Several local football players named to GSWA All-State teams

A number of standout high school football players were selected to the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s All-State football teams.

Defenders from the area drew the most attention from the GSWA, as two local linebackers were selected as Defensive Players of the Year. Northside’s Caleb Johnson was chosen as one of the two Defensive Players of the Year in Class 4A, while Manchester’s Jontavious Ferguson took the honors for Class A-Public.

Johnson and Ferguson were two of eight local players named to All-State First Teams. Hardaway running back Marco Lee and Carver defensive lineman Andrew Ogletree were chosen in Class 4A, Jordan offensive lineman Austin Bedsole made Class 2A and Manchester offensive lineman Jerquavion Mahone and Marion County defensive lineman Lorenzo Ramsey made Class A-Public.

Below are all the All-State teams to which local players were selected:

CLASS 5A

Offensive Player of the Year: Dylan Fromm, Warner Robins, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Adam Anderson, Rome, 6-4, 214, Sr.

Coach of the Year: John Reid, Rome

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB Dylan Fromm, Warner Robins, 6-0, 190, Jr.

RB Jo’Quavious Marks, Carver-Atlanta, 5-11, 175, Soph.

RB Dameon Pierce, Bainbridge, 5-11, 205, Sr.

WR Julius Cobbs, Warner Robins, 5-8, 160, Sr.

WR Marquez Ezzard, Stockbridge, 6-1 1/2, 213, Sr.

TE Nick Keou, North Springs, 6-1, 185, Jr.

OL Christian Armstrong, Warner Robins, 6-5, 335, Sr.

OL Tyler Lovingood, Rome, 6-4, 265, Sr.

OL Riley Simonds, Buford, 6-4, 304, Jr.

OL Harry Miller, Buford, 6-4, 300, Jr.

OL Austin Blake, Buford, 6-3, 270, Jr.

ATH Anthony Grant, Buford, 5-11, 187, Sr.

K Eli Mashburn, Warner Robins, 6-0, 180

Defense

DL Adam Anderson, Rome, 6-4, 214, Sr.

DL Jatavious Ponder, Carver-Atlanta, 6-1, 220, Sr.

DL Justin Talley, Kell, 6-0, 180, Jr.

DL Brenton Cox, Stockbridge, 6-4 1/2, 247, Sr.

LB Lavar Gardner, Columbia, 6-2, 190, Sr.

LB Ernest Jones, Ware County, 6-2, 220, Sr.

LB Marzavion Dix, Lithia Springs, 6-3, 225, Sr.

LB Kevin Swint, Carrollton, 6-2, 220, Soph.

DB Kapres Forbes, Clake Central, 5-11, 170, Sr.

DB Quindarious Monday, Carver-Atlanta, 6-4, 180, Sr.

DB Nicario Harper, Carver-Atlanta, 6-0, 180, Sr.

DB Trai Hodges, Rome, 6-0, 175, Sr.

P Michael Luckie, Kell, 6-0, 180, Sr.

RET Tony Jones, Carver-Atlanta, 5-6, 155, Jr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB Knox Kadum, Rome, 6-3, 181, Jr.

RB Jamious Griffin, Rome, 5-10, 195, Jr.

RB Cal’von Harris, Harris County, 6-1, 200, Jr.

WR DeAnthony Ball, Carver-Atlanta, 6-1, 175, Jr.

WR Ashby Cribb, Wayne County, 5-11, 175, Jr.

TE De’Queze Fryer, Jones County, 6-2, 210, Jr.

OL Austin Smith, Ola, 6-4, 295, Sr.

OL Hamilton Hall, Chamblee, 6-5, 315, Sr.

OL Jack Hurst, Decatur, 6-4, 195, Sr.

OL James Ohonba, Woodland-Stockbridge, 6-4, 345, Sr.

OL Jalynn Strickland, Ware County, 6-6, 295, Sr.

ATH Derrian Brown, Buford, 5-11, 174, Jr.

K Hayden Olsen, Buford, 5-8, 138, Soph.

