2015 high school football all-State teams

All-state teams

>> All-classification player of the year: Derrick Brown, Lanier

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Colquitt County receiver Kiel Pollard (2) runs for a touchdown in the Class AAAAAA state championship at the Georgia Dome. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Class AAAAAA

Offensive player of the year: Kiel Pollard, Colquitt County

Defensive player of the year: Tre Lamar, Roswell

Coach of the year: Rush Propst, Colquitt County

Offense

QB — Chase Parrish, Colquitt County, 6-0, 185, Sr.

RB — Cameryn Brent, Grayson, 5-8, 190, Sr.

RB — Brittain Brown, Cherokee, 6-1, 195, Sr.

WR — Major Bellamy, Central Gwinnett, 5-8, 160, Sr.

WR — Kiel Pollard, Colquitt County, 6-2, 220, Sr.

TE — Sam Letton, Walton, 6-3, 230, Sr.

OL — Tarik Adams, Lowndes, 6-4, 295, Sr.

OL — Tremayne Anchrum, McEachern, 6-4, 280, Sr.

OL — Chris Barnes, Lee County, 6-3, 275, Sr.

OL — Tyler Fannin, Mill Creek, 6-3, 290, Jr.

OL — Tony Gray, Central Gwinnett, 6-5, 290, Jr.

ATH — Jamyest Williams, Archer, 5-9, 170, Jr.

PK — Luis Martinez, Colquitt County, 5-8, 194, Sr.

Defense

DL — Robert Beal, Norcross, 6-4, 230, Jr.

DL — Tomon Fox, Collins Hill, 6-4, 240, Sr.

DL — DeAndre Gardenhire, Camden County, 6-2, 205, Sr.

DL — Julian Rochester, McEachern, 6-6, 330, Sr.

LB — Emanuel Bridges, Newnan, 6-3, 220, Sr.

LB — Tre Lamar, Roswell, 6-3, 230, Sr.

LB — Sidney Otiwu, Mill Creek, 6-0, 210, Sr.

LB — Robert Snyder, Collins Hill, 6-3, 225, Sr.

DB — Ronnie Blackmon, Westlake, 5-10, 180, Sr.

DB — DeAngelo Gibbs, Peachtree Ridge, 6-2, 200, Jr.

DB — Dylan Singleton, Archer, 5-11, 185, Sr.

DB — Nigel Warrior, Peachtree Ridge, 6-1, 200, Sr.

P — Mitchell Wasson, Lassiter, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Honorable mention

DB Isaiah Pryor, Archer, Jr.; DB Stuart Head, Etowah, Jr.; DB Xavier McKinney, Roswell, Jr.; DL Cameron Kline, South Forsyth, Sr.; DL Dee Walker, Colquitt County, Sr.; DL Chris Martin, Grayson, Sr.; DL Aubrey Solomon, Lee County, Jr.; DL Naythen Braynen, Lovejoy, Sr.; DL Tyler Vernon, Mill Creek, Sr.; LB Breon Dixon, Peachtree Ridge, Jr.; LB Christion Abercrombie, Westlake, Sr.; LB Jakob Brashear, Dacula, Sr.; LB Leonard Warner, Brookwood, Jr.; OL Alex Smith, Etowah, Sr.; PK Alex Barbir, South Forsyth, Sr.; QB Chase Brice, Grayson, Jr.; QB Romario Johnson, Newton, Sr.; QB Quintarius Neely, Roswell, Sr.; QB Davis Shanley, South Forsyth, Jr.; QB Seth Shuman, Valdosta, Sr.; RB Sam Jackson, McEachern, Sr.; RB Sheldon Evans, Roswell, Jr.; TE Gabe Nabers, Lowndes, Sr.; WR Ty Lee, Colquitt County, Sr.; WR Cole Taylor, Lassiter, Sr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown

Allatoona High School head coach Gary Varner talks with his players. (Branden Camp/Special to AJC)

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Class AAAAA

Offensive player of the year: Jake Fromm, Houston County

Defensive player of the year: Derrick Brown, Lanier

Coach of the year: Gary Varner, Allatoona

Offense

QB — Jake Fromm, Houston County, 6-3, 225, Jr.

RB — Ton Evans, Northgate, 5-8, 170, Jr.

RB — Chris Rodriguez, Ola, 6-1, 191, So.

RB — Quarderman Sloan, Drew, 5-9, 170, Sr.

WR — Jai Creamer, Rome, 6-3, 215, Sr.

