All-Metro Teams
» Offensive player of the year: Caylin Newton, Grady
» Defensive player of the year: Jaden Hunter, Westlake
» Coach of the year: Kareem Reid, Westlake
Offense
QB - Ryan Glover, Woodward Academy, 6-1, 190, Sr.
RB - Quentin Gates, Carver-Atlanta, 5-8, 170, Sr.
RB - Zay Malcome, Westminster, 5-5, 170, Sr.
WR - Josh Johnson, Woodward Academy, 5-11, 175, Sr.
WR - Jacquez Sloan, Grady, 5-10, 170, Sr.
TE - Kemari Averett, Grady, 6-6, 240, Sr.
OL - Knox Hagan, Woodward Academy, 6-5, 250, Sr.
OL - Greg Rogers, Lovett, 6-4, 278, Sr.
OL - Jamaree Salyer, Pace Academy, 6-3, 327, Jr.
OL - Justin Spinks-Moxey, Carver-Atlanta, 6-2, 275, Sr.
OL - Andrew Thomas, Pace Academy, 6-5, 310, Sr.
ATH - Caylin Newton, Grady, 5-11, 185, Sr.
PK - Fernando Sdelamora, Hughes, 5-11, 166, Sr.
Defense
DL - Jaden Hunter, Westlake, 6-3, 223, Sr.
DL - Truman Jones, Westminster, 6-3, 190, Jr.
DL - Josh Swilling, Hughes, 6-2, 230, Sr.
DL - Caleb Washington, North Atlanta, 6-4, 210, Jr.
LB - Smith Brooks, Lovett, 6-1, 207, Sr.
LB - Antonio Grier, Mays, 6-1, 220, Jr.
LB - Cameron Merrell, Hapeville Charter, 6-2, 245, Sr.
LB – K.J. Phillips, Woodward Academy, 5-9, 190, Jr.
DB - Joey Blount, Landmark Christian, 6-2, 185, Sr.
DB – J.R. Pace, Woodward Academy, 6-1, 190, Sr.
DB - William Poole, Hapeville Charter, 6-1, 180, Sr.
DB – A.J. Terrell, Westlake, 6-2, 180, Sr.
P - Alex Gracey, Westminster, 6-3, 190, Jr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
» 2016 high school football all-State teams
» Offensive player of the year: Justin Fields, Harrison
» Defensive player of the year: Chandler Wooten, North Cobb
» Coach of the year: Matt Dickmann, Harrison
Offense
QB – Bailey Hockman, McEachern, 6-2, 205, Sr.
RB – Charles Anderson, Allatoona, 5-9, 175, Sr.
RB – Trey Sermon, Sprayberry, 6-0, 215, Sr.
WR – Ramel Keyton, Marietta, 6-2, 180, So.
WR – Terry “T.J.” Smith, Wheeler, 6-5, 180, Sr.
TE – Brady Scott, Mount Paran Christian, 6-6, 295, Sr.
OL – Jake Brunson, Pope, 6-4, 280, Sr.
OL – Carter Francis, Allatoona, 6-2, 280, Sr.
OL – Blake Hammel, Hillgrove, 6-2, 210, Sr.
OL – Brandon Moore, North Cobb, 6-2, 300, Jr.
OL – Joe Santrock, Kell, 6-2, 250, Sr.
OL – Carter Smith, Mount Paran Christian, 6-2, 250, Sr.
ATH/QB - Justin Fields, Harrison, 6-2, 210, Jr.
PK – Connor Mendelson, Kell, 5-10, 135, Sr.
Defense
DL – Christian Albright, North Cobb, 6-3, 225, Sr.
DL – Justin Coleman, McEachern, 6-2, 265, Sr.
DL – Ismail Dabdoub, Kell, 5-8, 205, Sr.
DL – Thurman Geathers, North Cobb, 6-3, 217, Jr.
LB – Solon Page III, Kell, 6-3, 205, Sr.
LB – Justin Scott, Kennesaw Mountain, 5-11, 215, Sr.
LB – C.J. Turner, Harrison, 6-0, 225, Sr.
LB – Chandler Wooten, North Cobb, 6-2, 228, Sr.
DB – Derrik Allen, Lassiter, 6-2, 205, Jr.
DB – Jaytlin Askew, McEachern, 5-9, 185, Sr.
DB – C.J. Miller, McEachern, 6-1, 195, Sr.
DB – Drew Tejchman, North Cobb, 6-0, 190, Sr.
