2023 All-State
Player of the Year
Sammy Brown, Jefferson
High school running backs with 2,289 yards rushing and 40 touchdowns on 13-1 teams are natural candidates for Georgia player of the year. So are five-star linebackers who make 153 tackles and sign with Clemson.
Sammy Brown, a senior at Jefferson, was both.
“He does everything you can ask a football player to do,” Jefferson coach Travis Noland said. “He played over 125 snaps every game. He covered kicks. He was our punter. He threw touchdown passes. At one point, our tight end was hurt, and he said, ‘You know, if you need me, I’ll go up there and play tight end.’ To me, he’s the epitome of what a total football player is.”
Brown, the GHSF Daily/Atlanta Journal-Constitution all-classification player of the year, is among the more versatile and accomplished football players – and athletes – in state history.
The consensus No. 2 linebacker prospect nationally, Brown is 6 feet, 3 inches and 235 pounds. His best time in the 100 meters is 10.69 seconds, faster than many wide receivers.
Brown played his freshman football season at Commerce, a Class A school where his father, Mike, was the head coach and an alumnus. Sammy rushed for 1,368 yards, made first-team all-state and led the Tigers to their first region title in 17 years. Brown played his final three seasons at nearby Jefferson, a Class 5A school that afforded him better competition, and won two more region titles.
For his career, Brown rushed for 5,859 yards and scored 96 touchdowns. He made more than 300 tackles. As a punter this season, he averaged 44.5 yards with 12 of his 32 attempts downed inside the 20-yard line.
Brown was a two-time state wrestling champion at Jefferson in the 215- and 285-pound divisions. In track and field, he won the state 400 meters at Commerce and placed in the 100 and 200 meters and long jump. He might have done more in those sports but graduated early to enroll at Clemson and join the Tigers for Gator Bowl practices.
Opposing high school football coaches tell similar stories about their attempts to mitigate him.
In a 35-12 playoff victory against 10th-ranked Harris County, Brown carried 37 times for 259 yards and four touchdowns and had 10 solo tackles and eight assists.
“I’ve done this for 23 years and seen some really good football players, some still in the NFL, and he’s probably the best I’ve ever coached against, honestly,” Harris County coach Tommy Watson said. “What makes him special is how big and strong he is and then to be that fast. If he stays healthy, he’ll play football for a long time.”
Against seventh-ranked Hiram in the second round, Brown rushed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, threw a 9-yard touchdown pass, intercepted a pass and totaled 16 tackles, three behind the line of scrimmage. Jefferson won 42-21 after trailing at halftime.
“I’ve been coaching for about 20 years, and I have never seen a young man impact a game in so many phases like he does and with such toughness,” Hiram coach Peter Fominaya said. “We tried to hit him on defense, but he kept getting stronger. We tried to block him on offense, but he’d go around, over and through blocks to make plays.”
Fominaya also complimented Brown’s character.
“Usually when you get around five stars, there’s an arrogance about them,” Fominaya said. “With that young man, I didn’t see it. He was talking with everybody after the game, shaking hands, ‘Good game, good game.’”
Jefferson’s Noland has coached at three Georgia schools, leading each to region titles, and sent several players to major Division I programs. None was better than Brown.
“We’ll never be able to replace that,” Noland said. “I know there are some great players in the state, but I don’t think there are any more well-rounded and can do as many things as he did for our team.”
Jefferson’s Sammy Brown rushed for 2,289 yards and 40 touchdowns, made 153 tackles and had a 44.5-yard punting average a 13-1 team that reached the Class 5A semifinals this season. (Photo by Jason Getz / For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2023 GHSA All-State Teams
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Offensive player of the year: Luke Nickel, Milton
Defensive player of the year: Eric Brantley Jr., Valdosta
Coach of the year: Ben Reaves, Milton
Offense
QB - Jeremy Hecklinski, Walton, 6-0, 180, Sr.
QB - Luke Nickel, Milton, 6-2, 205, Jr.
RB - Cameron Robinson, Mill Creek, 5-9, 190, Sr.