WR — Randrecous Davis, Mays, 5-11, 175, Sr.

OL — Jeremiah Abby, Carver-Atlanta, 6-5, 310, Sr.

OL — Damian Bounds, Stockbridge, 6-3, 245, Sr.

OL — D’Antne Demery, Brunswick, 6-6, 310, Jr.

OL — Frank Ferrell, Glynn Academy, 6-3, 250, Sr.

OL — Tanner Holcomb, South Paulding, 6-4, 270, Sr.

ATH — Deejay Dallas, Glynn Academy, 6-0, 195, Jr.

PK — Chandler Staton, Gainesville, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Defense

DL — Derrick Brown, Lanier, 6-4, 320, Sr.

DL — Michael Pitts, Stephenson, 6-4, 230, Sr.

DL — Aaron Sterling, Stephenson, 6-3, 265, Jr.

DL — Charles Wiley, Stockbridge, 6-3, 245, Sr.

LB — Bryson Armstrong, Kell, 5-11, 190, Sr.

LB — Dedrick Mills, Ware County, 5-11, 212, Sr.

LB — James Skalski, Northgate, 6-2, 235, Sr.

LB — Juanyea Tarver, Allatoona, 5-10, 175, Sr.

DB — Essang Bassey, Columbus, 5-10, 180, Sr.

DB — Monquavion Brinson, Mays, 5-11, 170, Sr.

DB — Marquez Callaway, Warner Robins, 6-3, 185, Sr.

DB — Javontay Smith, Carver-Columbus, 6-2, 200, Sr.

P — Julien Chang, Kell, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Honorable mention

ATH Laperion Perry, LaGrange, Jr.; DB Jarquavius Jefferson, Coffee, So.; DL Jacoby Hill, Carver-Atlanta, Sr.; DL Torrez Finney, Jones County, Sr.; DL Dexter Roberson, Glynn Academy, Sr.; DL Robert Chambers, Salem, Sr.; DL Marquez Daniel, Mays, Sr.; LB Michael Robinson, Allatoona, Jr.; LB Matt Cook, Dalton, Sr.; LB Devin Miller, Lanier, Sr.; OL Aaron Dowdell, Creekside, Sr.; OL D’Ante Smith, Grovetown, Sr.; QB Jawon Pass, Carver-Columbus, Sr.; QB Tobias Oliver, Northside-Warner Robins, Jr.; QB K’Lin Epps, Dutchtown, Sr.; QB Joseph Newman, Drew, Sr.; QB B.J. Phillips, Mays, Jr.; QB Messiah Dorsey, Gainesville, Sr.; RB Rico Frye, Starr’s Mill, So.; RB Jalen Holston, Stockbridge, Jr.; RB Russell Halimon, Allatoona, Sr.; RB Cece Green, Winder-Barrow, Sr.; RB Marvin Kinsey Jr., Riverwood, Sr.; WR Justin Hall, Alexander, Jr.; WR Nick Singleton, Jones County, Jr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown

Buford's Shug Frazier lifts his hands as he enters the field to warmups. (Branden Camp/Special to AJC)

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Class AAAA

Offensive player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville

Defensive player of the year: Shug Frazier, Buford

Coach of the year: Joey King, Cartersville

Offense

QB — Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville, 6-5, 188, So.

RB — Billy Mance, Thomson, 6-0, 215, Sr.

RB — Dameon Pierce, Bainbridge, 5-11, 205, So.

WR — Terrius Callahan, Cartersville, 5-10, 165, Sr.

WR — Jordan Griffin, Jonesboro, 6-1, 175, Sr.

TE — Miller Forristall, Cartersville, 6-5, 215, Sr.

OL — Ben Cleveland, Stephens County, 6-7, 320, Sr.

OL — Brodarious Hamm, Spalding, 6-5, 320, Sr.

OL — Chad Nelson, St. Pius, 6-4, 285, Sr.

OL — Noah Ramsey, Southeast Whitfield, 6-4, 280, Sr.

OL – Chandler Tuitt, Sandy Creek, 6-4, 290, Sr.

ATH — Richard LeCounte, Liberty County, 6-0, 185, Jr.

PK — Nick Jones, St. Pius, 6-0, 165, Sr.

Defense

DL — Shug Frazier, Buford, 6-3, 310, Sr.

DL — Malik Herring, Mary Persons, 6-4, 255, Jr.

