ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: Smith, Hammack, McClendon make 1st-team cuts; Crandall, McMinn, Patterson, Brannon round out area as 2nd-teamers

Published 11:00 pm Saturday, December 26, 2015

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Seven local players were given one last gift to open when the honorary squad was officially released late Saturday night. West Point’s Kobe Smith, Addison’s Levi Hammack and Cold Springs’ Drew McClendon ripped the wrapping paper off first-team prizes. Cold Springs’ Christian Crandall and Cullman’s Ethan McMinn, Justin Patterson and Hunter Brannon received second-team selections in their hopefully still-hung stockings.

The All-State Team was picked by the ASWA’s prep committee. It consists of first teams, second teams and honorable mentions for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s seven classes and the Alabama Independent School Association.

Finalists for Back and Linemen of the Year will be unveiled late Jan. 2 online and early Jan. 3 in print.

Smith’s first-team spot as a Class 5A athlete comes on the heels of his choice as the All-County Overall MVP. The speedster spent his last fall at West Point collecting a county-record 2,233 rushing yards on 268 carries. He had 26 touchdowns on the ground and one apiece as a receiver and returner.

Smith’s rushing average per game (203 yards) for the 6-5 Warriors was one of the state’s highest, regardless of classification.

“It’s good for Kobe to get the credit he deserves,” West Point coach Don Farley said. “He’s an outstanding football player and even better young man and role model for our school. It’s also good for our team. Like Kobe, they worked hard to help in his success, and Kobe would be the first to tell anyone that.”

Smith had his best outing in a Thursday night region matchup televised across the state and streamed online. The senior answered J.O. Johnson’s expected quickness with a serious motor of his own, taking off for 362 yards and touchdown totes of 83 and 96 yards. A late 70-yarder set up his third and final score.

“I think the J.O. game was Kobe’s coming out party for everyone else. We already knew he was a special talent,” Farley said. “Even when people loading up the box, he managed to find the crease. Behind his work ethic, I’ve always felt his vision was his biggest asset. That’s something you just can’t coach.”

Coach David Smothers warned of “big things” from Hammack before the season, and the Addison big man definitely delivered. The 6-1, 284-pounder made the 2A first team at defensive line after accumulating 72 tackles, three safeties, four takeaways and five total touchdowns.

“He’s what I call raw,” Smothers said. “He has tons of ability. He’s a huge kid. A lot of kids that size are not as coordinated as what he is, but he’s extremely coordinated. He’s one of the most athletic kids that size I’ve ever coached.”

At a small school like Addison, Hammack was needed on the field for all snaps on offense, defense and special teams. Somehow, his tank still stayed plenty full while overcoming offenses that ran away from his side at every opportunity.

“He’s very coachable, he wants to please and he has zero selfishness in him,” Smothers said. “Man, he’s played everywhere for me and never once complained or even acted like he wasn’t excited to be playing that for us. He’s just an awesome kid. A good Christian kid, too.”

McClendon wore his fair share of hats as well, but his snuggest fit for Cold Springs came as a blocking tight end. The senior, who cracked the first team on the 2A offensive line, graded 90 percent or higher in all 11 of the Eagles’ games and helped pave the way for a couple of runners with more than 1,300 yards and 20 touchdowns.

“It couldn’t have worked out for a better kid,” Cold Springs coach Rod Elliott said. “Just a stand-up guy. Great character. I haven’t got enough good things to say about Drew. He deserves everything he gets. You pull for kids like him.”

McClendon topped out at 175 or 180 pounds as a junior but put in the time over the offseason to add about 40 pounds to his 6-3 frame. It led to his transformation from a “really good player” to a “difference-maker,” according to Elliott, who fielded more compliments about McClendon this fall than any other player.

“One of the local coaches said he was the best blocker he’d seen all year,” Elliott said. “Everybody knew we were going to run the football behind him, and we still had a lot of success. He’s just an extremely hard worker.”

Crandall was the biggest beneficiary of McClendon’s blocking abilities, mixing in his own smooth moves to land on the 2A second team at athlete. The fleet-footed senior leader finished with 1,533 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, 231 receiving yards and another two TDs, 427 return yards and a final pair of scores, and three interceptions at cornerback.

McMinn, Patterson and Brannon garnered second-team nods for a 6A Cullman squad that went 6-5 and returned to the playoffs following an uncharacteristic one-year hiatus.

There wasn’t an area McMinn wasn’t a force, hence his designation as athlete. The defensive back touted team highs in tackles (129) and touchdowns (11), the latter six clear of the next-closest Bearcat. He also picked off three passes and had a knack for clean strips in key situations.

A first-team defensive lineman in 2014, Patterson didn’t miss a step moving over to linebacker. His crusade to terrorize quarterbacks continued from a standing a standing position, producing 13 sacks for minus-103 yards, seven tackles for loss for minus-120 yards and 104 tackles. He also sported a quartet of scores on offense.

Brannon was a dominant left tackle with 62 pancake blocks on an offensive line that cleared running room for nearly 2,000 yards. The junior is an Alabama legacy getting looks from the Tide and hoping for an eventual offer.