RB - Zion Johnson, Newton, 5-8, 180, Jr.
TE - Landen Thomas, Colquitt County, 6-3, 245, Sr.
WR - Ny Carr, Colquitt County, 5-11, 165, Sr.
WR - C.J. Wiley, Milton, 6-4, 195, Jr.
OL - Aidan Banfield, Mill Creek, 6-4, 285, Sr.
OL - Daniel Calhoun, Walton, 6-7, 350, Sr.
OL - Waltclaire Flynn, Grayson, 6-1, 300, Sr.
OL - Juan Gaston Jr., Westlake, 6-8, 330, Jr.
OL - Cortez Smith, Parkview, 6-3, 300, Jr.
ATH - Mike Matthews, Parkview, 6-3, 190, Sr.
PK - Davis Little, South Forsyth, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Defense
DL - Eric Brantley Jr., Valdosta, 6-1, 245, Sr.
DL - Kendall Farmer, Westlake, 6-1, 280, Sr.
DL - RyShawn Perry, Newton, 6-3, 275, Jr.
DL - Eddrick Houston, Buford, 6-4, 235, Sr.
LB - Tyler Atkinson, Grayson, 6-2, 190, So.
LB - Jadon Perlotte, Buford, 6-4, 215, Jr.
LB - Jacorey Stewart, Milton, 6-1, 210, Sr.
LB - Ashton Woods, Walton, 6-4, 220, Sr.
DB - K.J. Bolden, Buford, 6-1, 185, Sr.
DB - Trajen Greco, Mill Creek, 6-1, 180, Sr.
DB - Antonio Molder, Norcross, 5-9, 165, Sr.
DB - Ja’Marley Riddle, Camden County, 6-0, 175, Sr.
P - Reed Chandley, Cherokee, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Nick Bliss, Richmond Hill, Sr.
ATH William Wallace, Archer, Sr.
DB DeMarius Hines, Westlake, Sr.
DB Dorian Barney, Peachtree Ridge, So.
DL Cole Funderburk, North Gwinnett, Jr.
DL Andre Fuller, Grayson, Jr.
DL Aidan Maddox, North Paulding, Sr.
DL A.J. Pigford, South Gwinnett, Sr.
DL Deuce Geralds, Collins Hill, So.
LB Montreze Smith, Carrollton, Sr.
LB Branson Brooks, Lambert, Jr.
LB Wendell Gregory, Walton, Sr.
LB Nick Pace, Colquitt County, Sr.
OL/DL Leon Wesley, McEachern, Sr.
OL Brayden Jacobs, Buford, Jr.
QB Dylan Raiola, Buford, Sr.
QB Julian Lewis, Carrollton, So.
QB Neko Fann, Colquitt County, Sr.
QB Jeff “J.D.” Davis, Grayson, Sr.
QB A.J. Watkins, Norcross, Sr.
RB Kimauri Farmer, Carrollton, So.
RB David Eziomume, North Cobb, Sr.
TE Elyiss Williams, Camden County, Jr.
WR Debron Gatling, Milton, Sr.
WR Travis Smith Jr., Westlake, Jr.
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Offensive player of the year: Ousmane Kromah, Lee County
Defensive player of the year: Dee Reddick, Thomas County Central
Coach of the year: Justin Rogers, Thomas County Central
Offense
QB - Reece Fountain, Rome, 5-11, 180, Sr.
RB - Nykahi Davenport, Roswell, 6-1, 200, Sr.
RB - Ousmane Kromah, Lee County, 6-1, 220, Jr.
WR - Ricky Johnson, Houston County, 6-1, 185, Sr.
WR - T.J. Mitchell, Brunswick, 5-8, 155, Sr.
TE - Malachi Thomas, Thomas County Central, 6-4, 230, Sr.
OL - Dontrell Glover, Hughes, 6-4, 295, Jr.
OL - Anthonie Knapp, Roswell, 6-5, 280, Sr.
OL - Mason Short, Evans, 6-7, 300, Jr.