Defense

DL Solomon Mosley, Carver-Atlanta, 6-1, 190, Sr.

DL Ja’Quon Griffin, Rome, 6-0, 265, Sr.

DL Jamarcus Chatman, Rome, 6-3, 261, Sr.

DL Caleb Tannor, Miller Grove, 6-3, 225, Sr.

LB Trey Cobb, Ware County, 6-1, 212, Sr.

LB Donovan Manuel, Stockbridge, 6-1, 210, Sr.

LB Karlen Samples, Fayette County, 6-1, 230, Sr.

LB Bryson Richardson, Buford, 6-1, 188, Sr.

DB Nasir Greer, Stockbridge, 6-1, 175, Sr.

DB Donte Burton, Loganville, 6-0, 174, Sr.

DB Trevon Hudson, Harris County, 6-0, 170, Sr.

DB Malik Taylor, Griffin, 5-10, 170, Sr.

P Octavious Battle, Carver-Atlanta, 6-4, 200, Sr.

RET Drake Bolus, Jones County, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Honorable Mention: Evan Conley, Kell; Brantley Mauldin, Paulding County; Jaylan Thomas, Carrollton; Chris Rodriguez, Ola; Josiah Furtal, Kell; Kaveh Brantley, Lithonia; Johnathan Strickland, Carver-Atlanta; Trey Young, Riverwood; Darius Adams, Bainbridge; Martavous McCray, Thomas County Central; O’Rion Weems, East Paulding; Mikey McMorris, Buford; Trey Dean, Dutchtown; Logan Friddell, Eagle’s Landing; Michael Lantz, Starr’s Mill; Christopher Joyce, Dutchtown

CLASS 4A

Offensive Player of the Year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville, 6-6, 208, Sr.

Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Caleb Johnson, Northside-Columbus, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Markeith Montgomery, Ridgeland, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Coach of the Year: Tim McFarlin, Blessed Trinity

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville, 6-6, 208, Sr.

RB Marco Lee, Hardaway, 5-11, 215, Sr.

RB Kobe Lewis, Americus-Sumter, 5-9, 175, Sr.

WR Jamari Thrash, Troup, 6-0, 170, Jr.

WR Ryan Davis, Blessed Trinity, 5-11, 160, Jr.

TE Oscar Gonzalez, Southeast Whitfield, 6-4, 205, Sr.

OL Connor Brown, St. Pius X, 5-11, 220, Soph.

OL Fred Norman, Ridgeland, 6-6, 300, Jr.

OL Lamarius Benson, Eastside-Covington, 6-3, 330, Sr.

OL Peter Renkoski, Blessed Trinity, 6-1, 250, Sr.

OL Logan Garner, Jefferson, 6-1, 240, Sr.

ATH Steele Chambers, Blessed Trinity, 6-2, 215, Jr.

K Conner Middleton, Ridgeland, 5-9, 180, Soph.

Defense

DL Andrew Ogletree, Carver-Columbus, 6-3, 290, Sr.

DL King Mwikuta, Troup, 6-4, 232, Jr.

DL Luke Johns, Southeast Whitfield, 6-5, 250, Sr.

DL Zach Goins, Heritage-Catoosa, 6-3, 230, Sr.

LB Caleb Johnson, Northside-Columbus, 6-3, 250, Sr.

LB Zaine Burton, Heritage-Catoosa, 6-2, 220, Sr.

LB Tim Bowman, Ridgeland, 5-10, 200, Sr.

LB Jatorian Hansford, Mary Persons, 6-4, 220, Sr.

DB Kyle Hamilton, Marist, 6-2, 183, Jr.

DB Milton Adams, Baldwin, 5-9, 170, Jr.

DB Christian Tutt, Thomson, 6-0, 180, Sr.

DB Markeith Montgomery, Ridgeland, 5-11, 185, Sr.

P Jonathan Cruz, Cartersville, 5-9, 135, Sr.

RET Ryan Carter, Heritage-Catoosa, 5-11, 190, Sr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB Montez Crowe, Troup, 6-5, 210, Sr.

