Lanett lineman Caden Story, the 2A Linemen of the Year in 2020, is once again a finalist. Photo by Adam Sparks of the Opelika Auburn News.
The Alabama Sportswriters Association has announced the Linemen and Back of the Year Finalists for the 2021 football season. The ASWA selects three back and three linemen finalists from each of the seven AHSAA classifications.
The winners will be honored at the annual Player of the Year Banquet to be held in Montgomery on January 13th. The Mr. Football Award will also be presented at that time.
Here are the finalists:
CLASS 7A
Back of the year
Conner Harrell, QB, Thompson
Ryan Peppins, WR, Thompson
Evan Smith, QB/ATH, Oak Mountain
Lineman of the year
Jeremiah Alexander, EDGE, Thompson
Drew Bobo, OL, Auburn
Justice Finkley, DL, Hewitt-Trussville
CLASS 6A
Back of the year
Khalib Johnson, QB, Clay-Chalkville
Braylon McReynolds, RB, McGill-Toolen
Earl Woods, QB, Hueytown
Lineman of the year
Trevon McAlpine, DL, Saraland
John McMillan, LB, Mountain Brook
Jaquavious Russaw, DL, Carver-Montgomery
CLASS 5A
Back of the year
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Pike Road
DeMarcus Lacey, RB, Pleasant Grove
Parker Martin, QB, Fairview
Lineman of the year
Anez Cooper, OL, Pleasant Grove
Robert Courtney, LB, UMS-Wright
Khurtiss Perry, DL, Pike Road
CLASS 4A
Back of the year
Antonio Kite, DB/ATH, Anniston
Will Stokes, RB, Madison Academy
Walter Taylor III, QB, Jackson
Lineman of the year
Deuce Spurlock, LB, Madison Academy
Michael Towner, DL, Vigor
Robert Woodyard, LB, Williamson
CLASS 3A
Back of the year
Jeremiah Cobb, RB, Montgomery Catholic
Jashawn Cooper, RB, Montgomery Academy
Jack Hayes, QB, Piedmont
Lineman of the year
TJ Dudley, LB, Montgomery Catholic
AJ Odom, DL, Oakman
Landon Smart, LB, Piedmont
CLASS 2A
Back of the year
Emmanuel Henderson, RB, Geneva County
Jammarian Johnson, WR/DB, Clarke County
Logan Washburn, QB, Cleveland
Lineman of the year
Keldric Faulk, DL, Highland Home
Koby Keenum, OL, Mars Hill Bible
Caden Story, DL, Lanett
CLASS 1A
Back of the year
Javion Belle, RB/ATH, Pickens County
Brayden Kyle, QB, Decatur Heritage
Jaland Lewis-Horton, RB, Sweet Water
Lineman of the year
Kedrick Brown, LB, Brantley
Michael Alan Cole, DL, Sweet Water
Tyler Ward, OL, Sweet Water