OL - Bradley Smith, Woodward Academy, 6-3, 285, Sr.
OL - Andrew Rosinski, Creekview, 6-6, 285, Sr.
ATH - Gavin Hall, Gainesville, 5-10, 185, Sr.
PK - Hudson Hanges, Woodward Academy, 6-1, 160, Sr.
Defense
DL - Jordan Carter, Douglas County, 6-3, 240, So.
DL - Luke Harpring, Marist, 6-2, 215, Sr.
DL - Leroy Jackson, Lee County, 6-2, 280, Sr.
DL - Chase Morrison, Roswell, 6-4, 250, Sr.
LB - Jaedon Harmon, Rome, 6-1, 220, Jr.
LB - Andrew Hines, Woodward Academy, 6-0, 215, Sr.
LB - Joshua Ofor, Mundy’s Mill, 6-2, 210, Sr.
LB - Devin Smith, Brunswick, 6-3, 215, Sr.
DB - Jackson Hancock, Sequoyah, 6-1, 190, Sr.
DB - C.J. Heard, Woodward Academy, 6-0, 195, Sr.
DB - James Johnson, Douglas County, 5-11, 180, Jr.
DB - Dee Reddick, Thomas County Central, 6-0, 180, Jr.
P - Zech Valdez, Douglas County, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Jontavius Wyman, Jonesboro, So.
DB Joe Wilkinson, Rome, Sr.
DB/WR Devin Collier, Lee County, Sr.
DB/WR Xaden Benson, North Atlanta, Sr.
DL Jaiden Grimes, Pope, Sr.
DL Luke Cole, Dunwoody, Sr.
DL Chase Linton, North Atlanta, Jr.
DL London Merritt, Woodward Academy, Jr.
DL Afton Mosley, Marist, Sr.
DL Julius Columbus, Gainesville, Jr.
LB Mike Hastie, Douglas County, Jr.
LB Peyton Parker, Glynn Academy, Sr.
LB J.C. Coney, Northside-Warner Robins, Sr.
LB D.J. Jacobs, Blessed Trinity, Fr.
OL Tavaris Dice, Hughes, Jr.
OL Paul Harrington, Blessed Trinity, Sr.
OL Chastan Brown, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr.
QB Sire Hardaway, Douglas County, Sr.
QB A.J. Hill, Houston County, Jr.
QB Prentiss Noland, Hughes, Sr.
QB K.J. Smith, Roswell, Sr.
RB Trey Brenton, Thomas County Central, Sr.
RB/LB A.J. Butts, Effingham County, Sr.
WR Montez Redding, Jonesboro, Sr.
WR Chase Jameson, Lanier, Sr.
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Offensive player of the year: Fred Brown, Coffee
Defensive player of the year: Lorenzo Cowan, Jenkins
Coach of the year: Mike Coe, Coffee
Offense
QB - Vinson Berry, Creekside, 6-2, 195, Sr.
RB - Fred Brown, Coffee, 5-9, 235, Sr.
RB - Roderick McCrary, Creekside, 5-10, 196, Sr.
TE - Emaree Winston, Calhoun, 6-2, 235, Jr.
WR - Isiah Canion, Warner Robins, 6-3, 195, Sr.
WR - Sacovie White, Cass, 5-9, 190, Sr.
OL - Jerzabeon Grant, Coffee, 6-1, 285, Sr.
OL - Caleb Holmes, Creekside, 6-4, 290, Sr.
OL - Clinton Richard, Hiram, 6-4, 285, Sr.
OL - Jameson Riggs, Hiram, 6-5, 290, Sr.
OL - Elyjah Thurmon, Bradwell Institute, 6-3, 285, Sr.
ATH - Sammy Brown, Jefferson, 6-3, 235, Sr.
PK - Oliver Castaneda, Hiram, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Defense
DL - Michai Boireau, Creekside, 6-5, 305, Sr.
DL - Lorenzo Cowan, Jenkins, 6-4, 225, Sr.
DL - Quintavius Johnson, Mays, 6-4, 240, Sr.
DL - Tyshawn Natt, Kell, 5-9, 235, Jr.
LB - Cam Haynes, Flowery Branch, 5-11, 205, Sr.
LB - Adriel Hernandez, Dalton, 5-11, 180, Sr.
LB - Miguel Sevilla, Harris County, 5-9, 185, Sr.
LB - Daniel Turpin, Arabia Mountain, 6-0, 215, Sr.
DB - Jayden Barr, Eastside, 6-1, 195, Jr.
DB - Rasean Dinkins, Warner Robins, 6-1, 185, Jr.
DB - Devin Henderson, Cass, 5-10, 185, Sr.
DB - Anthony Paulk, Coffee, 5-9, 170, Sr.
P - Arthur Richez, McIntosh, 6-3, 190, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Kamron Mikell, Statesboro, Sr.
ATH Zion Ragins, Jones County, Sr.
DB Ricky McCrary, Creekside, Sr.
DB/WR Bubba Tanner, Dalton, Sr.
DL Elgie Paulk, Coffee, Sr.
DL Uche Iloh, McIntosh, Sr.
DL Lendric Zalen Barber, Ola, Sr.
DL Demetrius Baldwin, Ware County, Sr.
DL Isaiah Gibson, Warner Robins, Jr.
LB Christian Gass, Eastside, Jr.
OL Malachi Toliver, Cartersville, Sr.
OL Bear McWhorter, Cass, So.
OL Colin Alexander, Dutchtown, Sr.
OL/DL Brian Senter, Jefferson, Sr.
QB Judd Anderson, Warner Robins, Sr.
QB Bryce Clavon, Kell, Sr.
RB Gianlucca Tiberia, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.
RB Evan Garrett, Northgate, Sr.
RB Jordan McCoy, Tucker, Sr.
RB/LB Mataye Youman, Harris County, Sr.
RB Khristian Lando, Cartersville, Sr.
TE Walter Matthews, Hiram, Sr.
WR Tyler Stewart, Jones County, Sr.
WR Ahmed Souare, Loganville, Jr.
WR/DB D.J. Avery, Chattahoochee, Jr.
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Offensive player of the year: Jayden “Duke” Scott, Stockbridge
Defensive player of the year: Kamren Reese, Stockbridge
Coach of the year: Kevin Smith, Perry
Offense
QB - Luke Kromenhoek, Benedictine, 6-4, 200, Sr.
RB - Devin Ingram, Stephenson, 5-9, 175, Sr.
RB - Jayden “Duke” Scott, Stockbridge, 5-10, 210, Sr.
RB - Matt Fuller, Wayne County, 6-0, 215, Sr.
WR - Dakarai Anderson, Perry, 5-8, 165, Sr.
WR - Antavious Murphy, Bainbridge, 5-9, 185, Sr.
OL - Amare’ Grayson, Stockbridge, 6-3, 298, Sr.
OL - Jaden Ligon, LaGrange, 6-4, 320, Sr.
OL - Zach Pearson, New Hampstead, 6-5, 275, Sr.
OL - Jacobe Ward, Benedictine, 6-4, 336, Jr.
OL - Caleb Williford, Cherokee Bluff, 6-6, 280, Sr.
ATH - Curtavian Clark, Spalding, 6-2, 215, Sr.
PK - Will Simpson, Westminster, 5-9, 200, Sr.
Defense
DL - Hevin Brown-Shuler, Pace Academy, 6-4, 305, Sr.
DL - Tyler Moore, Luella, 5-10, 290, Sr.
DL - Jacobi Murray, Holy Innocents’, 6-1, 290, Sr.
DL - Kamren Reese, Stockbridge, 6-2, 225, Sr.
LB - Wilkes Albert, Benedictine, 5-10, 205, Sr.
LB - Qua Birdsong, Troup, 6-2, 190, Sr.
LB - Khamari Brooks, North Oconee, 6-4, 220, So.
LB - Brandon Lively, Burke County, 6-0, 210, Sr.
