In a day and age where many student-athletes choose to do their talking with their mouths, Ty Jones was content with letting his play on the football field speak for him in 2012.

Using 300 carries over 11 games, the senior running back reeled off an eye-popping 2,214 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns, setting Cullman County records in both categories and leading Vinemont on a magical 8-3 ride that ended with a postseason berth.

While a 200-yard performance would constitute a career night for the average player, that total was merely a benchmark for Jones. The bruiser topped the mark a whopping six times before closing the regular season with his strongest showing yet — 317 rushing yards and his third-straight five-touchdown night on 42 carries in a gritty 33-24 road victory over Randolph.

By the time the Eagles made their way to Lauderdale County for a first-round playoff game, the No. 4 Tigers knew to expect a heavy dose of Jones.

They still couldn't stop him.

Despite having the biggest of targets on his back, the senior managed to pick up a modest 126 rushing yards and Vinemont's lone touchdown.

Now, nearly a month-and-a-half after taking the last carry of his illustrious prep football career, Jones is picking up a more-than-modest piece of recognition — a First Team selection at running back in Class 3A when the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its All-State squads on Wednesday.

“To look at what Ty did is honestly pretty unbelievable,” Eagle coach Alan Scott said. “I expected him to be a pretty good ballplayer for us, but for him to set the rushing yards and touchdowns mark was pretty remarkable.”

In Scott's eyes, the honor couldn't have been bestowed upon a better kid.

“I just think he's very solid. He never really gets too high, and he never really gets too low,” the coach said. “He's always smiling, in a good mood, dependable and consistent. He gave it everything he had every single play, and I think that definitely showed on the field.”

With 33 touchdowns — five more than Hanceville's Diamond Simmons compiled in his 3A Back of the Year campaign in 2011 — it's safe to say Jones had a nose — and eyes and ears and legs and arms — for the end zone. Scott learned pretty early in the season who to give the ball to when the Eagles needed a six-point play.

“Whenever we got near the goal line to start the year off, I would try different things,” the coach said. “It became apparent very quickly No. 4 wanted the ball when we got close. To score 33 touchdowns on the ground, you've got to have that desire to cross the goal line, and he definitely had it.”

A grand total of 10 players from The Times' coverage area garnered All-State honors this year, but Jones was the only one who cracked his classification's First Team. The other nine, representing five different squads, were chosen as honorable mentions.

Accompanying Jones from Vinemont were offensive lineman Marcus Clarke and Tyler Boland, an all-purpose threat who made the exclusive squad at defensive back.

Any good running back knows holes don't just open up on their own. That's where offensive linemen come in, and Clarke simply could not be stopped when it came to creating rushing room for Jones. The junior graded out at 85 percent or better in all 11 games and served as the leader of an O-line that accounted for a massive 3,016 rushing yards in 2012.

“As the year progressed, the line started gelling,” Scott said. “Those backs don't get those yards without big guys pushing the other team's big guys around. Ty will be the first to tell you his offensive line did excellent this year.”

Though Boland was a deserving choice at defensive back, he realistically could've been added at any number of positions, be it running back, wide receiver or athlete.

If Jones were Batman, then Boland was his Robin, using his track-star speed in every facet of the game. The junior finished with 1,110 all-purpose yards and 11 total touchdowns.

On offense, Boland rushed for 632 yards and six touchdowns on 74 carries, while also catching 12 passes for 208 yards and another three scores.

On defense, he racked up 26 solo tackles, four interceptions with 145 return yards and one touchdown, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one tackle for loss.

If all that weren't enough, Boland also had his hand in the Eagles' return game, taking one kick 58 yards for a touchdown in his team's near upset of then-No. 4 Hamilton.

As the only squad in The Times' coverage area to advance past the first round of the playoffs, it should come as no surprise Cullman wound up with the most members — four — on the ASWA's All-State Team. Quarterback Zac Crocker, wide receiver Houston Turner, defensive back Trey Moon and defensive lineman Alex Martin all landed on the 5A list as honorable mentions.

The selection was the second in a row for Crocker, who followed up a breakout 2011 with an equally impressive and efficient senior year, despite the Bearcats being thrown in one of the state's toughest regions with Muscle Shoals, Hartselle, Russellville, Athens and others.

With the full trust of legendary coach Mark Britton and a potent wide receiving corps of three seniors and one junior, the dangerously accurate signal-caller finished 242 of 358 (68 percent) for 2,522 yards and 28 touchdowns in 12 games. To top things off, Crocker also brought his big-boy boot to the Black and Gold's punting game when called upon.

The quarterback had no shortage of targets to choose from, but his most popular turned out to be Turner, who was always a deep threat and never thought twice about laying his body on the line for a catch. That was never evident more than in Week 5 against eventual-3A state champion Madison Academy, when the 6-foot-6 senior completely sprawled out down the left sideline to come up with a miraculous 30-plus yard grab.

