective classification as well.
Hines continues to be one of the county’s best offensive linemen, and will return for one final year with the Huskies next year. Head coach Richie Busby says he’s the best he’s ever coached.
Similar words can be said about Howard at Briarwood, who is now heading to Clemson after a remarkable career with the Lions that saw former head coach Fred Yancey and current head coach Matthew Forester call him the best they’ve ever seen.
Garner was also a monster for the Lions this year, posting 69 total tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks with three recovered fumbles.
At Montevallo, Carter was the team’s leading receiver this year thanks to his height and athleticism. The senior had a breakout season after picking football back up last year, and totaled 1,031 yards with 15 touchdowns on 49 receptions.
Beyond those first-team players, Thompson’s Evan McGurie, Spain Park’s Harrison Barker and Oak Mountain’s Drew Padgett and Sam Johnson earned spots on the Class 7A Second Team.
Barker, who was also a second team All-County player, posted 2,946 passing yards this season and was 232-for-369 with 21 touchdown passes.
McGuire was an impressive kicker this year, especially on kickoffs with close to 90 percent of his kickoffs ending in touchbacks. He was also a strong punter with 15 punts inside the 20-yard line. He made eight of his nine field goals attempts this season and had a long of 44 yards, while going 65 of 72 on extra points.
For the Eagles, Padgett was a leader on the offensive line and is now headed to Jacksonville State University, while Johnson was arguably the best punter in the state this season. With a booming leg, he also pinned 11 punts inside the 20-yard line this season.
Beyond that, Helena’s Marquis Johnson and Nathan Dunaway and Briarwood’s Tyler Waugh were all named to the second team of Class 6A and Class 5A, respectively, while Calera’s Jayson Jones earned an honorable mention spot in Class 6A.
Johnson was the county’s leading rusher this season with 1,478 yards and 26 touchdowns on 207 carries as a junior. He led the Huskies’ offense, while Dunaway led the defense with 129 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and three sacks.
Jones, who is currently committed to the University of Alabama, faced double and triple teams all season and still posted 15 tackles for loss this season and seven sacks. Regardless of where he landed on this list, he’s one of the best linemen in the state.
CLASS 7A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Sawyer Pate, Thompson, Sr., 6-2, 200
RB: Aaron Diggs, Auburn, Sr., 5-10, 190
RB: KierstAn Rogers, Theodore, So., 5-10, 210
RB: Damien Taylor, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr., 5-11, 195
WR: Chris Hope, James Clemens, Sr., 6-0, 180
WR: Mike Pettway, Thompson, Sr., 6-1, 180
WR: E.J. Williams, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-3, 200
OL: David Bodden, Hoover, Sr., 6-4, 300
OL: Javion Cohen, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-5, 290
OL: Andrew Flemming, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-2, 235
OL: Joshua Jones, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-5, 300
OL: R.J. Smith, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr., 6-0, 330
K: Jacob Frewalhd, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-7, 140
Defense
DL: Jerry Bethea, Fairhope, Jr. 6-1, 275
DL: Justice Finkley, Hewitt-Trussville, So., 6-2, 255
DL: Cedric Johnson, Davidson, Sr., 6-3, 225
DL: Liston Richardson, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-10, 270
LB: Jeremiah Alexander, Thompson, So., 6-2, 215
LB: Jimari Butler, Murphy, Sr., 6-5, 210
LB: Clark Griffin, Mountain Brook, Sr., 5-9, 190
LB: P.J. Ramsey, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-2, 220
DB: Mike Harris, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 170
DB: Malachi Moore, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-0, 180
DB: Trey Pines, Theodore, Sr., 5-10, 175
DB: Omari Porter, Auburn, Sr., 6-2, 180
P: Miles Tillman, Sparkman, Sr., 6-1, 210
Athlete
Dee Beckwith, Florence, Sr., 6-5, 215
Demouy Kennedy, Theodore, Sr., 6-3, 205
Caden Rose, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 175
Chase Starling, James Clemens, Sr., 5-9, 190
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Harrison Barker, Spain Park, Sr., 5-11, 185
RB: Dylan Blackburn, James Clemens, Sr., 6-1, 218
RB: C.J. Evans, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-9, 175
RB: Joseph McKay, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 5-11, 220
WR: Adrian Milton, Murphy, Sr., 6-2, 183
WR: Tre Shackleford, Austin, Jr., 6-1, 180
WR: Taylor Thompson, Prattville, Sr., 6-3, 225
OL: Fernando Diaz, Enterprise, Sr., 6-3, 260
OL: Drew Padgett, Oak Mountain, Sr., 6-7, 275
OL: Mike Payton, Theodore, Sr., 6-4, 280
OL: Logan Self, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-4, 280
OL: Zach Taylor, James Clemens, Sr., 6-5, 315
K: Evan McGuire, Thompson, Sr., 6-4, 210
Defense
DL: Jake Levant, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-2, 225
DL: Jayden McCants, Theodore, Sr., 5-10, 195
DL: Gavin Ransaw, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 305
DL: Kahlil Saunders, Grissom, Jr., 6-5, 275
LB: Awysum Harris, Austin, Sr., 6-3, 220
LB: Ashir Hogue, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-11, 235
LB: MacKenzie Howard, Sparkman, Sr., 5-10, 205
LB: Ian Jackson, Prattville, Jr., 6-2, 210
