FIRST TEAM
COLE CARLOCK Ringgold Senior ~ Linebacker
He recorded 121 tackles, including 10 for loss and a pair of sacks, as the Tigers made the second round of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs.
CAM HUCKABEY Meigs County Senior ~ Back
The versatile Class 2A Mr. Football finalist led the Tigers in interceptions as well as receiving yards.
BEN SMITH Meigs County Senior ~ Linebacker
He finished the season with 46 solo tackles, five for loss, four sacks and five pass breakups for the Region 3-2A champions.
ZANDER COOK Chattooga Senior ~ Lineman
A repeat Best of Preps selection, the defensive end recorded 109 tackles and eight sacks for the Indians.
CHRISTOPHER LEWIS Calhoun Senior ~ Linebacker
The three-year starter had more than 80 solo tackles with 10 for loss and forced two fumbles for the GHSA Class AAAAA runners-up.
QUIN SMITH Calhoun Senior ~ Back
He’s headed to Air Force after recording more than 50 tackles, intercepting four passes and breaking up nine. He also produced 1,000 yards of offense.
AARON CROWDER McCallie Senior ~ Linebacker
The captain of a Blue Tornado defense that helped win the program’s third straight TSSAA Division II-AAA state title, he finished with 48 solo tackles and two sacks.
SOLOMON LOCKE Christian Heritage Senior ~ Linebacker
The two-way star had 104 tackles, 14 for loss, four sacks and two interceptions while also rushing for 1,374 yards.
RECO TRIMBLE Red Bank Senior ~ Back
The East Tennessee State University signee finished with 32.5 solo tackles, five stops for loss and four interceptions.
LANDON EAKER Ringgold Senior ~ Kicker
A big part of the Tigers’ breakthrough season, he hit 12 of 14 field-goal attempts and was 50-of-52 on PATs.
TREY MCDONALD Baylor Senior ~ Linebacker
The Virginia signee was active all over the field, finishing with 96 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
KYLE WHITE Ringgold Senior ~ Back
The three-year starter finished with 169 tackles, broke up eight passes and forced three fumbles for the 10-win Tigers.
JAMES HOWARD McCallie Senior ~ Lineman
The anchor of a stingy defensive front, he finished with 30 solo tackles, 20 assists, 14 tackles for loss and five sacks.
MEL MCFARLAND East Hamilton Senior ~ Lineman
He led the area with 47 tackles for loss and also had 12 sacks, 90 total tackles, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts.
ROBBIE WIGGINS Coahulla Creek Senior ~ Lineman
The noseguard faced constant double teams and still finished with 48 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles.