AJC all-state football team

All-classification player of the year: Alvin Kamara, Norcross

CLASS AAAAAA

Offensive player of the year: Travis Custis, Lovejoy

Defensive player of the year: Nathaniel Norwood, Lovejoy

Coach of the year: Keith Maloof, Norcross

Offense

QB – Eddie Printz, Lassiter, 6-4, 205, Sr.

RB – Travis Custis, Lovejoy, 6-0, 215, Sr.

RB – Alvin Kamara, Norcross, 5-11, 190, Sr.

RB – Jacorey Lewis, Mill Creek, 5-11, 185, Sr.

WR – Xavier Borishade, North Cobb, 5-9, 170, Sr.

WR – Willie Police, Lassiter, 5-10, 165, Sr.

OL – Jajuan Dulaney, McEachern, 6-4, 275, Sr.

OL – Eason Fromayan, Milton, 6-4, 285, Sr.

OL – Octavius Jackson, Colquitt County, 6-6, 290, Sr.

OL – Brandon Kublanow, Walton, 6-3, 285, Sr.

OL – Alex Stoehr, North Gwinnett, 6-3, 295, Sr.

ATH/QB – Joshua Dobbs, Alpharetta, 6-3, 190, Sr.

PK – Kyle Fowler, Johns Creek, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Defense

DL – Lorenzo Carter, Norcross, 6-6, 220, Jr.

DL – Kelsey Griffin, Mill Creek, 6-3, 300, Sr.

DL – Carl Lawson, Milton, 6-3, 250, Sr.

DL – Robert Nkemdiche, Grayson, 6-5, 280, Sr.

LB – Reginald Carter, South Gwinnett, 6-2, 225, Sr.

LB – Jarrad Davis, Camden County, 6-3, 215, Sr.

LB – Trey Johnson, Central Gwinnett, 6-2, 225, Sr.

LB – Nathaniel Norwood, Lovejoy, 6-0, 235, Sr.

DB – Ryan Carter, Grayson, 5-10, 175, Sr.

DB – J.J. Green, Camden County, 5-9, 175, Sr.

DB – Tiquan Lang, Lowndes, 5-10, 175, Sr.

DB – Tray Matthews, Newnan, 6-1, 200, Sr.

P – Brandon McKee, South Forsyth, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Honorable mention

QB A.J. Erdely, West Forsyth, Sr.; QB Anthony Jennings, Marietta, Sr.; QB Tyler Queen, North Cobb, So.; QB Jordan Ramey, South Gwinnett, Sr.; QB/PK Brice Ramsey, Camden County, Sr.; RB Peyton Barber, Milton, Sr.; RB Tyren Jones, Walton, Sr.; RB Jake Wieczorek, West Forsyth, Sr.; WR Myles Autry, Norcross, Jr.; WR Justin Brownlee, Central Gwinnett, Sr.; WR Kyrin Priester, Brookwood, Sr.; WR Christian Robinson, Centennial, Jr.; TE Evan Engram, Hillgrove, Sr.; DL Veion Robinson, Lovejoy, Sr.; DL Dante Sawyer, North Gwinnett, Jr.; DL DeAndre Walker, Hughes, So.; LB Mohamed Camara, Sr.; LB/RB Wayne Gallman, Grayson, Sr.; LB Tommy Tate, Norcross, Sr.; LB Tyrell Tomlin, Marietta, Jr.; LB Kyle Williams, Parkview, Sr.; DB Shon Akins, Norcross, Sr.; DB Allen Artis, Wheeler, Jr.; DB Johnny Ward, Colquitt County, Sr.

CLASS AAAAA

Offensive player of the year: Deshaun Watson, Gainesville

Defensive player of the year: Jimal McBride, Ware County

Coach of the year: Bruce Miller, Gainesville

Offense

QB – Deshaun Watson, Gainesville, 6-3, 185, Jr.

RB – Esaias Chapman, Harris County, 5-9, 185, Jr.

RB – Kendall Conley, Whitewater, 5-10, 190, Sr.

RB – Blake Ingleton, Sequoyah, 6-1, 205, Sr.

WR – Keshun Hill, Northside (Warner Robins), 6-1, 195, Sr.

WR – DeMarquis Polite-Bray, M.L. King, 6-1, 175, Sr.