See the complete All-State Football Team below:

2015 ASWA ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

CLASS 7A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Paris Chambers, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 6-2, 180

RB: Kingston Davis, Prattville, Sr., 6-1, 235

RB: La’Mical Perine, Theodore, Sr., 6-0, 215

RB: Jarrion Street, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-2, 198

WR: Chazz Garrett, Hazel Green, Sr., 6-5, 195

WR: Derrick McCarty, Theodore, Sr., 5-9, 165

WR: Henry Ruggs III, Lee-Montgomery, Jr., 6-0, 175

OL: Eric Archie, Murphy, Sr., 6-1, 268

OL: Grey Best, Spain Park, Sr., 6-2, 260

OL: Justice Hammond, Oak Mountain, Sr., 5-11, 265

OL: Jamahl Jelks, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-3, 330

OL: Tyler Pritchett, Auburn, Sr., 6-3, 270

K: Sage Ledbetter, Auburn, Sr., 5-7, 135


Defense

DB: John Broussard, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 172

DB: A.J. Harris, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-0, 185

DB: Kyriq McDonald, James Clemens, Jr., 5-11, 190

DB: Josh Williams, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-9, 170

LB: Joe Donald, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-2, 215

LB: Dytarious Johnson, Prattville, Sr., 6-0, 234

LB: Carlton Martial, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 5-10, 205

LB: Jeremiah Moon, Hoover, Sr., 6-4, 210

DL: Neil Farrell, Murphy, Jr., 6-4, 295

DL: Walter Pritchett, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-2, 225

DL: Labryan Ray, James Clemens, Jr., 6-4, 270

DL: Perry Young, Spain Park, Sr., 6-0, 190

P: Tyler Sumpter, Spain Park, Sr., 5-10, 230


Athlete

PJ Hall, Hoover, Sr., 5-11, 196

Will Ignont, Buckhorn, Jr., 6-1, 235

Terrell Kennedy, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-11, 185

Darnell Mooney, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-0, 175


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Shaquille Johnson, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 175

RB: Devon Atkinson, James Clemens, So., 5-5, 164

RB: Gary Fearn, Huntsville, Sr., 5-10, 170

RB: Miles Strickland, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 185

WR: Jesse Beck, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 185

WR: Justyn Ross, Central-Phenix City, So., 6-3, 180

WR: Marlon Williams, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 6-1, 185

OL: Brian Ankerson, Theodore, Sr., 6-2, 260

OL: Dylan Bradshaw, Enterprise, Sr., 6-3, 305

OL: Alex Robin, Vestavia Hills, Sr. 6-0, 265

OL: Tucker Walters, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-2, 290

OL: Cody Wyatt, Prattville, Sr., 6-3, 285

PK: Matt Stephenson, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 210


Defense

DB: Zyon Gilbert, Jeff Davis, Jr., 6-1, 171

DB: Justen Little, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr., 6-1, 180

DB: Shawn Shamburger, Theodore, Sr., 6-0, 190

DB: Daniel Thomas, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 6-0, 192

LB: Kendric Haynes, Murphy, Jr., 6-1, 225

LB: Vada King, Smiths Station, Sr., 6-2, 240

LB: Bailey McElwain, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-0, 235

LB: Monty Rice, James Clemens, Jr., 6-2, 210

DL: Demarcus Clarke, Bob Jones, Sr., 6-2, 240

DL: Braxton James, Prattville, Sr., 6-0, 250

DL: T.J. Rayam, Thompson, Sr., 6-0, 308

DL: Jakhiry Turner, Foley, Sr., 6-0, 215

P: Brady Williams, Alma Bryant, Sr., 6-2, 185


Athlete

Maceo Booker, James Clemens, Sr., 5-8, 180

Travez Bozeman, Jeff Davis, Jr., 5-10, 173

Mason Edwards, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 191

Nolan Turner, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-2, 180

Coach of the Year

Tyrone Rogers, Lee-Montgomery


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Brady Polson, Bob Jones, Jr.; Zac Thomas, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.

RB: Jaxton Carson, Central-Phenix City, Jr.; Larry Wooden, Spain Park, Jr

REC: Quincy Cox, Hoover, Sr.; Austin Taylor, Smiths Station, Sr.

OL: Brody Collier, James Clemens, Jr.; Adam Raschilla, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.

K: Keller Farni, Murphy, Sr.; A.J. Reed, Prattville, Sr.

DB: Marcus Jones, Enterprise, Jr.; Daniel Miller, Fairhope, Sr.

LB: Michael Sharpley, James Clemens, Jr.; Keonte White, Enterprise, Jr.

DL: Alec Jackson, Jeff Davis, Jr.; Kameron Petty, Buckhorn, Sr.

P: J. Michael Riley, Davidson, Sr.; Collin Sherrill, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.

ATH: Karon Delince, Central-Phenix City, Jr., Hunter Gibson, Sparkman, So.


CLASS 6A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Tyler Johnston, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-2, 210

RB: Josh Johnson, Opelika Sr., 5-9, 215

RB: Brian Robinson, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr., 6-1, 213

RB: Desmon Turner, Fort Payne, Sr., 5-10, 163

WR: Javon Brown, Spanish Fort, Sr., 5-10, 175

WR: TJ Simmons, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-2, 180

WR: Reginald Todd, Blount, Sr., 6-5, 190

OL: Deonte Brown, Austin, Sr., 6-4, 347

OL: Marcus Jenkins, Park Crossing, So., 6-4, 328

OL: Jacob Johnson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-4, 305

OL: Shoyne Reams, Dothan, Sr., 6-5, 280

OL: Jakori Savage, Baldwin Co., Sr., 6-7, 280

K: Coby Neenan, Northview, Sr., 6-3, 193


Defense

DB: P.J. Blue, Park Crossing, Sr., 6-3, 200

DB: Lane Davenport, Walker, Sr., 5-11, 170

DB: Reagan Padgett, Gardendale, Sr., 5-10, 170

DB: J’Marick Woods, Florence, Jr., 6-3, 201

LB: K.J. Britt, Oxford, Jr., 6-1, 223

LB: Joshua Draper, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., 5-11, 228

LB: Thomas Johnston, Spanish Fort, Jr., 6-2, 220

LB: Lyndell Wilson, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 6-3, 235

