By Erik Harris
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Football Team has been released, and five area players landed on the first or second team units. Another can be found on the “honorable mention” list.
From Hewitt-Trussville, running back Jarrion Street carried his way on to Class 7A’s first team, while linebacker Bailey McElwain can be found on the second team defense.
From Clay-Chalkville, wideout T.J. Simmons, an Alabama pledge, made Class 6A’s first team offense. Quarterback Ty Pigrome also made the first team as an “athlete.” They are joined by junior pass catcher Nico Collins, who landed on Class 6A’s second team offense.
Hewitt-Trussville senior quarterback Zac Thomas was named to the 7A “honorable mention” list.
All six of the listed players can also be found on the 2015 All-Tribune Football Team.
BY THE NUMBERS
Ty Pigrome (Clay-Chalkville quarterback): Went 178-for-274 (65 percent) through the air for 3,080 yards, 44 scores and only four interceptions. He added 1,349 yards on the ground for another 18 touchdowns.
Jarrion Street (Hewitt-Trussville running back): Ran the ball 229 times for 1,400 yards (6.1 yards per carry) and 16 scores. The senior is bound for Ole Miss.
T.J. Simmons (Clay-Chalkville wide receiver): Caught 47 passes for 1,228 yards (26 yards per catch) and 20 touchdowns. He also spent much time in the Cougars’ secondary in 2015.
Nico Collins (Clay-Chalkville wide receiver): Secured a team-high 60 receptions for 1,103 yards and 16 scores. As a junior, he is one of the few Cougars returning to the field in 2016.
Zac Thomas (Hewitt-Trussville quarterback): In only nine games as a senior, Thomas completed 103 of his 169 attempts (61 percent) for 1,461 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is committed to Jacksonville State.
Bailey McElwain (Hewitt-Trussville linebacker): Secured 66 total tackles this season, 56 of those came in solo fashion. He is expected to continue his days as a student-athlete at Stanford.
CLASS 7A
FIRST TEAM
Offense
QB: Paris Chambers, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 6-2, 180
RB: Kingston Davis, Prattville, Sr., 6-1, 235
RB: La’Mical Perine, Theodore, Sr., 6-0, 215
RB: Jarrion Street, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-2, 198
WR: Chazz Garrett, Hazel Green, Sr., 6-5, 195
WR: Derrick McCarty, Theodore, Sr., 5-9, 165
WR: Henry Ruggs III, Lee-Montgomery, Jr., 6-0, 175
OL: Eric Archie, Murphy, Sr., 6-1, 268
OL: Grey Best, Spain Park, Sr., 6-2, 260
OL: Justice Hammond, Oak Mountain, Sr., 5-11, 265
OL: Jamahl Jelks, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-3, 330
OL: Tyler Pritchett, Auburn, Sr., 6-3, 270
K: Sage Ledbetter, Auburn, Sr., 5-7, 135
Defense
DB: John Broussard, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-0, 172
DB: A.J. Harris, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-0, 185
DB: Kyriq McDonald, James Clemens, Jr., 5-11, 190
DB: Josh Williams, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-9, 170
LB: Joe Donald, Mountain Brook, Sr., 6-2, 215
LB: Dytarious Johnson, Prattville, Sr., 6-0, 234
