The Best of 2023: Here are South Carolina’s top football players for this season

Lou Bezjak
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The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released their 2023 all-state team on Friday for all classes.

Class 5A

Offense

Quarterbacks: Jalen Cummings, Summerville; Landon Sharpe, White Knoll; Matthew Wilson, Rock Hill

Running backs: KD Patterson, TL Hanna; Landon Stone Clover; Jaiden McDowell, Gaffney; Meliq McGowan, Goose Creek

Receivers: Kevin Boone, Berkeley; Austin Cunningham, White Knoll; Emazon Littlejohn, Gaffney; Avery McFadden, Hillcrest; Jacob Nerone, Chapin; Justin Rice, Spartanburg; Derrick Salley, Ashley Ridge; Yannick Smith, Summerville

Tight End: Dwayne Simmons, Ashley Ridge

Offensive Linemen: Jake Buerk, Gaffney; Ahmad Carwise, Woodmont; Chase Gregorek, TL Hanna; Ryan McFarland, Lexington; Phil McLean, Carolina Forest; Dwayne Simmons, Ashley Ridge; Wes Snowden, Stratford; Landon Stradcutter, Stratford; Adam Straylor, Summerville; Andrew Tumbleston, Cane Bay

Athlete: Brayden Woolbright, Clover; Parker Osborne, Cane Bay; Maurice Anderson, Dutch Fork; Kalil Johnson, Carolina Forest

Defense

Defensive Linemen: Jarriel Jeffries, Gaffney;Caron Foster, Gaffney; Jacari Bennett, JL Mann; Jacob Cotterill, Summerville; Anthony Addison, Sumter; Terrance Wells, Dutch Fork; Dakota Jordan, Dutch Fork; William Coker, Cane Bay

Inside Linebacker: Jerry Grant, West Ashley; Jaiden Kimble, White Knoll; Jy Leake, Hillcrest; Jake Curtis, TL Hanna

Outside Linebacker: JoJo Barrett, Boiling Springs; James Oates, Byrnes, Christian Sexton, Lexington; Kayden Gaddist, Summerville

Defensive Back: Jauron Bennett, Sumter; Tyler Jones, Dutch Fork; Demario Bookhart, Spartanburg; Knai Cook, Byrnes; Devan Crumpton, Spring Valley; Brannon Teamer, Dorman; Gavin Brandwood, Fort Mill; Jay Harrison, TL Hanna

Specialist: JJ Chadick, Carolina Forest; Anthony Grudko, Hillcrest

Honorable Mention

Kevin Cobbs, Ashley Ridge; Marcus Henderson. Berkeley; Henry Rivers, Berkeley; Edward Robinson, Blythewood; Quinton Solomon, Blythewood; Drayden Young, Blythewood; Zahir Jones, Blythewood; Kyle Patterson, Boiling Springs; Amayjai Boyd, Boiling Springs; Lincoln Huskey, Boiling Springs; Campbell Johnson, Boiling Springs; Calvin Jackson, Boiling Springs; Jymire Wright Boiling Springs; Chris Foster, Byrnes; Andrew Stevens, Byrnes; Armoni Weaver, Byrnes; RJ Livingston, Byrnes; Chamarryus Bomar, Byrnes; Garrett Hall, Byrnes; Jacob Coman. Byrnes; Keaton Cooley, Cane Bay; Nathan Gilley, Chapin; Kalen Bostick, Chapin; Gavin Stam, Chapin; Xavier Williams, Chapin; Tanner Short. Chapin; Brady Albro, Chapin; Anthony Turnbow, Chapin; Griffin Burns, Chapin; Chase Cline, Chapin; Noah Falls, Clover; Jayden Bryant. Clover; Deontae Starr, Clover; Brody Rowan, Clover; AJ Minder, Clover; Owen Hendricks, Dorman; KD Hainsworth, Dorman; Jon Hunt, Dutch Fork; Conner McGee, Dutch Fork; Boone Miller, Dutch Fork; Josh Benson, Dutch Fork; Justin Welch, Dutch Fork; Elgin Sessions, Dutch Fork; Peyton Betts, Dutch Fork; Bryce Nutall, Dutch Fork; Jadon Cook, Dutch Fork; Jacob Hamilton, Dutch Fork; Trent Lodge, Dutch Fork; Cam Myers, Dutch Fork; Ky-Mani McLeish, Dutch Fork; Chase Meggett, Dutch Fork; Josh Smith, Dutch Fork; Deon Winsley, Dutch Fork; Ron DiPietro, Dutch Fork; Raleigh Sellers, Dutch Fork; Shedrick Sarratt, Gaffney; Andrew Ruppe, Gaffney; Imari Boyd, Gaffney; Kalab Sutton, Hillcrest; Tyson Moses, Hillcrest; Titus Norris, Hillcrest; Matthew McAulay, Lexington; Montrell Byrd, Lexington; Tyler Chavis, Lexington; Tripp Bryant, River Bluff; Stepehn Collier, River Bluff; Landon Armstrong, Rock Hill; Malik Clark. Rock Hill; Daniel Range, Rock Hill; Isaiah Palmer, Rock Hill; Kaiden Watkins, Rock Hill; Hayden Cushman, River Bluff; Reese Lawrence, River Bluff; TJ Johnson, Spartanburg; Cam Smith, Spartanburg; Joshua Hodge, Spartanburg; Josh Mattison, Spartanburg; Will Love, Spartanburg; Trenton Lynch, Spartanburg; Peyton Jones, Spartanburg; Damion Coates, Spartanburg; Christian Roberts, Spartanburg; Markell Holman, Stratford; Jachin Davis, Stratford; Evan Howell, Summerville; Ike Rutherford, Summerville; Jaiden Kelly-Murray, Summerville; Julius Brown, Summerville; Trae Green, Summerville; John Corley, Summerville; John Peeples, Sumter; Zack Ramsey, TL Hanna; Jameson Bell, Wando; Carter Adams, Wando; Andrew Jackson, West Ashley; Evan Henderson, White Knoll; Demenico Banks, White Knoll; Kameron Wallace, Woodmont