DL — David Marshall, Upson-Lee, 6-4, 258, Sr.

DL — Jordan Smith, Lithonia, 6-6, 230, Sr.

LB — Antonio Leroy, Monroe, 6-1, 210, Sr.

LB — Jeremiah Littles, Wayne County, 6-1, 240, Sr.

LB — Max Richardson, Woodward Academy, 6-0, 230, Sr.

LB — T.D. Roof, Buford, 5-11, 202, Jr.

DB — Eric Burrows, Worth County, 6-2, 180, Sr.

DB — Marlon Character, Grady, 6-0, 180, Sr.

DB — Sean Harper, Fayette County, 6-0, 194, Sr.

DB — Javon Jackson, Sandy Creek, 6-0, 185, Sr.

P — Juwan Gibbs, Eastside, 6-1, 225, Jr.

Honorable mention

DL Nick Moss, Thomson, Sr.; DL Tyler Clark, Americus-Sumter, Sr.; DL Kali James, Jonesboro, Sr.; LB Markaviest Bryant, Crisp County, Jr.; LB Roury Glanton, Carrollton, Sr.; LB Tyler Reed, Cartersville, Sr.; LB Jake Simpson, Buford, Jr.; OL Chris Andrews, Spalding, Jr.; OL Ladarius Garnes, Bainbridge, Jr.; OL Caleb Etheridge, Mary Persons, Jr.; OL Cooper Simpson, Buford, Sr.; OL Chet Lagod, Marist, Sr.; QB Courvoisier King, Howard, Sr.; QB Zerrick Cooper, Jonesboro, Sr.; QB Naricuss Driver, Spalding, Jr.; QB Ryan Glover, Woodward Academy, Jr.; RB Justin Hope, Worth County, Sr.; RB Desjuan Harris, Veterans, Sr.; RB Montralius Mosley, Jonesboro, Sr.; RB Elijah Holyfield, Woodward Academy, Sr.; RB Jacquez Williams, Liberty County, Sr.; RB Grant Holloman, St. Pius, Jr.; RB Martin Mangram, Buford, Sr.; WR Tyler Storey, Bainbridge, Sr.; WR Josh Johnson, Woodward Academy, Jr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown

Cedar Grove defensive tackle Antwuan Jackson was an AJC Super 11 selection. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

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Class AAA

Offensive player of the year: Colby Wood, Jefferson

Defensive player of the year: Antwuan Jackson, Cedar Grove

Coach of the year: Gerry Romberg, Westminster

Offense

QB — Kaelan Riley, Calhoun, 6-4, 200, Sr.

RB — Cedric Maynard, Callaway, 5-9, 180, Sr.

RB — Milton Shelton, Blessed Trinity, 5-9, 180, Sr.

RB — Colby Wood, Jefferson, 5-9, 170, So.

WR — Steve Dolphus, Westside-Macon, 6-5, 200, Sr.

WR — Zach Maldonado, Hart County, 6-0, 185, Sr.

OL — Drew Akin, Franklin County, 6-2, 300, Sr.

OL — Matthew Castner, Blessed Trinity, 6-1, 290, Sr.

OL — Caleb Chandler, Jefferson, 6-5, 302, Jr.

OL — Jack Defoor, Calhoun, 6-4, 275, Sr.

OL — Netori Johnson, Cedar Grove, 6-5, 335, Jr.

ATH — Mecole Hardman, Elbert County, 5-11, 175, Sr.

PK – Blake Gillikin, Westminster, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Defense

DL — Michail Carter, Jackson, 6-4, 306, Sr.

DL — Kenny Cooper, Sonoraville, 6-4, 295, Sr.

DL — Tyler Gillikin, Westminster, 6-3, 210, Sr.

DL — Antwuan Jackson, Cedar Grove, 6-2, 295, Sr.

LB — Logan Craighead, Blessed Trinity, 6-2, 220, Sr.

LB — Jaleel Laguins, Oconee County, 6-3, 220, Sr.

LB — Elysee Mbem-Bosse, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 232, Sr.

LB — Tyquan Statham, West Hall, 6-2, 210, Sr.

DB — Marquel Lane, Adairsville, 5-6, 160, Sr.

DB — Tyrique McGhee, Peach County, 5-10, 178, Sr.

DB — Baylon Spector, Calhoun, 6-3, 205, Jr.

DB — Camron Young, Dodge County, 6-1, 185, Sr.

P — Anthony Lotti, West Hall, 6-1, 192, Sr.