Turner led Cullman with 68 receptions, 781 yards and 14 touchdowns. Some of his best performances came against the Bearcats' biggest competition, catching nine passes for 102 yards and one touchdown in the third round versus McAdory and hauling in two scores against then-top-ranked Muscle Shoals at home in Week 9.

Offenses always get a majority of the glory, but the Black and Gold's defense, led by coordinator Matt Hopper, was also at its best in 2012. The unit held opponents to only 16 points a game and claimed two shutouts, the most impressive a 30-0 second-round blowout in a hostile Walker environment.

Moon and Martin played huge roles in the defense's successes.

Moon had some rather large shoes to fill at safety when All-State First Teamer Andrew Winfrey experienced a severe car crash in mid-February. It didn't take long for the junior to show he was up for the challenge, though, picking off a pass in Cullman's season-opener against Walker.

Moon concluded the season with four interceptions, including one in the third round versus McAdory, and led Cullman in tackles with 116 total — 64 solo and 52 assisted with one for loss. He also had two fourth-down stops and four hammers.

While Moon did his damage in the defensive backfield, Martin did his in opponents' offensive backfields, providing a constant presence with nine tackles for loss and a hearty seven sacks to go along with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 15 hammers. The junior was responsible for 113 tackles overall in 13 games — 64 solo and 49 assisted.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound lineman was also used frequently on fourth-and-short situations in the team's “Bearcat” formation, where three big players line up behind the quarterback with the intent of one of them bulldozing ahead for the necessary yardage. Martin converted many of those attempts and even ran in a touchdown during the playoffs.

Rounding out the area's All-State athletes are Fairview's Luke Bailey (4A offensive athlete), Hanceville's Sheldon Lewis (3A defensive athlete) and Addison's Franky Melson (1A linebacker).

Bailey put the finishing touches on a masterful football career for the Purple and Gold with one last honor from the state's sports writers. The dual-threat quarterback was the boy who set everything in motion for an Aggie squad that finished 7-4 and hosted Munford in the first round of the postseason.

Bailey nearly reached quadruple digits on the ground with 964 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 141 carries, while also completing 141 of 237 passes for 2,282 yards and another 19 scores for good measure.

Often overlooked was the senior's contributions as a punter. He embraced the added responsibility and excelled at it just as he does with every endeavor he undertakes, finishing with 804 yards on 26 kicks for an average of 30.9 yards.

Bailey's most impressive performances of the season came in statement victories against some of the best squads Fairview's region had to offer.

The first came in a comeback effort over Saint Clair County. With the Aggies quickly down 16-0, the Purple and Gold's winningest quarterback in school history had a hand in all four of Fairview's unanswered touchdowns en route to a 30-16 win.

The second came in a 55-44 shootout against Sardis. All-State First Teamer Toby Pee wowed audiences on either side of the stadium, but Bailey ended the ballgame with the last laugh, leading the Aggies to the triumph with 262 yards and three touchdowns through the air, as well as 132 yards and another two six-point plays on the ground.

Bailey only needed a single half to put up his usually astounding numbers in a 55-26 victory versus Locus Fork. After just two quarters, the senior amassed 326 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. He ended the night with 378 passing yards and a fifth score via the air.

With senior leaders like Diamond Simmons, Broc Malcom, Braxton Pitts, Lance Twitty and Daniel Whitfield lost to graduation following a dream 10-0 regular season in 2011, Hanceville needed at least one player to step up and take hold of the rising program.

There was never any doubt Lewis was that player.

On defense, the big boy — he's 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds — knew how to bring the pain, acting as a ruthless tackler with a knack for delivering bone-crushing blows. The extremely aware defender didn't let his teammates panic after a disappointing 0-3 start, helping lead the Bulldogs to an inspirational seven-game win streak and playoff berth by season's end.

Lewis piled on a crazy-high 95 solo tackles and assisted in 66 others, good for 161 total tackles, an average of 15 per game through 11 contests and the highest mark in The Times' coverage area. Eighteen of those tackles were for loss with four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also tacked on one interception, returning it 46 yards for a touchdown.

Lewis was equally as sensational on offense, almost topping four-digit rushing totals at fullback. The freight train, who frequently dragged three or four defenders down the field with him, made the most of his 131 carries, powering to 921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.

First-year coach David Smothers easily considered Melson the leader on an Addison defense that allowed only 12 points per game over 10 Friday nights. The Bulldogs only gave up 29 points in the last seven games of the regular season, including three shutouts, one three-point game, two sevens and one 12. The 12 was understandable considering it came from then-unbeaten Falkville in Week 8.

Melson's downright dirty display on defense played a sizable part in Addison bouncing back from a shocking 0-2 start and finishing the year with a 7-3 record and first-round hosting rights in the playoffs.

At 5-foot-8, 182 pounds, the junior isn't generally the biggest kid on the field, but as a country kid who works in a lumber yard all summer, Melson packs a punch into each and every one of his tackles. He earned his All-State accolade by totaling 119 tackles in 10 games — 47 solos and 72 assisted. Six were for loss and four were sacks.