DL: Zo Bridges, Opelika, Sr., 6-2, 212

DL: Nick Fields, Dothan, Sr., 6-2, 280

DL: Griffin Gentry, Homewood, Sr., 6-3, 265

DL: Justin Thomas, Spanish Fort, Jr., 6-5, 265

P: Jake Bentley, Opelika, Jr., 6-4, 217


Athlete

Tyre Gray, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 5-10, 170

Velus Jones, Saraland, Sr., 6-0, 180

Roman Payton, Northridge, Sr., 5-10, 175

Ty Pigrome, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 5-10, 190


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Kadarius Toney, Blount, Jr., 6-1, 185

RB: Sean Long, Saraland, Sr., 5-8, 180

RB: Asa Martin, Austin, So., 5-11, 175

RB: Necolby Maxwell, Benjamin Russell, Jr., 5-8, 190

WR: Nico Collins, Clay-Chalkville, 6-5, 200

WR: Terrance Watkins, Athens, Sr., 6-3, 185

WR: Antonio Wright, Blount, Sr., 6-5, 190

OL: Gerald Bell, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-3, 297

OL: Cru Birdyshaw, Walker, Sr., 6-5, 270

OL: Hunter Brannon, Cullman, Jr., 6-4, 275

OL: Reid Hulgan, Fort Payne, Jr., 6-4, 285

OL: Matthew Trehem, Saraland, Jr., 6-3, 310

K: Seth Reburn, Gardendale, Sr., 6-0, 170


Defense

DB: Vincent Burrell, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-2, 197

DB: Tyrez Lindsey, Dothan, Sr., 6-2, 200

DB: Dwain Smith, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 5-9, 190

DB: Andreaz Spencer, Paul Bryant, Sr., 5-9, 162

LB: Caleb Felton, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-4, 210

LB: Alex Medina, Walker, Sr., 6-0, 220

LB: Justin Patterson, Cullman, Sr., 6-1, 225

LB: Tre Threat, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-3, 225

DL: Kurtis Beaman, Huffman, Sr., 6-1, 320

DL: Romie Dukes, Minor, Sr., 6-2, 255

DL: Andrew Freeman, Gardendale, Jr., 5-10, 215

DL: Jalen Madden, Northridge, Sr., 6-2, 320

P: Griffin McCollum, Decatur, Sr., 5-11, 190


Athlete

Jaylond Adams, Minor, Jr., 5-10, 172

Malcolm Askew, McAdory, Jr., 5-11, 175

T.C. Lowe, Austin, Sr., 5-11, 200

Ethan McMinn, Cullman, Sr., 5-10, 175


Coach of the Year

Jeremy Perkins, Austin


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Victor Garth, Austin, Sr.; Landon Smothers, Muscle Shoals, Sr.

RB: Roderick Melton, Northview, Sr.; Derrick Underwood, Homewood, Sr.

REC: Xavier Lane, Carver-Montgomery, Sr.; Zabrian Moore, Paul Bryant, Sr.

OL: Marquise Lavender, Hueytown, Sr.; Chris Roy, McAdory, Sr.

K: Jake Lane, Park Crossing, Jr.; Kristian Wilmore, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.

DB: Jeawon Taylor, Park Crossing, Sr.; Carson Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr.

LB: Jeremiah Jones, Bessemer City, Sr.; Erroll Thompson, Florence, Sr.

DL: Marquel Shelton Jr., Bessemer City, Jr.; Caleb Tillman, Northview, Sr.

P: Kobe Baggett, Dothan, Sr.; Zac Everett, Saraland, Sr.,

ATH: DeKarlos Billingsley, Scottsboro, Jr.


CLASS 5A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Demarcus Williams, Jackson, Sr., 6-2, 185

RB: Jordan Bentley, Guntersville, Sr., 6-1, 200

RB: Ostin McPherson, St. Paul’s, Sr., 5-8, 175

RB: Keenan Woodruff, Alexandria, So., 5-10, 165

WR: Jacob Dean, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-2, 180

WR: Tae Provens, Madison Co., So., 6-1, 180

WR: Quinton Sutton, Marbury, Jr., 5-11, 160

OL: Bubba Dowdell, Beauregard, Sr., 6-3, 295

OL: Peyton Nance, Etowah, Jr., 6-0, 280

OL: Dakota Sams, Alexandria, Sr., 6-3, 255

OL: Austin Stidham, Russellville, Jr., 6-5, 250

OL: Darius Whitfield, St. Paul’s Sr., 6-3, 250

K: Baylor Barnes, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-0, 175


Defense

DB: Taryon Baker, J.O. Johnson, Sr., 6-0, 173

DB: B.J. Edmonds, St., Paul’s Sr., 5-11, 200

DB: Kendarian Handy, Jackson, Jr., 6-2, 195

DB: Quincy Parker, Dallas Co., Jr., 6-2, 165

LB: Justin Cowans, Moody, Sr., 5-10, 180

LB: Colton Parton, Madison Co., Sr., 6-1, 220

LB: Darius Moore, Etowah, Sr., 5-10, 170

LB: Keondre Stephens, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 5-11, 195

DL: Marlon Davidson, Greenville, Sr., 6-5, 270

DL: Bryce Huff, St., Paul’s, Sr., 6-3, 245

DL: Alfred Thomas, Sidney Lanier, So., 6-3, 260

DL: Quinnen Williams, Wenonah, Sr., 6-4, 265

P: Jack Peavey, Madison Co., Jr., 5-10, 180


Athlete

Spencer Brown, Mortimer Jordan, Jr., 6-0, 225

Jaquan Lewis, Greenville, Sr., 5-11, 180

Kobe Smith, West Point, Sr., 5-10, 190

Harrison Skinner, Guntersville, Sr., 5-9, 170


Coach of the Year

Dusty Goode, Mortimer Jordan


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Duncan Hodges, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-3, 200