LB: Carlton Martial, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 5-10, 205
LB: Jeremiah Moon, Hoover, Sr., 6-4, 210
DL: Neil Farrell, Murphy, Jr., 6-4, 295
DL: Walter Pritchett, Central-Phenix City, Sr., 6-2, 225
DL: Labryan Ray, James Clemens, Jr., 6-4, 270
DL: Perry Young, Spain Park, Sr., 6-0, 190
P: Tyler Sumpter, Spain Park, Sr., 5-10, 230
Athlete
PJ Hall, Hoover, Sr., 5-11, 196
Will Ignont, Buckhorn, Jr., 6-1, 235
Terrell Kennedy, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-11, 185
Darnell Mooney, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-0, 175
SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB: Shaquille Johnson, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 175
RB: Devon Atkinson, James Clemens, So., 5-5, 164
RB: Gary Fearn, Huntsville, Sr., 5-10, 170
RB: Miles Strickland, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 185
WR: Jesse Beck, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 185
WR: Justyn Ross, Central-Phenix City, So., 6-3, 180
WR: Marlon Williams, McGill-Toolen, Jr., 6-1, 185
OL: Brian Ankerson, Theodore, Sr., 6-2, 260
OL: Dylan Bradshaw, Enterprise, Sr., 6-3, 305
OL: Alex Robin, Vestavia Hills, Sr. 6-0, 265
OL: Tucker Walters, Bob Jones, Jr., 6-2, 290
OL: Cody Wyatt, Prattville, Sr., 6-3, 285
PK: Matt Stephenson, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-10, 210
Defense
DB: Zyon Gilbert, Jeff Davis, Jr., 6-1, 171
DB: Justen Little, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr., 6-1, 180
DB: Shawn Shamburger, Theodore, Sr., 6-0, 190
DB: Daniel Thomas, Lee-Montgomery, Sr., 6-0, 192
LB: Kendric Haynes, Murphy, Jr., 6-1, 225
LB: Vada King, Smiths Station, Sr., 6-2, 240
LB: Bailey McElwain, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr., 6-0, 235
LB: Monty Rice, James Clemens, Jr., 6-2, 210
DL: Demarcus Clarke, Bob Jones, Sr., 6-2, 240
DL: Braxton James, Prattville, Sr., 6-0, 250
DL: T.J. Rayam, Thompson, Sr., 6-0, 308
DL: Jakhiry Turner, Foley, Sr., 6-0, 215
P: Brady Williams, Alma Bryant, Sr., 6-2, 185
Athlete
Maceo Booker, James Clemens, Sr., 5-8, 180
Travez Bozeman, Jeff Davis, Jr., 5-10, 173
Mason Edwards, Sparkman, Sr., 6-2, 191
Nolan Turner, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-2, 180
Coach of the Year
Tyrone Rogers, Lee-Montgomery
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Brady Polson, Bob Jones, Jr.; Zac Thomas, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
RB: Jaxton Carson, Central-Phenix City, Jr.; Larry Wooden, Spain Park, Jr
REC: Quincy Cox, Hoover, Sr.; Austin Taylor, Smiths Station, Sr.
OL: Brody Collier, James Clemens, Jr.; Adam Raschilla, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.
K: Keller Farni, Murphy, Sr.; A.J. Reed, Prattville, Sr.
DB: Marcus Jones, Enterprise, Jr.; Daniel Miller, Fairhope, Sr.
LB: Michael Sharpley, James Clemens, Jr.; Keonte White, Enterprise, Jr.
DL: Alec Jackson, Jeff Davis, Jr.; Kameron Petty, Buckhorn, Sr.
P: J. Michael Riley, Davidson, Sr.; Collin Sherrill, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.
ATH: Karon Delince, Central-Phenix City, Jr., Hunter Gibson, Sparkman, So.