DB: Will Brooks, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-2, 185
DB: Kory Chapman, Hoover, Sr., 6-0, 178
DB: Kendrick Simpkins, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 6-1, 186
DB: Tyrone Wilson, James Clemens, Sr., 6-2, 185
P: Sam Johnson, Oak Mountain, Sr., 6-3, 225
Athlete
Logan Brewer, Mountain Brook, Sr., 5-9, 175
Cyline Koen, Fairhope, Jr., 5-10, 190
Jordan Mosley, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 6-0, 180
Tavion Rupert, Sparkman, Sr., 5-10, 185
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Quincy Crittendon, Austin, Jr., 5-11, 170; Riley Leonard, Fairhope, Jr., 6-4, 190
RB: Anthony Hayes, Hoover, Sr., 6-0, 205
WR: Byron Millsap, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 6-2, 215; Dazalin Worsham, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-2, 185
OL: Ethan Battle, Prattville, Sr., 6-3, 270; Drew Lawson, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-2, 275
PK: Noah Pell, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 5-8, 150; Daniel Sparks, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-5, 180
DL: Caide Rickerson, Auburn, Sr., 6-2, 250; Eric Taylor, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-5, 295
LB: Jordan Jones, Smiths Station, Jr., 6-0, 200; Keontae Strother, James Clemens, Sr., 5-11, 215
DB: Korian Wilson, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-11, 180; Will Yarbro, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-2, 195
P: Hunter Perry, Enterprise, Sr., 5-8, 151
ATH: Tanaka Scott, Murphy, Jr., 6-4, 182
COACH OF THE YEAR
Mark Freeman, Thompson
CLASS 6A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Trey Higgins, Oxford, Jr., 6-4, 205
RB: J.B. Carlisle, Oxford, Sr., 5-10, 200
RB: Jarris Williams, Blount, Jr., 5-11, 190
RB: Roydell Williams, Hueytown, Sr., 5-10, 208
WR: Trae Ausmer, Homewood, Sr., 5-7, 155
WR: Keyonteze Johnson, Pinson Valley, Sr., 5-9, 160
WR: Roc Taylor, Oxford, Jr., 6-4, 210
OL: James Dawson, Opelika, Sr., 6-1, 295
OL: Cade Gothard, Eufaula, Sr., 6-1, 287
OL: Seaburn Hines, Helena, Jr., 6-1, 305
OL: James Robinson, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 6-4, 320
OL: Brady Wilson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-3, 285
K: Alex McPherson, Fort Payne, So., 5-7, 125
Defense
DL: Daniel Foster-Allen, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-4, 275
DL: Lee Hunter, Blount, Jr., 6-5, 300
DL: Khurtiss Perry, Park Crossing, So., 6-3, 265
DL: Jaylen Swain, Oxford, Sr., 5-10, 230
LB: Jackson Bratton, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-3, 230
LB: Shawn Byrd, Saraland, Sr., 6-0, 215
LB: Leroy King, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-0, 230
LB: Antoine Williams, Pinson Valley, Sr., 6-0, 185
DB: Kendale Allen, Gardendale, Sr., 5-10, 175
DB: Antwon Fegans, Oxford, Sr., 6-2, 190
DB: Ga’Quincy McKinstry, Pinson Valley, Jr., 6-1, 185
DB: Javar Strong, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-3, 185
P: Jaren Van Winkle, Clay-Chalkville, Jr., 6-1, 175
Athlete
Kris Abrams-Draine, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-1, 170
Zay Britt, Oxford, Sr., 5-9, 185
Ty’Javian Edwards, Paul Bryant, Sr., 5-8, 138
Tyquan Rawls, Wetumpka, Sr., 6-2, 210
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Logan Smothers, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-2, 195
RB: Jaylen Hughey, Cullman, Jr., 6-2, 230
RB: Jordon Ingram, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-2, 205
RB: Marquis Johnson, Helena, Jr., 5-8, 165
WR: Malik Davis, Wetumpka, Sr., 5-10, 182
WR: Kameron Grays, Blount, Jr., 6-2, 190
WR: Ty Smith, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-2, 175
OL: Nathan Cooper, Dothan, Sr., 5-11, 285
OL: Dallas Ingram, Eufaula, Sr., 6-1, 295
OL: Brandon Kirksey, Oxford, Jr., 6-5, 330
OL: Lucas Padgett, Homewood, Jr., 6-4, 285
OL: Brady Ward, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-8, 305
K: Davis Wingate, Eufaula, Sr., 5-8, 160
Defense
DL: Kristin Booth, Oxford, Sr., 6-2, 245
DL: Mike Hines, Hueytown, Sr., 6-0, 295
DL: Carlos Johnson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-0, 295
DL: Jacob Omvedt, Daphne, Sr., 6-3, 240
LB: Nathan Dunaway, Helena, Sr., 6-1, 225
LB: Tavares Elston, Oxford, So., 5-11, 185
LB: Xavier Morrow, Paul Bryant, Sr., 6-3, 233
LB: Malik Smith, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-1, 230
DB: Reggie Bracy, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-1, 180
DB: Trequon Fegans, Oxford, So., 6-2, 180
DB: Jaylen Stinson, Opelika, Sr., 5-8, 178
DB: Javier Taylor, Park Crossing, Sr., 5-11, 185
P: PJ Mahoney, Hazel Green, Sr., 6-0, 170
Athlete
Jabre Barber, Dothan, Sr., 6-0, 185
Smith Coon, Decatur, Sr., 5-11, 165
Ja’Michael Rogers, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-5, 225
Jayden Sullins, Cullman, Sr., 5-11, 200
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Trent Battle, Daphne, Jr., 6-1, 195; Hess Horne, Eufaula, Jr., 6-0, 170
Running back: Rashawn McAlpine, Saraland, Sr., 5-11, 185
Wide receiver: Rodarius Thomas, Eufaula, Jr., 6-3, 180
Offensive line: Ivan Shultz, St. Paul’s, Jr., 6-3, 295; Lucas Taylor, St. Paul’s, So., 6-4, 305
Kicker: Cole Robitzsch, Saraland, Sr., 5-9, 160
Defensive line: Jayson Jones, Calera, Sr., 6-6, 340; William Whitlow Jr., Stanhope Elmore, Jr., 6-3, 245
Linebacker: Rush Boyett, Athens, Jr., 6-0, 240; Sidney Collins, Blount, Sr., 6-1, 215
Defensive back: Delvon Fegans, Oxford, Jr., 6-0, 180; Jeremy Thompson, Stanhope Elmore, Sr., 5-9, 165
Punter: none.