White Knoll Timberwolves quarterback Landon Sharpe (0) passes during the 5A State Championship Game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at South Carolina State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, SC. Jeff Blake/Jeff Blake Photo
White Knoll Timberwolves quarterback Landon Sharpe (0) passes during the 5A State Championship Game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at South Carolina State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, SC. Jeff Blake/Jeff Blake Photo

Class 4A

Offense

Quarterback: AJ Brand, Irmo; Cutter Woods, Westside; Finley Polk, Northwestern

Running Back: Traevon Dunbar, Midland Valley; Turbo Richards, Northwestern; Jaden Allen-Hendrix, Irmo; Hakeem Waters, Hartsville

Receivers: Jimmar Boston, Westside; Josh Williams, Westside; Donovan Murph, Irmo; Kendall Byrd, AC Flora; Mazeo Bennett, Greenville; Hayden Morris, Indian Land; Will Patton, Easley; Telvin Smith, Irmo

Tight End: Bryce Rothwell, Lucy Beckham; Rodney Lesane, South Florence; Caleb Alexander, Irmo

Offensive Linemen: Blake Franks, Greenville; Julius Tate, Greenville; Slayton Stokes, Hartsville; Brady Pickett, Myrtle Beach; Dylan Barbery, Airport; AJ Ross, Greenwood; Vance Ventry, Northwestern; Bryant Ham, Irmo; Kevin Peay, Lancaster; Roderick Collins, North Augusta

Athlete: Will Wilson, Richland Northeast; Terrance Smith, South Aiken; Amontre Scott, James Island; J’Zavien Currence, South Pointe; Chase Byrd, Greer

Defense

Defensive Linemen: Marcus Downs, Riverside; Shaikh Thompson, Hilton Head Island; Timir Hickman-Collins, Indian Land; Amare Adams, South Florence; Terrance Moorer, South Florence; Bruce Knauber, Greenville; Hendrix Beran, James Island; Mal Clay, Irmo

Inside Linebacker: Jylil Favor, Irmo; Frank Emerson, West Florence; Jeremiah Curry, Bluffton; Talan Scott, Easley

Outside Linebacker: Kelvin Hunter, West Florence; Myles Brown, Ridge View; Hank Aeppli, Lucy Beckham; Dalton Russell, York

Defensive Back: Zantwan Nelson, South Pointe; Debo Hall, York, Dirrick Goodman, South Florence; Quincy Rhodes, South Florence; Da’Marion Coe, Hartsville; Myles Pratt, Richland Northeast; Isaiah McClary, Irmo; Jayden Whaley, James Island; Anthony Lyons, Greer

