WilsonJr1990 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 COACH OF THE YEAR: Derek Rang, Dresden In just his third season, Rang guided the Lions to a perfect 15-0 season and the Class 1A state title. Dresden won 11 games by more than 30 points — including the 62-27 rout in the finale — with its closest call a 19-point victory. OFFENSE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ty Chandler, Montgomery Bell (Nashville) Chandler was named Mr. Football Back in Division II-AA and led the Big Red to the state final. A U.S. Army All-American and a Tennessee commit, he rushed for 2,252 yards and 39 touchdowns on 259 carries. First Team QB Darius Harper (6-4, 205, Sr.), Austin-East (Knoxville) RB Cordarrian Richardson (6-0, 220, Sr.), Trezevant (Memphis) RB Ty Chandler (6-0, 205, Sr.), Montgomery Bell (Nashville) WR Amari Rodgers (5-10, 185, Sr.), Knoxville Catholic WR Tee Higgins (6-4, 190, Sr.), Oak Ridge TE Latrell Bumphus (6-4, 240, Sr.), Hardin County (Savannah) OL Trey Smith (6-6, 300, Sr.), University (Jackson) OL Jacob Rimmer (6-7, 260, Sr.), Milan OL Cade Mays (6-5, 310, Jr.), Knoxville Catholic OL Will Lawrence (6-4, 295, Jr.), Harding Academy (Memphis) OL Max Wray (6-6, 280, Sr.), Franklin Second Team QB Preston Rice (6-2, 215, Sr.), Wayne County (Waynesboro) RB Eric Gray (5-10, 180, So.), Lausanne (Memphis) RB Kylan Watkins (5-11, 170, Sr.), Whitehaven (Memphis) WR Camron Johnson (6-1, 185, Jr.), Brentwood Academy WR Tykee Kellogg (6-6, 190, Jr.), Alcoa TE Joeseph Sewell (6-3, 250, Sr.), Blackman (Murfreesboro) OL Eli Katina (6-2, 275, Sr.), Centennial (Franklin) OL Griffin Hawkins (6-3, 245, Sr.), Briarcrest Christian (Eads) OL Rutger Reitmaier (6-3, 280, Sr.), Lipscomb (Nashville) OL D.J. Delfendahl (6-5, 270, Sr.), Mount Juliet OL Obinna Eze (6-7, 270, Sr.), Davidson (Nashville) DEFENSE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JaCoby Stevens, Oakland (Murfreesboro) USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the 2016 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Tennessee Football Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2016-17 season. For the complete list of American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams, click here. COACH OF THE YEAR: Derek Rang, Dresden In just his third season, Rang guided the Lions to a perfect 15-0 season and the Class 1A state title. Dresden won 11 games by more than 30 points — including the 62-27 rout in the finale — with its closest call a 19-point victory. OFFENSE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ty Chandler, Montgomery Bell (Nashville) Chandler was named Mr. Football Back in Division II-AA and led the Big Red to the state final. A U.S. Army All-American and a Tennessee commit, he rushed for 2,252 yards and 39 touchdowns on 259 carries. First Team QB Darius Harper (6-4, 205, Sr.), Austin-East (Knoxville) RB Cordarrian Richardson (6-0, 220, Sr.), Trezevant (Memphis) RB Ty Chandler (6-0, 205, Sr.), Montgomery Bell (Nashville) WR Amari Rodgers (5-10, 185, Sr.), Knoxville Catholic WR Tee Higgins (6-4, 190, Sr.), Oak Ridge TE Latrell Bumphus (6-4, 240, Sr.), Hardin County (Savannah) OL Trey Smith (6-6, 300, Sr.), University (Jackson) OL Jacob Rimmer (6-7, 