The All-State team was chosen by a panel of the state’s high school writers earlier this month. The group also selected its finalists for Back and Linemen of the Year in each class, to be released on Saturday (Dec. 29). The winners of those 14 awards, as well as the selection of Mr. Football, will be announced at the ASWA’s annual Player of the Year luncheon, to be held in Montgomery on Jan. 16 and sponsored by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association.

Nominations were solicited from high school coaches by newspapers in their area as well as the ASWA; not every school responded to the request for information, but more than 1,100 players statewide were nominated.

% The ASWA's Paul Beaudry contributed to this report.





ASWA 2012 All-State Team

CLASS 6A

Offense

QB – Jeremy Johnson,  Carver-Montgomery, Sr.,  6-6, 219

RB – Julius McCall, Chelsea,  Sr., 5-10, 180

RB – Racean Thomas, Oxford,  Jr., 6-0, 200

RB – Berron Tyson, Baker, Sr.,  5-9, 170

WR – Brian Clark,  Clay-Chalkville, Jr., 6-3,  195

WR – Michael Powers, Hoover,  Sr., 5-8, 170

TE – Jakell Mitchell, Opelika,  Jr., 6-3, 210

OL – Austin Golson, Prattville,  Sr., 6-5, 285

OL – Grant Hill, Huntsville,  Sr. 6-6, 290

OL – Harrison Louden,  McGill-Toolen, Sr., 6-5,  286

OL – Darius Preyer,  Carver-Montgomery, Sr.,  6-1, 266

OL – John Grady Welden,  Mountain Brook, Sr.,  6-3, 267

K – Robert Greene,  Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 5-9,  160

ATH – Nate Andrews, Fairhope,  Sr., 6-1, 205

 

Defense

DB – Marlon Humphrey, Hoover,  Jr., 6-0, 180

DB – Stuart Jacobs, Vestavia  Hills, Sr., 5-9,  175

DB – Stephen Roberts, Opelika,  Jr., 6-0, 175

DB – Marquez White, Northview,  Sr., 6-1, 173

LB – Bryan Brower, Stanhope  Elmore, Sr., 5-10,  195

LB – Drew Davis, Bob Jones,  Sr., 6-1, 200

LB – Reuben Foster, Auburn,  Sr., 6-2, 235

LB – Shaun Hamilton,  Carver-Montgomery, Jr.,  6-2, 219

DL – Daniel Clayton,  Clay-Chalkville, Sr.,  6-0, 225

DL – Parker Cothren, Hazel  Green, Sr., 6-5,  265

DL – Rashaan Evans, Auburn,  Jr., 6-3, 215

DL – Na’Vante Williams,  Decatur, Sr., 6-0, 240

P – Tripp Burnett, Prattville,  So., 5-11, 185

ATH: Thomas Hill, Grissom, Sr.,  5-11, 180

Coach of the Year: Brian  Blackmon, Opelika



Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Kendrick Doss,  Florence, Jr.;  Cameron Echols-Luper, Auburn, Sr.; Nick Mullens, Spain Park,  Sr.; Connor Short, Hoover, Sr.; Jason Smith, McGill-Toolen, Sr.

Running Back: Calen Campbell,  Hoover, Sr.;  Deonte Moore, Huntsville, Sr.; Josh Walker, Austin, Sr.

Wide Receiver: Alontai Adams,  Foley, Sr.; Josh  Banks, Alma Bryant, Jr.; Malique Elliott, Austin, Sr.; J.J.  Green, Florence,  Sr.; Austin Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr.

Tight End: Jesse Blackburn,  Gardendale, Sr.;  Roy Norwood, Baker, Sr.

Offensive Line: Jess Cooper,  Tuscaloosa Co.,  Sr.; Billy Dasher, Oak Mountain, Sr.; Xavier Fields, Stanhope  Elmore, Sr.; Josh Martin, Pelham, Sr.; Brandon Ray, Bob Jones, Sr.

Kicker: Zach Farni, Davidson,  Sr.; Emiliano  Ramirez, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.; Cade Stinnett, Enterprise, Jr.

Offensive Athlete: Thomas Hill,  Grissom, Sr.;  O.J. Jackson, Wetumpka, Jr.; Traveon Samuel, Central-Phenix  City, So.

Defensive Back: Austin Dempsey,  Hazel Green,  Sr.; Tim Graves, Carver-Montgomery, Sr.; Austin Hughes, Decatur,  Jr.; Trey Jenkins, Daphne, Sr.

Linebacker: Ted Colburn,  Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.;  Lamont Crittendon, Austin, Sr.; Brandon Fuller, Clay-Chalkville,  Sr.; Rashawn Smith, Florence, Sr.; Cameron Toney, Huntsville, Sr.

Defensive Linemen: Curtis  Beamon, Huffman,  Fr.; Adam Harvey, Mountain Brook, Sr.; Finesse Middleton,  Gadsden City, Sr.; Darius Paige, Foley, Sr.

Punter: P.J. Corlew, Austin,  Sr.

