The Best of 2022: Here are South Carolina’s top football players for this season
The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released its all-state teams.
The teams were voted on by the SCFCA, and players had to be nominated by their coaches. Here is who made the teams:
Class 5A
——Offense——
Quarterbacks: Raheim Jeter, Spartanburg; Grayson Loftis, Gaffney; Bennett Judy, Hillcrest; Taiden Mines, Lexington; Zolten Osborne, Fort Dorchester; Andrew Moore, Goose Creek
Running Backs: Jonah Norris, Lexington; Jarvis Green, Dutch Fork; Marquez Spells, Summerville; Cooper Johns, River Bluff; Demetrius Foster, Dorman; Logan Coldren, Hillcrest
Offensive Line: Markee Anderson, Dorman; DJ Geth, Dorman; Cooper Campbell, Byrnes; Mason Gregg, Sumter; Nathan Thompson, Conway; Graham Smith, Dorman; Darrell Brennon, Spartanburg; Jacob Beasley, Dutch Fork; Ryan McFarland, Lexington
Receivers: Andrew Dantin, Spartanburg; Kyai Cook, Byrnes; Yenrick Smith, Summerville; Kamadi Maxwell, Lexington; Deon Tyler, Blythewood; Avery McFadden, Hillcrest; Troy Reid, Goose Creek; Nate Schuessler, Carolina Forest
Tight Ends: Kendall Williams, Spring Valley; Anthony Thurman, Blythewood
Athlete: Jarrod Mewborn, Lexington; Mikel McClellan, JL Mann; Josh Gary, Blythewood; Terry Grant, West Ashley
——Defense——
Defensive Line: Nathan Johnson, Gaffney; DeAndre Jones-Fort Dorchester; Cameron Jackson, Spartanburg; Jeb Robinson, Hillcrest; Max Drag, Chapin; Alijah Brown, Sumter; Edward Robinson, Blythewood; Dakota Jordan, Dutch Fork
Linebackers: Brayshawn Littlejohn, Gaffney; Mikey Rosa, Wando; Christian Garland, Ashley Ridge; Cooper Zohner, Clover; Evan Javis, Spring Valley; David Wilson, Spring Valley; Tory Gethers, Stratford; Chandler Perry. Dutch Fork
Defensive Backs: Landon Danley, Dutch Fork; Michael Jenkins, Summerville; Zyeir Gamble, Sumter; Will White, Dorman; Kaliber Houey, Gaffney; Jacob Gary, Blythewood; Jordan Turner, Goose Creek; Jordan Chestnut, Spring Valley
Specialists: Gannon Burt, Fort Mill; Daniel Deneen, St James; Stephen Dyer, Hillcrest
——Honorable Mention——
Bennett Littlejohn, Spartanburg; Brett Mars, Stratford; Jayden Brown, Spartanburg; Luke Compton, Boiling Springs; Brenden Carter, Stratford; J’Von Mack, Dutch Fork; Brayden Woolbright, Lexington; Rah’Keith Kelly, Spartanburg; Keith Elmore, Summerville; Landon Berry, Wando; Campbell McCurry, Summerville; Lincoln Huskey, Boiling Springs; Isaiah Jones, Dutch Fork; Jacob Hamilton, Dutch Fork; Que Moore, Spartanburg; Kyle Patterson, Boiling Springs; Keith McCone, Ashley Ridge; Luca Feraci, Lexington; Cody Peterson, Ashley Ridge; Luke Rankin, Chapin; Dick Carter, Spartanburg; Renardo Parks, Carolina Forest; Richard Hollingsworth, Hillcrest; Titus Norris, Hillcrest; Calvin Johnson, Boiling Springs; Duncan Dawkins, Spartanburg; Josh Matusik, Summerville; Alex Ledford, Ashley Ridge; Adam Bass, Chapin; Cody Peterson, Ashley Ridge; Jalen Barry, Stratford; Jacob Mathison, Spartanburg; Christian Sexton, Lexington; Tyson Moses, Hillcrest; JuJo Barrett, Boiling Springs; John Buetow, Dutch Fork; Cam Smith, Spartanburg; Devan Crumpton, Spring Valley; Spencer Eison, Boiling Springs; Jaylen Hinton, Dutch Fork; Reginald Pinckney, Summerville; Scott Saylor, Carolina Forest; Jacarri Bennett, JL Mann; Pressley Honeycutt, Dutch Fork; Keyshawn Phillips, Blythewood