Honorable mention

DB Elijah Hamilton, Blessed Trinity, Sr.; DL M.J. Webb, Morgan County, Jr.; DL Landon Rice, Calhoun, Sr.; DL Brennon Holden, Butler, Sr.; DL Gabe Wiggins, Central-Carrollton, Sr.; DL Joseph Randolph, Jefferson, Sr.; LB Jireh Wilson, Calhoun, Sr.; LB Ereon Teasley, Elbert County, Sr.; OL Cole Hart, Elbert County, Jr.; QB Derrick Evans, Central-Macon, Sr.; QB Coey Watson, Dawson County, So.; QB Vicente Thompkins, Laney, Sr.; QB Zeb Noland, Oconee County, Sr.; QB Stetson Bennett, Pierce County, Jr.; QB Devin Lancaster, Ringgold, Sr.; QB Savion Knowlton, Westside-Macon, Jr.; QB Cody Long, Sonoraville, Sr.; QB/DB Rankin Woley, Westminster, Sr.; RB Sidnee Johnson, Adairsville, Sr.; RB LaBron Morris, Cedar Grove, Sr.; RB Grant Walker, Decatur, Jr.; RB Zay Malcome, Westminster, Jr.; RB/LB Kyle Glover, Dodge County, Sr.; WR Chase Royer, Pierce County, Jr.; WR Markese Jackson, East Hall, Jr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown

Pace Academy head coach Chris Slade reacts after his team sealed the Class AA state championship. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)

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Class AA

Offensive player of the year: J.D. King, Fitzgerald

Defensive player of the year: Charlie Woerner, Rabun County

Coach of the year: Chris Slade, Pace Academy

Offense

QB — Davis Mills, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-3, 190, Jr.

RB — Isaiah Foster, Chattooga, 5-10, 165, Jr.

RB — J.D. King, Fitzgerald, 5-10, 205, Jr.

WR — John Wesley Kennedy, Benedictine, 5-10, 170, Jr.

WR — Anascio Washington, Bacon County, 5-10, 160, Sr.

TE — Lecitus Smith, Fitzgerald, 6-4, 260, Jr.

OL — Devin Cochran, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-7, 305, Sr.

OL — Samuel Collins, Vidalia, 6-3, 285, Jr.

OL — Sanders Creech, Benedictine, 6-0, 260, Sr.

OL — Jamaree Salyer, Pace Academy, 6-3, 310, So.

OL — Andrew Thomas, Pace Academy, 6-5, 305, Jr.

ATH — T.J. Bell, Jefferson County, 6-3, 180, Sr.

PK — Samuel Sloman, Pace Academy, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Defense

DL — C.J. Brewer, Bowdon, 6-3, 265, Sr.

DL — Matt Brown, Heard County, 6-3, 220, Sr.

DL — Tyvon Maxwell, Brooks County, 5-10, 305, Sr.

DL — Randy Wade, Early County, 6-2, 225, Sr.

LB — Tru’Self Cooper, Benedictine, 6-0, 230, Sr.

LB — Pippin Davis, Lamar County, 6-1, 205, Sr.

LB — Jermany Hawkins, Screven County, 5-11, 215, Sr.

LB — Landon Lawrence, Darlington, 6-3, 245, Sr.

DB — Chris Dublin, Model, 5-10, 176, Jr.

DB — Jordan Mack, Wesleyan, 6-3, 205, Sr.

DB — William Poole, Hapeville Charter, 6-1, 175, Jr.

DB — Charlie Woerner, Rabun County, 6-5, 238, Sr.

P — Brooks Buce, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Honorable mention

DB Willie Ross, Fitzgerald, Jr.; DB Brandon Little, Jefferson County, Sr.; DL Melton Brown, Jefferson County, Jr.; DL Ford Higgins, Greater Atlanta Christian, Sr.; DL/OL Robby Allison, Dublin, Sr.; PK Jake Verity, Bremen, Sr.; QB Demontay Jones, Brooks County, Sr.; QB James Graham, Fitzgerald, So.; QB K’Hari Lane, Macon County, Jr.; QB Mack Green, Hapeville Charter, Sr.; QB Banks Ramsey, Wesleyan, So.; QB Bailey Fisher, Rabun County, So.; QB Joseph Mancuso, Union County, Sr.; QB/LB Kyler Eldridge, Model, Jr.; RB Malik Prescott, Screven County, Sr.; RB Juan Tucker, Lamar County, Sr.; RB Jared Daniels, Macon County, Jr.; RB D.J. McBrayer, Bremen, Sr.; RB Jay Harris, Lovett, Sr.; RB Jordan Argilagos, Wesleyan, Sr.; RB Tijai Whatley, Darlington, So.; TE Robert Tucker, B.E.S.T. Academy, Sr.; TE Jake Walker, Darlington, Sr.; WR Trey Brown, Macon County, So.; WR/RET Jaquez Ezzard, Hapeville Charter, Sr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown

Mount Paran Christian running back Taylor Trammell put up record numbers in 2015. (Daniel Varnado/Special to AJC)

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Class A

Offensive player of the year: Taylor Trammell, Mount Paran Christian

Defensive player of the year: Chase Burdette, Eagle's Landing Christian

Coach of the year: Jim Dickerson, Clinch County

Offense

QB — Liam Welch, Aquinas, 6-2, 185, Sr.

RB — Lofton Tidwell, Landmark Christian, 5-11, 210, Jr.

RB — Taylor Trammell, Mount Paran Christian, 6-2, 202, Sr.

RB — Shannon Young, Clinch County, 5-10, 210, Jr.

WR — Quintez Cephus, Stratford Academy, 6-2, 185, Sr.

WR — Tamorrian Terry, Turner County, 6-4, 200, Jr.

OL — Steven Bedosky, Landmark Christian, 6-4, 265, Sr.

OL — Riley James, Clinch County, 6-1, 300, Sr.

OL — Robert Kraeling, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-8, 270, Sr.

OL — Chandler Reeves, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-6, 265, Sr.

OL — Zach Thompson, Emanuel County Institute, 6-4, 290, Sr.

ATH — Demetris Robertson, Savannah Christian, 6-1, 175, Sr.

PK — Ryan O’Neill, Lincoln County, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Defense

DL — Will Evans, Aquinas, 6-3, 255, Sr.

DL — Michael Dasher, Charlton County, 5-10, 290, Sr.

DL — Chauncey Manac, Clinch County, 6-3, 250, Sr.

DL — Dalton Owens, Prince Avenue Christian, 6-2, 265, Jr.

LB — Chase Burdette, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-0, 225, Sr.

LB — Garret Harris, Mount Paran Christian, 6-0, 200, Sr.

LB — Malik Martin, Trion, 5-10, 200, Sr.

LB — D.J. Pollard, Irwin County, 5-5, 165, Sr.

DB — Ronquez Harden, Johnson County, 5-10, 206, Sr.

DB — Jordan Hightower, Prince Avenue Christian, 5-8, 160, Sr.

DB — Khaleb Hood, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-10, 170, So.

DB — Lorenzo Smothers, Marion County, 5-8, 170, Sr.

P — Daniel Weaver, First Presbyterian, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Honorable mention

DE Dalton Hardeman, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Sr.; DE Allen Cater, Mount Paran Christian, Sr.; DL Jared Johns, Irwin County, Sr.; DL Teon Burroughs, Charlton County, Sr.; DL John Dussling, Hebron Christian Academy, Sr.; FB Will Thomas, Commerce, Jr.; HB/DB Cole Chancey, Commerce, Jr.; LB Keyshawn Martin, Lincoln County, Jr.; LB Daniel Anderson, Mount Zion-Carroll, Sr.; LB/DE Marquez Bembry, Mount Vernon Presbyterian, Jr.; OL Austin McDaniel, Athens Christian, Sr.; OL Jared Pate, Commerce, Sr.; OL Garrison Winter, Pinecrest Academy, Jr.; OL Reed Kroeber, Fellowship Christian, Sr.; OL Ethan Crawford, Aquinas, Sr.; QB Rhett Gay, Emanuel County Institute, Jr.; QB Drew Richardson, Athens Academy, Sr.; QB Tyson Cooper, Christian Heritage, Sr.; QB D.J. Hammond, Eagle’s Landing Christian, Sr.; QB/LB Ryan McCarthy, Pinecrest Academy, Jr.; RB Ricky Lee, Emanuel County Institute, Jr.; RB Lyn-J Dixon, Taylor County, So.; RB/DB DeAndre Bowman, Pacelli, Sr.; WB/DB O’Showen Williams, Stratford Academy, Sr.; WR/DB Cedrick Leggett, Turner County, Sr.

>> 2015 high school football all-Metro teams

>> Player of the Year: Derrick Brown