Defensive Athlete: Kamryn  Melton, Dothan, Sr.;  Philbert Martial, McGill-Toolen, Sr.

 

CLASS 5A

Offense

QB – Joel Poe, Spanish Fort,  Sr., 6-1, 200

RB – Tyler Jackson, Muscle  Shoals, Sr., 5-10,  150

RB – Jamarcus Nance, Muscle  Shoals, Sr., 5-10,  160

RB – Michael Seaton, Chilton  Co., Sr., 5-7,  150

WR – Blain Crain, Spanish Fort,  Sr., 6-3, 190

WR – Jarren Johnson, Jackson,  Sr., 5-11, 190

TE – Wyndell Archie, Saraland,  Sr., 6-3, 225

OL – John Casher, St. Paul’s,  Jr., 6-2, 290

OL – Tyler Carr,  Southside-Gadsden, So., 6-6,  295

OL – Dylan Cline, McAdory, Sr.,  6-4, 255

OL – Blake Copeland, Muscle  Shoals, Sr., 6-4,  240

OL – Jordan Sims, Homewood,  Jr., 6-4, 330

K – Logan McPherson, Fort  Payne, Sr., 5-11,  165

ATH – A.J. Freeman, Pinson  Valley, Sr., 5-5,  145

 

Defense

DB – Johnny Cook, Spanish Fort,  Sr., 6-0, 185

DB – Levi Fell, Muscle Shoals,  Sr., 5-11, 150

DB – Kenneth Jordan, Wenonah,  Sr., 6-0, 175

DB – Damien Whitfield, McAdory,  Sr., 6-0, 170

LB – Zach Cunningham, Pinson  Valley, Sr., 6-4,  200

LB – DeShaun Davis, Vigor, Jr.,  6-0, 225

LB – Ethan Simmons, Briarwood  Chr., Sr., 6-0,  190

LB – Tre Williams, St. Paul’s,  Jr., 6-2, 220

DL – Bo Grant, Valley, Sr.,  6-3, 205

DL – Jared Holloway, St.  Paul’s, Sr., 6-0, 275

DL – Dee Liner, Muscle Shoals,  Sr., 6-4, 290

DL – Cory Thomas, McAdory, Jr.,  6-5, 265

P – Jay Williams, Homewood,  Sr., 6-0, 200

ATH – Siran Neal, Eufaula, Sr.,  6-0, 185

Coach of the Year: David  Powell, McAdory

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Deacon Aldridge,  Hartselle, Sr.;  Zac Crocker, Cullman, Sr.

Running Back: Dantley Coker,  Southside-Gadsden, Jr.; Roderick Davis, Demopolis, Jr.; Brandon  Peters,  Williamson, Sr.

Wide Receiver: Logan Motte,  Mortimer Jordan,  Sr.; Earnest Robinson, Pinson Valley, Sr.; Houston Turner,  Cullman, Sr.; Luke  Wall, Hayden, Sr.

Tight End: Austin Rossi,  Chilton Co., Sr;  Shaquille Ward, Vigor, Sr.

Offensive Line: James Burgess,  Vigor, Sr.; Brandon  Heard, Fort Payne, Sr.; Brett Medforth, Sylacauga, Sr.; Zach  Sims, Homewood,  Sr.; Dylan Thompson, Hartselle, Sr.

Kicker: Cole Travis, Saraland,  Sr.; Austin  Wood, Valley, Sr.

Offensive Athlete: Darice  Allen, Carroll, Sr.;  Malik Rosier, Faith Acad., Jr.; Kylen Towner, St. Paul’s, Sr.

Defensive Backs: Zavier  Charmichael, St.  Paul’s, Jr.; Jay Duckett, Etowah, Sr.; LaKendrick James,  Jackson, Sr.;  Quadrekas Key, Walker, Jr.; Aaron Lamb, Hartselle, Sr.; Harry  Mason, Pinson  Valley, Sr.;  Trey Moon, Cullman, Jr.

Linebacker: Gavin Bryant,  Jackson, Jr.; Ethan  Felton, Muscle Shoals, Jr.; Justin Henderson, Fairfield, Sr.;  Richard Hilliard,  Chilton Co., Sr.; Darius Jackson, McAdory, Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Tavares  Bingham,  Williamson, Sr.; Ahmad Gooden, Talladega, Jr.; Jeffery Goodwin,  Jackson, Sr.;  Alex Martin, Cullman, Jr.; Taylor Reynolds, McAdory, Sr.; Derek  Watkins, Fort  Payne, Jr.; Terrell Woods, Boaz, Sr.

Punter: Zane Vickery, Rehobeth,  Jr.; Dee  Williams, Moody, So.

Defensive Athlete: Nicolas  Jackson, Wenonah, Sr.;  Demetrius Kemp, Demopolis, Jr.