RB Colby Wood, Jefferson, 5-11, 190, Sr.

RB Tahj Gary, Woodward Academy, 5-9, 205, Jr.

WR Luke Grant, Heritage-Catoosa, 5-11, 185, Sr.

WR Mike Ramsey, Columbus, 6-1, 180, Sr.

TE Jarius Thomas, Carver-Columbus, 6-4, 220, Jr.

OL Riley Maynard, Cairo, 6-5, 285, Sr.

OL Josh Taylor, West Hall, 6-4, 305, Sr.

OL Sam Barczak, Sandy Creek, 6-3, 265, Sr.

OL Charles Dean, Mary Persons, 5-11, 250, Jr.

OL Nick Root, Cartersville, 6-1, 260 Sr.

ATH Dakota Cathey, LaFayette, 5-9, 165, Sr.

K Alexander Rivera, Mary Persons, 5-8, 180, Sr.

Defense

DL Jacorey Johns, Cartersville, 6-4, 221, Sr.

DL Marco Dinkins, Marist, 6-0, 225, Sr.

DL J.R. Bivens, Blessed Trinity, 6-1, 240, Jr.

DL Quentavious Morant, Howard, 6-1, 260, Sr.

LB J.D. Bertrand, Blessed Trinity, 6-1, 215, Jr.

LB Jamarey Hull, Northwest Whitfield, 6-1, 195, Jr.

LB Paul Stanley, Marist, 6-1, 227, Sr.

LB Tajh Vicks, Cairo, 5-10, 210, Sr.

DB Damari Kelly, Burke County, 5-11, 165, Sr.

DB T.J. Shelton, Chapel Hill, 5-9, 170, Jr.

DB Jordan Hughley, Ridgeland, 5-7, 160, Jr.

DB Jaron Moore, Westover, 5-11, 175, Sr.

P Brendan Farrell, Marist, 5-11, 185, Jr.

RET Donovan Wright, Westover, 5-6, 160, Sr.

Honorable Mention: Jake Smith, Blessed Trinity; Jalyn Shelton, Ridgeland; Malik Knowles, Richmond Academy; Nick Lyles, Chestatee; Braelin Williams, Americus-Sumter; Stephon Walker, Ridgeland; Zac Corbin, Jefferson; Jatavious Harris, Baldwin; Zach Goss, Pickens; Tyre Shelton, Chapel Hill; John FitzPatrick, Marist; Daveon Sanders, Westover; Malcolm Mercer, Americus-Sumter; Gyasi Revills, Westover; Derayl Helton, Ridgeland; Daniel Lavelle, Mary Persons; T.J. Peavy, Sandy Creek; Terrance Roberts, Ridgeland; A’Zavier Blakcwell, Ridgeland; Marshall Golick, Woodward Academy; Ryan Craft, Heritage-Catoosa; Steven Martinez, Chestatee; Robert Davis, Pickens

CLASS 2A

Offensive Player of the Year: Bailey Fisher, Rabun County, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Christopher Smith, Hapeville Charter, 5-10 1/2, 169, Sr.

Coach of the Year: Winston Gordon, Hapeville Charter

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB Bailey Fisher, Rabun County, 6-0, 195, Sr.

RB Aaron Beasley, Heard County 6-0, 205, Sr.

RB A.J. Brown, Harlem, 5-8, 180, Jr.

WR Tahkwon King, Jefferson Co., 6-1, 165, Sr.

WR Jaden Moreland, Heard Co., 5-10, 175, Sr.

TE Katerian Legrone, B.E.S.T. Academy, 6-3, 230, Sr.

OL Dustin Pope, Chattooga, 6-6, 300, Sr.

OL Keiondre Jones, Callaway, 6-4, 310, Jr.

OL Ousman Traore, Hapeville Charter, 6-3, 320, Sr.

OL Willie Green, Glenn Hills, 6-4, 295, Sr.

OL Austin Bedsole, Jordan, 6-6, 350, Sr.

ATH Emory Jones, Heard Co., 6-3, 210, Sr.