RB: Deyon Hill, Russellville, Sr., 6-0, 210

RB: Gabe Ozio, Madison Co., Sr., 5-9, 170

RB: Brandon Simmons, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-0, 210

WR: Da’Coreyon Johnson, Sidney Lanier, So., 5-10, 165

WR: Jonathon Powell, Greenville, Sr., 6-3, 190

WR: Sylvaughn Turner, East Limestone, Sr., 6-3, 190

OL: Sean Brown, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-3, 300

OL: Paul Daniels, Dallas Co., Jr., 6-4, 289

OL: Mackenan Thompson Jr., Calera, Jr., 6-4, 280

OL: James Walker, Eufaula, Sr., 6-4, 289

OL: Ray Worthy, Jackson, Sr., 6-2, 320

K: Marvin Betancourt, Russellville, Jr., 5-9, 160


Defense

DB: A.J. Collier, Demopolis, Sr., 5-9, 170

DB: Trey Hutto, Lawrence Co., Sr., 6-1, 185

DB: Dedrick Powell, Carver-Birmingham, So., 5-10, 190

DB: Jaquan Smith, Greenville, Sr., 6-1, 185

LB: Hunter Averhart, Corner, Sr., 5-11, 215

LB: Anfernee Bradley, Vigor, Sr., 5-10, 180

LB: Garenton Flowers, Eufaula, Sr., 6-1, 200

LB: Drew Schlemmer, Alabama Chr., Sr., 5-10, 215

DL: Terrence Corbett, East Limestone, Sr., 6-5, 215

DL: Ryan Johnson, St. Paul’s Jr., 6-4, 245

DL: Tycory Sims, Jackson, Sr., 6-0, 240

DL: Chrishun Young, Etowah, Sr., 6-0, 235

P: Ashton Carter, Moody, Sr., 6-3, 200


Athlete

Leonard Johnson, Hayden, Jr., 6-2, 195

Brandon Rogers, Vigor, Sr., 5-10, 170

Jamal Tucker, Alexandria, Jr., 6-0, 175

Griffin Widner, Randolph, Sr., 6-3, 230


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: James Foster, Sidner Lanier, So.; Miller Mosley, St. Paul’s, Sr.

RB: Jamarius Mayfield, Shelby Co., Sr.; Valadin Spencer, Fairfield, Jr.

REC: Timmie Gibson, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr.; Heath Senn, Beauregard, Sr.

OL: Quenten Sales, J.O. Johnson, Sr.; Colton Wadkins, St. Paul’s, Sr.

K: Graham Haney, Eufaula, Jr.

DB: Jaquorius Johnson, Russellville, Sr.; Kyshaun McDaniel, Sidney Lanier, Sr

LB: Jeremy Stanfield, Hayden, Sr.; Giovanni Williams, Wenonah, Jr.

DL: Rahmeel Cook, Demopolis, Sr.; Tadarrius Patterson, Carver-Birmingham, Jr.

ATH: Kyle Harrell, Calera, Jr.; Myles Mason, Pleasant Grove, So.


CLASS 4A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Drew Guy, Fayette Co., Sr., 6-1, 225

RB: Calvin Figueroa, Saks, Sr., 5-11, 180

RB: Jamal Hourel, Andalusia, Jr., 5-11, 195

RB: Tre Nation, Leeds, Sr., 6-0, 215

WR: Jeremiah Blake, Cleburne Co., Sr., 6-1, 170

WR: DeQuan Johnson, Southside-Selma, Jr., 6-1, 200

WR: Kemonta Stockdale, Holt, Sr., 6-3, 240

OL: Wesley Alexander, Leeds, Sr., 6-2, 280

OL: Chauncey Callier, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-1, 205

OL: Austin Cummins, North Jackson, Sr., 6-6, 240

OL: Dee Nalls, Fayette Co., Sr., 6-2, 305

OL: Tyler Studdard, Oneonta, Jr., 6-2, 310

K: Robert Adams, Trinity, Sr., 6-3, 185


Defense

DB: Noah Ard, Cordova, Sr., 6-1, 180

DB: Reed Blankenship, West Limestone, Jr., 5-10 180

DB: TreShawn Brown, Montevallo, Jr., 5-11, 175

DB: Quartez Henderson, Cherokee Co., Jr., 5-10, 170

LB: Walker Chandler, UMS-Wright, Sr., 5-9, 163

LB: Riley Cole, Oneonta, Sr., 6-3, 215

LB: Sterling Jones, St. James, Jr., 6-1, 225

LB: Jake Whitehead, Brooks, Sr., 6-1, 195

DL: Patrick Fleming, Cordova, Jr., 6-0, 195

DL: Lex Morgan, Wilson, Jr., 6-6, 305

DL: Isiah Sharp-Perry, Leeds, Jr., 6-1, 230

DL: Josephus Smith, Leeds, Sr., 5-10, 250

P: Bryant Wallace, Rogers, Jr., 5-11, 171


Athlete

Kaleb Barker, Priceville, Sr., 6-2, 205

Kolbi Fuqua, Cordova, So., 6-4, 200

Tadarryl Marshall, Leeds, Sr., 6-0, 175

Michael Matthews, UMS-Wright, Jr., 6-1, 196


Coach of the Year

Andrew Zow, Montevallo


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Avery Harris, Munford, Jr., 5-11, 195

RB: Omar Brown, North Jackson, Jr., 5-10, 185

RB: Deondre Hampton, Brooks, Jr., 6-0, 185

RB: Dalton Parks, DAR, Sr., 5-10, 185

WR: Ahmad Edwards, Montevallo, So., 6-0, 170

WR: Ty Stone, Dadeville, Sr., 6-0, 180

WR: Kondarius Wilson, Fayette Co., Sr., 5-8, 172

OL: Brian Anderson, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr., 6-3, 280