 

CLASS 4A

Offense

QB – Jackson Richard, Madison  Co., Sr., 6-0,  180

RB – Jordan Chunn, Madison Co.,  Sr., 6-0, 210

RB – Herman McKenzie,  Tallassee, So., 5-10,  180

RB – Toby Pee, Sardis, Sr.,  5-11, 180

WR – Monterio Burchfield,  Madison Co., Sr.,  6-3, 190

WR – Alvin Scott, Oneonta, Sr.,  6-1, 180

TE – Jamari Staples,  Central-Clay Co., Sr.,  6-4, 175

OL – Blaise Brown, Oneonta,  Sr., 5-10, 263

OL – Austin Lee, Madison Co.,  Sr., 6-2, 277

OL – Keke Pritchett,  Thomasville, Jr., 5-11,  235

OL – Ray Scott, J.O. Johnson,  Sr., 6-2, 300

OL – Shedrick Thomas, Lincoln,  Jr., 6-3, 270

K – Cesar Diaz, North Jackson,  Sr., 5-11, 160

ATH – Troy Dixon, UMS-Wright,  So., 5-8, 181

 

Defense

DB – Brandon Gurley, Madison  Co., Jr., 5-9,  170

DB – Justice Owens, Alexandria,  Sr., 5-11, 178

DB – Sam Pettway, UMS-Wright,  Sr., 6-1, 187

DB – Deionte Smith, Dora, Sr.,  6-0, 150

LB – Raleigh Killen, Rogers,  Sr., 5-10, 180

LB – Sheldon Nixon, Calera,  Sr., 5-10, 190

LB – Payton Reynolds,  Central-Clay Co., So.  6-0, 215

LB – Dake Rivers, Beauregard,  Sr., 6-0, 205

DL – Blake Bean, Oneonta, Jr.,  6-3, 240

DL – Zach Bedwell, Cherokee  Co., Sr., 5-11,  210

DL – Rod Crayton, Dadeville,  Sr., 6-0, 280

DL – Joel Parrish, Dora, Sr.,  6-2, 224

P – Geoffrey Bramblett, Locust  Fork, Sr., 6-2,  200

ATH – Ronnie Clark, Calera,  Jr., 6-3, 210

Coach of the Year: Smitty  Grider, Beauregard.

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Kaleb Beck,  Dadeville, Sr.; Caleb  May, Dora, Sr.; Cody O’Toole, Oneonta, Sr.

Running Back: Kartez Carr, St.  Clair Co., Sr.;  Tyler Smith, Oneonta, Sr.; Kai Thomas, Dora, Sr.

Wide Receiver: Trey Collins,  Beauregard, Jr.;  Kerry Smith, Corner, Sr.; Terry Toler, Dadeville, Sr.

Tight End: Brock Latta,  Oneonta, Jr.

Offensive Line: Gus Addison,  UMS-Wright, Sr.;  Cameron Ghotar, Dora, Sr.; Casey Hunt, Oneonta, Sr.; Blaine  Pruitt, Sardis,  Jr.; Taylor Watt, Alexandria, Sr.

Kicker: Nick Mullins,  Tallassee, Sr.

Offensive Athlete: Luke Bailey,  Fairview, Sr.;  DiJon Paschal, Tallassee, Sr.

Defensive Back: Austin Blevins,  North Jackson,  Sr.; Jalen Johnson, Oneonta, Jr.

Linebacker: Ethan Boyd,  Oneonta, Jr.; Joey  Denison, Charles Henderson, Sr.; Ralph Garner, Thomasville, Jr.;  Josh White, Beauregard, Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Anfernee  Jennings, Dadeville,  So.; Dakota Rushing, Haleyville, Jr.; Blake Smith, Madison Co.,  Sr.; CorDarrell Whatley, J.O. Johnson, Sr.

Punter: Troy Elliott, Corner,  Sr.

Defensive Athlete: Courtney  Collins,  Beauregard, Sr.; Charles Woodard, J.O. Johnson, Sr.

 

CLASS 3A

Offense

QB – Samuel Grisham, Lauderdale  Co., Jr.,  5-10, 190

RB – Johnathan Ford, New Hope,  Sr., 6-0, 192

RB – Kerryon Johnson, Madison  Acad., So. 6-1,  195

RB – Ty Jones, Vinemont, Sr.,  5-11, 200

WR – JaTevin Madison, Fayette  Co., Jr., 5-10,  150

WR – Jaylin Porter, Abbeville,  Sr., 6-0, 190

TE – BJ Bailey, Deshler, So.  6-1, 190

OL – Matt Bryson, Geraldine,  Sr., 6-3, 255

OL – JaBaris Davis, Greensboro,  Sr., 6-2, 192

OL – David Gross, Trinity, Sr.,  6-6, 292

OL – Andrew Isbell, Leeds, Sr.,  6-0, 225

OL – Frank Williams, Madison  Acad., Sr., 6-2,  260

K – James Sherman,  Catholic-Montgomery, Jr.,  5-10, 170

ATH – Courtney Foy, Midfield,  Sr., 5-11, 175

 

