The Associated Press Kentucky All-State Football Team
Published 6:52 am Thursday, January 26, 2017
- Bowling Green receiver De'Angelo Wilson celebrates a touchdown reception during Bowling Green's 34-7 win over Fern Creek on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Fern Creek High School in Louisville. (Austin Anthony / photo@bgdailynews.com)
The 2016 Associated Press Kentucky High School All-State first and second teams, as selected by 20 media representatives from across the state:
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback — Walker Wood, Lexington Lafayette
Running Back — Jamale Carothers, Bowling Green
Running Back — Trajon Bright, Mayfield
Wide Receiver — Jake Johnson, Pulaski County
Wide Receiver — Keyron Catlett, Christian County
Wide Receiver — Dante Hendrix, Cooper
Offensive Lineman — Austin Dotson, Belfry
Offensive Lineman — Jedrick Wills, Lexington Lafayette
Offensive Lineman — Cole Spencer, Louisville Trinity
Offensive Lineman — Colby McKee, Scott County
Offensive Lineman — Charles Tooley, Bowling Green
Offensive Lineman — Jordan Scott, Belfry
Offensive Lineman — Cole Kirby, Franklin-Simpson
Kicker — Landon White, Madison Central
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Lineman — Rayquan Horton, Belfry
Defensive Lineman — Dalan Cofer, Bowling Green
Defensive Lineman — Stephen Herron, Louisville Trinity
Defensive Lineman — Cole Bentley, Belfry
Linebacker — Kincer Arnett, Mayfield
Linebacker — Kyree Hawkins, Louisville Fern Creek
Linebacker — Jonathan Dooley, Louisville Central
Linebacker — Jackson Mobley, Pulaski County
Linebacker — Ean Shaw, Lexington Lafayette
Defensive Back — Nathan Hobbs, Louisville Male
Defensive Back — Kenneth Major, Christian County
Defensive Back — Zyan Bethel, Louisville Trinity
Defensive Back — Jairus Brents, Louisville Waggener
Punter — Chase Estep, Corbin
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback — Clark Payne, Bowling Green
Running Back — Kent Phelps, Paintsville
Running Back — Cory Smith, Hazard
Wide Receiver — C.J. Hayes, South Warren
Wide Receiver — Deangelo Wilson, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver — Milton Wright, Christian Academy-Louisville
Offensive Lineman — Woodford Lankford, Lexington Catholic
Offensive Lineman — Levi Nesler, Graves County
Offensive Lineman — Ross Whipple, Christian County
Offensive Lineman — Cameron Thurman, Marshall County
Offensive Lineman — Hunter Ziegelmeyer, Covington Catholic
Offensive Lineman — Tylor Patrick, Johnson Central
Offensive Lineman — D’Avian Phillips, Trigg County
Kicker — D.C. Bowlin, Williamsburg
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Lineman — Jake Paulson, Louisville Christian Academy
Defensive Lineman — Austin Daulton, Southwestern
Defensive Lineman — DeCarlo Halcomb, Bowling Green
Defensive Lineman — Quinten Floyd, Lexington Bryan Station
Linebacker — Donlevy Harris, Danville
Linebacker — Jaxon Janes, Hopkinsville
Linebacker — Derek Wellman, Belfry
Linebacker — Braden Sevier, Corbin
Linebacker — Jhamir White, Bowling Green
Linebacker — Derrick Barnes, Covington Holy Cross
Defensive Back — Bryce Cosby, Louisville DuPont Manual
Defensive Back — Cooper Robb, Scott County
Defensive Back — Jack Fagot, Lexington Catholic
Defensive Back — Alec Brothers, Louisville DeSales
Punter — Zac Collins, Louisville St. Xavier
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Mr. Football: Jamale Carothers, Bowling Green
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Coaches of the Year: (Tie) Stefan LeFors, Christian Academy-Louisville and Jim Matney, Johnson Central
HONORABLE MENTION
OFFENSE
QB: Landon Arnett, Mayfield; Wyatt Battaile, Pikeville; Spencer Blackburn, Louisville Trinity; Wiley Cain, Pulaski County; Zack Dampier, Danville; Breece Hayes, Casey County; Jalen Johnson, Hopkinsville; Kolbe Langhi, Christian County; J.R. Lucas, Collins; Tanner Morgan, Ryle; Alec Poore, Williamsburg; Dylan Wilson, Whitley County; Tucker Woolum, Pineville.
RB: Donavon Arthur, Knox Central; Darius Barbour, Central Hardin; Landon Board, Owensboro; Kendal Brock, Harlan; Daniel Caudill, Edmonson County; Jake Chisolm, Ryle; Dalton Cook, Lynn Camp; Brennan Culp, Graves County; Jordan Doan, Somerset; Johnny Drumgole, Russellville; Patric Edwards, Southwestern; Alec Gold, Paducah Tilghman; Mason Green, Marshall County; Jared Grubb, South Laurel; Kendrick Hamilton, Scott County; Joe Jackson, Johnson Central; Armand Jackson, Conner; Corey Johnson, Louisville Central; Aiden Justice, Beechwood; Cameron Morgan, Lexington Lafayette; WanDale Robinson, Western Hills; Matt Sizemore, North Laurel; Dontae Smith, Union County; Sam Taylor, Louisville St. Xavier; Dillon Wheatley, Lexington Christian.