260, Sr.), Milan OL Cade Mays (6-5, 310, Jr.), Knoxville Catholic OL Will Lawrence (6-4, 295, Jr.), Harding Academy (Memphis) OL Max Wray (6-6, 280, Sr.), Franklin Second Team QB Preston Rice (6-2, 215, Sr.), Wayne County (Waynesboro) RB Eric Gray (5-10, 180, So.), Lausanne (Memphis) RB Kylan Watkins (5-11, 170, Sr.), Whitehaven (Memphis) WR Camron Johnson (6-1, 185, Jr.), Brentwood Academy WR Tykee Kellogg (6-6, 190, Jr.), Alcoa TE Joeseph Sewell (6-3, 250, Sr.), Blackman (Murfreesboro) OL Eli Katina (6-2, 275, Sr.), Centennial (Franklin) OL Griffin Hawkins (6-3, 245, Sr.), Briarcrest Christian (Eads) OL Rutger Reitmaier (6-3, 280, Sr.), Lipscomb (Nashville) OL D.J. Delfendahl (6-5, 270, Sr.), Mount Juliet OL Obinna Eze (6-7, 270, Sr.), Davidson (Nashville) DEFENSE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JaCoby Stevens, Oakland (Murfreesboro) Ranked as the No. 26 recruit in the senior class by ESPN, Stevens led the Patriots to a state final appearance with a brilliant two-way senior season. The Under Armour All-American intercepted nine passes and made 64 tackles on defense, while also grabbing 38 passes for 690 yards and 12 touchdowns. First Team DL Trevis Hopper (6-3, 265, So.), Memphis Central DL Josh Silvey (6-0, 280, Sr.), Greenback DL Brant Lawless (6-2, 295, Sr.), Nashville Christian DL Quinton Bohanna (6-5, 300, Sr.), Cordova LB Aubrey Miller (6-2, 215, Sr.), Whitehaven (Memphis) LB Jacob Phillips (6-3, 225, Sr.), East Nashville LB T.D. Blackmon (6-0, 220, Sr.), Maryville DB JaCoby Stevens (6-2, 200, Sr.), Oakland (Murfreesboro) DB Maleik Gray (6-2, 205, Sr.), La Vergne DB T.J. Carter (5-11, 185, Sr.), Stratford (Nashville) DB Gentry Bonds (6-1, 195, Sr.), Riverdale (Murfreesboro) Second Team DL Tyree Toliver (6-1, 220, Sr.), Baylor (Chattanooga) DL Tijuan Mason (6-6, 220, Sr.), Trezevant (Memphis) DL Greg Emerson (6-4, 275, Jr.), North Side (Jackson) DL Ben Hutch (6-4, 300, Sr.), Hillsboro (Nashville) LB Cain McWilliams (6-2, 227, Sr.), Marshall County (Lewisburg) LB Alex Kirkendoll (6-2, 220, Sr.), Marion County (Jasper) LB Dorian Hopkins (5-11, 215, So.), University (Memphis) DB Caleb Rozar (6-4, 200, Sr.), Dickson County (Dickson) DB Zack Dobson (5-9, 170, Sr.), Fulton (Knoxville) DB Landon Guidry (6-1, 190, Sr.), Independence (Thompson’s Station) DB Theo Jackson (6-2, 180, Sr.), Overton (Nashville) SPECIAL TEAMS K Jacob Smith (6-2, 200, Sr.), Siegel (Murfreesboro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 COACH OF THE YEAR: Derek Rang, Dresden In just his third season, Rang guided the Lions to a perfect 15-0 season and the Class 1A state title. Dresden won 11 games by more than 30 points — including the 62-27 rout in the finale — with its closest call a 19-point victory. OFFENSE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ty Chandler, Montgomery Bell (Nashville) Chandler was named Mr. Football Back in Division II-AA and led the Big Red to the state final. A U.S. Army All-American and a Tennessee commit, he rushed for 2,252 yards and 39 touchdowns on 259 carries. First Team QB Darius Harper (6-4, 205, Sr.), Austin-East (Knoxville) RB Cordarrian Richardson (6-0, 220, Sr.), Trezevant (Memphis) RB Ty Chandler (6-0, 205, Sr.), Montgomery Bell (Nashville) WR