Defense

DB – Roman Buchanan, Daleville,  Sr., 6-2, 195

DB – Zarrian Grant, Northside,  Sr., 6-0, 180

DB – Jacoby Lockhart, Leeds,  So., 5-6, 145

DB – JeVontey Smith,  Greensboro, Sr., 6-2, 197

LB – Jamarious Henderson, Dale  Co., So., 6-0,  210

LB – Jamie Major, Piedmont,  Sr., 6-2, 225

LB – Ronald Woods, Leeds, Sr.,  5-11, 200

LB – Taylor Ziak, Madison  Acad., Jr., 5-11,  210

DL – Torrandine Harris,  Midfield, Sr., 6-1,  240

DL – Exavyer Jackson, Piedmont,  Sr., 5-9, 265

DL – Tyler Love, J.B.  Pennington, Sr., 6-0,  185

DL – Brian Puckett, Lauderdale  Co., Sr., 6-3,  245

P – Jordan Lake, Westminster  Chr., Sr., 6-0,  205

ATH – Marcellus Redmond,  Fayette Co., Sr.,  5-8, 160

Coach of the Year: Trent  Taylor, Straughn

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Garret Lewis,  Sipsey Valley, Jr.

Running Back: Marquese Banks,  W.S. Neal, Sr.;  Ryan Carpenter, Colbert Co., Jr.; Michael Davis, Geraldine, Sr.

Wide Receiver: Jessie Box,  Hamilton, Sr.; CJ  Savage, Piedmont, So.; Braylan Smith, Sipsey Valley, Sr.

Offensive Lineman: Marcus  Clarke, Vinemont,  Jr.; Mike Daves, Bayside, Sr.; Dustin Maples, New Hope, Jr.;  Tyler Smith, Lauderdale Co., Sr.

Kicker: Morgan Coston, Leeds,  Fr.; Trey Smith,  Bayside, Sr.; Dillon Terry, Piedmont, Sr.; Chandler Trach,  Madison Acad., Sr.

Offensive Athlete: Mitch  Stults, Hamilton, Sr.

Defensive Back: Tyler Boland,  Vinemont, Jr.;  Laphonso Burroughs, Piedmont, Sr.; Tobias Qualls, Colbert Co.,  So.; Trey Smith, Bayside, Sr.

Linebacker: Sean Anderson,  Abbeville, Sr.;  Ladrelin Cheatom, Deshler, So.; DJ Simmons, Lauderdale Co., Sr.;  Johnny Owens, Straughn, Jr.; Jonathan Walton, Bayside, Sr.; Darnell Williams,  Fayette Co.,  Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Jordan  Cushen, Sylvania,  Jr.; Marquez Gamble, Piedmont, Sr.; Nick McCrae, Northside, Sr.;  Dee Qualls, Colbert Co., Sr.; Michael Williams, Barbour Co., Sr.

Punter: Daniel Otwell, Glencoe,  Sr. Daniel  Otwell, Glencoe, Sr., 6-0, 185

Defensive Athlete: Jonathan  Hagler, Leeds,  Sr.; Sheldon Lewis, Hanceville, Sr.

 

CLASS 2A

Offense

QB – ArDarius Stewart,  Fultondale, Sr., 6-1,  195

RB – Tyler Rogers, Mobile  Christian, Jr.,  5-11, 185

RB – Hayden Stephens, Tanner,  Jr., 5-11, 170

RB – Tywone Stewart, Reeltown,  Sr., 5-8, 170

WR – Willis Knight, Randolph  Co., Jr., 5-10,  175

WR – Joe Vines, Lafayette, Sr.,  5-8, 178

WR – Jalen Washington, Lanett,  Sr., 6-1, 195

OL – Alec Godwin, G.W. Long,  Sr., 5-9, 220

OL – Kadarrius Lawrence,  Fultondale, Jr., 6-0,  275

OL – Jayson Stephens, Reeltown,  Sr., 6-0, 280

OL – Derek Tucker, Sweet Water,  Sr., 6-1, 260

OL – Hunter Warr, Washington  Co., Sr., 6-0,  256

K – Grayson Anzalone,  Montgomery Acad., Sr.,  6-0, 150

ATH – Randy Blackwell, Fyffe,  Sr., 5-10, 165

 

Defense

DB – Purvis Coger, Oakman, Jr.,  6-1, 165

DB – Greg Maclin, Tanner, Sr.,  6-4, 180

DB – Terio Rogers, Vincent,  Sr., 5-11, 160

DB – Ariko Stewart, Reeltown,  So., 6-0, 170

LB – Julian Hardy, Fultondale,  Sr., 5-10, 180

LB – DeMarcus Holcombe,  Washington Co., Jr.,  6-1, 213

LB – Fred Rich, Tanner, Sr.,  6-2, 200

LB – Barry Reach. Red Bay, Jr.,  6-1, 210

DL – Tyler Gilliam, Hale Co.,  Jr., 5-11, 261

DL – Trayun Jones, Sweet Water,  Sr., 6-1, 240

DL – Jestavia Norris, Reeltown,  Sr., 6-1, 210

DL – Seth Roberts, Ariton, Sr.,  6-4, 240

P – Dane Howard, Washington  Co., Sr., 5-10,  180

ATH: Kyle Shoulders, Tanner,  Sr., 6-2, 240

Coach of the Year: John Ritter,  Red Bay

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Shavar Holliday,  Lanett, Sr.; Ty  Sparks, Randolph Co., Jr.; Tyler Vann, N. Sand Mountain, Sr.