WR: Will Adams, Pineville; Jackson Beerman, Lexington Tates Creek; Geordon Blanton, Johnson Central; Steven Cager, Hopkinsville; Jaelin Carter, Louisville DuPont Manual; John Cherry, Raceland; Josh Cornett, Somerset; Tate Dowdy, Ashland Blazer; Jared Frank, Louisville Kentucky Country Day; Zach Gaither, Caldwell County; Trevor Grant, Graves County; Jordan Gunter, Louisville Ballard; Hagen Hawn, Williamsburg; C.J. Henagan, Hopkinsville; Ben Hughes, Glasgow; Keanan John, South Oldham; Anton Lumson, Mayfield; Eli Mattingly, Williamsburg; Collin Miller, Casey County; A.J. Moore, Corbin; Josiah Robey, Franklin-Simpson; Tyrese Simmons, Harlan County; B.K. Smith, Louisville Male; Dawson Swain, Whitley County; Marquel Tinsley, Daviess County; David Walker, Danville; Darian Woods, McCracken County.
OL: Bryan Hudson, Scott County; D.J. Washington, Louisville Ballard; Hayden Tedford, Shelby County; Dillon Swank, Elizabethtown; Braydan Roark, Harlan County; Max Maloney, Owensboro Catholic; Hunter Askins, Owensboro; Charles Allen, Louisville Doss; Blake Hammonds, Madison Central; Jacob Wilson, Casey County; Jaylan Carter, John Hardin; Ben Bowling, Middlesboro; Graham Ashkettle, South Oldham; Donnie Noble, Perry County Central; Luke Kelly, Pineville; Blake Price, Meade County; Cameron Warfield, Caldwell County; Trey Livingood, Madison Southern; Collin Allen, Casey County; Brandon Bryant, Lincoln County; Preston Puckett, Graves County.
DEFENSE
K: Nick Brake, Owensboro; Josh Edwards, Shelby County; Rodrigo Garcia, Graves County; Roddy Garcia, Graves County; Devonta Guillory, John Hardin; Owen Johnson, Louisville St. Xavier; John Lowe, Corbin.
DL: Chase Bridges, Elizabethtown; Nick Caldwell, Bell County; Austin Campbell, Casey County; Sean Cleasant, Louisville DuPont Manual; Zach Ferris, Pulaski County; Steven Franklin, Glasgow; Ethan Hart, Graves County; Jermaine Jackson, Louisville Trinity; Darrell Jessie, Metcalfe County; Quame Jones, McCracken County; Jacob Lacey, South Warren; Jacob Lovett, Corbin; Drew Mack, Shelby County; Tahj Rice, Louisville Waggener; Thomas Rogers, John Hardin; Sander Roksvag, Cooper; Quamari Tinsley, Owensboro; Isaac Wallace, Raceland; Justus Williams, Madison Southern; Max Willinger, Louisville St. Xavier; Terrell Wilson, Muhlenberg County.
LB: Grayson Blevins, Mercer County; Isaiah Boards, Warren East; Luke Bowman, Louisville Central; Evan Brock, Middlesboro; Hunter Brown, Williamsburg; Brian Carter, Simon Kenton; Nathan Collett, Bell County; Kaden Gervacio, Boyle County; Cody Goatley, Graves County; Drew Goodman, Central Hardin; Garry Henson, Harlan County; Kyle Hurt, Mayfield; Miguel Luna, North Hardin; Rickey Maxey, Pulaski County; Avery Milliken, Graves County; Tristan Moorehead, Madison Central; R.J. Mooring, John Hardin; Malik Mundy, Owensboro; Clay Shelton, Wayne County; Carter Smith, Madison Southern; Hunter VanHooser, Caldwell County; Jack Willey, South Warren.
DB: Jay Becherer, Elizabethtown; Drey Boehm, Russell; Cameron Catron, Belfry; Brandon Davis, Shelby County; Hunter Hancock, Graves County; Anthony Jackson, Middlesboro; Corey Johnson, Whitley County; K.J. Long, Madison Central; Jerred Lovins, South Laurel; Cameron Maguet, Corbin; Jacob Naylor, Russellville; Jake New, Pulaski County; Don Parker, Hopkinsville; Tyrese Simmons, Harlan County; Evan Tarter, Boyle County; Dmauriae VanCleave, Danville; Antonio Zachery, Bell County.
P: Micqael Branch, Louisville Central; Roddy Garcia, Graves County.