Amari Rodgers (5-10, 185, Sr.), Knoxville Catholic WR Tee Higgins (6-4, 190, Sr.), Oak Ridge TE Latrell Bumphus (6-4, 240, Sr.), Hardin County (Savannah) OL Trey Smith (6-6, 300, Sr.), University (Jackson) OL Jacob Rimmer (6-7, 260, Sr.), Milan OL Cade Mays (6-5, 310, Jr.), Knoxville Catholic OL Will Lawrence (6-4, 295, Jr.), Harding Academy (Memphis) OL Max Wray (6-6, 280, Sr.), Franklin Second Team QB Preston Rice (6-2, 215, Sr.), Wayne County (Waynesboro) RB Eric Gray (5-10, 180, So.), Lausanne (Memphis) RB Kylan Watkins (5-11, 170, Sr.), Whitehaven (Memphis) WR Camron Johnson (6-1, 185, Jr.), Brentwood Academy WR Tykee Kellogg (6-6, 190, Jr.), Alcoa TE Joeseph Sewell (6-3, 250, Sr.), Blackman (Murfreesboro) OL Eli Katina (6-2, 275, Sr.), Centennial (Franklin) OL Griffin Hawkins (6-3, 245, Sr.), Briarcrest Christian (Eads) OL Rutger Reitmaier (6-3, 280, Sr.), Lipscomb (Nashville) OL D.J. Delfendahl (6-5, 270, Sr.), Mount Juliet OL Obinna Eze (6-7, 270, Sr.), Davidson (Nashville) DEFENSE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: JaCoby Stevens, Oakland (Murfreesboro) Ranked as the No. 26 recruit in the senior class by ESPN, Stevens led the Patriots to a state final appearance with a brilliant two-way senior season. The Under Armour All-American intercepted nine passes and made 64 tackles on defense, while also grabbing 38 passes for 690 yards and 12 touchdowns. First Team DL Trevis Hopper (6-3, 265, So.), Memphis Central DL Josh Silvey (6-0, 280, Sr.), Greenback DL Brant Lawless (6-2, 295, Sr.), Nashville Christian DL Quinton Bohanna (6-5, 300, Sr.), Cordova LB Aubrey Miller (6-2, 215, Sr.), Whitehaven (Memphis) LB Jacob Phillips (6-3, 225, Sr.), East Nashville LB T.D. Blackmon (6-0, 220, Sr.), Maryville DB JaCoby Stevens (6-2, 200, Sr.), Oakland (Murfreesboro) DB Maleik Gray (6-2, 205, Sr.), La Vergne DB T.J. Carter (5-11, 185, Sr.), Stratford (Nashville) DB Gentry Bonds (6-1, 195, Sr.), Riverdale (Murfreesboro) Second Team DL Tyree Toliver (6-1, 220, Sr.), Baylor (Chattanooga) DL Tijuan Mason (6-6, 220, Sr.), Trezevant (Memphis) DL Greg Emerson (6-4, 275, Jr.), North Side (Jackson) DL Ben Hutch (6-4, 300, Sr.), Hillsboro (Nashville) LB Cain McWilliams (6-2, 227, Sr.), Marshall County (Lewisburg) LB Alex Kirkendoll (6-2, 220, Sr.), Marion County (Jasper) LB Dorian Hopkins (5-11, 215, So.), University (Memphis) DB Caleb Rozar (6-4, 200, Sr.), Dickson County (Dickson) DB Zack Dobson (5-9, 170, Sr.), Fulton (Knoxville) DB Landon Guidry (6-1, 190, Sr.), Independence (Thompson’s Station) DB Theo Jackson (6-2, 180, Sr.), Overton (Nashville) SPECIAL TEAMS K Jacob Smith (6-2, 200, Sr.), Siegel (Murfreesboro) Congrats to all of the young men selected above. However, I'd like to send a special kudos out to the young men selected above who represent a school from Memphis or the surrounding area. You've all done well and deserve the recognition. You've represented your school and your city well. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playerscoach Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Congrats to all the guys but especially the 20+ from middle TN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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