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ASWA All State Teams

Here are the Alabama Sportswriters Association All State teams for the 2021football season. Congratulations to all of the winners.



Cleveland's Gardner Gilliland after his team's upset win over Mars Hill. Photo by Decatur Daily


CLASS 7A

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE

Offense

QB: Conner Harrell, Thompson, Sr., 6-1, 190

RB: Mykel Johnson, Enterprise, Jr., 5-9, 170

RB: Kierstan Rogers, Theodore, Sr., 6-0, 215

RB: Ahamari Williams, Hoover, Jr., 5-9, 188

WR: Karmello English, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 6-1, 175

WR: Omari Kelly, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-2, 175

WR: Ryan Peppins, Thompson, Sr., 5-8, 160

OL: Drew Bobo, Auburn, Sr., 6-5, 300

OL: Eston Harris, Auburn, Sr., 6-6, 295

OL: Riley Quick, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-6, 255

OL: Stanton Ramil, Thompson, Jr., 6-7, 295

OL: Maddox Sunderman, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-4, 306

PK: Josh Owsley, Auburn, Sr., 6-0, 165


Defense

DL: Justice Finkley, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-1, 255

DL: Bradyn Joiner, Auburn, Jr., 6-3, 325

DL: Tomarrion Parker, Central-Phenix City, Jr., 6-4, 210

DL: Peter Woods, Thompson, Jr., 6-4, 270

LB: Jeremiah Alexander, Thompson, Sr., 6-2, 250

LB: Powell Gordon, Auburn, Sr., 6-3, 220

LB: Daelon Smith, Theodore, Sr., 6-1, 220

LB: James Smyre, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-3, 220

DB: TreQuon Fegans, Thompson, Sr., 6-2, 185

DB: JQ Hardaway, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-3, 195

DB: Jahlil Hurley, Florence, Jr., 6-2, 170

DB: Tony Mitchell, Thompson, Jr., 6-1, 190

P: Mitchell Towns, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-3, 180


Athlete

Rayshawn Hardy, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-2, 205

Giovanni Lopez, James Clemens, Jr., 6-1, 215

Justin Pegues, Thompson, Sr., 5-10, 175

Evan Smith, Oak Mountain, Sr., 5-10, 180



SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE

Offense

QB: Caleb Nix, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 200

RB: James Hammonds, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 5-9, 170

RB: C.J. Miller, Gadsden City, Sr., 5-11, 236

RB: Dante Snodgrass, James Clemens, Sr., 5-8, 180

WR: Bakari Dailey, Auburn, Sr., 6-1, 165

WR: Keymari Pittman, James Clemens, Jr., 5-5, 140

WR: Ryheem Quinney, Theodore, Sr., 5-10, 180

OL: Richazaire Francisque, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-1, 285

OL: Jacob Galmiche, Daphne, Sr., 6-2, 300

OL: Harrison Gammill, Enterprise, Sr., 6-2, 225

OL: Logan Lanicek, Fairhope, Sr., 6-4, 320

OL: Terrant Young, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 285

PK: Peyton Argent, Hoover, Jr., 6-1, 195



Defense

DL: Markus Clark, Hoover, Sr., 6-0, 258

DL: Terrell Jones, Hoover, Sr., 6-5, 261

DL: Hunter Osborne, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr., 6-4, 255

DL: James Quinnelly, Daphne, Sr., 6-4, 275

LB: Josh Carter, Hoover, Sr., 6-4, 227

LB: Brad Harper, Auburn, Sr., 6-1, 210

LB: Rowan Jones, Bob Jones, Jr., 5-10, 190

LB: Jax Van Zandt, Thompson, Sr., 6-1, 225

DB: Will James, Theodore, Jr., 6-0, 170

DB: Rodney Johnson, Gadsden City, Sr., 5-11, 164

DB: Jamal Mayers, James Clemens, Jr., 5-11, 160

DB: Dale Miller, Hoover, Jr., 5-10, 177

P: Cade Lancaster, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr., 6-2, 180



Athlete

Tyler Bradley, Daphne, Sr., 5-8, 180

Jamari Hawkins, Baker, Sr., 5-11, 180

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

Jayven Williams, Baker, Sr., 6-1, 180



HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Josh Flowers, Baker, So., 6-3, 210