DB - Noah Dixon, Troup, 6-2, 190, Sr.
DB - Zach Jackson, Holy Innocents’, 6-1, 180, Sr.
DB - Terrence Kiel II, Pace Academy, 5-11, 180, Sr.
DB - Ronald Moore, Spalding, 5-11, 205, Sr.
P - Carson Wilkie, Westminster, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Camden Smith, Madison County, Sr.
ATH Max Wilson, North Oconee, Sr.
DB Tae Harris, Cedartown, Jr.
DB Brooks Thompson, North Oconee, Sr.
DB Wade Penn, Westminster, Sr.
DL Tyqua Holland, Spalding, Sr.
DL Dylan Manuel, Stockbridge, Sr.
DL Cam Matthews, Trinity Christian, Sr.
DL Ryan Jenkins, Westover, Sr.
DL/TE Parker Shattuck, LaGrange, Sr.
DL Johnathan Navakas, Whitewater, Sr.
LB Braylon Phillips, Bainbridge, Jr.
LB Herbert Scroggins III, Benedictine, Jr.
LB Evan Bartek, Starr’s Mill, Jr.
OL Jycel Mosley, LaGrange, Sr.
OL Isaiah Hall, Troup, Sr.
OL/DL Cade Puckett, Cairo, Sr.
QB Rashawn Truell, New Hampstead, Jr.
QB Colter Ginn, Perry, Sr.
QB Jaxon Pate, Sonoraville, Sr.
RB Keenan Phillips, Bainbridge, Sr.
RB Jonaz Walton, Central-Carrollton, So.
RB Ahmad Gordon, Perry, Jr.
RB Dorsey Benefield, Starr’s Mill, Sr.
WR Jaylen Hampton, New Hampstead, Sr.
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Offensive player of the year: E.J. Colson, Cedar Grove
Defensive player of the year: Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian
Coach of the year: Heath Webb, Lumpkin County
Offense
QB - E.J. Colson, Cedar Grove, 6-0, 185, Jr.
QB - Jake Merklinger, Calvary Day, 6-3, 195, Sr.
RB - Mason Sullens, Lumpkin County, 6-1, 210, Sr.
RB - Duke Watson, Mary Persons, 6-0, 180, Sr.
RB - Boden Walker, Cedar Grove, 5-8, 190, Jr.
WR - Devin Carter, Cedar Grove, 5-11, 165, So.
WR - Jamie Tremble, Wesleyan, 6-3, 210, Sr.
TE - Mike Smith, Calvary Day, 6-4, 245, Sr.
OL - Bobby Campbell, Adairsville, 6-2, 295, Sr.
OL - Justin Moore, Sandy Creek, 6-3, 340, Sr.
OL - Jaylen Slaughter, Cedar Grove, 6-4, 290, Sr.
OL - Max Thurston, Monroe Area, 6-7, 295, Sr.
OL - Barry Walker, Crisp County, 6-5, 305, Sr.
PK - Ricky Valdovinos, Monroe Area, 6-1, 175, Sr.
Defense
DL - Javon Beckford, Cedar Grove, 6-2, 220, Jr.
DL - Aidan Butts, Stephens County, 6-3, 240, Sr.
DL - Maurice Davis, Dougherty, 6-4, 215, Sr.
DL - Elijah Griffin, Savannah Christian, 6-5, 280, Jr.
LB - David Bucey, Savannah Christian, 6-1, 200, Sr.
LB - Jacobi Jones, Mary Persons, 6-1, 205, Sr.
LB - Landen Vickers, Morgan County, 6-1, 225, Sr.
LB - A.J. Wilson, Carver-Columbus, 6-0, 215, Jr.
DB - Jontae Gilbert, Douglass, 6-2, 185, Jr.
DB - Gerritt Kemp, Hebron Christian, 6-3, 180, Jr.
DB - Mac Ricks, Oconee County, 5-10, 165, Sr.
DB - Jasec Smith, Stephens County, 6-0, 160, Sr.