Athlete: Omar Holloway, Opelika, Sr., 5-8, 170
COACH OF THE YEAR
Keith Etheredge, Oxford
CLASS 5A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Zyquez Perryman, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 6-1, 185
RB: Quentin Knight, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-1, 205
RB: Caullin Lacy, Faith Academy, Sr., 5-9, 170
RB: Deshun Murrell, Bibb Co., Jr., 6-0, 180
WR: Quamain Gamble, Madison Co., Sr., 5-9, 155
WR: Chris Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 6-3, 183
WR: Slate Rucker, Madison Academy, Sr., 6-1, 160
OL: Lucas Hall, Faith Academy, Sr., 6-4, 330
OL: Trent Howard, Briarwood, Sr., 6-4, 285
OL: Drew Lightsey, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 5-10, 240
OL: Drake Roberts, Jasper, Sr., 6-0, 295
OL: Jackson Sarratt, Boaz, Sr., 6-2, 336
K: Mees Du Croo de Jongh, Scottsboro, Sr., 6-6, 160
Defense
DL: Brody Franks, Lawrence Co., Sr., 6-0, 245
DL: Cole Garner, Briarwood, Sr., 6-0, 235
DL: Christian Loving, Hamilton, Sr., 6-1, 240
DL: Davion Phillips, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-1, 245
LB: Rodney Groce, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-2, 230
LB: J.D. McNealey, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-0, 225
LB: Joshua Myrick, Corner, Jr., 5-11, 190
LB: Harrison Saunders, Jasper, Sr., 6-1, 230
DB: Peyton Bell, Faith Academy, Jr., 5-10, 160
DB: Cameron Blaylock, Corner, Jr., 6-1, 185
DB: Martavious Davis, Etowah, Jr., 5-10, 150
DB: Mikal Moton, Bibb Co., Sr., 5-10, 160
P: Lane Gilchrist, Corner, Sr., 5-10, 180
Athlete
Jayson Jones, Center Point, Sr., 5-11, 170
Kourtlan Marsh, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-0, 184
Ronnie Royal, Alexandria, 8th, 5-11, 175
Brody Seales, Bibb Co., Sr., 5-10, 160
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Austin Mills, Madison Co., Sr., 6-2, 190
RB: BJ Baker, Valley, So., 5-9, 174
RB: Dantavius Bristow, Marbury, Sr., 5-9, 192
RB: Javonta Leatherwood, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 6-0, 190
WR: Malachi-Holt Bennett, Fairfield, Jr., 6-3, 180
WR: Colby King, Arab, Sr., 6-1, 183
WR: Javon Wood, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 5-10, 180
OL: William Claybion, Ramsay, Sr., 6-2, 235
OL: Trey Dalrymple, Sardis, Sr., 5-11, 245
OL: Decairus Hawthorne, Center Point, Sr., 6-3, 280
OL: D.J. Jones, Jackson, Sr., 6-8, 270
OL: Edward Smith, Central-Tuscaloosa, Jr., 6-3, 260
K: Grayson Forrest, Alexandria, 7th, 5-1, 100
Defense
DL: Jamar Jackson, Greenville, Sr., 6-0, 275
DL: Tim Keenan, Ramsay, Jr., 6-4, 230
DL: Kevin Montague, Madison Co., Jr., 6-3, 240
DL: Angel Moreno, Russellville, Jr., 5-11, 250
LB: Devin Burton, Alexandria, Sr., 5-9, 180
LB: Zack Prisoc, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-1, 221
LB: Brooks Scott, Russellville, Jr., 6-1, 205
LB: Tyler Waugh, Briarwood, Jr., 5-11, 185
DB: Sheldrick Cherry, Jasper, Sr., 6-0, 190
DB: Jesse Hall, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 5-11, 170
DB: Keon Handley Jr., Fairfield, Jr., 5-10, 177
DB: Tyrelle Jones, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-1, 185
P: Brady Spradlin, Dora, Sr., 5-10, 170
Athlete
Jeremiah Gibs, John Carroll, Jr., 5-7, 165
Jacob Hopper, Sardis, Sr., 6-6, 235
Reginald Perry Jr., Fairfield, Sr., 6-7, 297
Jamarcus Robinson, Citronelle, Sr., 6-2, 190
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Ross Reynolds, Arab, Sr., 5-11, 194; Brady Troup, Etowah, Jr., 6-0, 185
Running back: Trent Davis, Etowah, Jr., 5-10, 155; Jordan Ridgeway, Sylacauga, Sr., 5-8, 190
Wide receiver: Braden Coulter, Satsuma, Jr., 6-3, 180; Jack Harris, Guntersville, Jr., 6-4, 190
Offensive line: Edgar Amaya, Russellville, Jr., 6-3, 290; Micah Harris, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-4, 310
Kicker: Michael Garcia, Hamilton, Sr., 5-10, 150
Defensive line: Will Blocker, Tallassee, Sr., 5-8, 200
Linebacker: Derrick Douggans, LeFlore, Sr., 5-10, 215; Jeremiah Williams, Ramsay, Jr., 6-1, 330