QB: Bennett Meredith, Hoover, Sr., 6-3, 208

RB: Amare Griffin, Enterprise, So., 5-8, 165

RB: Terrance Salter, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-9, 200

WR: Matthew Rozier, Sparkman, Jr., 5-10, 170

WR: Kam White, Huntsville, Jr., 6-2, 180

OL: Hoke Smith, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-3, 315

OL: Edgerrin Watson, James Clemens, Sr., 6-3, 290

PK: Luke Freer, Fairhope, Sr., 6-3, 210

PK: Ethan Paul, Central-Phenix City, So., 5-10, 160

DL: Ronnie Mageo, Fairhope, Sr., 6-5, 250

DL: Gavin Nelson, Oak Mountain, Sr., 6-5, 250

LB: Houston Owen, Vestavia Hills, Jr., 5-11, 190

LB: Russell Shaw, Davidson, Sr., 5-9, 220

DB: Corbitt Grundhoefer, Oak Mountain, Sr., 6-0, 175

DB: Peyton Nero, Fairhope, Sr., 5-10, 185

P: None.

ATH: Maurice Jones, Austin, So., 5-9, 185

ATH: Justin Powe, Davidson, Sr., 5-11, 200



COACH OF THE YEAR

Chad McGehee, James Clemens



CLASS 6A

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE


Offense

QB: Khalib Johnson, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-2, 205

RB: Braylon McReynolds, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-7, 180

RB: Edward Osley, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-0, 190

RB: L.T. Sanders, Gardendale, Sr., 5-9, 200

WR: Deandre Coleman, Hueytown, Sr., 6-4, 205

WR: Kobe Prentice, Calera, Sr., 5-10, 180

WR: Jarel Williams, Saraland, Sr., 6-3, 180

OL: Wilder Hines, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-0, 210

OL: Kyle Pilkington, Oxford, Sr., 6-0, 245

OL: Braxton Quattlebaum, Hartselle, Sr., 6-2, 275

OL: Cooper Wilson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-0, 215

OL: Nathan Wright, Gardendale, Sr., 6-3, 270

PK: Alex McPherson, Fort Payne, Sr., 5-10, 153


Defense

DL: Kelby Collins, Gardendale, Jr., 6-4, 250

DL: Trevon McAlpine, Saraland, Sr., 6-3, 280

DL: Jaquavious Russaw, Carver-Montgomery, Jr., 6-3, 235

DL: Yhonzae Pierre, Eufaula, Jr., 6-3, 233

LB: Drew Ball, Cullman, Sr., 5-10, 200

LB: DJ Barber, Clay-Chalkville, So., 6-0, 205

LB: John McMillan, Mountain Brook, Sr., 5-9, 175

LB: Austin Yelder, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 205

DB: Willie Butler, Saraland, Sr., 5-11, 180

DB: Miguel Mitchell, Oxford, Sr., 6-1, 205

DB: Julius Owens, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 6-2, 171

DB: Jarell Stinson, Opelika, Sr., 5-10, 165

P: Luke Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr., 6-0, 175


Athlete

Jaylen Mbakwe, Clay-Chalkville, So., 6-1, 180

Ty Mims, Baldwin Co., Sr., 5-6, 165

Ronnie Royal, Gulf Shores, So., 5-10, 175

Earl Woods, Hueytown, Jr., 5-10, 170



SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE


Offense

QB: Ethan Crawford, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr., 6-0, 205

RB: Taven Curry, Robertsdale, Sr., 6-1, 205

RB: Makhi Hughes, Huffman, Sr., 5-11, 194

RB: Johnny Morris, Spanish Fort, Sr., 5-9, 195

WR: Jackson Beatty, Mountain Brook, Jr., 6-0, 155

WR: Izayah Fletcher, Hartselle, Jr., 6-2, 180

WR: Marquarius White, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 5-11, 160

OL: Cameron Ambrose, Pinson Valley, Sr., 6-5, 265

OL: Kenton Jerido, Northridge, Sr., 6-3, 310

OL: Alex Moorer, Briarwood, Sr., 6-2, 290

OL: Caleb Newell, Pelham, Sr., 6-3, 315

OL: Patrick Screws, Eufaula, Jr., 6-6, 315

PK: Trey Stoddard, Muscle Shoals, Jr., 5-8, 175


Defense

DL: Javon Edwards, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 6-1, 194

DL: John Gilbert, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., 6-2, 225

