The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has announced its 2023 Division II All-State Football Teams. Boyd Buchanan, Baylor and state champion McCallie dominate the selections from Chattanooga schools, with the Blue Tornado landing a total of eight players on the Class AAA squad.
Also in Class AAA, Baylor had five picks, while in Class AA, state runner-up Boyd Buchanan landed four players on that team. Chattanooga Christian, Silverdale Baptist Academy and Notre Dame had one honoree each in Class AA.
McCallie's Jay St. Hilaire and Baylor’s Whit Muschamp were both selected at the quarterback position. Other McCallie picks were running back Ja’Vn McMahan, wide receiver Enrique Jaimes Leclair, and offensive lineman Olivier Camerlain on offense. On defense, Blue Tornados Carson Gentle, a Tennessee signee, at defensive end, linebacker Bear Cortes and defensive backs Marcellus Barnes and Carson Lawrence were the selectees.
In addition to Muschamp, Red Raider offensive players Shekai Mills-Kinight, at running back, Alabama signee and Mr. Football winner Amari Jefferson at wide receiver and o-lineman Max Leblanc were named. Defensively, Baylor was represented by linebacker Nelson McKnight.
In Class AA, the Bucs were honored with the selections of Athlete Jaylen Sanderfer on offense and defensively by linebackers Alto Moore and Kaiden Bates, along with defensive back Asher Keck.
Notre Dame running back E.J. Carter was honored, along with Chattanooga Christian running back Da’Rell Brown and Silverdale offensive lineman Harris Jenne.
TSWA 2023 Division II All-state Football Teams
DII-A
OFFENSE
QB – Connor Rosson, Columbia Academy, Sr.
QB – Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian, So.
RB – Tyson Wolcott, Friendship Christian, Sr.*
RB – Brian Shields, First Assembly Christian, Sr.*
RB – Montae Baldwin, Columbia Academy, Jr.
RB – Eli Wilson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
WR – Harrison Brownlee, Columbia Academy, Jr.
WR – Carter Hackman, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
OL – Harrison Vance, Trinity Christian Academy, Sr.
OL – Daniel Cepicky, Columbia Academy, So.
OL – Jesse Perry, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
OL – Aaron Lane, Friendship Christian, Sr.
OL – Eli Gay, Jackson Christian, Sr.
ATH – Jay’Len Mosley, Jackson Christian, Jr.*
K – Landon Williams, Friendship Christian, Sr.
DEFENSE
DL – Car’Lando Barton, Friendship Christian, Jr.
DL – Andy Griffith, Mt. Juliet Christian, Jr.
DL – Kaleb Newsome, Jackson Christian, Sr.
DL – Joshua Vinson, Trinity Christian Academy, Jr.
LB – Eli Craig, Jackson Christian, Jr.
LB – Zeb Pulliam, Fayette Academy, Jr.
LB – Brooks Jones, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
LB – Cade Jackson, Columbia Academy, Sr.
DB – C.J. Durrough, Columbia Academy, Sr.
DB – Dontae Parker, Friendship Christian, Sr.
DB – Easton Jones, Jackson Christian, Jr.
DB – Charlie Goss, First Assembly Christian, So.
P – Zach Pierce, Clarksville Academy, Sr.
Division II-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Jack Patterson, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
QB – Knox Roberts, Davidson Academy, Sr.
RB – Ty Clark, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.*
RB – E.J. Carter, Notre Dame, Jr.
RB – Da’Rell Brown, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
RB – Tyler Wilson, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
WR – Markeis Barrett, Knox Webb, Sr.*
WR – Arnett Hayes, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
OL – Luke Work, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
OL – John Wayne Oliver, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – Harris Jenne, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
OL – Chris Soriano, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
OL – Mario Figueroa, University School of Jackson, Sr.
ATH – Jaylon Sanderfer, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
K – Roman Mathis, Davidson Academy, Jr.
DEFENSE
DL – Jeremiah Morrow, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DL – Xavier Hickman, Knox Webb, Sr.
DL – Glenn Seabrooks, Davidson Academy, Sr.
DL – Parker McClain, St. George’s, Sr.
LB – Crews Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.*
LB – Cooper Cameron, Knox Webb, Sr.
LB – Alto Moore, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
LB – Kaiden Bates, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
DB – Shajai Jackson, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
DB – C.J. Jordan, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DB – Jackson Mathews, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
DB – Asher Keck, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
P – Lucas Hollifield, Grace Christian-Knoxville, Sr.
Division II-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – Jay St. Hilaire, McCallie School, Sr.
QB – Whit Muschamp, Baylor School, Sr.
QB – George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
RB – Brooklen Davis, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
RB – Ja’Von McMahan, McCallie School, Sr.
RB – Shekai Mills-Knight, Baylor School, Jr.
WR – Amari Jefferson, Baylor, Sr.*
WR – Tyreek King, Knox Catholic, Jr.
WR – Enrique Jaimes-Leclair, McCallie School, Sr.
OL – Will French, Christian Brothers, Sr.
OL – Max Kidd, Father Ryan, Sr.
OL – Chauncey Gooden, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
OL – Olivier Camerlain, McCallie School, Sr.
OL – Max LeBlanc, Baylor School, Sr.
ATH – Braylon Harmon, Knox Catholic, Sr.
K – Andrew Tancredi, Memphis University School, Sr.
DEFENSE
DL – Carson Gentle, McCallie School, Sr.*
DL – Ethan Utley, Ensworth School, Jr.
DL – Mekaih Collins, Father Ryan, Sr.
DL – Catcher Miller, Memphis University School, Sr.
LB – Hudson Shoaf, Memphis University School, Sr.
LB – Edwin Spillman, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
LB – Bear Cortes, McCallie School, Jr.
LB – Nelson McKnight, Baylor School, Sr.
DB – Kaleb Beasley, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.*
DB – Brandon Nicholson, Memphis University School, Sr.
DB – Marcellus Barnes, McCallie School, Sr.
DB – Carson Lawrence, McCallie School, Jr.
P – Jack Gleason, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.