P - Andrew Bennett, Thomasville, 6-0, 185, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Kenry Wall, Savannah Christian, Jr.
DB D’Marcus Clements, Cedar Grove, Jr.
DL Adonis Brazil, Upson-Lee, Sr.
DL Evan Harvey, Sandy Creek, So.
DL Antavious Elder, Morgan County, Sr.
LB Kameyon Green, Monroe, Jr.
LB/DB A.J. Sanders, Bremen, Sr.
LB Jamontez Hines, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
OL Xavier Canales, Douglass, Jr.
OL J’vyon Tatum, Mary Persons, Sr.
OL/DL Bo Britt, Wesleyan, Sr.
QB Jonathan Gough, Adairsville, Sr.
QB Ethan Evangelista, Harlem, Sr.
QB Barton Mixon, Savannah Country Day, Jr.
QB Ben Brown, Wesleyan, Jr.
QB Cal Faulkner, Lumpkin County, Jr.
RB De’Ante Childs, Carver-Columbus, Sr.
RB Amari Latimer, Sandy Creek, So.
RB Zo Smalls, Savannah Christian, Jr.
RB Javin Gordon, Stephens County, Jr.
RB Ja’Quan Bentley, Upson-Lee, Sr.
RB/LB Telly Johnson, Hephzibah, Sr.
TE Logan Brooking, Savannah Christian, Jr.
WR Caden Arnold, Calvary Day, Sr.
WR Cole Shaw, Thomasville, Sr.
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Offensive player of the year: Caden McGatha, Pierce County
Defensive player of the year: Carson Sloan, Pierce County
Coach of the year: Ryan Herring, Pierce County
Offense
QB - Caden McGatha, Pierce County, 6-0, 190, Jr.
RB - Jadan Baugh, Columbia, 6-2, 210, Sr.
RB - Quinton Slaughter, Providence Christian, 5-9, 175, Sr.
WR - Tristan Anderson, Rockmart, 6-3, 180, Jr.
WR - D’ontae Fulton, Worth County, 6-1, 160, Jr.
TE - Noah Prior, Athens Academy, 6-4, 220, Sr.
OL - Chance Bush, Laney, 6-0, 280, Sr.
OL - Malachi Hancock, Northeast, 6-7, 305, Sr.
OL - Elijah Howard, Pierce County, 6-1, 220, Sr.
OL - Gabe Pearce, Fitzgerald, 6-5, 305, Sr.
OL - Josh Petty, Fellowship Christian, 6-5, 265, Jr.
ATH - Judson Petty, North Murray, 5-10, 185, Sr.
PK - Nathan Chapman, Fellowship Christian, 5-11, 185, Sr.
Defense
DL - Jailan Bennett, Appling County, 6-3, 265, Sr.
DL - Kameryn Fountain, Washington, 6-5, 240, Sr.
DL - Edwin Moore, Columbia, 6-2, 280, Sr.
DL - Brock Nobles, Toombs County, 6-2, 260, Sr.
LB - Carter Mullis, Jeff Davis, 6-1, 200, Sr.
LB - Carson Sloan, Pierce County, 6-2, 220, Sr.
LB - Cam Tucker, Callaway, 5-10, 175, Sr.
LB - Brent Washington, Rockmart, 6-0, 225, Sr.
DB - Lagonza Hayward, Toombs County, 6-1, 190, Jr.
DB - Storm Hunt, Thomson, 5-10, 175, Sr.
DB - Josh Milhollin, Fellowship Christian, 5-11, 170, Sr.
DB - Ny’Shaun Wallace, Cook, 5-8, 150, Sr.
P - George Childs, Mount Paran Christian, 5-10, 170, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Antonio Barron, Vidalia, Sr.
ATH Carl “C.J.” Holmes, Laney, Sr.
ATH Fenix Felton, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Jr.
ATH Josiah Davis, Berrien, Sr.
DB Ben Watson, Spencer, Jr.
DL Andrew Dixon, Worth County, Sr.
DL Dan’Quavious Cummings, Thomson, Jr.
