Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Football Team

Published 4:00 pm Friday, March 8, 2024

There were several standout performers on the gridiron during the 2023 high school football season.

To highlight those individuals for their efforts, we are releasing the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Football Team.

2023-24 TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH

ALL-ROSE COUNTRY FOOTBALL TEAM

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Rickey Stewart, Chapel Hill, junior, running back: The four-star running back had another big season for the Bulldogs. He carried the ball 271 times for 2,856 yards and 40 touchdowns, leading Chapel Hill to the Class 4A Division I championship game. He also had 18 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns. For his career, Stewart has 630 carries for 6,098 yards and 64 touchdowns with 28 catches for 400 yards and six touchdowns.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Chauncey Hogg, Malakoff, senior, wide receiver: The Trinity Valley signee was a key component on the Tigers’ Class 3A Division I championship team. Hogg had 87 catches for 1,048 yards and 12 touchdowns. He had six carries for 116 yards and four touchdowns. He was 1 of 1 passing for 21 yards. In the state championship game, he caught both touchdown passes. Defensively, he had 40 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 9 interceptions and 20 passes broken up; As a returner, he had four kickoff returns for 162 yards and a touchdown and 20 punt returns for 462 yards and a touchdown.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Da’Veon Ross, Chapel Hill, senior, linebacker: The Missouri State signee was a big part of a defense that helped the Bulldogs go 13-3 and reach the Class 4A Division I championship game. Ross had 172 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

CO-OFFENSIVE NEWCOMERS OF THE YEAR

Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, freshman, quarterback and DeMarrion Brown-Johnson, Tyler Legacy, freshman, offensive line: Bryant and Brown-Johnson made an immediate impact on the varsity level as freshmen and will be two of the faces of East Texas football for the next few years. Bryant was 158 of 231 for 2,282 yards and 33 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also had 78 carries for 812 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the Panthers to a 9-3 record and a trip to the second round of the playoffs. Brown-Johnson started at left tackle at the Class 6A level for the playoff-qualifying Red Raiders and was a second-team All-District 10-6A selection. Brown Johnson, who is 6-7, 300 pounds, already has offers from Tennessee, Texas Tech, Houston and North Texas.

DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Brett Wells, Troup, freshman, linebacker: Wells was a two-way contributor for the Tigers as a rookie. Wells had 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, five passes broken up, one interception, one sack, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks. He was the District 9-3A Division II Defensive Newcomer of the Year. He also had 149 carries for 1,155 yards and 10 touchdowns as a running back, and he had 10 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Jamie Driskell, Malakoff: Driskell led Malakoff to a 16-0 record and the Class 3A Division I championship, the program’s first state championship. Jamie Driskell just finished his 15th year as head coach at Malakoff, compiling a record of 158-35 with 15 playoff appearances and nine district championships. Malakoff has advanced to the playoffs and won at least eight games in every season since Driskell took over in 2009. The Tigers are 31-14 in the postseason under Driskell.

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Kyler Finney, Winnsboro, senior: 190 of 298 passing, 3,526 yards, 38 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 118 carries, 1,016 yards, 14 touchdowns.

Running back: Jerrion Hall, Malakoff, sophomore: 168 carries, 1,490 yards, 31 touchdowns; 9 catches, 202 yards, 3 touchdowns; 18 Division I offers.

Running back: Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, junior: 195 carries, 1,455 yards, 25 touchdowns; 8 catches, 141 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Running back: Grant Turner, Grace Community, senior: 192 carries, 1,396 yards, 18 touchdowns; 18 catches, 367 yards, 6 touchdowns.

Wide receiver: Clifford Douglas III, Bullard, senior: 73 catches, 1,250 yards, 12 touchdowns; School record holder for receiving yards in a season, receptions in a season, career receiving yards and career receptions.

Wide receiver: Trae Davis, Troup, senior: 67 catches, 1,245 yards, 20 touchdowns; 170 yards rushing, 1 touchdown; 10 kick returns, 389 yards, 3 touchdowns; Kansas State signee.