K Carl Blackmore, Thomasville, 6-2, 175, Sr.

Defense

DL Kingsley Enagbare, Hapeville, Charter, 6-4, 257, Sr.

DL Eric Hicks, Benedictine, 6-3, 245, Jr.

DL Jadin Johnson, Dodge County, 6-0, 230, Jr.

DL Kierron Smith, Fitzgerald, 6-1, 195, Sr.

LB Preston Daniels, Washington County, 6-0, 226, Jr.

LB Jonathan Leonard, Callaway, 5-10, 185, Sr.

LB Randy Green, Southwest Macon, 6-1, 230, Jr.

LB Andrew Leak, Heard County, 5-11, 205, Jr.

DB Christopher Smith, Hapeville Charter, 5-10 1/2, 169, Sr.

DB Jakeen Harris, Benedictine, 5-11, 185, Jr.

DB Karey Lee, Thomasville, 5-10, 160, Sr.

DB Cole Keener, Rabun County, 5-10, 180, Sr.

P Cullin Collins, Washington County, 5-9, 155, Sr.

RET Austin Jones, Rabun County, 6-0, 180, Jr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

QB Hajj-Malik Williams, Hapeville Charter, 6-1, 180, Sr.

RB Travis Blackshear, Benedictine, 5-10, 175, Sr.

RB Zabrion Whatley, Rockmart, 5-8, 165, Jr.

WR Kevin Cochran, Thomasville, 5-8, 145, Soph.

WR Andunte Devereux Hapeville Charter, 5-11, 180

TE Sean Brown, Coosa, 6-5, 241, Jr.

OL Micah Lawson, Jefferson County, 6-4, 340, Jr.

OL Harrison Sheeler, Jeff Davis, 6-2, 255, Sr.

OL Keshawn Cameron, Callaway, 6-1, 310, Jr.

OL Mason O’Neal, Coosa, 6-2, 252, Sr.

OL Waylin Bell, Harlem, 6-3, 295, SR.

ATH Jalen Thompson, South Atlanta, 5-6, 150, Sr.

Defense

DL Kashawn Robinson, Screven County, 6-2, 215, Sr.

DL C.J. Wright, Screven County, 6-0, 285, Sr.

DL Rodricus Fitten, Washington County, 6-2, 230, Jr.

DL Richard Benton, B.E.S.T. Academy, 6-2, 225, Jr.

LB Quinton Arnold, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, 6-1, 240, Sr.

LB D.J. Coleman, South Atlanta, 6-5, 220, Sr.

LB Rahjon Holden, Brooks County, 6-0, 215, Sr.

LB Gavyn Jones, Rabun County, 6-0, 215, Sr.

DB LaGandric Snell, Bacon County, 5-10, 165, Sr.

DB Charlie Thomas, Thomasville, 6-2, 195, Sr.

DB Courtney Williams, Callaway, 6-2, 180 Sr.

DB Blaine Gibson, B.E.S.T. Academy, 6-0, 175, Sr.

P Peyton Bush, Dodge County, 5-9, 145, Jr.

RET Tyleek Collins, Hapeville Charter, 5-10, 167, Sr.

Honorable Mention: Emmanuel Mann, Jordan; J.T. Rice, Thomasville; R.J. Carr, Dodge County, Jalyn Williams, Swainsboro; Keshawn Morgan, Toombs County; Juan Powell, Douglass; Cartavious Bigsby, Callaway; D.J. Winters, Temple; Leonard Hill, Heard County; Tyquan Johnson, Screven County; Rory Starkey, Hapeville Charter; Keenan Dixon, Coosa; Tay Huff, Elbert County; Trevor Thomas, Pepperell; Caleb Kelly, Hapeville, Charter; Daniel Lavender, Elbert County; Marc Davis, Thomasville; Ryan Dove, Banks County; Tae’Aviion Gray, Brooks County; Jalen Cannon, B.E.S.T. Academy; Chandler Hubbard, Coosa; Triston Williams, Harlem; Jonah Griffin, Benedictine; Kobe Jackson Callaway; Bryce Webster, Spencer; Evan Hodges, Jefferson County; Rig Tinoco, Toombs County; Kivante Johnson, Hapeville; Jarrett Heath, Early County

CLASS A-PRIVATE

Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Adam Byck, Savannah Country Day, 5-9, 200, Sr.; Jacob Cendoya, Mount Pisgah Christian, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Harrison Taylor, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-4, 240, Sr.