OL: Brayden Clem, West Limestone, Sr., 5-11, 260

OL: Jakari Robinson, Munford, Jr., 6-2, 302

OL: John Robinson, Cleburne Co., Sr., 6-2, 300

OL: Deangelo Woods, Cordova, Jr., 6-2, 300

K: Morgan Coston, Leeds, Sr., 5-10, 160


Defense

DB: Jaylan Clay, Cordova, Sr., 6-0, 179

DB: Koi Freeman, Leeds, Sr., 6-2, 180

DB: Taylor Shirley, Deshler, Sr., 5-10, 165

DB: Jake Vick, West Blocton, Sr., 5-10 170

LB: Matthew Bush, Headland, Sr., 6-1, 215

LB: Tre Marbury, Dadeville, Sr., 6-1, 200

LB: Travis Sailo, Sipsey Valley, Sr., 6-2, 260

LB: Austin Stephens, Munford, Sr., 5-11, 212

DL: Eugene Bowden, Bibb Co., Sr., 5-10, 190

DL: Nahum Horton, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-2, 260

DL: Paul Jackson, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-1, 251

DL: J.P. Ogle, J.B. Pennington, Sr., 6-2, 235

P: Joe Gurley, Brooks, Jr., 6-3, 185


Athlete

Jacob Graves, Cherokee Co., Jr., 5-7, 150

Kolton Medley, Brooks, Jr., 5-10, 160

Brady Sherrill, Haleyville, Jr., 5-10, 184

Stevonte Tullis, Ashford, Jr., 6-0, 185


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Khamari Gibbs, Southside-Selma, Sr.; Zac Oden, Montevallo, Jr.

RB: Charles Smith, Munford, Sr.; Jacob Washburn, J.B. Pennington, Sr.

REC: Austin Hallmark, Sardis, Sr.; Mario Wilson, Fayette Co., Sr.

OL: Cody Hendrix, North Jackson, Jr.; Kyle Murphy, Sardis, Sr.

DB: Kell Floyd, Elmore Co., Sr.

LB: Preston Malone, Northside, Jr.; Kerieq Sparks, Fayette Co., Jr

DL: Quentin Dawson, North Jackson, Sr.; Will McKinney, Oneonta, Sr.

P: Chase Lancaster, West Limestone, Jr.

ATH: Trey Harris, North Jackson, Jr.; Markise Leverette, Bibb Co., Sr.


CLASS 3A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Taylor Hayes, Piedmont, Jr., 5-11, 185

RB: Andrew Brown, Winston Co., Sr., 5-10, 185

RB: Darnell Jackson, Piedmont, Sr., 5-11, 180

RB: Kearvae Qualls, Colbert Co., Sr., 5-7, 145

WR: Jaylyn Hinton, Daleville, Sr., 6-3, 187

WR: Deacon Medders, American Chr., Sr., 6-4, 183

WR: Tyrell Riley, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., 6-3, 190

OL: Jack Heebe, Bayside Acad., Sr., 6-2, 274

OL: Kade McLaney, Geneva, Jr., 6-3, 275

OL: Jake Najor, T.R. Miller, Sr., 5-10, 190

OL: Dagan Smith, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 5-10, 255

OL: Austin Troxell, Madison Acad., Jr., 6-8, 300

K: Colin Douglas, Bayside Acad., Sr., 6-4, 190


Defense

DB: Eric George, North Sand Mountain, Sr., 5-10, 175

DB: Jerrell Lawson, Pike Co., Sr., 6-1, 185

DB: Pace Ozmint, Glencoe, Sr., 6-2, 175

DB: John Trousdale, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 6-1, 175

LB: Neonta Alexander, Piedmont, Sr., 6-0, 205

LB: Ben Davis, Gordo, Sr., 6-4, 235

LB: Ja’Len Sims, Fultondale, Fr., 6-1, 185

LB: Kenjorian Walker, Daleville, Sr., 5-8, 170

DL: Chase Bobbitt, Piedmont, Jr., 6-1, 220

DL: Frank Carlisle, New Hope, Sr., 6-0, 265

DL: Austin Chastang, Bayside Acad., Sr., 6-3, 215

DL: Devontae Williams, Opp, Sr., 6-3 205

P: Adam Browner, New Hope, Sr., 6-4, 222


Athlete

Bayley Blanchard, Piedmont, Sr., 6-1, 185

Ahmed Isaac, Midfield, Sr., 6-1, 166

Jordan Montgomery, Walter Wellborn, Jr., 6-2, 175

Kade Young, American Chr., Sr., 6-3, 186


Coach of the Year

Phil Lazenby, Bayside Acad.


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Koy Chapman, Gordo, Jr., 6-0, 195

RB: Deshon Cowling, Pike Co., Sr., 6-0, 186

RB: Alex McNeal, Daleville, Sr., 5-8, 165

RB: Caleb Squires, American Chr., Sr., 6-1, 207

WR: Jaelin Ferdinand, Madison Acad., Sr., 5-8, 165

WR: Reggie Thompson, Opp, So., 6-0, 166

WR: Mydarius Truillo, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., 5-8, 165