Specialists: Coleman Franzone, James Island; Jack Stevens, North Augusta

Honorable Mention

Roper Wentzky, AC Flora; Jameat Williams, Aiken; Bryant Cherry, Airport; Trey Neil, Airport; Kelby Stroman, Airport; Brandon Bryant, Bluffton; Jeremiah Curry, Bluffton; Chamber Eldridge, Bluffton; Carmell Warren, Bluffton; Lewis Price, Catawba Ridge; Brady Ambrose, Catawba Ridge; Logan Sullivan, Easley; Carter Owen, Easley; Jonathan Welsh, Easley; Kalvin Banks, Eastside; Quay Dodd, Eastside; Zeke Funke, Eastside; Baron Leonard, Eastside; Cayden Workman, Eastside; Andrew Moree; Eastside; Dax Seaborn, Greenwood; Brendarious Ervin, Greenwood; Kaleb Burton, Greenwood; LaDainnian Martin, Greer; Darius Johnson, Greer; Kaleb Nelson-Greer; Eduardo Garcia, Greer; Peyton Sams, Greer; Hunter Free, Greer; Brody Runion, Greer; McKendrie Douglas, Hartsville; Troy Timko, Hilton Head Island; Caleb Spangler, Hilton Head Island; Connor Wiendl, Hilton Head, Island; Nathan Apy, Hilton Head Island; Jason Jose, Hilton Head Island; Thompson May, Hilton Head Island; Jake Recker, Indian Land; Sequel Patterson, Indian Land; Bryce Surratt, Lancaster; Nick Fowler, Laurens; Malik Jackson, Laurens; Jamauri Williams, Laurens; Josh Goodwin, Laurens; Nick Danciu, Laurens; Javaye Suber, Laurens; Myles Ray, Laurens; Daniel Baker, Laurens; Brock Franklin, Laurens; Craig Jones-Lugoff-Elgin; Braydn Kesselring-Midland Valley; Ashton Mozone, Midland Valley; Antrone Butler, Midland Valley; Aimory Mozone, Midland Valley; Andon Hawkins, Midland Valley; Hosey Dukes, Midland Valley; Jadyn Simpkins, Midland Valley; Dominic Morgan, Midland Valley; Corey Tillman, Midland Valley; Michael Doe, Midland Valley; Deondre Basket; North Augusta; Connor Brown, North Augusta; Greer Hopkins, Northwestern; Andre Pickett, Northwestern; Will Massey, Northwestern; Mason Grier, Northwestern; James Willingham, Richland Northeast; Mark’Quelle Moser, Richalnd Northeast; Quinton Hood, Riverside; Mikkel Skinner, Riverside; Jaiden Taylor, Riverside; Jack Merriman, Riverside; Jevon Edwards; South Aiken; Noah Moore, South Florence; Justin Joe, South Florence; Zeke Marshall, Westside; Brycen Scott, Wilson; Dominic Staten, Wilson; Jyron Waiters, Wilson; Ayden Davis-York; Javarus Guthrie, York; Hunter Layne, York; Trey Wanger, York; Tyler Koester, York; Najib Yunusah, York; Johnathan Tobias, York; Bryson Steele, York; Trey Rodriguez, Indian Land; Grady Dangerfield, James Island; Chris Glover, James Island;\u0009Malachi Jefferson, James Island; Coleman Jones-James Island; Demarcus Greene, James Island; Dalton Woodall, James Island; Luke Thomas-James Island; Braxton Scott, James Island\u0009Amor Scott, James Island; Wushi Ravenel, James Island; Mangum Chestnut, James Island; Jon Garrett, James Island; Jalen Brown-Singleton, James Island; Elijah Williams, Irmo; Marquell Lewis, Irmo; Demarkio Campbell, Irmo; Matthew Blocker, Irmo; Xavier Montgomery, Irmo; Ethan Gamble, Irmo; Jaiden Bryant, Irmo; Vernen Hairens, Irmo; Jose Villanueva, Irmo; Will Mauro-May River; Gage Duncan, May River; William Bonneville, May River; Kammron Mitchell, May River; Hudson Tanner, May River; Tanner Macy, May River; AJ Hamilton, May River

Irmo Yellowjackets Jylil Favor (17) brings down Westwood Redhawks Antwan Nelson (9) in their game at Westwood High School Friday, October 20, 2023. Jeff Blake/Jeff Blake Photo
Irmo Yellowjackets Jylil Favor (17) brings down Westwood Redhawks Antwan Nelson (9) in their game at Westwood High School Friday, October 20, 2023. Jeff Blake/Jeff Blake Photo