Defensive back: Cedric Calloway, Marbury, Sr., 5-10, 188; Logan Duffner, Mortimer Jordan, So., 5-10, 177
Punter: Bryant Loving, Hamilton, Fr., 6-1, 170
Athlete: Tavarious Griffin, Tallassee, Sr., 6-3, 223; C.J. Williams, Demopolis, Sr., 5-9, 165
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jack French, Faith Academy
CLASS 4A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Seth Brown, St. John Paul II, Sr., 5-5, 140
RB: Jerry Burton, Priceville, Jr., 5-11, 175
RB: Devontae Houston, Handley, Sr., 5-10, 165
RB: Rontarius Wiggins, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-0, 185
WR: Jamarius Carter, Montevallo, Sr., 6-6, 204
WR: Kobe Warden, Brooks, Sr., 5-9, 160
WR: Keyshawn Woodyard, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 190
OL: Jacob Cottle, Handley, Jr., 6-2, 195
OL: Jean Jones, Andalusia, Sr., 6-2, 280
OL: Chase Little, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., 6-6, 300
OL: Michael McNutt, Priceville, Sr., 6-7, 330
OL: Omaurion Pope, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-3, 290
K: Reese Burkhardt, Andalusia, Sr., 6-1, 210
Defense
DL: Dylan Brooks, Handley, Jr., 6-5, 225
DL: Chip Morgan, Andalusia, Jr., 6-2, 240
DL: Eddie Watkins, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., 6-4, 220
DL: Steven White, Lincoln, Sr., 6-4, 240
LB: Omarion Adams, Jacksonville, Jr., 5-10, 170
LB: Will Breland, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-3, 205
LB: Kaleb Jennings, Anniston, Sr., 5-11, 225
LB: Cam Riley, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., 6-4, 217
DB: Yessman Green, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-1, 175
DB: Ashton Gulledge, Hokes Bluff, Sr., 5-11, 185
DB: Parker Martin, Fairview, So., 5-10, 140
DB: Edwin White, UMS-Wright, Jr., 6-1, 184
P: Michael Russo, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., 6-0, 189
Athlete
Richard Brinson, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 176
Tony Hunley, Anniston, Sr., 5-10, 185
Elijah McClain, Andalusia, Sr., 5-11, 180
Sean Zerkle, St. John Paul II, Jr., 6-1, 175
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Lawson Pratt, American Christian, Sr., 6-0, 186
RB: A.J. Brown, Anniston, Sr., 6-0, 190
RB: Darrell Gibson, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., 5-8, 175
RB: Dalton Hanback, Central-Florence, Sr., 5-7, 165
WR: Brian Garrett, Lincoln, Sr., 6-1, 190
WR: River Helms, West Limestone, Jr., 6-4, 213
WR: TJ Leonard, DAR, Sr., 5-10, 160
OL: Tyler Cappi, Priceville, So., 6-2, 275
OL: Levi Garner, Fairview, Jr., 6-4, 220
OL: Isaac Hunter, Cherokee Co., Jr., 5-10, 265
OL: Joe Mack Malone, Northside, Jr., 6-2, 275
OL: Charles Milling, UMS-Wright, Sr., 5-11, 205
K: Luke Adams, Trinity, Sr., 6-2, 167
Defense
DL: Calup Cunningham, Danville, Sr., 5-11, 220
DL: Trevon Lambert, Escambia Co., Sr., 6-3, 225
DL: Herbert Langster Jr., Williamson, Sr., 6-2, 210
DL: Will O’Steen, White Plains, Sr., 6-3, 245
LB: T.J. Dudley, Catholic-Montgomery, So., 6-3, 215
LB: Kendrick Fife, Cherokee Co., Sr., 5-9, 190
LB: Austin Hall, Andalusia, Sr., 5-11, 190
LB: Grant Wisdom, Deshler, Sr., 5-11, 255
DB: Slade Alexander, Cherokee Co., Jr., 6-0, 180
DB: Cedric Andrews, Williamson, Sr., 6-1, 180
DB: Jakobi Hunter, Leeds, Sr., 5-11, 185
DB: Drake Patterson, Brooks, Jr., 6-2, 170
P: Dalton Rollins, Cherokee Co., Sr., 5-7, 205
Athlete
Tyvn Ellis, Fairview, Sr., 5-11, 165
Tanner Malin, Good Hope, So., 5-10, 145
Darrian Meads, Hokes Bluff, Sr., 5-11, 215
Jaquinton Shaw, Williamson, Sr., 5-8, 165
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Jake Corkren, Northside, Sr., 6-2, 215; Carson Daniel, Brooks, Sr., 6-3, 190
Running back: David Hall, Oneonta, Sr., 6-0, 185
Wide receiver: Jaeden Barksdale, Jacksonville, Sr., 5-10, 170; Myles Butler, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-3, 191
Offensive line: Lane Batyski, Holtville, Jr., 6-0, 255; Joe Skarupa, St. John Paul II, Sr., 6-3, 230
Kicker: Gabe Henson, American Christian, So., 5-10, 154; Walter Perez, Good Hope, Jr., 5-10, 140