OL: Jeff Ford, Glencoe, Sr., 6-4, 220

OL: Adam Grace, Oakman, Sr., 6-1, 190

OL: D’Angelo Jones, Gordo, Sr., 6-4, 300

OL: Mason Langley, Piedmont, Jr., 6-3, 285

OL: Austin Walker, American Chr., Jr., 6-1, 221

K: Gunnar Jones, Lauderdale Co., Sr., 5-8, 155


Defense

DB: Grant Atkins, American Chr., Sr., 5-11, 178

DB: Chardian Johnson, T.R. Miller, Sr., 6-1, 175

DB: Keke Matthews, Madison Acad., Jr., 5-9, 170

DB: Cardavion Myers, Piedmont, So., 6-1, 170

LB: Chance Bates, Colbert Co., So., 6-0, 240

LB: Jud Blount, Montgomery Acad., Jr., 5-7, 170

LB: Hunter Bowling, Beulah, Jr., 6-0, 205

LB: Giovanni Mosley, Weaver, Jr., 5-11, 160

DL: Dalton Beck, American Chr., So., 6-1, 280

DL: Jason King, Fultondale, Jr., 5-8, 220

DL: Eligha Lampley, Pike Co., Sr., 5-7, 145

DL: Deonte Taylor, Aliceville, Jr., 6-2, 214

P: Bryan Holt, Prattville Chr., Sr., 6-0, 210


Athlete

Taylor Eubanks, Ohatchee, Jr., 5-10, 185

Collin Herring, Gordo, So., 5-9, 213

Orlando Lacey, Opp, Jr., 6-0, 165

Malik Miller, Madison Acad., Sr., 6-0, 220


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Tyler Jeffreys, Colbert Co., Sr.; Jamichael King, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr.

RB: Jalyn Jones, Lauderdale Co., Jr.; Austin Tucker, Ohatchee, Jr.

REC: Joel Brock, Sand Rock, Sr.; Tyler Davis, Gordo, Sr.

OL: Mason Hill, Colbert Co., Sr.; Krae Keener, Piedmont, Jr.

DB: Malik Smith, Sheffield, Jr.

LB: Xavier Allen, Pike Co., Sr.; Parker Davis, American Chr., So.

DL: Michael Bonner, Pike Co., Sr.; Stuart Davis, Slocomb, Sr.

ATH: Jordan Hunt, Winfield, Sr.; Dezmond Johnson, Slocomb, Sr.


CLASS 2A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Ramsey Rigby, Elba, Sr., 6-0, 194

RB: Reco Hannah, Randolph Co., Sr., 6-1, 200

RB: Dilan Kilpatrick, Fyffe, Jr., 5-10, 171

RB: Austin Kinsey, Washington Co., So., 5-11, 220

WR: Anquaevious Pollard, Lanett, So., 6-6, 190

WR: Grant Simmons, Samson, Sr., 6-4, 180

WR: Gerren Wasden, Mobile Chr., Sr., 5-10, 160

OL: Tyler Harris, Luverne, So., 6-2, 275

OL: Blaine Hudson, Elba, Sr., 6-5, 294

OL: Ethan Jones, Fyffe, Sr., 6-2, 250

OL: Austin Lewter, Tanner, Sr., 6-1, 308

OL: Drew McClendon, Cold Springs, Sr., 6-3, 215

K: Dawson Hamlin, Zion Chapel, So., 6-2, 155


Defense

DB: Kaleb Burroughs, Red Bay, Jr., 5-8, 160

DB: Keith Gallmon, Mobile Chr., So., 5-11, 191

DB: Peyton Gilliland, Cleveland, Sr., 6-1, 210

DB: Grant Griffin, New Brockton, Sr., 5-9, 175

LB: Hunter Avery, Mobile Chr., Sr., 6-2, 210

LB: Hunter Green, Cleveland, Jr., 5-11, 190

LB: Isaac Holt, Horseshoe Bend, Sr., 6-1, 210

LB: Kyle Walker, G.W. Long, Sr., 5-10, 215

DL: Braxton Fretwell, Hatton, Sr., 6-2, 190

DL: Levi Hammack, Addison, Sr., 6-1, 284

DL: Antonio Hill, Elba, Sr., 5-8, 160

DL: Travon Mathis, Lanett, Jr., 6-3, 240

P: Grant Akridge, Elba, So., 6-4, 222


Athlete

Garrett Sanders, G.W. Long, Jr., 5-7, 160

Chadarius Townsend, Tanner, Jr., 6-1, 185

JaTarvious Whitlow, LaFayette, Jr., 6-0, 185

Dylan Wiggins, Ranburne, Sr., 6-1, 180


Coach of the Year

Gardner Gilliland, Cleveland


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Jordan Aubrey, Mobile Chr., Sr., 6-1, 185

RB: Garrett Appling, Holy Spirit, Sr., 6-0, 175

RB: Lee Hisbon, Tanner, Jr., 5-8, 175

RB: Tate Ozbirn, Red Bay, Jr., 5-10, 160

WR: Blake Edwards, Elba, Sr., 5-10, 178

WR: Andre Little, West End, Jr., 5-11, 170

WR: Owen Smith, Ranburne, Sr., 6-0, 160

OL: Cade Vickery, Flomaton, Sr., 6-2, 270

OL: Josh Morris, Washington Co., Sr., 6-1, 255

OL: Wes Davis, Samson, Jr., 6-2, 215

OL: Riley Smith, Ranburne, Jr., 5-11, 235

OL: Wynn Thompson, Sweet Water, Sr., 5-10, 230

K: Juan Castro, Cleveland, So., 5-10, 160


Defense

DB: Will Huckabee, Sweet Water, Jr., 6-3, 185

DB: Clay Kelley, New Brockton, Sr., 5-9, 175

DB: DeVantae King, LaFayette, Sr., 6-1, 165

DB: Markel Mull, Tanner, Sr., 5-11, 178

LB: Jonas Brock, Sulligent, Sr., 5-11, 165

LB: Walter Dukes, LaFayette, Sr., 6-1, 198

LB: Blake Johnson, Elba, Sr., 6-0, 195

LB: Tyquavious Mayberry, Tanner, Sr., 6-1, 198

DL: Cole Hosch, Fyffe, Sr., 6-1, 215

DL: Colby Knoblock, Red Bay, Sr., 6-1, 223

DL: Hunter Motichek, Sulligent, So., 6-5, 215

DL: Shelby Styron, Goshen, Sr., 6-3, 220

P: Max Weeks, New Brockton, Jr., 6-3, 180


Athlete

Tuffy Casey, Ariton, Sr., 6-2, 200

Christian Crandall, Cold Springs, Sr., 5-9, 160

Tristan Rittenhouse, Cleveland, Sr., 6-1, 195

Cavoseaa Stinson, Elba, Sr., 5-10, 175


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Hunter Grant, West End, Sr.