OL – Chandler Bridges, Flowery Branch, 6-5, 260, Sr.

OL – Cooper Corley, North Paulding, 6-2, 295, Jr.

OL – Patrick Dalton, Whitewater, 6-8, 360, Sr.

OL – Justin Haymes, Stephenson, 6-2, 275, Sr.

OL – Max Kemper, Pope, 6-4, 290, So.

ATH/RB/LB – Derrick Craine, Union Grove, 5-11, 205, Sr.

PK – Miles Hemphill, East Paulding, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Defense

DL – Jay Ellison, Harris County, 6-2, 290, Sr.

DL – Jimal McBride, Ware County, 6-0, 295, Sr.

DL – Austin Roberts, Northside (Warner Robins), 6-4, 280, Sr.

DL – Jonathan Wynn, Stephenson, 6-5, 230, Sr.

LB – Chase Alford, Heritage (Conyers), 6-2, 235, Sr.

LB – Jacob Allen, Flowery Branch, 6-1, 237, Sr.

LB – Ray Tillman, Miller Grove, 6-2, 195, Jr.

LB – Xavier Tobler, Ware County, 5-10, 200, Sr.

DB – Marvin James, Harris County, 6-0, 180, Sr.

DB – Brendan Langley, Kell, 6-1, 190, Sr.

DB – Quincy Mauger, Kell, 6-0, 195, Sr.

DB – Fred Payne, Gainesville, 5-11, 185, Sr.

P – Austin Barnard, Whitewater, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Honorable mention

QB Dominique Allen, Richmond Hill, Sr.; QB Adam Choice, Thomas County Central, Jr.; QB Monquavious Johnson, M.L. King, Sr.; QB Chase Noonan, North Paulding, Jr.; QB Juwaan Williams, Tucker, Sr.; RB Jonathan Alford, Glynn Academy, Sr.; RB Kenneth Hurley, Lee County, Sr.; RB Kyler Neal, East Paulding, Sr.; RB/DB Dominick Sanders, Tucker, Jr.; RB Kamani Thomas, East Paulding, Sr.; RB Myron Washington, Rome, Jr.; RB Undre Williams, Jones County, Sr.; WR Brandon Facyson, Northgate, Sr.; WR Caleb Hayman, Gainesville, Sr.; WR Rodney Lackey, Gainesville, So.; WR DeAngelo Yancey, Mays, Sr.; TE Aaron Black, East Paulding, Sr.; DL Jacarthy Mack, M.L. King, Sr.; DL/OL Zach Mason, Loganville, Jr.; DL Rakim Peters, Apalachee, Sr.; DL Justin Wade, Allatoona, Jr.; DL Khari Waithe-Alexander, Stephenson, Sr.; LB Dustyn Moore, Heritage (Conyers), Sr.;

CLASS AAAA

Offensive player of the year: Nick Chubb, Cedartown

Defensive player of the year: Vonn Bell, Ridgeland

Coach of the year: Mark Mariakis, Ridgeland

Offense

QB – Cole Garvin, Sandy Creek, 6-0, 185, Jr.

RB – Darrell Bridges, Ridgeland, 6-0, 215, Sr.

RB – Kwan Brooks, Monroe Area, 5-8, 166, Jr.

RB – Nick Chubb, Cedartown, 5-10, 210, Jr.

WR – Demarre Kitt, Sandy Creek, 6-2, 180, Jr.

WR – Dee Smith, LaGrange, 6-0, 180, Sr.

OL – Delando Crooks, Carver (Atlanta), 6-5, 270, Sr.

OL – Alan Knott, Sandy Creek, 6-5, 275, Sr.

OL – Gannon Hampton, Ridgeland, 6-1, 285, Sr.

OL – Jake Sanders, Carrollton, 6-6, 325, Jr.

OL – Glenn Welch, Wayne County, 6-3, 280, Sr.

ATH/QB – Donquell Green, Burke County, 5-9, 175, Jr.

PK – Mitchell McMillin, Sandy Creek, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Defense

DL – Roc-M Nesbitt, Carver (Atlanta), 6-4, 240, Sr.

DL – Joe Sanders, LaGrange, 6-6, 270, Sr.