Defensive line: TeOndre Goodloe, Deshler, Sr., 5-9, 200; Dawson Pate, Cordova, Sr., 6-2, 277
Linebacker: Caleb Taite, Clarke Co., Sr., 5-10, 200
Defensive back: Jaden Harris, White Plains, Sr., 5-8, 145; Marq Malone, Deshler, Sr., 6-0, 165
Punter: Peyton Coburn, Holtville, Sr., 6-3, 175; Hunter Sute, American Christian, Jr., 5-11, 185
Athlete: Kamari Lassiter, American Christian, Jr., 6-0, 167
COACH OF THE YEAR
Clint Smith, Jacksonville
CLASS 3A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Jack Hayes, Piedmont, Fr., 6-0, 185
RB: Dallin Dinkle, Vinemont, Sr., 5-10, 170
RB: Jairrice Pryor, Clements, Sr., 5-9, 175
RB: Rayshawn Reynolds, Pike Co., Sr., 5-9, 205
WR: Sam Sheppard, Westminster Chr., Sr., 6-1, 175
WR: Silas Thompson, Piedmont, Sr., 6-3, 180
WR: Blade Wisdom, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 5-9, 160
OL: Dalton Gilbert, Walter Wellborn, Sr., 6-2, 270
OL: Dylan Gilbert, Walter Wellborn, Sr., 6-2, 255
OL: Luke McKinney, Winfield, Sr., 6-0, 270
OL: Riley McMorris, Flomaton, Jr., 6-2, 265
OL: Cole Proper, Pleasant Valley, Sr., 6-1, 240
K: Aubrey Grace, Pike Road, Sr., 5-11, 165
Defense
DL: Will Adams, Lauderdale Co., Jr., 6-1, 215
DL: Jackson Dullard, Flomaton, Jr., 6-1, 255
DL: Nathaniel Pride, Westminster Chr., Sr., 6-0, 262
DL: Sean Smith, Piedmont, Jr., 6-2, 230
LB: Joshua Darling, Gordo, Sr., 6-1, 215
LB: Deontae Lawson, Mobile Christian, Jr., 6-3, 215
LB: CJ Paymon, Pike Road, Sr., 6-0, 195
LB: Landon Smart, Piedmont, So., 6-1, 200
DB: Jason Brooks, Mobile Christian, Jr., 5-10, 168
DB: Jakari Foster, Piedmont, Jr., 6-1, 190
DB: Jate’vius Franklin, Flomaton, Sr., 6-0, 185
DB: Brock Woodham, St. James, Sr., 5-10, 190
P: Britton Kohn, Montgomery Academy, Jr., 6-2, 175
Athlete
Jackson Billings, Westminster Chr., Sr., 5-9, 170
Daquan Johnson, Flomaton, Sr., 6-2, 190
Dante Jordan, Randolph Co., Sr., 5-10, 170
Jett Smith, Walter Wellborn, Jr., 5-11, 170
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Hal Smithart, Opp, Jr., 6-2, 170
RB: Anthony Cervantes, Susan Moore, Sr., 5-9, 195
RB: Christian Hubbard, Oakman, Sr., 6-0, 225
RB: Dylan Hunter, East Lawrence, Sr., 5-10, 200
WR: Brodie Malcom, Hanceville, Jr., 6-1, 165
WR: Grant Murray, St. Michael, Sr., 6-4, 210
WR: William Robertson, Montgomery Academy, Sr., 6-1, 182
OL: Alan Brown, Mobile Christian, Sr., 6-2, 286
OL: Ean Carpenter, T.R. Miller, Sr., 5-11, 255
OL: Dakota Hamilton, East Lawrence, Sr., 6-2, 318
OL: Matt Prater, St. James, Sr., 5-11, 220
OL: Nick Sims, Randolph Co., Sr., 5-10, 240
K: Jesus Aguilar, Susan Moore, Sr., 5-8, 145
Defense
DL: Trevor Black, Susan Moore, Sr., 6-2, 198
DL: Joshua Holloway, Randolph Co., Jr., 5-10, 220
DL: Bryson Ingram, Piedmont, Sr., 6-1, 235
DL: Riley Johnson, Sylvania, Sr., 6-1, 205
LB: Alex Atkins, Carbon Hill, Sr., 6-0, 205
LB: Gage Mims, T.R. Miller, Jr., 6-0, 200
LB: Horanado Wheeler, Pike Co., Jr., 5-8, 190
LB: Easton Wilcoxson, Pike Road, Sr., 5-10, 170
DB: Brian Bradford, B.B. Comer, Sr., 6-2, 185
DB: Nate Cornelison, Pisgah, Sr., 5-7, 155
DB: Thomas Glisson, Opp, Jr., 5-10, 165
DB: Hayes Lewis, Providence Christian, Sr., 5-8, 165
P: Jose Arias-Vasquez, Bullock Co., Sr., 5-9, 115
Athlete
Slade Brown, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 6-3, 235
Jake Cunningham, Bayside Academy, Sr., 6-0, 182
Deandrius Martin, Gordo, Sr., 6-0, 195
Kahari McReynolds, Geneva, Sr., 5-9, 180
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Tanner Bailey, Gordo, So., 6-2, 190; Charlie Cater, Locust Fork, Sr., 6-0, 190
Running back: Austin Gavin, St. James, Sr., 5-10, 180
Wide receiver: Erik Matthews, Opp, Jr., 6-5, 185; Colby Nelson, Pleasant Valley, Sr., 6-3, 228
Offensive line: Luke Johnson, Oakman, Sr., 6-3, 275
Kicker: Jackson Chandler, Mobile Christian, Jr., 5-10, 154
Defensive line: Jacob Manuel, Excel, So., 6-1, 225
Linebacker: Dylan Creech, Geneva, Sr., 6-0, 220; Michael Sullivan, Providence Christian, Sr., 5-9, 195
Defensive back: Miles Fleming, Clements, Sr., 6-1, 153
Punter: none.