DL: Jacob McRae, Decatur, Sr., 6-1, 255

DL: Jabrel Snowden, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-1, 225

LB: Evan Brown, Hueytown, Sr., 5-10, 180

LB: Jordan Dobbins, Oxford, Sr., 6-0, 205

LB: Taylor Love, Opelika, Sr., 6-1, 210

LB: Kaleb Moore, Hartselle, Sr., 6-0, 221

DB: Jamar Kay, Cullman, Sr., 5-11, 150

DB: Dylan Sessions, Cullman, Sr., 6-1, 180

DB: Jayden Sweeney, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-1, 180

DB: Dallas Young, Gardendale, Jr., 6-0, 180

P: Haddon Stubbs, Briarwood, Sr., 5-11, 185


Athlete

Wes Johnson, Arab, Sr., 6-2, 190

Jordan Louie, Paul Bryant, Jr., 5-11, 202

Austin Morris, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-4, 185

Jakel Williams, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 5-8, 162


HONORABLE MENTION

QB: JT Blackwood, Hartselle, Sr., 6-2, 210

QB: Christopher Vizzina, Briarwood, Jr., 6-4, 200

RB: Ri Fletcher, Hartselle, So., 5-9, 165

RB: Jordan Washington, Helena, So., 6-1, 205

WR: Sidney Franklin, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 6-0, 170

WR: Corri Milliner, Benjamin Russell, Jr., 6-2, 171

OL: Caden Hooper, Minor, Sr., 6-4, 285

OL: Collin Wright, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-5, 310

PK: Crawford Lang, Hartselle, Jr., 5-10, 185

DL: Joel Logan, Helena, Sr., 6-5, 220

DL: Jonathan Pugh, Arab, Sr., 6-0, 215

LB: Mitchell Duquette, Arab, Sr., 6-0, 215

LB: Nick Rigdon, Gardendale, Sr., 5-10, 185

DB: Naeem Offord, Huffman, Fr., 6-1, 170

DB: Jaqueraius Thomas, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 175

P: Connor Wathen, Hueytown, Sr., 5-10, 160

ATH: Brendon Byrd, Spanish Fort, Jr., 6-1, 195

ATH: Jamarion Lewis, Eufaula, Sr., 6-0, 210


COACH OF THE YEAR

Drew Gilmer, Clay-Chalkville


CLASS 5A

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE

Offense

QB: Alex Young, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-3, 198

RB: Jamarion Burnett, Andalusia, So., 6-0, 185

RB: Quinshon Judkins, Pike Road, Sr., 6-0, 212

RB: DeMarcus Lacey, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-0, 190

WR: Ja’Kobi Albert, Fairfield, Sr., 6-0, 170

WR: Dalton Bailey, Sipsey Valley, Sr., 6-1, 185

WR: Raygan Edmondson, Douglas, Sr., 6-2, 190

OL: Anez Coper, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-6, 360

OL: Vysen Lang, Pike Road, Jr., 6-5, 335

OL: Damon Parr, Alexandria, Sr., 6-6, 332

OL: Luke Stringer, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 250

OL: Lucas Taylor, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-4, 305

PK: Grant Carpenter, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 197



Defense

DL: Holden Aran, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 205

DL: Khurtiss Perry, Pike Road, Sr., 6-2, 265

DL: E.J. Simmons, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-3, 215

DL: Braxton Tucker, Alexandria, Sr., 6-4, 235

LB: Bo Carrington, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-0, 195

LB: Robert Courtney, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-1, 212

LB: Michael Hourel Jr., Andalusia, Sr., 6-1, 190

LB: Jake Upton, Alexandria, Sr., 6-2, 210

DB: Tanner Chambers, Leeds, Sr., 5-11, 170

DB: Markell Jordan, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 5-11, 180

DB: Dakaari Nelson, Selma, Jr., 6-3, 200

DB: LaQuan Robinson, Greenville, Sr., 6-2, 195

P: Zander Baird, Beauregard, Sr., 5-11, 192


Athlete

Cole Blaylock, UMS-Wright, Jr., 6-0, 181

Iverson Hooks, Pike Road, Sr., 5-11, 170

Parker Martin, Fairview, Sr., 5-10, 170

Javais McGhee, Alexandria, Sr., 6-0, 175



SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE

Offense

QB: Drew Seymore, Demopolis, Sr., 6-1, 165

RB: Khalifa Keith, Parker, Jr., 6-1, 217

RB: Logan Pate, Guntersville, Sr., 5-10, 200

RB: Maleek Pope, Sylacauga, Sr., 5-10, 190

WR: Nabryan Adams, Parker, Sr., 5-7, 160

WR: Brandon Fussell, Guntersville, Jr., 6-1, 175

WR: Cam Harris, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-2, 188

OL: Jackson Bartee, Leeds, Sr., 5-11, 283

OL: Ethan Bice, Fairview, Sr., 6-0, 250

OL: Malachi Carney, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-4, 280

OL: Curtis Peagler, Demopolis, Sr., 6-4, 346

OL: Brody Stewart, Andalusia, Jr., 6-3, 310

PK: Cleat Forrest, Alexandria, Fr., 5-9, 155



Defense

DL: DeRaiven Crawford, Center Point, Sr., 6-1, 245

DL: Kavion Henderson, Leeds, So., 6-3, 237

DL: James Vassar, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., 6-3, 282