Running Back: Cory Battle,  Horseshoe Bend,  Sr.; Rodney Groce, Vincent, Jr.; Chantz Goodman, Walter  Wellborn, Jr.

Wide Receiver: Quinton Harris,  Oakman, Jr.; JD  Smith, Sheffield, Jr.

Offensive Lineman: Jon Ashley  Amison, Elba,  Sr.; Jaleel Burton, Walter Wellborn, Jr.; Zach Fondren, Oakman,  Jr.; Justin  Lea, Ider, Sr.

Kicker: Ethan Simmons, Samson,  Jr.; Steven  Machias, Goshen, Sr.

Offensive Athlete: Jakoby  Aldridge, Sweet  Water, Jr.

Defensive Back: Jared Stewart,  Fultondale,  Fr.; Zach Walker, G.W. Long, Sr.

Linebacker: Luke Holt,  Horseshoe Bend, Sr.;  Don Tyler Jackson, Oakman, Sr.; Nick McCallister, Providence  Chr., Jr.; Trent Thrash, Fyffe, Jr.

Defensive Lineman: Chad Bryant,  New Brockton,  Sr.; Antwan McCary, Fultondale, Jr.; Baltazar Rubio, Tanner, Jr.

Punter: Cole Dean, Samson, Sr.;  Clay McNatt,  Red Bay, Jr.

Defensive Athlete: Matt Belue,  Red Bay, Sr.;  Damauntey Johnson, Vincent, Sr.; Landon Machristie, Walter  Wellborn, So.

 

CLASS 1A

Offense

QB – Rodney Camp, Phillips,  Sr., 6-2, 175

RB – Jermarcus Brown, Pickens  Co., So., 5-10,  175

RB – Aaron Dillard,  Hubbertville, Sr., 5-10,  205

RB – George Payne, St. Luke’s,  Sr., 5-11, 195

WR – Tyler Crumpton, Phillips,  So., 6-3, 145

WR – Edgar Padilla,  Collinsville, Sr., 6-0,  155

TE – DeAngelo Hardy, Cedar  Bluff, Sr., 6-3,  200

OL – Shakeel Abdullah,  Notasulga, Jr., 6-2,  230

OL – Taylor Driggers, Brantley,  Sr., 6-2, 255

OL – Zev Finch, Pickens Co.,  Jr., 6-2, 305

OL – Craig Jones, Spring  Garden, Sr., 6-1, 240

OL – Taylor Oden, Hubbertville,  Sr., 6-1, 225

K – David Hernandez,  Collinsville, Sr., 6-0,  180

ATH – Sean Wallace, Marion Co.,  Sr., 5-9, 180

 

Defense

DB – J.C. Finch, Berry, Sr.,  5-10, 150

DB – Marlon Page, Notasulga,  Sr., 5-9, 163

DB – DeShawn Riebesehl, Marion  Co., Sr., 6-2,  180

DB – Anthony Robinson, Linden,  Sr., 5-8, 152

LB – Clancy Brown, Berry, Sr.,  6-0, 180

LB – Damien Davenport,  McIntosh, Sr., 6-2, 262

LB – Adrian Howard, Brantley,  Sr., 6-0, 185

LB – Justin Lucas, Notasulga,  Sr., 5-9, 170

DL – Nick Combs, Cedar Bluff,  Sr., 6-0, 175

DL – Antonio Dunner, A.L.  Johnson, Sr., 5-10,  173

DL – Ryan Harris, Brantley,  Sr., 6-2, 190

DL – Terrien Steele, Pickens  Co., Sr., 6-3,  275

P – Jake Smith, Holy Spirit,  So., 5-9, 165

ATH – Ready Swanigan, Marion  Co., Jr., 5-10,  170

Coach of the Year: James Lucas,  Notasulga

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Levi Mintz, Cedar  Bluff, Sr.

Running Back: Terrance  Hollingsworth, Berry,  Jr.; Forrest Livingston, Spring Garden, Sr.; Justin Sanderson,  Marion Co., Sr.

Wide Receiver: Edgar Bahena,  Tharptown, Sr.;  O.J. Guice, Brantley, Jr.

Tight End: Mitchell Anderson,  Shades Mtn.  Chr., Sr.; Bishop Burnett, Notasulga, Sr.

Offensive Lineman: Selleven  Burnett, Brantley,  Sr.; Skylar Cagle, Cedar Bluff, Sr.; Tyler Davis, Linden, Sr.;  Zac Pasley,  Berry, Sr.