Class 3A

Offense

Quarterback: Javion Martin, Crestwood; Luke Gray, Pendleton; Drake Braddock, Gilbert

Running Back: Marquise Henderson, BHP; Elijah Coleman, Chester; Kevon Rivera, Hanahan; Jaylen McGill, Broome

Receiver: Will Young, Brookland Cayce; Rashawn Cunningham, Chapman; Ja Mayrant, Camden; Kory Jones, Pendleton; Abijah Webb, Pendleton; Jeremie Richardson, Crestwood; Krew Morris, Gilbert; Keenan Dubose, Darlington

Tight End: Kadon Crawford, Clinton; Connor Gooding, Gilbert; Damon Scott, Marlboro County

Offensive Linemen: Josiah Thompson, Dillon; Watson Young, Daniel; Steven O’Dell, Broome; Carter Rimpf, Camden; Jayden Benjamin, Dillon; Kamden Sox, Brookland-Cayce; Adrian Lamb, Beaufort; Dakari Sumter, Lower Richland; Tanner Bracey, Camden; Harrison Bridges, Chapman

Athlete: Grayson White, Camden; Coleman Gray, Chapman; KJ Asbury, Philip Simmons; Kamajay Brackett-Brannon, Broome

Defense

Defensive Line: Lorenzo Pressley-McFadden, Lake City; Jaedyn Young, Daniel; DT Thompson, Broome; Javion Lammie, Crestwood; Jarrell Williams, Marlboro County; Shemar Glover, Lower Richland; Antwan Mitchell, Hanahan; Russell Reid, Pendleton

Inside Linebacker: Omari Jackson, BHP; Wilson Nash, Camden; Bryce Smalls, Philip Simmons; Coreyon Gregg, Marlboro County

Outside Linebacker: Caleb Strese, Gilbert; Seneca Moore, Crestwood; Antonio Hopkins, Chester; Reece Lynch, Chapman

Defensive Back: Zay Johnson, Clinton; Troy Stevenson, Philip Simmons; Khalil Moody, Crestwood; Da’shan Scriven, Crestwood; Ja’Mel Patterson, Lower Richland; Amajai Martin, Broome; Darius Latimer, Crescent; Jo Jo Crim, Camden

Specialists: Sam Crocker, Philip Simmons; Jonas Bradley, Pendleton

Honorable Mention

Shaheem Robbs, BHP; Oliver Marett, BHP; Tajeh Watson-Martin, BHP; Malek Itani, Blue Ridge; Dashawn Washington, Brookland-Cayce; Jared Holmes, Brookland-Cayce; John Allen Mower, Brookland-Cayce; Mason Dickson, Broome; Tristan Cromer, Broome; Tre’Sean Suber, Broome; Aidan Heriot, Camden; Averee Hickmon, Camden; James Williams, Camden; Max Ford, Camden; Dontrell Wilson, Camden; Reggie Heath, Chester; Jake Duncan, Crescent; Isaac Hoskins, Crescent; Brandon Cowell, Crestwood; Robert Pugh, Crestwood; Azarian Yates, Crestwood; Jenoryen Gleaton, Crestwood; Zavion Mouzon, Darlington; Jaylen Augustus, Darlington; Darius Douglas, Darlington; Treyshawn James, Darlington; NyQuan Williams, Darlington; Gabriel Martinez, Darlington; Markis Wells, Darlington; Jershad Kennedy, Darlington; Jamarion Fling, Dillon; Sirmod McCallum, Dillon; Willie Smith, Dreher; Trevon Williamson, Gilbert; Landon Gomes, Hanahan; Kalani Roberts, Hanahan; Dru Goldsmith, Hanahan; Treshon Burgess, Lake City; Lamarion Pearson, Lower Richland; Jamell Myers, Lower Richland; Tashon Boatwright, Marlboro; Justin Purvis, Marlboro County; Keshawn Leach, Marlboro County; Dennis Turner, Marlboro County; Trayvon Gilchrest, Marlboro County; Trent Garner, Pendleton; Dax Allen, Pendleton; Cody Williams, Pendleton; Sharod Williams, Philip Simmons; Gunnar Yocum, Philip Simmons; Michael Spignardo, Philip Simmons; Josh Gant, Philip Simmons; Tavien Orellana, Philip Simmons; Brody Tonon, Philip Simmons; Steven Pickard, Philip Simmons; Dajuan Wardell, Powdersville; Javier Mills, Powdersville; Drew McKibben, Travelers Rest; Kory Scott, Woodruff; TJ Morris, Woodruff; Colton Bagwell, Wren; Jake DiMaria, Waccamaw; Adrian Grate, Waccamaw; Ben Cohen, Waccamaw; Kameron Jackson, Waccamaw; Silas Parrish, Walhalla