DL: Braylon Woods, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-1, 235

LB: Charles Gray, Parker, Sr., 6-0, 210

LB: Braylon Jordan, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 6-1, 225

LB: Bryce Moore, Ardmore, Sr., 5-9, 209

LB: Dylan Walker, Selma, Sr., 6-2, 220

DB: Christopher Bracy, St. Paul’s, Jr., 6-1, 180

DB: KeMarius Horne, Center Point, So., 5-11, 170

DB: Jeremy Odem, Sylacauga, Sr., 6-0, 157

DB: Korbyn Pitts, Boaz, Jr., 5-9, 140

P: Clay Yates, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-1, 190


Athlete

Eli Frost, Fairview, So., 5-10, 170

Anthony Rogers, Pike Road, Fr., 5-11, 175

Antonio Ross, Alexandria, Jr., 6-2, 192

Demir Smith, LeFlore, Sr., 6-2, 185



HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Eric Handley, Fairfield, So., 6-2, 190

QB: William Shelton, Parker, Sr., 6-0, 170

RB: Elisha McNeil, Central-Clay Co., Sr., 6-1, 185

RB: Conner Warhurst, Russellville, Jr., 6-2, 190

WR: TJ King, Russellville, Jr., 6-1, 170

WR: Tadarrius Parker, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 5-11, 175