Class 4A
——Offense——
Quarterbacks: LaNorris Sellers, South Florence; AJ Brand, Irmo; Finley Polk, Northwestern; Cutter Woods, Westside
Running Backs: J’Shawn Anderson, Hartsville; Turbo Richard, Northwestern; Jevon Edwards, South Aiken; Darren Lloyd, West Florence; Kalvin Banks, Eastside; Javarus Guthrie, York; Jaiden Jones, May River; Tyler Jones, Catawba Ridge; Markel Townsend, AC Flora
Offensive Line: Zach Moss, York; AC McMoore, South Pointe; Kendal Brown, Wilson; Josh Daniels, West Florence; Jordan Knox, Northwestern; Jeremie Brown, Westside; Hunter McClary, South Florence; Will Jenison, South Aiken; Ben Holmes, AC Flora
Receivers: Elijah Caldwell, Northwestern; Tyler Brown, Greenville; Zion Agnew, Ridge View; Cayson Elledge, Laurens; Taylon Washington, North Augusta; Jaylin Linder, Bluffton; Zandae Butler, Wilson; Cayden Crosby, Riverside
Tight Ends: Tracy Stephens, Ridge View; Apollos Cook, Airport; Jake Doty, Myrtle Beach
Athlete: Ayden Davis, York; Terrence Smith, South Aiken; Mazeo Bennett, Greenville
——Defense——
Defensive Line: Chris Marable, Hilton Head; AJ Miller, South Pointe; Hunter Puckett, Westside; Malachi Jefferson, Indian Land; Mason Grier, Northwestern; Kevin Haynes, Greenville; Shaikh Thompson, Hilton Head; Jaydon Eason, North Augusta
Linebackers: Jaylin Davis, South Florence; Damien Jackson, Northwestern; Brody Tesimale, Catwba Ridge; Jylil Favor, Irmo; Luke Schuller, Greenville; Franklin Emerson, West Florence; Mike Gillard, Myrtle Beach; Jordan Roberts, Laurens
Defensive Backs: DJ Barksdale, South Pointe; Darrion Perry, May River; Javon Gillespie, Ridge View; Josiah Jeffrey, Greenwood; Alston McGhee, Greer; Derrick Goodman, South Florence; Jammar Perry, Northwestern
Specialists: Jack Weil, Lucy Beckham; Coleman Franzone, James Island; Zayne Beardsley, York; Robert Luna, Laurens
——Honorable Mention——
Baron Leonard, Eastside; Michael Namder, May River; Timir Hickman-Collins, Indian Land; Malik Jackson, Laurens; Clay Black, Riverside; Ramani Bruton, Greenville; Myles Stinson, Indian Land; Zantwan Nelson, South Pointe; Jonathan Tobias, York; Debo Hall, York; Jadyn Simpkins, Midland Valley; Jaedon Goodwin, Laurens; Quenton Hood, Riverside; Jackson Martin, Laurens; Gemoi Brown, James Island; Jayden Whaley, James Island; Jayden Fuller, Aiken; Noah Pierce, Easley; Jeremiah Curry, Bluffton; Gemire Darden, Laurens; Elliott Prescott, Riverside; Noah Mosely, Laurens; Thomas Raisch, May River; Walker Woodall, James Island; Thomas Edmondson, Greenville; Dominic Morgan, Midland Valley; Ethan Fasuyi, Eastside; Talan Scott, Easley; JaQuinn Williams, Bluffton; Chance Cummings, Wilson; Trakel Prew, South Florence; Dalton Russell, York; Andre Pickett, Northwestern; Adrian Gaston, May River; Cavarie Hammond, Easley; Joenathan Peeples, Midland Valley; Traevon Dunbar, Midland Valley; James Maxwell, James Island; Armontrae Scott, James Island; Troy Timko, Hilton Head; Jay Pulley, Laurens; Damarius Tolen, Aiken; Greer Hopkins, Northwestern; Joshua Williams, Westside