DL O.J. Alexander, Providence Christian, Sr.
DL Ray Dixon, North Cobb Christian, Jr.
LB Javon Samples, Model, Sr.
LB Tailen Sampson, Northeast, So.
OL JoJo Shuman, Callaway, Sr.
OL/DL Malik Jackson, McNair, Sr.
QB Caiden Tanner, Union County, Sr.
QB Calliyon Thompson, Rockmart, Sr.
QB Deshun Coleman, Callaway, Sr.
QB Drew Folsom, Cook, Sr.
QB Gary Gaither, Spencer, Sr.
QB Skyler Williams, North Murray, Jr.
QB T.J. Stanley, Toombs County, Jr.
RB Jamarion Williams, Appling County, Sr.
RB/DB C.J. Givers, Fellowship Christian, So.
WR Carmelo Mays, Southwest, Sr.
WR Jensen Goble, Union County, Sr.
WR Ka’Monta Durden, Washington County, Sr.
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Offensive player of the year: Aaron Philo, Prince Avenue Christian
Defensive player of the year: Demello Jones, Swainsboro
Coach of the year: Cherard Freeman, Bryan County
Offense
QB - Aaron Philo, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-3, 205, Sr.
RB - Jaiden Daniels, Commerce, 5-8, 160, Jr.
RB - Toby Maddux, Trion, 5-10, 185, Sr.
WR - Willie Goodwyn, Rabun County, 6-2, 185, Sr.
WR - Hudson Hill, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-0, 175, Fr.
TE - Logan Stokes, Trion, 6-4, 230, Jr.
OL - Ezra Adams, Trion, 6-3. 290, Sr.
OL - Michael Duncan, Commerce, 6-2, 255, Jr.
OL - Austin Head, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-1, 265, Sr.
OL - Jack Hood, Rabun County, 6-5, 255, Sr.
OL - Shanon Ricks, Swainsboro, 6-0, 240, Sr.
ATH - Austin Clemons, Bryan County, 6-0, 210, Sr.
PK - Andy Ramirez, Trion, 5-8, 150, Jr.
Defense
DL - Christian Garrett, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-4, 285, Jr.
DL - Nasir Johnson, Dublin, 6-4, 300, Sr.
DL - Harrison Rowe, Whitefield Academy, 6-3, 235, Sr.
DL - Marquis Williams, Brooks County, 6-2, 240, Jr.
LB - Xavier Bostic, Dublin, 5-8, 180, Jr.
LB - Tanner Ennis, Bryan County, 5-10, 190, Sr.
LB - Jerrod Steward, Swainsboro, 6-1, 220, Sr.
LB - Landon Williams, Dade County, 6-2, 210, Sr.
DB - L.J. Green, Heard County, 6-0, 160, Sr.
DB - Demello Jones, Swainsboro, 6-1, 175, Sr.
DB - Talan Shirey, Darlington, 5-10, 175, Sr.
DB - Javion Woodard, Irwin County, 6-0, 175, Jr.
P - Tyler Denny, Prince Avenue Christian, 5-11, 190, Sr.
Honorable mention
DB Bryson Logan, Whitefield Academy, Jr.
DB/WR Camauri Brinson, Brooks County, Jr.
DB/RB Jaken Thomas, Irwin County, Sr.
DB Corey Donaldson, Metter, Jr.
DL Darious Holsey, Metter, Jr.
DL D.J. Raiford, Elbert County, Sr.
DL Jermiah “Pap” Mintz, Commerce, Jr.
LB Terry Welch, Lamar County, Sr.
LB Mac Bradley, Prince Avenue Christian, Jr.
OL Justyn Wesley, Pelham, Sr.
QB Kade Smith, Trion, Jr.
QB Kam Everett, Bleckley County, Jr.
QB Sam Nazarian, Mount Vernon, Sr.
QB Ty Truelove, Rabun County, So.
QB Ty Head, Lamar County, Sr.
RB C.J. Gray, Temple, Jr.
RB Chris Cole, Brooks County, Jr.