Wide receiver: David Phillips, Bishop Gorman, junior: 41 catches, 832 yards, 9 touchdowns.

Fullback/tight end: Kaegan Ash, Mount Enterprise, sophomore: 260 carries, 2,837 yards, 38 touchdowns, 42 2-point conversions.

Offensive line: Casey Poe, Lindale, senior: 94 percent grade on 770 plays, 70 knockdowns, 53 pancakes, 1 sack allowed; Paved way for 3,600 yards rushing and 56 rushing touchdowns; Set school record for career with 264 knockdowns; Alabama signee.

Offensive line: Dyllan Drummond, Chapel Hill, senior: 92 percent grade, 132 knockdowns; Paved way for more than 5,200 rushing yards and an average of 465 yards and 43 points per game; UNLV signee.

Offensive line: Pablo Martinez, Chapel Hill, senior: 90 percent grade, 86 knockdowns; Paved way for more than 5,200 rushing yards and an average of 465 yards and 43 points per game.

Offensive line: Austin Ellis, Bullard, senior: 96 percent grade, 0 sacks allowed; Louisiana Tech signee.

Offensive line: Alexander Huhtaniemi, Brook Hill senior: 90 percent grade, 1 sack allowed.

Kicker: Blake Harmon, Grace Community, senior: 8 of 10 field goals, long of 44; 57 of 58 extra points; 25 touchbacks; punting average of 41; Navarro College commit.

Utility: Derrick McFall, Tyler High, senior: 16 carries, 128 yards, 2 touchdowns; 48 catches, 818 yards, 9 touchdowns; 2 of 4 passing, 82 yards, 1 touchdown; 10 kick returns, 268 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 2-point conversion; SMU signee.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Kendall Allen, Chapel Hill, senior: 132 tackles, 6 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, 25 quarterback hurries, 3 force fumbles, 3 passes broken up.

Defensive line: Travis Jackson, Tyler Legacy, senior: 69 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 defensive touchdown; TCU signee.

Defensive line: Julian Dews, Tyler High, senior: 62 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries.

Defensive line: Doc Renberg, Malakoff, senior: 113 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 forced fumbles, 2 pass knockdowns, 17 quarterback hurries.

Linebacker: Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, junior: 143 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 4 quarterback pressures, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 6 passes broken up, 1 interception, 1 defensive touchdown; 31 punts for an average of 41 yards with 9 inside the 20.

Linebacker: Brooks Gallagher, Tyler Legacy, senior: 157 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery.

Linebacker: D’Canaan Sueing, Tyler High, junior: 116 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 sack.

Linebacker: Gage Friedrich, Athens, senior: 131 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 5 passes broken up, 2 interceptions, 9 quarterback pressures.

Defensive back: Makel Sears, Tyler Legacy, senior: 85 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 3 interceptions, 10 passes broken up; 148 carries, 715 yards, 18 touchdowns.

Defensive back: Ty Lovelady, Troup, senior: 100 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 defensive touchdown, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 passes broken up.

Defensive back: Zachaun Williams, Tyler High, senior: 70 tackles, 4 interceptions, 9 passes broken up, 5 blocked field kicks, 2 defensive touchdowns; 38-yard punting average; Tulsa signee.

Defensive back: Crew Bowman, Bullard, junior: 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles.

Punter: Blake Harmon, Grace Community, senior: 8 of 10 field goals, long of 44; 57 of 58 extra points; 25 touchbacks; punting average of 41; Navarro College commit.

Return specialist: Bryson Ross, Winona, junior: 30.4 yards averaged on kickoff returns, 3 touchdowns; 887 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns; 23 catches, 337 yards, 3 touchdowns.

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Demetrius Brisbon, Chapel Hill, junior: 144 of 216 passing, 2,044 yards, 26 touchdowns, 5 interceptions; 167 carries, 1,760 yards, 13 TDs.