Camden’s Grayson White (15) carries the ball as Daniel’s Ben Joplin (9) try to make the stop in Saturday’s Class 3A championship game played at S.C. State University in Orangeburg. ALEX HICKS JR./USA TODAY NETWORK
Camden’s Grayson White (15) carries the ball as Daniel’s Ben Joplin (9) try to make the stop in Saturday’s Class 3A championship game played at S.C. State University in Orangeburg. ALEX HICKS JR./USA TODAY NETWORK

Class 2A

Offense

Quarterback: Quan Edmonds, Strom Thurmond; Cameron Austin, Barnwell; Cam McMillon, Fairfield Central; Edward Reidenbach, Oceanside Collegiate

Running Back: TJ Wright, Woodland; Trey Thompson, Andrew Jackson; Zion Dobson, Hampton County; Lavon White, Andrews; Colton Link, Landrum

Receiver: Braylon Staley, Strom Thurmond; Carson Norman, Abbeville; Tydarion Grier, Fairfield Central; Jamarious Lockett, Gray Collegiate; Jamel Howse, Newberry; Will Virgilio, Oceanside Collegiate; Isaac Blackmon-Wilson, Andrew Jackson; KJ Golden, Fairfield Central

Tight End: Hayden Williams, Andrew Jackson; Khalil Dorsey, Andrews

Offensive Linemen: Kam Pringle, Woodland; JT Sowell, Gray Collegiate; Da’Viyon McNair, Andrews; Jalen Swilley, Fairfield Central; Ben Ross, Landrum; Michael Jones, Oceanside Collegiate; Kaleb James, Pelion; Christian Echols, Silver Bluff; Desmond Green, Timberland; HD Yonce, Strom Thurmond’

Athlete: Gabriel Cusack, Marion; J’Vaarez Sumpter, Timberland; Brandon Cumbee, Andrews; Kenton Caldwell, Newberry

Defense

Defensive Linemen: Jamarcus Stevens, Strom Thurmond; Jae Harris, Abbeville; Ka’Von Chisolm, Hampton County; Ben Britton, Oceanside Collegiate; JT Lott, Saluda; Zeb Taylor, Gray Collegiate James Brockington, Kingstree; Titus Bowman, Keenan; Jaydon Eason, Silver Bluff

Linebacker: Mikhelyn Bowie, Abbeville; Kenmane Brunson, Saluda; Jayden Fuller, Silver Bluff; Michael Blocker, Strom Thurmond; Jared Acosta, Newberry; Mandrell Sanders, Hampton County; Zayvion King, Ninety Six; Jordan Boyd, Silver Bluff

Defensive Back: Zai Offord, Gray Collegiate; Quay’Sheed Scott, Marion; Damarcus Leach, Abbeville; Jabarion Dunlap, Ninety Six; Trey Clark, Strom Thurmond; Xavier Hampton, Timberland; Ny’keem McNeil, Keenan; Jaylen Singletary, Hampton County

Specialists: Nate Nordeen, Strom Thurmond; Tyshawn Sanders, Marion

Honorable Mention

Brooks Horton, Andrew Jackson; AJ Lee, Andrews; Kayden Dorsey, Andrews; Bradley Hernandez, Andrews; Jaquan Peeples, Barnwell; Logan Sturkie, Barnwell; Lamar Buxton, Barnwell; Tony Cherry, Barnwell; Lex Thomas, Barnwell; Jeremiah Eady, Barnwell; Davorian Staley, Barnwell; Jordan Peeples, Barnwell; Clayton Zissett, Barnwell; Henri Creech, Barnwell; Slaton Ragsdale, Barnwell ; Matthew Ponkow, Bishop England; Josh Sims, Blacksburg; Cameron Cobb, Blacksburg; Ziyon Harris, Blacksburg; Tray Wilson, Central; Jacob Griffin, Central; Tyson Miller, Central; Denorris Wilson Central; Austin Middleton, Central; Dwight Harrington, Cheraw; Crawford Poole, Cheraw; Nick Gordon, Cheraw; Robert Brown, Cheraw; Jaquavis Clark, Chesterfield; Tage Diggs, Chesterfield; Xavier Rivers, Chesterfield; Kaine Williams, Gray Collegiate; Tyquan Singleton, Gray Collegiate; Michael Boulware, Gray Collegiate; Cody Segars, Hampton County; Xaviar Garvin, Hampton County; AJ Lindsey, Landrum; Jayden Van Wettering, Landrum; Blake Bridges, Landrum; Richard Eaddy, Marion; Jamorious Wilson, Marion; Dramere Pearson, Marion; Ya’Veon Brunson, Marion; Jhamorious Rollins, Marion; Jabari Swinney, Marion; Cameron Felder, Marion; Isaiah Glymph, Newberry; Braden Mitchell, Ninety-Six; Ladarion Waldrop, Ninety-Six; Max Moorman, Oceanside Collegiate; Sawyer Arnold, Oceanside Collegiate; Owen Millard, Oceanside Collegiate; Miles Robinson, Oceanside Collegiate; CJ Moskos, Oceanside Collegiate; Carson Lee, Oceanside Collegiate; Luke New, Pelion; Rubin Lawrence, Timberland