Coach of the Year: Josh Alexander, Athens Academy

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB Dalton Cox, First Presbyterian Day, 6-0, 180

QB Jacob Cendoya, Mount Pisgah Christian, 6-1, 190

RB Adam Byck, Savannah Country Day, 5-9, 200, Sr.

RB Tijai Whatley, Darlington, 6-2, 195, Sr.

WR Titus Moore, First Presbyterian Day, 6-1,180, Sr.

WR Christian Parrish, Prince Avenue, 5-10, 185, Jr.

TE Kellum Rowan, Mount Paran Christian, 6-4, 225, Sr.

OL Gavin George, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-5, 275, Sr.

OL Hunter Nourzad, Walker, 6-4, 295, Sr.

OL Dylan McMahon, Savannah Christian, 6-3, 265, Jr.

OL Tate Rutledge, Darlington, 6-6, 271, Soph.

OL Elijah Ball, Darlington, 6-3, 280, Sr.

ATH Banks Ramsey, Wesleyan, 6-6, 200, Sr.

K Hawkins Pindar, Savannah Country Day, 6-2, 200, Sr.

Defense

DL Harrison Taylor, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-4, 240, Sr.

DL Tobe Umerah, Stratford Academy, 6-4, 240, Sr.

DL Jacob Hunt, Darlington, 6-3, 253, Sr.

DL Konner Henkle, Mount Paran Christian, 6-2, 205, Sr.

LB Drake Harris, Mount Paran Christian, 6-2, 210, Sr.

LB George Shockley, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-1, 215, Sr.

LB Thomas Joiner, Whitefield Academy, 6-0, 207, Sr.

LB Joseph Douglas, Aquinas, 6-2, 200, Sr.

DB Taj Dodson, Our Lady of Mercy, 6-2, 180, Jr.

DB Tre Douglas, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-2, 180, Sr.

DB Jalen Huff, Athens Academy, 6-0, 170, Soph.

DB Cameron Browning, Our Lady of Mercy, 5-9, 17, Sr.

P Noah Chumley, Savannah Christian, 6-2, 168, Jr.

RET Khaleb Hood, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Honorable Mention: Sayyid Stevens, Calvary Day; Mykel Tubbs, Holy Innocents’; Will Warbington, Hebron Christian; Jalen Leary, Calvary Day; Josh Mays, Eagle’s Landing Christian; Kai Williams, Mount Pisgah Christian; K.J. Millwood, Lakeview Academy; Kyle Holt, Whitefield Academy; Sammy Martin, Stratford Academy; Daniel Parrish, Prince Avenue Christian; Zack Jones, Eagle’s Landing Christian; Chandler Whittington, Tattnall Square Academy; Al Hogan, Landmark Christian; Destin Mack, Tattnall Square Academy; Drew Byus, Athens Academy; Billy McCurry, Fellowship Christian; Taequan Washington, Calvary Day; Joseph Douglas, Aquinas; Richard Jibunor, Athens Christian; Michael Moyers, Hebron Christian; Jonathan Palmer, Savannah Country Day; Davis Stephens, Mount Paran Christian; George Welch, Aquinas; Parker Rostowsky, Mt Paran Christian; Richard Hill, Brookstone; Chandler Webber, Mount Paran Christian; Payton Bowles, Athens Academy; Zach Peterson, Wesleyan; Casey Barham, Fellowship Christian; Scott Queen, Eagle’s Landing Christian; George Bielen, Wesleyan

CLASS A-PUBLIC

Offensive Player of the Year: Bo Lawson, Dooly County, 6-0, 181, Jr.