DL – Greg Taboada, Marist, 6-5, 240, Sr.

DL – Chris Williams, Sandy Creek, 6-1, 280, Jr.

LB – Paul Davis, Cairo, 5-11, 210, Sr.

LB – David Johnson, Lithonia, 6-2, 240, Sr.

LB – Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County, 6-2, 240, Jr.

LB – Johnny O’Neal, West Laurens, 6-1, 220, Sr.

DB – Vonn Bell, Ridgeland, 6-0, 185, Sr.

DB – Akebren Ralls, Mary Persons, 5-10, 170, Jr.

DB – Cameron Sutton, Jonesboro, 6-0, 175, Sr.

DB – Shaquille Wiggins, Sandy Creek, 5-10, 170, Sr.

P – Austin Bennett, River Ridge, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Honorable mention

QB/P Tanner Brumby, Pickens, Jr.; QB Trent Earl, Stockbridge, Sr.; QB Zach Giddens, LaGrange, Jr.; QB Noah Grayer, Westside (Macon), Sr.; QB Donovahn Jones, Dutchtown, Sr.; QB Charles Stafford, Monroe, Jr.; QB Stanton Truitt, Monroe Area, Jr.; QB Chandler Whittlesey, Shaw, Sr.; QB Myles Willis, Marist, Sr.; RB Nick Davis, Mary Persons, Sr.; RB Dalviness Greene, Westover, Sr.; RB Josh Mercer, South Effingham, Sr.; RB Montavious Taylor, Carver (Atlanta), 5-9, 185, Sr.; RB Chaz Thornton, Stephens County, Sr.; WR Shannon Smith, Westside (Macon), Sr.; OL Will Jones, Richmond Academy, Sr.; DL Isaiah Mack, Northwest Whitfield, Jr.; DL Dontavious Russell, Carrollton, Jr.; DL Antonius Sims, Eastside, Sr.; DL Steven Wallace, Marist, Sr.; LB Quinton Edwards, Jonesboro, Sr.; LB Cameron Gordon, Stockbridge, Jr.; LB Anthony Smith, Monroe, Sr.; DB/WR Dashawn Benton, Grady, Sr.; DB Taurean Ferguson, Jonesboro, Sr.

CLASS AAA

Offensive player of the year: Chris Jordan, Thomson

Defensive player of the year: Korie Rogers, Buford

Coach of the year: Jess Simpson, Buford

Offense

QB – Brooks Barden, Cartersville, 6-3, 205 Jr.

RB – Ryan Braswell, St. Pius, 5-11, 205, Sr.

RB – Chris Jordan, Thomson, 5-10, 205, Sr.

WR – Jamir Hannah, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 190, Sr.

WR – Xavier Harper, Jackson County, 6-1, 180, Jr.

WR – Demarcus Robinson, Peach County, 6-2, 195, Sr.

OL – Phineas Andrews, St. Pius, 5-11, 250, Sr.

OL – Josh Cardiello, Buford, 6-3, 285, Sr.

OL – Avery Easton, North Hall, 6-3, 270, Sr.

OL – Michael Selby, Washington County, 6-2, 280, Sr.

OL – John Thomas, Carver (Columbus), 6-1, 250, Sr.

ATH/QB – William Walker, Washington County, 5-11, 206, Sr.

PK – Joe Brown, Jackson, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Defense

DL – Bryson Allen-Williams, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 220, Jr.

DL – Mikey Bart, Buford, 6-3, 245, Sr.

DL – Bernard Dawson, Thomson, 6-2, 230, Sr.

DL – Jay Woods, Jackson, 6-3, 270, Sr.

LB – Nigel Bowden, Central (Macon), 6-1, 230, Sr.

LB – Daniel Crochet, St. Pius, 6-3, 212, Jr.

LB – Keshun Freeman, Callaway, 6-2, 220, Jr.

LB – Korie Rogers, Buford, 6-2, 210, Jr.

DB – William Bussey, Thomson, 6-1, 205, Sr.

DB – Nick Ruffin, St. Pius, 6-1, 190, Jr.

DB – Andrew Smith, North Hall, 5-8, 145, Jr.

DB – Thomas Wilson, Buford, 5-11, 180, Jr.