Athlete: Alex Whisenhunt, St. James, Sr., 6-0, 190
COACH OF THE YEAR
Steve Smith, Piedmont
CLASS 2A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Kaleb Jones, Collinsville, Sr., 6-0, 190
RB: Kelston Fikes, Leroy, Jr., 5-11, 205
RB: Domonique Thomas, Ohatchee, Sr., 5-9, 190
RB: Jalen White, Daleville, Sr., 6-0, 192
WR: AJ Cherry, Sheffield, Jr., 6-2, 190
WR: Jeremiah Jones, Tanner, Sr., 6-4, 175
WR: Satyler Wilson, Luverne, Sr., 5-9, 175
OL: Hall Boulware, Westbrook Christian, Jr., 6-2, 280
OL: Austin Hebert, Highland Home, Sr., 6-0, 270
OL: Caleb Lyles, Fyffe, Jr., 6-3, 290
OL: TJ Osborn, Collinsville, Sr., 6-2, 260
OL: Gage Saint, Hatton, Sr., 6-5, 290
K: Jason Perez, Collinsville, Sr., 5-10, 155
Defense
DL: Gunnar Bailey, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-0, 240
DL: Brody Dalton, Fyffe, Jr., 6-5, 230
DL: Keldric Faulk, Highland Home, Fr., 6-5, 230
DL: Brandon McCoy, New Brockton, Sr., 6-2, 228
LB: Eli Benefield, Fyffe, Jr., 5-11, 200
LB: Arian Gregory, Luverne, Sr., 6-1, 190
LB: Gunner Hollis, Ranburne, Sr., 6-3, 210
LB: Cam McKinney, Red Bay, Jr., 6-0, 240
DB: Tye Bailey, Ranburne, Sr., 6-1, 175
DB: Demarion Hicks, Chickasaw, So., 6-1, 175
DB: Jaxson Mitchell, Hatton, Jr., 5-5, 160
DB: Ike Rowell, Fyffe, Jr., 6-0, 170
P: Antavious Woody, LaFayette, So., 6-3, 250
Athlete
JD Pettaway, Cottage Hill, Jr., 5-11, 198
Zach Pyron, Fyffe, So., 6-2, 200
Tae McGregor, Vincent, Jr., 5-9, 165
Eric Shaw, Reeltown, Sr., 6-5, 210
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Landon Green, North Sand Mountain, Sr., 5-10, 180
RB: Ayden Alexander, Cold Springs, Jr., 5-9, 160
RB: Cameron Faison, Reeltown, Sr., 5-10, 170
RB: Emmanuel Henderson, Geneva Co., So., 5-11, 175
WR: Lake Bell, North Sand Mountain, Jr., 5-8, 150
WR: Jeremiah Roberson, West End-Walnut Grove, Sr., 5-9, 140
WR: Joseph Tucker, Westbrook Christian, Sr., 6-3, 195
OL: Jacob Clarke, Leroy, Sr., 5-10, 260
OL: Jackson Miller, Luverne, Sr., 5-9, 230
OL: Bryan Serrano, Daleville, Sr., 5-9, 230
OL: Corey Teague, Cedar Bluff, Jr., 6-4, 275
OL: Gaston Willard, Sand Rock, Sr., 6-2, 212
K: Will Edwards, Westbrook Christian, Sr., 5-10, 150
Defense
DL: Cameron Bettis, Leroy, Jr., 5-11, 212
DL: Barry Davenport, Chickasaw, Jr., 6-3, 230
DL: Carson Hall, Ranburne, Fr., 6-3, 230
DL: Jeb Robinson, Addison, Sr., 5-9, 230
LB: Brady Jackson, Sand Rock, Sr., 5-10, 220
LB: Malachi Mize, Fyffe, Jr., 6-0, 185
LB: RaSean Thomas, Cottage Hill, Sr., 6-0, 200
LB: Cade Williamson, Ohatchee, Sr., 6-0, 185
DB: Luke Chambers, Addison, Sr., 6-2, 190
DB: Roosevelt Harris Jr., Highland Home, Jr., 6-1, 190
DB: Dennis Parker, Sulligent, Sr., 5-10, 160
DB: Hunter Whitehead, G.W. Long, Jr., 5-11, 155
P: Justin Stiefel, Fyffe, Jr., 6-3, 175
Athlete
Blake Carroll, Ariton, Sr., 6-0, 220
John Tyler Hoffman, Highland Home, Sr., 6-1, 175
Jaxon Langley, Ranburne, So., 6-0, 172
Sincere McKenzie, Daleville, Jr., 5-6, 155
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Khori Bowling, Sheffield, Sr., 5-11, 250; Eli Pearce, West End-Walnut Grove, Jr., 6-0, 150
Running back: Michael Tucker, Collinsville, Sr., 5-5, 165; Zavien Wilkins, Aliceville, Sr., 5-6, 165
Wide receiver: none.