Defensive Player of the Year: Jontavious Ferguson, Manchester, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Coach of the Year: Jim Dickerson, Clinch County

FIRST TEAM

Offense

QB A.J. Bell, Charlton County, 6-3, 160, Sr.

RB Chris Stovall, Miller County, 5-11, 215, Jr.

RB Brandon Mackey, Wheeler County, 5-6, 165, Jr.

WR Desi Lester, Dooly County, 6-0, 175, Sr.

WR Deondre Lester, Washington-Wilkes, 5-11, 165, Jr.

TE Brock Jackson, Washington-Wilkes, 6-1, 197, Sr.

OL Travis Glover, Dooly County, 6-5, 315, Sr.

OL Christian Meadows, Macon County, 6-4, 330, Sr.

OL Austin Connor, Marion County, 6-3, 270, Sr.

OL C.J. Gwynn, Clinch County, 6-2, 270, Jr.

OL Jerquavion Mahone, Manchester, 6-4, 299, Sr.

ATH Bo Lawson, Dooly County, 6-0, 181, Jr.

K Abisai Gutierrez, Macon County, Sr., 5-9, 150, Sr.

Defense

DL John Mincey, Clinch County, 6-4, 270, Sr.

DL Curtis Fann, Emanuel County Institute, 6-3, 245, Jr.

DL Marlon Jackson, Irwin County, 6-3, 235, Sr.

DL Lorenzo Ramsey, Marion County, 5-10, 220, Sr.

LB Jontavious Ferguson, Manchester, 6-1, 210, Sr.

LB Logan Blevins, Trion, 5-11, 215, Sr.

LB Trezmen Marshall, Clinch County, 6-1, 230, Jr.

LB Tahj Williams, Clinch County, 6-1, 215, Sr.

DB C.J. Ackles, Mt. Zion-Carroll, 6-1, 190, Sr.

DB Tyriese Farley, Mt. Zion-Carroll, 6-2, 185, Jr.

DB Clayton Harvey, Montgomery County, 5-11, 185, Sr.

DB Dewaun Jones, Pelham, 6-2, 155, Jr.

P Kevin Umanzer, Marion County, Soph.

RET Raykwon Anderson, Charlton County, 5-9, 167, Jr.

Honorable Mention: Ian Blankenship, Telfair County; Gunnar Watson, Taylor County; Travon Matthews, Marion County; Robert Coney, Jenkins County; Eric Dixon, Emanuel County Institute; D.J. Lundy, Irwin County; Tysean Carswell, Emanuel County Institute; Kelvin Turner, Manchester; Charles McClelland, Clinch County; Trezman Marshall, Clinch County; Branderious Rawlings, Johnson County; Trey Brown, Macon County; Jeremiah Johnson, Emanuel County Institute; Iaan Cousin, Mt. Zion-Carroll; J.P. Palmer, McIntosh County Academy; Kyre Ware, Commerce; Hunter Spires, Irwin County; Treci Boyington, Taylor County; Kalil Brawner, Manchester; Tyler Moore, Turner County; Braden Jarvis, Gordon Lee; Javon Reid, Lincoln County; C.J. Leggett, Macon County; Cade Ridley, Commerce; Rashawn Walton, Manchester, Trent Clark, Taylor County; Anthony McIntyre, Mitchell County; G.J. Douglas, Miller County; Cole Helton, Mt. Zion-Carroll; Malik Barnes, Mitchell County; Peyton Mercer, Emanuel County Institute; Hunter Henry, Emanuel County Institute; Keb Grady, Clinch County; Tra Mathis, Macon County; Tucker Miller Gordon Lee; James Mock, Randoph-Clay; Midarious Roberts, Lincoln County; Javon Stanley, Irwin County; Elder Morales, Trion; Matthew Tittle, Mt. Zion-Carroll; Trevor Byrd, Truetlen; Gian Davis, Washington-Wilkes

This story was originally published December 31, 2017 at 11:39 AM with the headline "Several local football players named to GSWA All-State teams."