Tre Brown, Eastside; Carter Saleeby, Hilton Head; Tremel Echols. Wilson; Evin Singletary, South Florence; Braylon Staley, Aiken; Reece Jenison, South Aiken; Bradyn Kesselring, Midland Valley; Isaac Adams, Laurens; Slayton Stokes, Hartsville; Wyatt Posey, Eastside; Langston Scott, Eastside; Ty’kell Maxwell, James Island; Jaden Singletary, Indian Land; Elijah Steckler, Riverside; Trevor Murdaugh, May River; Bryant Ham, Irmo; Cooper Tankersly, Wade Hampton; TJ McElmurray, Midland Valley; Tanner Macy, May River; Kaleb Sutton. Easley; Bryce Knauber, Greenville; Jayden Wilson-Abrams, Greenville; Jyron Waiters, Wilson; Wushi Ravenal, James Island; Noah Jennings, Westwood; Brooks Jenison, South Aiken; Thomas May, Hilton Head; Nick Woodruff, Laurens; Ethan Brown, York; Isaac Funke, Eastside; Chris Clemmons, Easley; Will Patton, Easley; Noah Kastner, Greenwood; Ben Acus, Northwestern; Justin Joe, South Florence; Robinson Sanders, Riverside; Deuce Hudson, West Florence; Liam Nixon, James Island; Max Vonhohenstraeten, Bluffton; Deejay McFadden, Airport
Class 3A
——Offense——
Quarterbacks: Eli Hudgins, Powdersville; AJ Pendleton, BHP; Javion Martin, Crestwood; Tanner Staton, Brookland-Cayce; Grayson White, Camden
Running Backs: Bryson James, Clinton; Marquise Henderson, BHP; Thomas Williams, Powdersville; Kacy Fields, Beaufort; Ty Martin, Dillon; Elijah Richey, Crescent; Alias Graham-Woodberry, Gilbert; Jishun Copeland, Clinton; Cade Eavenson, Seneca
Offensive Line: Cameron Darby, BHP; Lawton Clamp, Travelers Rest; Cam Johnson, Seneca; Blake Cooke, Gilbert; Bryce Smith, Daniel; Jaquan Sprinkle, Orangeburg-Wilkinson; Dakari Sumter, Lower Richland; Watson Young, Daniel
Receivers: Misun Kelley, Daniel; Nate Branch, Lower Richland; Elijah Chalmers, Marlboro County; Troy Stevenson, Phillip Simmons; Abijah Webb, Pendleton; Drake Sloan, Powdersville; Eli Merck, Daniel; Eli Strickland, BHP; Carlos Cohen, Broome
Tight Ends: Mehki Campfield, Lower Richland; Anthony Steele, Crestwood; Caleb Crenshaw, BHP
Athlete: Justin Daniels, Manning; Chris McCollum, Dillon; Cortez Lane, Camden; Jojo Crim, Camden; Travon West, Wren; Justin Copeland, Clinton
——Defense——
Defensive Line: Demonti Garrett, Lower Richland; Anthony Grant, Dillon; David Copley, Camden; Shymeik Jones, Camden; Monteque Rhames, Manning; Hezekiah Kinard, Clinton; Lorenzo McFadden Pressley, Lake City; Xzavier McLeod, Camden; Amare Adams, Lake City
Linebackers: Noah Quinn, Broome; Peyton Little, Powdersville; Wilson Nash, Camden; Chip Carlson, Phillip Simmons; Marte Simmons, Marlboro County; Reece Lynch, Chapman; Miles Robinson, Waccamaw; Ricky Tyler, Swansea
Defensive Backs: Jamell Patterson, Lower Richland; Joshaun Knuckles, Powdersville; Jordan Smith, Gilbert; Malik Horry, Hanahan; Colton Phares, Beaufort; Brandon Cisse, Lakewood; Jaylen Foster, Emerald; Travon West, Wren
Specialists: Griffin Gore, Philip Simmons; Nigel Johnson, Crestwood
——Honorable Mention——
