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