P – Alex Robinson, Woodward Academy, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Honorable mention

QB Marcus Childers, Adairsville, So.; QB Nick Colvin, North Oconee, Sr.; QB Slade Dale, Ringgold, Jr.; QB Tyler Dominy, Dawson County, Sr.; QB Terry Googer, Woodward Academy, Jr.; QB Tyler Harris, Pierce County, Jr.; QB Johnathon McCrary, Cedar Grove, Sr.; QB M.J. Reynolds, Gordon Central, Sr.; QB Brady Swilling, North Murray, Sr.; QB Greg Williams, Peach County, Jr.; RB/DB Torrie Battle, Thomson, Sr.; RB Kawon Bryant, North Oconee, So.; RB Tyshon Dye, Elbert County, Sr.; RB Tre Mitchell, Chapel Hill, Sr.; RB Dontravious Wilson, Buford, Sr.; WR Tyshaun Clemmons, Gordon Central, Sr.; WR Dillon Veal, Pierce County, Sr.; OL Avery Archer, Washington County, Sr.; OL Dylan Jeffery, Pike County, Sr.; OL Michael Sheely, Jefferson County, Sr.; DL Justin Akins, Jackson, Sr.; DL Mekhi Brown, Carver (Columbus), So.; LB Wil Stonecypher, White County, Sr.; LB Tim Whatley, Carver (Columbus), Jr.; LS Tucker Etheridge, Blessed Trinity, Sr.

CLASS AA

Offensive player of the year: Bryant Shirreffs, Jefferson

Defensive player of the year: Wesley Simonton, Jefferson

Coach of the year: T. McFerrin, Jefferson

Offense

QB – Taylor Lamb, Calhoun, 6-1, 190, Sr.

RB – Juan Foster, Vidalia, 5-7, 170, Sr.

RB – Jeremy Johnson, Screven County, 5-10, 270, Sr.

WR – Tydus Curtis, Calhoun, 5-9, 170, Jr.

WR – Deric Herring, Brooks County, 5-11, 180, Jr.

WR – Peter Whiteneck, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-0, 180, Sr.

OL – Andy Dodd, Pepperell, 6-4, 320, Sr.

OL – Jake Edwards, Heard County, 6-4, 270, Jr.

OL – Alex Hackney, Washington-Wilkes, 6-0, 220, Sr.

OL – Zeb Locke, Taylor County, 6-0, 220, Sr.

OL – Brett Steverson, Fitzgerald, 6-5, 308, Sr.

ATH/QB – Bryant Shirreffs, Jefferson, 6-3, 220, Sr.

PK – Harrison Butker, Westminster, 6-4, 175, Sr.

Defense

DL – D’Vontae Bedford, McIntosh County Academy, 6-1, 260, Jr.

DL – Connor Beytagh, Benedictine, 6-1, 260, Sr.

DL – Matthew Foster, Cook, 6-4, 220, Sr.

DL – Tomond Hampton, Toombs County, 6-4, 245, Sr.

LB – John Coletti, Lovett, 6-2, 215, Sr.

LB – Duranta Dunson, Heard County, 5-10, 175, So.

LB – Nic McBride, Vidalia, 6-3, 215, Sr.

LB – Wesley Simonton, Jefferson, 6-1, 205, Sr.

DB – Lawrence Austin, Lamar County, 5-10, 175, Jr.

DB – Grant Haley, Lovett, 5-10, 172, Jr.

DB – Qua Searcy, Lamar County, 6-0, 165, Jr.

DB – Dame Turner, Manchester, 6-0, 180, Sr.

P – Ross Wood, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-0, 170, Jr.