Offensive line: Chase Hughes, Ariton, Jr., 6-0, 270; La’Brian Ponds, Reeltown, Jr., 5-7, 200
Kicker: Nick Clifton, Cedar Bluff, So., 5-6, 140
Defensive line: P.J. Rich, Luverne, So., 5-10, 210
Linebacker: Jordan Lacey, Cold Springs, Sr., 6-3, 190; Bryan Lopez, Collinsville, Sr., 6-0, 190
Defensive back: Roberto Ayala, Cold Springs, Jr., 5-9, 160
Punter: Connor Moore, Reeltown, Sr., 5-7, 140
Athlete: Tre Tre Hughley, Reeltown, Sr., 5-8, 205
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ernie Willingham, Collinsville
CLASS 1A
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Tucker Kilcrease, Brantley, So., 6-1, 175
RB: JaCorian Cosby, Pickens Co., Sr., 5-8, 140
RB: Peyton Higgins, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., 5-10, 170
RB: Jaland Lewis Horton, Sweet Water, So., 6-1, 190
WR: Cooper Austin, Spring Garden, So., 5-10, 160
WR: Evan Delp, Coosa Christian, Jr., 6-3, 180
WR: Trey Lewis, Millry, Sr., 6-1, 190
OL: Michael Allen Cole, Sweet Water, So., 6-0, 230
OL: Jah-Marien Latham, Pickens Co., Sr., 6-3, 260
OL: Mack McCluskey, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., 6-4, 290
OL: Carter Sample, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 6-3, 225
OL: Noah Walls, Maplesville, Sr., 5-9, 215
K: Justin Tirado, Notasulga, So., 5-10, 190
Defense
DL: Ronald Bouler, Marengo, Sr., 6-0, 260
DL: Kendall Long, Georgiana, Sr., 6-1, 210
DL: Eric McCants, Lanett, Sr., 5-9, 225
DL: Ca’ni McCoy, R.A. Hubbard, Sr., 6-0, 285
LB: KJ Byrd, Pickens Co., Jr., 5-8, 170
LB: Hank Davis, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 5-9, 190
LB: Carson Jones, Brantley, Jr., 6-2, 250
LB: Dezmion Roberson, Elba, Sr., 6-3, 185
DB: Tyler Founds, Decatur Heritage, So., 6-0, 155
DB: Aaron Frazier, Loachapoka, Sr., 5-10, 200
DB: DJ Lee, Gaylesville, Jr., 5-7, 170
DB: Kaderius Zackery, Lanett, Jr., 5-10, 170
P: Eli Dement, South Lamar, So., 5-10, 180
Athlete
Kenuwyn Dixon, Brantley, Jr., 5-10, 170
Kristian Story, Lanett, Sr., 6-2, 210
Tate Warr, Millry, Sr., 6-3, 205
Luke Welsh, Spring Garden, Jr., 6-2, 205
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Cole Atchinson, Isabella, Sr., 6-2, 190
RB: Christian Angulo, Falkville, Jr., 5-11, 200
RB: Colton Keith, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 5-11, 185
RB: Ryan Morrow, Maplesville, Sr., 5-11, 195
WR: Billy Burnett, Brantley, Sr., 6-2, 190
WR: Mikel Philyaw, Falkville, Jr., 5-10, 170
WR: Cleandre Walker, Georgiana, Sr., 5-9, 151
OL: Zach Boggan, Georgiana, So., 6-3, 310
OL: Brett Johnson, Isabella, Jr., 6-4, 270
OL: Gavin Jones, Maplesville, Sr., 6-0, 296
OL: Logan McInnish, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., 6-5, 319
OL: Patrick Simpson, Florala, Sr., 6-0, 243
K: Rovilan Castro, Lanett, Sr., 5-8, 150
Defense
DL: Tyquan Daniels, Notasulga, Sr., 6-0, 200
DL: Jakobe Fields, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., 5-11, 205
DL: Brandon Holston, Millry, Sr., 6-1, 175
DL: Reid Mitchell, Isabella, Jr., 5-10, 165
LB: Luke Fitzgerald, Falkville, Jr., 5-8, 180
LB: Weston Kirk, Spring Garden, Jr., 6-1, 175
LB: Tray Abner, Lanett, Jr., 6-2, 190
LB: Colton Vaden, Waterloo, Sr., 6-1, 168
DB: Rod Elston, Donoho, Jr., 5-10, 185
DB: Jackson Kyle, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 5-8, 170
DB: Hunter Oglen, South Lamar, Jr., 5-9, 165
DB: Kendall Reeves, Isabella, Sr., 6-0, 155
P: Brandon Hill, Lynn, Jr., 6-2, 175
Athlete
Johnathan Locke, Berry, Jr., 5-11, 160
Justus McDaniel, Mars Hill Bible, Jr., 5-9, 175
Herachio Washington, South Lamar, Sr., 6-3, 225
Logan West, Florala, Sr., 5-9, 168
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Jackson Abbott, Maplesville, Jr., 6-4, 170
Running back: Junior Summerhill, Waterloo, Sr., 6-1, 185
Wide receiver: Amari Smedley, Donoho, Jr., 6-1, 180
Offensive line: Travis Ricks, Falkville, Sr., 6-3, 290
Kicker: none.
Defensive line: Bo Cook, Brantley, Jr., 6-3, 235
Linebacker: none.
Defensive back: none.