RB: Troy Young, Mobile Chr., Jr.

REC: Andrew Prestridge, Randolph Co.; So., KV Williams, Francis Marion, Sr.

OL: James Harris, Flomaton, Sr.; Von Motley, New Brockton, Sr.

K: Beau Horn, Mobile Chr., Jr.; Jake Howle, Ranburne, Jr.

DB: Cedric Abrams, Washington Co., Sr.; Terrell Flavors, Flomaton, Sr.

LB: Michael Anderson, Washington Co., Jr.; Ricky Hall, Providence Chr., Jr.

DL: Khalif Kellum, Lanett, Jr.

ATH: Keyshaun Abston, Washington Co., Sr.; Darrien Latham, Pickens Co., Sr.


CLASS 1A

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Grayson Wakefield, Decatur Heritage, Jr., 6-0, 175

RB: Terence Dunlap, Maplesville, Jr., 5-11, 175

RB: Ivory Starr, Cedar Bluff, Fr., 6-0, 175

RB: Xavier Thornton, Millry, Sr., 5-9, 215

WR: Michael Kennedy, Marengo, So., 5-9, 150

WR: Tommy Spivey, Brantley, Jr., 6-0, 160

WR: Jonathon Thomas, Berry, Sr., 6-1, 165

OL: D’Andre Autry, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-2, 230

OL: Brandon Bates, Linden, Jr., 5-10, 230

OL: Morris Collins, Keith, Sr., 6-4, 315

OL: Tanner Swinney, Hackleburg, Sr., 6-1, 240

OL: Devan Wallace, Maplesville, Sr., 6-3, 230

K: Rios Ceballos, Billingsley, Sr., 5-9, 150


Defense

DB: Dequan Charleston, Linden, Jr., 6-1, 165

DB: Tyler Dean, J.U. Blacksher, Jr., 5-11, 175

DB: Jeff Hunter, Decatur Heritage, Sr., 5-11, 175

DB: Chris Shufford, McKenzie, Jr., 5-8, 145

LB: Xavious Coleman, Brantley, Sr., 6-1, 190

LB: Will Harrison, Maplesville, Sr., 6-1, 230

LB: Cameron Longmire, Georgiana, So., 5-7, 180

LB: Anthony Miller, Verbena, Jr., 5-7, 140

DL: Lewis Anderson, A.L. Johnson, Sr., 5-8. 149

DL: De’Angelos Crispin, Marengo, So., 6-3, 190

DL: Jeffery Lee, Billingsley, Jr., 6-1, 195

DL: DaVontae Poole, Linden, Jr., 6-0, 177

P: Braden Pyron, Marion Co., Fr., 6-3, 170


Athlete

Dax Benton, Hubbertville, Jr., 6-1, 180

Jacob Free, Brantley, Jr., 6-5, 210

Cordarius Pritchett, Marengo, Jr., 5-9, 151

Trevor Wallace, Maplesville, Sr., 5-10, 170

Coach of the Year

Steve Meek, Decatur Heritage


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Josh Decker, Cedar Bluff, Jr., 6-0, 205

RB: Quintin Downey, Spring Garden, Jr., 6-0, 215

RB: Derrick Dunigan, Billingsley, Jr., 5-10, 190

RB: Domonique Jones, Keith, Jr., 5-10, 190

WR: Jamie Abernathy, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 5-10, 175

WR: Jacquez Payton, Georgiana, Sr., 5-10, 175

WR: Condie Pugh, McKenzie, Sr., 5-10, 165

OL: Chris Hodges, Wadley, Fr., 6-0, 200

OL: Aaron Holliman, South Lamar, Sr., 6-2, 325

OL: Khalil Keith, Winterboro, Jr., 6-5, 305

OL: Anthony Jones, Brantley, Sr., 6-2, 250

OL: Ethan Rogers, Spring Garden, Sr., 5-10, 220

K: Brandon Barnes, Gaylesville, Sr., 5-10, 210


Defense

DB: Ryan Howton, Berry, Sr., 6-0, 135

DB: Isaiha Jones, Cedar Bluff, So., 5-10, 170

DB: Jacob Sanders, Marion Co., Jr., 5-9, 160

DB: Alex Turner, Kinston, Jr., 5-9, 160

LB: Corey Hall, Maplesville, Sr., 5-10, 185

LB: Ross Johnson, Cedar Bluff, Fr., 6-1, 220

LB: Dorian Jones, Chickasaw, So., 5-9, 180

LB: Justyn Willingham, R.A. Hubbard, Sr., 6-0, 218

DL: Troy Locke, Berry, Sr., 5-11, 188

DL: Cole Revis, Hackleburg, So., 6-2, 220

DL: Demarcus Rich, Georgiana, Sr., 6-2, 180

DL: James Smith, J.U. Blacksher, Sr., 5-11, 210

P: Anthony Reddit, J.U. Blacksher, Jr., 5-11, 185


Athlete

KaMaury Avery, Wadley, Sr., 5-11, 225

Khalil Jones, Notasulga, Sr., 6-0, 185

Kyle Redmond, South Lamar, Sr., 5-11, 180

Jaqarise Stacy, Isabella, So., 5-10, 172


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Matt Harper, Hackleburg, Jr.; James Raines, Berry, Jr.

RB: Josef Bates, Phillips, Sr.; Gary Cook, Notasulga, Jr.

REC: Quae Drake, Wadley, So.