Honorable mention

QB Davion Anderson, Northeast, Jr.; QB Will Anderson, Wesleyan, Jr.; QB/DB Lance Austin, Lamar County, Jr.; QB Willie Candler, Lovett, So.; QB Rafe Chapple, Greater Atlanta Christian, Jr.; QB Malcolm Parrish, Brooks County, Jr.; QB Ross Pickle, Cook, Sr.; QB Buck Robinson, Washington-Wilkes, Sr.; QB Tavon Ross, Bleckley County, Jr.; QB Matt Thrift, Bacon County, Sr.; QB Jacori Taylor, Early County, Sr.; RB Devonte Bass, Berrien, Sr.; RB Josh Berry, Long County, Sr.; RB Kyle Scales, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.; RB Alex Urbano, Calhoun, Jr.; WR Josh Barnes, Calhoun, Sr.; WR Jahmai Jones, Wesleyan, So.; WR Rikeem Stallings, Greene County, Sr.; OL Katrova Dew, Calhoun, Jr.; OL Paul Sloan, McIntosh County Academy, Sr.; DL Luther Jones, Union County, Jr.; LB Brakari Isom, Early County, Sr.; LB Kody McDonald, Jefferson, Sr.; LB Trey Evans, Lamar County, Sr.; DB D.J. Smith, Fitzgerald, Sr.

CLASS A

Offensive player of the year: Johnathan Howard, Wilcox County

Defensive player of the year: Montravius Adams, Dooly County

Coach of the year: Chris Kearson, Emanuel County Institute

Offense

QB – Makail Grace, Wilcox County, 6-3, 180, Sr.

RB – Evan Kasian, Walker, 6-0, 190, Sr.

RB – Jeremiah Kirkland, Landmark Christian, 5-10, 185, Jr.

RB – Stanley Williams, George Walton Academy, 5-8, 190, Jr.

WR – Johnathan Howard, Wilcox County, 6-4, 185, Sr.

WR – Ben Johnson, Savannah Country Day, 6-1, 190, Jr.

OL – Gunnar Brown, Emanuel County Institute, 6-1, 240, Sr.

OL – Michael Burke, Savannah Christian, 5-11, 255, Sr.

OL – Flint Geier, Mount Pisgah Christian, 6-3, 290, Sr.

OL – Sam Kennon, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-1, 220, Sr.

OL – Jon-Paul Reed, Landmark Christian, 6-5, 310, Sr.

ATH/RB/LB – Gregory Percell, Emanuel County Institute, 5-10, 188, Sr.

PK – Cole Fisher, George Walton Academy, 6-1, 165, So.

Defense

DL – Montravius Adams, Dooly County, 6-3, 287, Sr.

DL – Tyler Parrish, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-1, 230, Sr.

DL – Mike Ramsay, Walker, 6-3, 260, Sr.

DL – Isaac Rochell, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-5, 260, Sr.

LB – Brendan Douglas, Aquinas, 5-11, 215, Sr.

LB – Keyante Green, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-8, 195, Sr.

LB – Alex Koonce, Seminole County, 5-11, 185, Sr.

LB – Josh Shockley, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-11, 195, Jr.

DB – D.J. Curl, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-11, 185, Sr.

DB – Madison McCluskey, Brookstone, 5-10, 170, Sr.

DB – Jalen Myrick, Savannah Christian, 5-10, 195, Sr.

DB – Zireycus Letman, Lincoln County, 6-3, 185, Sr.

P – A.J. Wells, Marion County, 6-0, 185, Jr.

Honorable mention

QB Jake Clemens, Calvary Day, Sr.; QB Dalton Etheridge, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Jr.; QB Caleb Pressey, Emanuel County Institute, Sr.; QB/P Austin Schulte, Athens Academy, Sr.; QB Luke Soliday, Turner County, Sr.; QB A.J. Smith, Dooly County, Sr.; QB Brooks Stroud, First Presbyterian, Sr.; QB David Whipple, Wilkinson County, Sr.; RB Chanin Hamilton, Dooly County, So.; RB Tra Minter, Schley County, So.; WR/DB Rashard Fant, Our Lady of Mercy, Sr.; WR Josh Nobles, Landmark Christian, Sr.; OL K.J. Billingsley, Irwin County, Sr.; OL/DL Cody Brown, Trion, Sr.; DL Abraham Freeman, Telfair County, Sr.; OL/DL Chad Howell, George Walton Academy, Sr.; OL Tyler Petty, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Sr.; DL DeQueszman Kelley, Marion County, Sr.; DL Charlie Newcomer, Athens Academy, Sr.; DL Andrew Williams, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Jr.; OL Napolean Williams, Aquinas, So.; LB/TE Bryce Bailey, Gordon Lee, Sr.; DB Jason Grimes, Holy Innocents’, Sr.; LB Luke Stroud, Calvary Day, Sr.; DB Jevius Terry, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Sr.