Punter: Landon Gowens, Spring Garden, So., 6-3, 205
Athlete: Dartavious Britton, Coosa Christian, Sr., 5-5, 150
COACH OF THE YEAR
Tate Leonard, Isabella
AISA
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: P.J. McDonald, Bessemer Academy, Sr., 5-11, 175
RB: Tre Cutler, Autauga Academy, Sr., 5-10, 265
RB: Jarvis Dancy, Bessemer Academy, Sr., 6-0, 200
RB: Micah Roberts, Jackson Academy, Sr., 6-0, 170
WR: Bryce Black, Monroe Academy, Sr., 5-9, 160
WR: Raymond Cutler, Autauga Academy, Sr., 5-9, 170
WR: Teddy Harris, Autauga Academy, Sr., 5-8, 150
OL: Cal Carter, Monroe Academy, Jr., 6-1, 225
OL: Reid Compton, Crenshaw Christian, Jr., 6-3, 275
OL: Eli Richey, Southern Academy, Jr., 6-4, 280
OL: Clay Slagle, Macon-East, Jr., 6-3, 215
OL: Jake Waldrop, Chambers Academy, Sr., 6-4, 320
K: Scott Renfroe, Pike Liberal Arts, Jr., 6-1, 170
Defense
DL: Allandis Boyd, Glenwood, Sr., 6-3, 265
DL: Coleby Jordan, Macon-East, Sr., 6-1, 200
DL: L.T. Overton, Bessemer Academy, Fr., 6-4, 248
DL: Willie Willis, Autauga Academy, Sr., 6-1, 215
LB: Jason Davis, Escambia Academy, Sr., 5-10, 235
LB: Josh McMillon, Bessemer Academy, Sr., 5-10, 175
LB: BJ Snellgrove, Glenwood, Jr., 6-2, 220
LB: Stone Yarnell, Macon-East, Jr., 6-3, 215
DB: Judson Hogeland, Bessemer Academy, Sr., 6-1, 175
DB: Ty Parden, Clarke Prep, Jr., 5-10, 170
DB: Chase Robitaille, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 5-9, 160
DB: John David Taylor, Crenshaw Christian, Jr., 5-9, 170
P: Hayden Campbell, Southern Academy, Sr., 6-5, 265
Athlete
Cephus Cleveland, Macon-East, Sr., 6-0, 185
Tyreshon Freeman, Autauga Academy, Sr., 6-2, 175
Cole Pritchett, Clarke Prep, Jr., 5-11, 180
Dominique Webster, Autauga Academy, Sr., 6-4, 215
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
Offense
QB: Payton Allen, Chambers Academy, Jr., 6-4, 170
RB: Kye Robichaux, Glenwood, Jr., 6-1, 205
RB: Chase Swain, Northside Methodist, Sr., 6-0, 200
RB: Holt Utsey, Morgan Academy, Jr., 5-8, 160
WR: Caden Bumpers, Clarke Prep, Jr., 5-9, 165
WR: Trevor Haney, Lowndes Academy, Sr., 5-10, 185
WR: John Austin Roper, Crenshaw Christian, Sr., 5-10, 170
OL: Evan Clark, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., 6-3, 245
OL: J.T. Lolley, Monroe Academy, Jr., 5-10, 235
OL: Tyler Newton, Escambia Academy, Sr., 5-11, 330
OL: John Jacob Utsey, Patrician, Sr., 6-2, 210
OL: Walker Whitehead, Jackson Academy, Fr., 6-1, 260
K: Orlando Medina, Escambia Academy, Sr., 5-7, 135
Defense
DL: Vaiden Beck, Wilcox Academy, Jr., 6-2, 290
DL: Dijon Darden, Chambers Academy, Sr., 5-9, 255
DL: Durante Johnson, Jackson Academy, Jr., 6-3, 305
DL: Tres Weeks, Northside Methodist, Sr., 6-3, 205
LB: Braxton Allen, Chambers Academy, Sr., 5-11, 175
LB: Justin Jackson, Glenwood, Sr., 5-10, 200
LB: Garrett Lewis, Patrician, Jr., 5-11, 190
LB: Bryant Quimby, Escambia Academy, Sr., 6-2, 200
DB: Blair Hanks, Sparta, Jr., 6-0, 160
DB: Kaleb Varner, Edgewood, Sr., 6-1, 175
DB: Bradley Ward, Macon-East, Sr., 6-0, 165
DB: Shannon Wheat, Escambia Academy, Sr., 5-11, 175
P: Kam Burleson, Edgewood, Sr., 6-3, 175
Athlete
William Averitt, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-0, 185
Tristan Jordan, Crenshaw Christian, Jr., 6-3, 220
Carter Ledkins, Monroe Academy, Sr., 5-11, 185
O.J. Tolbert, Springwood, Jr., 5-10, 185
HONORABLE MENTION
Quarterback: Octavious Palmer, Autauga Academy, Sr., 6-5, 190
Running back: Brandon Henry, Southern Academy, Sr., 5-10, 185; Wood Hollinger, Wilcox Academy, Sr., 5-9, 185
Wide receiver: none.
Offensive line: Brock Carlisle, Clarke Prep, So., 5-11, 230; Dawson Strickland, Macon-East, Sr., 6-1, 265
Kicker: Stratton Lewis, Patrician, Sr., 6-0, 170; Chambers McGillberry, Wilcox Academy, Sr., 5-10, 140
Defensive line: Austin Radcliff, Patrician, Sr., 5-11, 230
Linebacker: Clay Luker, Wilcox Academy, Sr., 5-10, 240; Nick O’Briean, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr., 5-11, 185
Defensive back: Davis Allen, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr., 6-0, 180; John William Dailey, Wilcox Academy, Sr., 5-10, 160
Punter: none.
Athlete: Sammy Lewis, Patrician, Jr., 5-9, 190; Grant Tyson, Hooper, Sr., 5-9, 180
COACH OF THE YEAR
Josh Wright, Bessemer Academy