All-State Football Team: Local schools produce 8 first-teamers
Published 11:39 am Thursday, January 2, 2020
- Kendale Allen
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its annual All-State Football teams last weekend and sever local players landed statewide honors for their efforts throughout the 2019 season.
Class 6A semifinalist Pinson Valley and Class 5A Corner led all NJN-area teams with three all-state selections apiece. Mortimer Jordan placed two players on the 5A roster along with an honorable mention, while Gardendale filled one first-team slot in 6A.
The teams are voted on by the ASWA’s committee upon receiving nominations from coaches throughout the state.
Alabama Mr. Football is scheduled to be announced on Jan. 14.
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