Trayvon Drayton, Marlboro County; Markee Purvis, Marlboro County; Javion Laramie, Crestwood; Zy Penson, Woodruff ; Ty Ellis, Woodruff; AJ Bostic, Marlboro County; Shemar Glover, Lower Richland; Keandrea Richardson, Lower Richland; Cam Newton, Lower Richland; Bryson Dickson, Lakewood; Timoun Byrd, Marlboro County; Carson Tucker, Woodruff; Luke Gray, Pendleton; Kamajay Brackett Brannon, Broome; Carter Rimph, Camden; Dajaun Wardell, Powdersville; Naiim Mayes, Clinton; Jay Martin, Clinton; Steven O’Dell. Broome; Jake Duncan, Crescent; Isaac Schimph, Philip Simmons; Zack Earle, Camden; Jaylen McGill, Broome; JaDarius Dease, Marlboro County; Reece Binninger, Crescent; Landon Lecroy, Crescent; Averee Hickmon, Camden; Lamarion Pearson, Lower Richland; Marquavis Johnson, Loris; Jaden Allen-Hendrix, Gilbert; Que Greene, Philip Simmons; Justin Purvis, Marlboro County; Shawn Cunningham, Chapman; Kyle Rice, Powdersville; Jaylen Brown, Daniel; Jaiden Taylor. Southside; Matthew Crane, Seneca; Jaquan Hilton, Manning; Evonta Bannister, Manning; Somad Eaddy, Southside; Charles Jeffcoat, Dreher; Caleb Clement, Powdersville; Amajai Martin, Broome; Steele Sears, Crescent; Taji Mitchell, Georgetown; Michael Brown, Manning; Jacob Abreu, Woodruff; Tucker Massey, Blue Ridge; Amari Rivers. Marlboro County; Bryson Miller, Georgetown; Jarmon Brock, Manning; Jaylin Coard, Manning; Khalil Moody, Crestwood; Jaydon Haygood, Dreher; Jamiar Houston, Southside; Josh Sims, Lower Richland; Jaylen Plato, Marlboro County; Jeffrey Ceasars, Manning
Class 2A
——Offense——
Quarterbacks: Suderian Hutchinson, Woodland; Cameron McMillon, Fairfield Central; Navian Hillard, Lake Marion; Riley Staton, Gray Collegiate
Running Backs: Tyler Smith, Barnwell; Anzavion Brown, Cheraw; Korey Williams, Batesburg-Leesville; Trey Thompson, Andrew Jackson; Anthony Wicker, Mid Carolina; Colton Link, Landrum; Zion Dobson, Wade Hampton
Offensive Line: Andrew Threatt. Chesterfield; She’fon Boyd, Andrews; James Moseley, Woodland; Elijah Radden. Gray Collegiate; Kam Pringle, Woodland; JT Sowell, Gray Collegiate Brocks Horton, Andrew Jackson; Adam Banasiewicz, Chesterfield; Desmond Green, Timberland; Monroe Freeling, Oceanside Collegiate
Receivers: Tyleke Mathis, Saluda; Greg Bryant, Strom Thurmond; TyDarian Greir, Fairfield Central; Devin Johnson-Gray Collegiate; Rodshaun Dorsey, Andrews; Clay Pender, Barnwell; Jaiden Gardner, Woodland
Tight Ends: Jaylin Davis, Lake Marion; Michael Lindler, Mid Carolina; Patrick Swygert, Batesburg-Leesville
Athlete: Hernandez O’Neal, Keenan; Nicholas Brown, Kingstree; Maleik Williams, Silver Bluff
——Defense——
Defensive Line: Trenton Richrdson, Lee Central; Timothy Castain, Oceanside Collegiate; Chase Brightharp, Strom Thurmond; Jemias Williams, Cheraw; JT Lott, Saluda; Zeb Taylor-Gray Collegiate; James Brockington, Kingstree
Linebackers: Omari Jenkins, Timberland; Ty Cade, Abbeville; Fuller Sims, Andrew Jackson; Jordan Boyd, Silver Bluff; Kenmone Brunson, Saluda; Jordan Robinson, Gray Collegiate; Michael Blocker, Strom Thurmond; Jared Acosta, Newberry; Mandrell Sanders, Wade Hampton; Kaden Sapp, Buford; Maurice Odom, Barnwell
Defensive Backs: Gavin Edwards, Timberland; Cullen Ussery, Andrew Jackson; Javario Tinch, Abbeville; Blake Croft, Gray Collegiate ; Brandon Cumbee, Andrews; Donovan Wakins, Fairfeild Central
Specialists: Addison Nickles, Abbeville; Sam Esoinosa, Saluda; Tyson Funderburk, Andrew Jackson