P – Jason Pierce, Hillgrove, 6-3, 210, Jr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
» 2016 high school football all-State teams
» Offensive players of the year: Grant Walker, Cedar Grove
» Defensive player of the year: Terray Bryant, Arabia Mountain
» Coach of the year: Jimmy Smith, Cedar Grove
Offense
QB - Justin Tomlin, Southwest DeKalb, 6-1, 175, Jr.
RB - Jaylin Marson-Knight, Stephenson, 5-10, 197, Sr.
RB - Taurean Taylor, Tucker, 5-9, 185, Jr.
RB - Grant Walker, Cedar Grove, 6-1, 193, Sr.
WR - Turner Nims, Dunwoody, 6-4, 185, Jr.
WR - Josh Vann, Tucker, 6-0, 175, Jr.
OL - Charlie Clark, Marist, 6-4, 276, Sr.
OL - Jalil Irvin, Stephenson, 6-4, 280, Jr.
OL - Netori Johnson, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 348, Sr.
OL - Justin Shaffer, Cedar Grove, 6-5, 356, Sr.
OL - Dylan Wonnum, Tucker, 6-5, 295, Jr.
PK - Adam Lippy, Tucker, 6-0, 180, Sr.
ATH - Max Guggemos, Lakeside, 5-8, 170, Jr.
Defense
DL - DeAngelo Malone, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 210, Sr.
DL - Aaron Sterling, Tucker, 6-3, 250, Sr.
DL - Caleb Tannor, Miller Grove, 6-4, 210, Jr.
DL - Devonte Wyatt, Towers, 6-4, 290, Sr.
LB - Jake Broom, Decatur, 6-2, 210, Jr.
LB - Terray Bryant, Arabia Mountain, 5-11, 205, Sr.
LB - Dezmond Harris, Cedar Grove, 5-11, 200, Sr.
LB - Michael Makins, Stephenson, 6-0, 200, Sr.
DB - Eugene Brown, Tucker, 6-0, 190, Sr.
DB - Carlito Gonzalez, Stephenson, 6-0, 190, Sr.
DB - Jadon Haselwood, Cedar Grove, 6-3, 190, So.
DB - Tre Shaw, Cedar Grove, 6-0, 180, Sr.
P - Joshua Jenkins, Columbia, 5-9, 165, Sr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
» 2016 high school football all-State teams
» Offensive player of the year: Davis Mills, Greater Atlanta Christian
» Defensive player of the year: Justin Mascoll, South Gwinnett
» Coach of the year: Jeff Herron, Grayson
Offense
QB - Chase Brice, Grayson, 6-2, 207, Sr.
QB - Davis Mills, Greater Atlanta Christian, 6-4, 205, Sr.
RB - Anthony Grant, Buford, 5-11, 176, Jr.
RB - Kyler McMichael, Greater Atlanta Christian, 601, 190, Jr.
WR - Malachi Carter, Mountain View, 6-3, 180, Jr.
WR - Matthew Hill, Brookwood, 6-2, 175, Jr.
OL - Warren Ericson, North Gwinnett, 6-4, 320, Jr.
OL - Tyler Fannin, Mill Creek, 6-4, 295, Sr.
OL - Jack Franklin, Mill Creek, 6-4, 315, Sr.
OL - Jonathan Stewart, Mountain View 6-8, 292, Sr.
OL - Will Taylor, Grayson, 6-4, 280, Sr.
ATH - Jamyest Williams, Grayson, 5-9, 170, Sr.
PK - Brenton King, Mill Creek, 6-1, 165, Sr.
Defense
DL - Michael Allen, Lanier, 6-6, 240, Sr.
DL - Robert Cooper, South Gwinnett, 6-2, 360, Jr.
DL - Ellison Hubbard, Grayson, 6-2, 260, Sr.
DL - Justin Mascoll, South Gwinnett, 6-5, 240, Jr.
LB - Quinn Miller, Archer, 6-1, 225, Sr.
LB - Monty Montgomery, Norcross, 5-10, 190, Sr.
LB - Tyler Taylor, Lanier, 6-3, 230, Sr.
LB - Leonard Warner, Brookwood, 6-4, 226, Sr.
DB - Zane Ashley, Peachtree Ridge, 6-1, 186, Sr.
DB - DeAngelo Gibbs, Grayson, 6-2, 204, Sr.
DB - Jaylon Jones, Dacula, 5-10, 172, Sr.
DB - Da’Meon Williams, Norcross, 5-11, 170, Sr.