RB Jacari Barnett, Elbert County, Jr.
RB Jake Turner, Oglethorpe County, Sr.
RB Ken Williams, Pelham, Sr.
RB Tysean Wiggins, Commerce, Jr.
RB Walker Warshaw, Mount Vernon, Jr.
WR C.J. Dockery, Prince Avenue Christian, So.
WR/DB Josiah Cotterell, Jasper County, Sr.
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Offensive player of the year: Kyler McGrinn, Bowdon
Defensive player of the year: Jalewis Solomon, Schley County
Coach of the year: Stephen Holmes, Manchester
Offense
QB - Antwuan Clayton, Dooly County, 6-0, 190, Sr.
RB - Jordan Beasley, Bowdon, 6-0, 200, Sr.
RB - Tycavion Stovall, Early County, 6-0, 200, Sr.
WR - B.J. Gibson, Wilcox County, 6-0, 195, Sr.
WR - Amir Jackson, Portal, 6-5, 220, Sr.
OL - Jayle’en Simons, Bowdon, 6-2, 270, Jr.
OL - Elijah Cobb, Clinch County, 6-1, 270, Sr.
OL - Wyatt Halstead, Schley County, 6-1, 260, Sr.
OL - Jermaine Harris, Macon County, 6-3, 305, So.
OL - Tre Turner, Lincoln County, 6-4, 300, Sr.
ATH - Jeremy Bell, Clinch County, 6-0, 175, Sr.
ATH - Kyler McGrinn, Bowdon, 6-1, 200, Sr.
PK - Josh Gutierrez, Macon County, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Defense
DL - Justus Terry, Manchester, 6-5, 275, Jr.
DL - B’Anthony Wade, Early County, 6-1, 255, Sr.
DL - Jaden Wuerth, Aquinas, 6-2, 225, Fr.
DL - Kevin Wynn, Greene County, 6-3, 320, Jr.
LB - C.J. Crite, Lincoln County, 6-3, 190, Jr.
LB - Javon “C.J.” Favors, Manchester, 6-0, 205, Jr.
LB - Dylan McGrinn, Bowdon, 5-11, 180, Jr.
LB - Zayden Walker, Schley County, 6-2, 215, Jr.
DB - Elijah Coleman, Portal, 5-10, 170, Sr.
DB - Jalen Hall, Dooly County, 6-1, 215, Sr.
DB - Steve Miller, Greene County, 6-2, 185, Jr.
DB - Jalewis Solomon, Schley County, 6-1, 190, Sr.
P - Davis Williams, Telfair County, 6-0, 165, Sr.
Honorable mention
ATH Tyrone Martin, Jenkins County, Sr.
DB Daryus Bryant, Manchester, Jr.
DB Jordan McRae, Telfair County, Sr.
DL Damarcus Eubanks, Lanier County, Sr.
DL Derrick Grier, Jenkins County, Sr.
DL Jamie Jackson, Charlton County, Sr.
DL Thomarion Haugabook, Macon County, Sr.
LB Benvonte Murray, Johnson County, Sr.
LB Josh Taylor, Johnson County, Sr.
LB Kwylek Woodham, Dooly County, Sr.
LB/RB Bradyn Cook, Telfair County, Jr.
LB/RB Hudson Henry, Emanuel County Institute, Sr.
OL Ashton Davis, Johnson County, Sr.
OL Garrett Landing, Seminole County, Sr.
OL Jack Clark, Schley County, Sr.
QB Jay Kanazawa, Schley County, Sr.
QB Andrew Meech, Washington-Wilkes, Sr.
QB Jim Franklin, Aquinas, Jr.
QB/RB Aaron Bryant, Clinch County, Jr.
RB/DB Semaj Jenkins, Lincoln County, Sr.
RB/LB Rob-Travious Coney, Jenkins County, Sr.
WR BuddyRow Garrer, Aquinas, Jr.
WR Jack Rhodes, Aquinas, So.
WR Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon, So.
WR/DB B.J. Jones, Lanier County, Jr.