——Honorable Mention——
Eric Carreira, Woodland; Ladarion Waldrop, Ninety Six; Reid Harrington, Andrews; Jordan Eaddy, Andrews; Jamari Hough, Buford; Gavin Edwards, Timberland; Gannon Kepler, Woodland; Aarron Pulliam, Woodland; Derick Anthony, Andrew Jackson; Hayden Williams, Andrew Jackson; Etan Burrough, Andrews; Gabe Clyburn, Andrew Jackson; Ahmad Wilson, Keenan; Jayden Little, Chestefield; OD Robinson, Newberry; Clarence Simmons, Woodland; Jaylen Ingram-Woodland; Amond Myers, Kingstree; Kaegan Chambers, Chesterfield; Braden Mitchell, Ninety Six; DeVonta Bracey, Andrew Jackson; Justin Pardue, Buford; Breedy Sanders, Buford; Tyrell Brown, Newberry; Ben Ross, Landrum; Payton Butler, Wade Hampton; Marcus Jackson, Woodland; Banks Helms, Andrew Jackson; Nazier Jones, Ninety Six; Jordan Robinson, Gray Collegiate; Cam Cumbee, Andrews; Saqohn Canzater, Eau Claire; Luke New, Pelion; Darren Bryant, Lake Marion; Alton Jackson, Mid Carolina
Class A
——Offense——
Quarterbacks: Keithan Washington, Denmark-Olar; Woods Windham, Christ Church; Jacorey Martin, Southside Christian; Ian Grissom, Lewisville
Running Backs: A’Chean Durant, McCormick; Cameron Davis, Wagener-Salley; Jamarcus Williams, Hannah-Pamplico; Nick Folk, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Santory Jones, Cross; Dashun Reeder, Christ Church; Jamarian Jones, Latta; Evan Sullivan, McBee
Offensive Line: Kanaan Ligons, RSM; Jawaine Gleaton, Wagener-Salley; Brandon Pontoon, Wagener-Salley; Guy Hawkins, Southside Christian; Kendal Walton, Lamar; Gray Blanton, Johnsonville
Receivers: Taeshaun Sellers, Hannah-Pamplico; BJ Atkins, Christ Church; Tavis Dolford, Lamar; Tykeem Martin, RSM; Anthiny Williams, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Isaiah Johnson, Bamberg Ehrhardt; Justin Brunson, Calhoun County; Christian Zachary, Calhoun County
Tight End: Damion Haines, Cross
Athlete: Daquan Burroughs, Johnsonville; Carmello Montgomery, Cross; Tyler McManus, Lamar; DeAnte Hopkins RSM; Qwauntez Harley, Allendale-Fairfax
——Defense——
Defensive Line: A’monte McCroy, Cross; Justin Stutler, Latta; Nazir Stevenson, Lamar; Micah McGowan, Southside Christian; Yzarion Washington, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Carson Shaw, Christ Church; Aven Generette, Johnsonville; Travis Wilson, Johnsonville
Linebackers: Omarion Buckmon, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Terill Hopkins, CA Johnson; Mykel Woodfield, Southside Christian; Luke Kluthe, Southside Christian; Gabe McAllister, Lamar; Mike McFadden, Lamar; Jamie Downing, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Joaquan Houze, Lewisville
Defensive Backs: Tony Bell, Carvers Bay; Josh McNeil, Hannah-Pamplico; Quan Toney, Lamar; Alontre Pressley, Johnsonville; C.J. Bell, Wagener-Salley; Tamari Daniels, Blackville-Hilda
Specialist: Constantine Gandis, Christ Church
——Honorable Mention——
Daniel Beaver, Ware Shoals; Chris Kitchings, Wagener-Salley; Kayshaun Schumpert, Whitmire; Chanston Crosby, Bamberg-Ehrhardt; Kylar Zimmerman, Southside Christian
This story was originally published December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM.