P - Jake Camarda, Norcross, 6-2, 175, Jr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
» 2016 high school football all-State teams
» Offensive player of the year: Malik Willis, Roswell
» Defensive player of the year: Xavier McKinney, Roswell
» Coach of the year: Al Morrell, Fellowship Christian
Offense
QB – Malik Willis, Roswell, 6-2, 188, Sr.
RB - Kaelin Byrd, Cambridge, 5-11, 215, Sr.
RB – Sheldon Evans, Roswell, 5-10, 210, Sr.
WR – Ryan Davis, Blessed Trinity, 5-11, 160, So.
WR – Isaac Kinsey, Chattahoochee, 5-10, 165, Sr.
TE – Zach Williams, Johns Creek, 6-4, 225, Jr.
OL - Tad Aycock, Fellowship Christian, 6-3, 275, Jr.
OL – Jacob Bolton, Blessed Trinity, 6-5, 305, Sr.
OL – Mason Mitchell, Centennial, 6-1, 245, Sr.
OL – Jack Nichols, Roswell, 6-4, 290, Sr.
OL – Jordan Tucker, Roswell, 6-7, 335, Sr.
ATH - Jack Hardin, Fellowship Christian, 6-1, 190, Sr.
PK – Brooks Hosea, Blessed Trinity, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Defense
DL – Justin Blanks, Milton, 6-1, 190, Jr.
DL – Koby Cumberlander, Roswell, 6-3, 240, Sr.
DL – Justin Ellis, Roswell, 6-3, 245, Sr.
DL – Nick Markus, Alpharetta, 6-1, 240, Jr.
LB – Sam DiRoberto, Roswell, 6-0, 185, Sr.
LB – Jacob Gregory, Centennial, 6-2, 222, Sr.
LB – Myles Myers, Johns Creek, 5-9, 200, Sr.
LB – Jake Rudolph, Blessed Trinity, 5-11, 210, Jr.
DB – Justus Harris, Roswell, 5-10, 170, Sr.
DB – Xavier McKinney, Roswell, 6-1, 192, Sr.
DB – Troy Simon, Milton, 6-1, 192, Sr.
DB – LeAnthony Williams, Roswell, 6-1, 177, Sr.
P – Alfredo Granier, Holy Innocents’, 5-11, 170, Sr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
» 2016 high school football all-State teams
SOUTHSIDE
» Offensive player of the year: Joseph Cambridge, Riverdale
» Defensive player of the year: Brenton Cox, Stockbridge
» Coach of the year: Jonathan Gess, Eagle's Landing Christian
Offense
QB - Joseph Cambridge, Riverdale, 6-2, 190, Sr.
RB - Zion Custis, Lovejoy, 5-7, 178, Jr.
RB - Caleb Huntley, Locust Grove, 6-0, 210, Sr.
RB - Chris Rodriguez, Ola, 6-1, 200, Jr.
WR - Marquez Ezzard, Stockbridge, 6-2, 185, Jr.
WR - Greg White, Riverdale, 6-3, 175, Sr.
OL - Austin Donaldson, Stockbridge, 6-3, 290, Jr.
OL - Zack Jones, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-2, 225, Jr.
OL - Dylan McCloud, Ola, 6-2, 270, Sr.
OL - James Ohonba, Woodland-Stockbridge, 6-5, 340, Jr.
OL - Savon Simmons, Sandy Creek, 6-3, 265, Sr.
ATH - Yusuf Corker, Woodland-Stockbridge, 6-1, 185, Sr.
PK - Alex Usry, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 5-10, 180, Sr.
Defense
DL - JayQuan Coles, Woodland-Stockbridge, 6-2, 275, Sr.
DL - Brenton Cox, Stockbridge, 6-4, 240, Jr.
DL - Kelton Dawson, Stockbridge, 6-4, 250, Sr.
DL - Micah Thomas, Dutchtown, 6-3, 250, Sr.
LB - Jeremiah Gemmel, East Coweta, 6-1, 210, Sr.
LB - Mike Harris, Lovejoy, 6-2, 213, Jr.
LB - Keiston Lowery, Luella, 6-1, 220, Sr.
LB - Harrison Taylor, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-3, 215, Jr.
DB - Shakur Brown, Woodland-Stockbridge, 6-0, 175, Sr.
DB - Meshael Custis, Lovejoy, 6-1, 176, Sr.
DB - Tre Douglas, Eagle’s Landing Christian, 6-2, 195, Jr.
DB - Malcolm Easterwood, Fayette County, 6-0, 170, Sr.
P - Liam Voigt, Whitewater, 5-11, 155, Sr.
» All-classification player of the year: Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville
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