Kicker: Ben Riggs, Marion Co.,  Sr.

Offensive Athlete: Jermichael  Harris, Parrish,  Jr.; Shaquille Law, McIntosh, Sr.

Defensive Back: Terrence Bogen,  Brantley, Sr.;  John Newby, Pleasant Home, Sr.

Linebacker: Devane Brewster,  Ragland, Sr.;  Chris Hill, Pickens Co., Jr.; Demarquis Lumpkin, Keith, Sr.;  Franky Melson,  Addison, Jr.

Defensive Lineman: Phillip  Badewa, Shades Mtn.  Chr., Jr.; Dalton Hamby, Hackleburg, Jr.; DeQuenton Redden,  Loachapoka, Sr.

Punter: Curtis Abernathy, Cedar  Bluff, Sr.;  Brandon Morrow, Maplesville, Sr.; Alexander Woodard, Notasulga,  So.

Defensive Athlete: John David  Jennings,  Gaylesville, Sr.



AISA

Offense

QB - Dylan Ingram, Edgewood  Acad., Sr., 6-4,  220

RB - Jarrette Pope, Clarke  Prep, Jr., 6-2, 215

RB - Jaevon Walton, Tuscaloosa  Acad., Jr.,  6-0, 225

RB - Kyle White, Macon-East  Acad., Sr., 6-2,  180

WR - Rod Boykin, Edgewood  Acad., Sr., 6-1, 180

WR - Taylor Hawthorne, Edgewood  Acad., Jr.,  6-4, 190

TE - O.J. Howard, Autauga  Acad., Sr., 6-6, 230

OL - Terrell Bush, Tuscaloosa  Acad., Jr., 6-3,  305

OL - Frank Warren, Glenwood  Acad., Jr, 6-6,  340

OL - Karson Loomis, Macon-East  Acad., Sr.,  5-11, 210

OL - Wesley Williamson, Clarke  Prep, Jr., 6-2,  285

OL - Cody Rogers, Sumter Acad.,  Sr., 6-0, 200

PK - Triston Knight, Lee-Scott  Acad., Sr.,  5-9, 170

ATH - Alex Morris, Ashford  Acad., Sr., 6-2,  175



Defense

DB - Rush Wiggins, Clarke Prep,  Sr., 6-2, 195

DB - Brody Thomasson, Lakeside,  Jr., 6-0, 175

DB - Trey Johnston, Ashford  Acad., Sr., 5-11,  160

DB - Mike Calhoun, Restoration,  Sr., 5-10,  180

LB - Cortney Wilbanks,  Restoration, Jr., 6-0,  225

LB - Bailey Hansen, Edgewood  Acad., Sr., 6-4,  195

LB - David Ruffin, Lee-Scott  Acad., Sr., 5-11,  195

LB - Dashun Bartley, East  Memorial Chr., Sr.,  6-2, 215

DL - Craig Bryan, Monroe Acad.,  Sr., 6-1, 250

DL - Raheem Sheppard, Hooper  Acad., Sr., 6-1,  240

DL - Nick Henderson, Crenshaw  Chr., So., 6-1,  173

DL - Casey McCluskie, Edgewood  Acad., Sr.,  6-3, 280

P - Cole Marsh, Southern Acad.,  Sr., 6-1, 190

ATH - Clay Thomas, Tuscaloosa  Acad., Sr., 5-9,  180

Coach of the Year: Robert  Johnson, Tuscaloosa  Acad.



Honorable mention

Quarterback: London Maynard,  Autauga Acad.,  Jr.; Jonathon Plott, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr.

Running back: Josh Crawford,  Edgewood Acad.,  So.; Parker Allen, Patrician Acad., Jr.

Wide Receiver: Michael Swann,  Glenwood Acad.,  Sr.; Shade Pritchett, Marengo Acad., Jr.

Tight End: Thomas DeGrange,  Lee-Scott Acad.,  Jr.

Offensive Lineman: J.D. Diaz,  Tuscaloosa  Acad., Sr.; Mathew Luster, Crenshaw Chr., Jr.; Aaron Wainwright,  Autauga Acad.,  Sr.; Ryan Leonard, Lee-Scott Acad., Sr.

Defensive back: Michael  Thompson, Escambia  Acad., Sr.; Shaun Lewis, Crenshaw Chr., Sr.; Gentry Allen,  Patrician Acad., Sr.

Linebacker: Taylor Carpenter,  Jackson Acad.,  Sr.; Chris Yonkers, Sumter Acad., Sr.; Hayden Hall, Marengo  Acad., So.; Zack Paulene, Autauga Acad., So.; Caleb Tucker, Clarke Prep, Jr.

Defensive Lineman: Kyle  Andrews, Tuscaloosa  Acad., Sr.; Alryk Perry, Glenwood Acad., Sr.; B.J. Johnson,  Edgewood Acad., Sr.

Athlete: Parker Farley,  Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr;  Jacob Rose, Southern Acad., Sr.; Darius Bennett, Hooper Acad.,  Sr.