Jamarious Lockett (12) of Gray Collegiate pulls down a touchdown pass in front of CJ Moskos (3) of Oceanside Collegiate during the SCHSL Class 2A state championship between Gray Collegiate and Oceanside Collegiate at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Sam Wolfe/Special To The State
Jamarious Lockett (12) of Gray Collegiate pulls down a touchdown pass in front of CJ Moskos (3) of Oceanside Collegiate during the SCHSL Class 2A state championship between Gray Collegiate and Oceanside Collegiate at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Sam Wolfe/Special To The State

Class A

Offense

Quarterback: Ian Grissom, Lewisville; Tucker Hendrix, Christ Church; Chanston Crosby, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Malik Shippy, Johnsonville

Running Back: Dashun Reeder, Christ Church; Jamarion Jones, Latta; Neil Martin, Lewisville; Jaquel Holman, Blackville-Hilda

Receiver: Christian Zachary, Calhoun County; Dion Brown, Lewisville; Jackson Repp, Christ Church; Tykeem Martin, Ridge Spring Monetta; Travis Wilson, Johnsonville; Isaiah Johnson, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Tavis Dolford, Lamar; Nigel Myers, Bamberg-Ehrhardt

Tight End: Camden Durant, McCormick; Brayden Johnson, St. Joseph’s

Offensive Linemen: Kendall Walton, Lamar; William King, McBee; Brandon Pontoon, Wagener-Salley; Luke King, Lake View; Tristan Jenkins, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Patrick McMaster, Christ Church; Jayshawn Benjamin, Calhoun County; Dierrius Dawkins, Whitmire; Demetric Anderson, McCormick

Athlete: Caleb Pearson, CA Johnson; LaBron Cobb, Latta; Zori Pierce, Lamar; James Bosket, Ridge Spring Monetta

Defense

Defensive Linemen: Jayden Middleton, Cross; Yzarion Washington, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Angel Velez-Vann, CA Johnson; Bradford Thomas, Whale Branch; KT Davis, Lewisville; Amari Haynes, Calhoun County; Jarvis Logan, Bamberg-Ehrhardt

Inside Linebacker: Freddy Cruz, Lamar; Jamie Downing, Bamberg-Erhardt; Johnny Jaraczewski, St. Joseph’s; Eli Jones, Latta

Outside Linebacker: Joaquan Howze, Lewisville; Eric Lee, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Jake Good, Christ Church; Nick Folk, Bamberg-Ehrhardt

Defensive Back: Jasaia Young, Carvers Bay; KJ Chisolm, Whale Branch; Anthony Williams, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Kartrell Townsend, Latta; Caden Ramsey, Cross; Colt Bunch, Bamberg; Tykest Davenport, Calhoun County; Camden Umphries, Lake View

Specialist: Hutch Paddock, Christ Church; Martin Gutierrez, Calhoun County

Honorable Mention

Marcus Cann, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Kevonte Bates, CA Johnson ; Christopher Glover, Calhoun County; Jayden Middleton, Cross; Jamez Way, Cross; Karmello Jones, Cross; Tyler Mungin, Cross’ Ty’Kedreon Bell, Great Falls; Keshaun Killian, Great Falls; Jaylan Sanders, Great Falls; Tremaine Caldwell, Great Falls; Zoom Jackson, Lamar; Kentrell Brown, Wagener-Salley; Kayshaun Schumpert, Whitmire