OL: Ahmad Harris, Parker, Sr., 6-3, 240

OL: DaMare’ Moore, Faith-Mobile, Jr., 6-1, 280

PK: Elijah Guyton, Fairview, Sr., 6-1, 175

DL: Cooper Mann, Holtville, Sr., 6-2, 235

DL: Cade Rouse, Corner, Jr., 6-0, 220

LB: Mikey Forney, Holtville, Sr., 6-3, 210

LB: Nathan Steiner, Elberta, Sr., 5-11, 210

DB: Suyeta DrowningBear, West Point, Sr., 5-7, 148

P: Nik Peerson, Charles Henderson, So., 5-9, 145

ATH: Kyan Maloy, Beauregard, Jr., 5-10, 169


COACH OF THE YEAR

George Redding, Fairview


CLASS 4A

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE


Offense

QB: Walter Taylor III, Jackson, Sr., 6-5, 220

RB: Joseph Anderson, Montevallo, Sr., 5-11, 208

RB: Mason Cartee, Priceville, Jr., 5-10, 175

RB: Tae Meadows, Handley, Sr., 5-9, 185

WR: Tylen Campbell, Jackson, Sr., 5-10, 180

WR: Antonio Kite, Anniston, Sr., 6-2, 180

WR: Knute Wood, Brooks, Sr., 6-4, 185

OL: Tyler Cappi, Priceville, Sr., 6-2, 300

OL: Cayden Kritner, Oneonta, Sr., 6-2, 275

OL: Ryqueze McElderry, Anniston, Jr., 6-4, 320

OL: Will Spain, Gordo, Sr., 6-2, 260

OL: Kaden Young, Madison Academy, Sr., 6-5, 300

PK: Ezra Sexton, St. Michael, Jr., 5-10, 170


Defense

DL: Kendrick Ball, White Plains, Sr., 5-11, 215

DL: Kobe Harper, Oneonta, Sr., 6-1, 245

DL: Dearion Prothro, Cleburne Co., Jr., 6-1, 255

DL: Michael Towner, Vigor, Jr., 6-2, 245

LB: Luke Hodge, Oneonta, Sr., 6-2, 225

LB: Brandon Purifoy, Vigor, So., 5-9, 170

LB: Deuce Spurlock, Madison Academy, Sr., 6-2, 220

LB: Robert Woodyard, Williamson, Sr., 6-3, 235

DB: CJ Gresham, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-2, 175

DB: Jaden Lawson, Mobile Christian, Sr., 5-11, 174

DB: Kyler Murks, Brooks, Sr., 6-0, 170

DB: Lawson Neil, Gordo, Sr., 5-10, 170

P: Brennan Davis, Dora, Sr., 6-0, 150



Athlete

Sawyer Deerman, American Christian, Jr., 5-10, 180

Tanner Malin, Good Hope, Sr., 5-11, 172

Collin Moon, Oneonta, Sr., 5-11, 190

Will Stokes, Madison Academy, Sr., 5-10, 170



SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE


Offense

QB: Tanner Bailey, Gordo, Sr., 6-1, 195

RB: Ethan Anderson, Good Hope, Sr., 5-9, 179

RB: Cosner Harrison, St. James, Jr., 6-0, 200

RB: Walker O’Steen, White Plains, Sr., 6-2, 185

WR: Chance Henderson, American Christian, Jr., 6-2, 185

WR: Nic Strong, Randolph, Jr., 5-11, 175

WR: Jakoby Zachary, Jacksonville, Sr., 5-11, 170

OL: Donovan Cotton, St. Michael, Sr., 6-8, 285

OL: Eric Lang, Williamson, Sr., 6-3, 310

OL: Cooper Shafer, American Christian, Sr., 6-5, 240

OL: Jay Watts, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-3, 295

OL: Jack Wimberly, Randolph, Sr., 6-3, 270

PK: Steven Taylor, St. John Paul II, Jr., 6-2, 170


Defense

DL: Cole Dennis, Montevallo, Sr., 5-11, 260

DL: Tae Diamond, Cherokee Co., Fr., 5-10, 215

DL: Brendan Parsons, Northside, So., 6-0, 220

DL: Jacob Sanford, Etowah, Sr., 6-1, 250

LB: Jager Burns, Good Hope, Sr., 6-0, 198

LB: Abraham Daniels, Vigor, Sr., 6-1, 220

LB: Quintavious Long, Jacksonville, Sr., 6-1, 200

LB: Jalen Pickens, Jackson, Jr., 6-0, 195

DB: Paydon Bagwell, Good Hope, Sr., 5-11, 158

DB: Conner Goodson, Randolph, Jr., 5-11, 170

DB: Colin Swindle, Oneonta, Sr., 5-11, 175

DB: Jordan West, Handley, Jr., 6-0, 173

P: Nathan Roubik, Mobile Christian, Sr., 6-1, 179



Athlete

Ben Capps, Gordo, Sr., 6-1, 205

Jayden Lewis, Anniston, So., 6-0, 170

Damien Ramsey, Cherokee Co., Sr., 6-0, 220

Jakobe Shaw, Williamson, Sr., 5-7, 140



HONORABLE MENTION

QB: Andrew Hunter, Randolph, Jr., 6-2, 165

QB: Jim Ogle, Jacksonville, So., 6-3, 185

RB: Jacori Barnes, Vigor, So., 5-8, 205

RB: Devontae Cantrell, Cleburne Co., Jr., 5-10, 165

WR: Omareon Finch, Etowah, Jr., 6-2, 175

WR: Brennan Maye-Jordan, Vigor, Sr., 5-10, 175

OL: Kaiden Arnold, Escambia Co., Jr., 6-7, 365

OL: Tristan Holmes, Priceville, Sr., 5-9, 180

PK: Daniel Mejia, Cherokee Co., Sr., 5-10, 165

DL: Walter Goggins, Deshler, Jr., 6-1, 260

DL: Christian Ross, Dale Co., Jr., 6-4, 215

LB: Jake Langlois, Priceville, Jr., 6-0, 180

LB: Grayshaun Swain, Anniston, Fr., 6-3, 215

DB: Kial Cottingham, Montevallo, Sr., 5-10, 165

P: Dylan Harris, Ashville, Sr., 6-1, 180

ATH: Brady Cunningham, North Jackson, Sr., 5-8, 130

ATH: Anthony Mix Jr., Vigor, Sr., 6-3, 215


COACH OF THE YEAR

Phil Phillips, Oneonta


CLASS 3A

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE


Offense

QB: Jack Hayes, Piedmont, Jr., 6-0, 195

RB: Jeremiah Cobb, Montgomery Catholic, Jr., 5-11, 185

RB: Jashawn Cooper, Montgomery Academy, Jr., 6-0, 230

RB: Eli Ennis, Ohatchee, Sr., 6-1, 205

WR: Austin Estes, Piedmont, Sr., 5-9, 165

WR: Jalen McCants, Saks, Sr., 5-10, 190