CLASS 6A
FIRST TEAM
Offense
QB: Tyler Johnston, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-2, 210
RB: Josh Johnson, Opelika Sr., 5-9, 215
RB: Brian Robinson, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr., 6-1, 213
RB: Desmon Turner, Fort Payne, Sr., 5-10, 163
WR: Javon Brown, Spanish Fort, Sr., 5-10, 175
WR: TJ Simmons, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-2, 180
WR: Reginald Todd, Blount, Sr., 6-5, 190
OL: Deonte Brown, Austin, Sr., 6-4, 347
OL: Marcus Jenkins, Park Crossing, So., 6-4, 328
OL: Jacob Johnson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-4, 305
OL: Shoyne Reams, Dothan, Sr., 6-5, 280
OL: Jakori Savage, Baldwin Co., Sr., 6-7, 280
K: Coby Neenan, Northview, Sr., 6-3, 193
Defense
DB: P.J. Blue, Park Crossing, Sr., 6-3, 200
DB: Lane Davenport, Walker, Sr., 5-11, 170
DB: Reagan Padgett, Gardendale, Sr., 5-10, 170
DB: J’Marick Woods, Florence, Jr., 6-3, 201
LB: Kenney Britt, Oxford, Jr., 6-1, 223
LB: Joshua Draper, Lee-Huntsville, Sr., 5-11, 228
LB: Thomas Johnston, Spanish Fort, Jr., 6-2, 220
LB: Lyndell Wilson, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 6-3, 235
DL: Zo Bridges, Opelika, Sr., 6-2, 212
DL: Nick Fields, Dothan, Sr., 6-2, 280
DL: Griffin Gentry, Homewood, Sr., 6-3, 265
DL: Justin Thomas, Spanish Fort, Jr., 6-5, 265
P: Jake Bentley, Opelika, Jr., 6-4, 217
Athlete
Tyre Gray, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 5-10, 170
Velus Jones, Saraland, Sr., 6-0, 180
Roman Payton, Northridge, Sr., 5-10, 175
Ty Pigrome, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 5-10, 190
SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB: Kadarius Toney, Blount, Jr., 6-1, 185
RB: Sean Long, Saraland, Sr., 5-8, 180
RB: Asa Martin, Austin, So., 5-11, 175
RB: Necolby Maxwell, Benjamin Russell, Jr., 5-8, 190
WR: Nico Collins, Clay-Chalkville, 6-5, 200
WR: Terrance Watkins, Athens, Sr., 6-3, 185
WR: Antonio Wright, Blount, Sr., 6-5, 190
OL: Gerald Bell, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-3, 297
OL: Cru Birdyshaw, Walker, Sr., 6-5, 270
OL: Hunter Brannon, Cullman, Jr., 6-4, 275
OL: Reid Hulgan, Fort Payne, Jr., 6-4, 285
OL: Matthew Trehem, Saraland, Jr., 6-3, 310
K: Seth Reburn, Gardendale, Sr., 6-0, 170
Defense
DB: Vincent Burrell, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-2, 197
DB: Tyrez Lindsey, Dothan, Sr., 6-2, 200
DB: Dwain Smith, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 5-9, 190
DB: Andreaz Spencer, Paul Bryant, Sr., 5-9, 162
LB: Caleb Felton, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-4, 210
LB: Alex Medina, Walker, Sr., 6-0, 220
LB: Justin Patterson, Cullman, Sr., 6-1, 225
LB: Tre Threat, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-3, 225
DL: Kurtis Beaman, Huffman, Sr., 6-1, 320
DL: Romie Dukes, Minor, Sr., 6-2, 255
DL: Andrew Freeman, Gardendale, Jr., 5-10, 215
DL: Jalen Madden, Northridge, Sr., 6-2, 320
P: Griffin McCollum, Decatur, Sr., 5-11, 190
Athlete
Jaylond Adams, Minor, Jr., 5-10, 172
Malcolm Askew, McAdory, Jr., 5-11, 175
T.C. Lowe, Austin, Sr., 5-11, 200
Ethan McMinn, Cullman, Sr., 5-10, 175
Coach of the Year
Jeremy Perkins, Austin
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Victor Garth, Austin, Sr.; Landon Smothers, Muscle Shoals, Sr.
RB: Roderick Melton, Northview, Sr.; Derrick Underwood, Homewood, Sr.
REC: Xavier Lane, Carver-Montgomery, Sr.; Zabrian Moore, Paul Bryant, Sr.
OL: Marquise Lavender, Hueytown, Sr.; Chris Roy, McAdory, Sr.
K: Jake Lane, Park Crossing, Jr.; Kristian Wilmore, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
DB: Jeawon Taylor, Park Crossing, Sr.; Carson Williams, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr. LB: Jeremiah Jones, Bessemer City, Sr.; Erroll Thompson, Florence, Sr.
DL: Marquel Shelton Jr., Bessemer City, Jr.; Caleb Tillman, Northview, Sr.
P: Kobe Baggett, Dothan, Sr.; Zac Everett, Saraland, Sr.,
ATH: DeKarlos Billingsley, Scottsboro, Jr.
Erik Harris is the Sports Editor for the Trussville Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @jeharris2 or email him at jmseharris2@gmail.com.