OL: Lane Mitchell, Kinston, Sr.; Ethan Morrison, Berry, Jr.

LB: Marcus McMeans, Winterboro, Jr.; Kyle Roberson, Victory Chr., Sr.

DL: Isaac Green, Billingsley, Sr.; Colbie Sumblin, Kinston, Sr.

P: William Brown, McKenzie, Jr.; Landon Reed, Billingsley, Jr.

ATH: John Abercrombie, Meek, So.; Zac Folmar, Kinston, Sr.


AISA

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB: Nathan Rourke, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 6-2, 200

RB: Kris Brown, Escambia Acad., Jr., 5-9, 180

RB: Joseph Burke, Autauga Acad., Sr., 6-0, 240

RB: Mitchell Lewis, Lee-Scott Acad., Sr., 6-0, 220

WR: Marquese Christian, Pike Liberal, Sr., 6-1, 175

WR: Jackson Henderson, Morgan Acad., Sr., 6-0, 175

WR: Jackson Tate, Edgewood Acad., Jr., 6-1, 192

OL: Austin Barnett, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 5-9, 310

OL: Braxton Brown, Abbeville Chr., Sr., 6-0, 245

OL: Trey Carter, Monroe Acad., Sr., 6-1, 300

OL: H.T. Fountain, Escambia Acad., Sr., 6-0, 235

OL: Mike Williams, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-6, 295

K: John David Willis, Abbeville Chr., Jr., 6-1, 235


Defense

DB: Fred Flavors, Escambia Acad., So., 5-11, 160

DB: Andrew Martin, Marengo Acad., Sr., 5-9, 135

DB: Brodie Medders, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 5-10, 170

DB: Nick Pope, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-2, 215

LB: Riley Harcrow, Pickens Acad., Sr., 5-9, 155

LB: Steven Stuntz, Springwood, Sr., 6-0, 210

LB: Noah Wilder, Bessemer Acad., Jr., 6-0, 215

LB: Khalid Young, Edgewood Acad., So., 6-2, 215

DL: Cason Cook, Marengo Acad., Sr., 6-4, 255

DL: J.L. Gaston, Monroe Acad., Sr., 6-4, 280

DL: Jack Stewart, Morgan Acad., Sr., 6-3, 185

DL: Mason Utterback, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-3, 315

P: Zach Roberts, Hooper Acad., Sr., 6-0, 160


Athlete

Keonte Chambers, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 6-0, 195

Griffin Fenn, Abbeville Chr., Sr., 6-0, 180

David Hussey, Lowndes Acad, Sr., 6-3, 180

Drex Roach, Abbeville Chr., Sr., 6-3, 175


Coach of the Year

Ashley Carlisle, Abbeville Chr.


SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB: Logan Burnett, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-1, 200

RB: Christian Gillespie, Chambers Acad., Sr., 5-6, 170

RB: Hayden Huckabee, Marengo Acad., Sr., 5-11, 180

RB: Desmon Richards, Lakeside Acad., Sr., 5-8, 165

WR: Robbins Bonner, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 6-4, 190

WR: Stephen Hartley, Fort Dale, Sr., 6-0, 170

WR: Maurice Young, Edgewood Acad., Jr., 5-11, 160

OL: C.J. Allen, Pike Liberal, Sr., 6-1, 220

OL: Reed Crosby, Fort Dale, Sr., 6-5, 270

OL: Devin Deloach, Autauga Acad., Jr., 6-1, 265

OL: Noah Johnson, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 5-10, 225

OL: Aaron Scriggins, Bessemer Acad., Jr., 6-2, 275

K: Trey Finison, Tuscaloosa Acad., Fr., 5-9, 150


Defense

DB: Stone Edwards, Autauga Acad., Sr., 5-9, 180

DB: Cole Griffin, Monroe Acad., Sr., 6-2, 180

DB: Woodham Kemmer, Morgan Acad., Sr., 5-9, 180

DB: Michael Taylor, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 5-9, 170

LB: Thomas Etheridge, Marengo Acad., Sr., 6-1, 213

LB: Tyler Hussey, Pike Liberal, Jr., 6-0, 175

LB: Dallas Nichols, Monroe Acad., Sr., 5-9, 230

LB: Caleb Tyler, Abbeville Chr., Jr., 5-7, 145

DL: Geo Little, Escambia Acad., Sr., 5-11, 225

DL: Markell Speights, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 5-6, 230

DL: Colby Stone, Fort Dale, Sr., 6-1, 240

DL: Grey Tucker, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-3, 220

P: Dan Wendland, Autauga Acad., Sr., 5-10, 180


Athlete

Kelvin Lucky, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 6-6, 230

Drake McKenzie, Russell Chr. (Miss.), Sr., 6-3, 190

Taylor Roberts, Jackson Acad., Sr., 6-0, 190

Tevin Sharpe, Autauga Acad., Sr., 6-0, 175


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Harrison Adams, Morgan Acad., Sr.

RB: Brandon Cook, Bessemer Acad., Sr.; Kaleb Sessions, Patrician Acad., Sr.

REC: Daniel Green, Edgewood Acad., Sr.; Dalton McKenzie, Monroe Acad., So.

OL: Tyler Anderson, Edgewood Acad., Jr.; Gabe Sexton, Evangel Chr.-Montgomery, Jr.

DB: Coby Ross, Autauga Acad., Sr.

LB: Collin Holloway, Crenshaw Chr., Sr.; J.R. Wood, Morgan Acad., Sr.

DL: Josh Heath, Hooper Acad., Sr.; Sawyer McKenzie, Pike Liberal, Jr.

P: Cody Cain, Abbeville Chr., Sr.

ATH: Chance Britt, Pickens Acad., Sr.; D.J. Patterson, Evangel Chr.-Montgomery, So.