Running back: Kalan Greenhouse, Tyler Legacy, senior: 96 carries, 508 yards, 5 touchdowns; 13 catches, 143 yards, 2 touchdowns. Trinity Valley signee.

Running back: Antrone Campbell, Brownsboro, senior: 233 carries, 1,261 yards, 10 touchdowns.

Running back: Jamauri Manning, Athens, senior: 191 carries, 1,187 yards, 11 touchdowns; 11 catches, 205 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 of 1 passing, 30 yards, 1 touchdown.

Wide receiver: Zane Borque, Arp, sophomore: 61 catches, 1,287 yards, 11 touchdowns; school record for single-season receiving yards.

Wide receiver: Will Wilcox, Winnsboro, senior: 67 catches, 1,301 yards, 14 touchdowns.

Wide receiver: Isaiah Hawkins, Overton, senior: 85 catches, 1,068 yards, 14 touchdowns; 24 carries, 146 yards, 6 touchdowns; School record for receptions in season.

Fullback/tight end: Jusus Petree, Canton, senior: 36 catches, 808 yards, 9 touchdowns.

Offensive line: Sir’Isaac Foster, Frankston, senior: 94 percent grade, 82 knockdowns, 56 pancakes.

Offensive line: Johnathan Bush, Whitehouse, junior: 90 percent grade, 16 pancakes.

Offensive line: Luke Wilson, Grace Community, junior: 98 percent grade.

Offensive line: Jose Suarez, Van, senior: 93 percent grade, 0 sacks allowed, 57 pancakes/knockdowns

Offensive line: Jaden Trigg, Athens, junior: 83 percent grade, 52 pancakes.

Kicker: Osagie Aziegbe, Brook Hill, senior: 13 of 16 field goals, five field goals of 40-plus yards, 36 of 36 extra points.

Utility: Jayvin Mayfield, Chapel Hill, senior: 32 catches, 550 yards, 8 touchdowns; 44 tackles, 1 interception, 14 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery; 8 kickoff returns, 179 yards, 1 TD, long of 88; 8 punt returns, 159 yards, 1 touchdown, long of 90; Stephen F. Austin signee.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Jake Curbow, Lindale, senior: 63.5 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 4 quarterback knock downs, 1 pass broken up, 3 forced fumbles.

Defensive line: Cason Craig, Bullard, senior: 67 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 5 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble.

Defensive line: Ethan Simpson, Tyler Legacy, senior: 73 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 tackles for loss.

Defensive line: Tuff Arozamena, Van, senior: 94 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 17 quarterback pressures.

Linebacker: Parker Poteete, Malakoff, junior: 131 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 quarterback pressures, 1 pass breakup, 2 forced fumbles

Linebacker: Nathaniel Kirksey, Tyler Legacy, junior: 161 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery.

Linebacker: Marcelo Martinez, Brook Hill, junior: 105 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.

Linebacker: Jermichael Sturns, Rusk, junior: 115 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 passes broken up.

Defensive back: Ethan Brown, Tyler Legacy, sophomore: 135 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 defensive touchdowns, 1 blocked kick.

Defensive back: Cade Christensen, Van, junior: 120 tackles, 1 interception, 10 passes broken up, 10 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble.

Defensive back: Aden Hecht, Grace Community, senior: 64 tackles, 4 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns.

Defensive back: Spencer Barnett, Rusk, junior: 53 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions, 9 passes broken up, 2 forced fumbles.

Punter: Seth Baggett, Lindale, junior: 24 punts for average of 37 yards, 8 inside 20, long of 63, 4 inside the 10; 60 of 62 extra points, 2 of 3 field goals, long of 32.

Return specialist: Jade Reasoner, West Rusk, junior: 8 kickoff returns, 240 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 punt returns, 95 yards, 1 TD.

THIRD TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Mike Jones, Malakoff, junior: 171 of 251 passing, 2,621 yards, 31 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 112 carries, 831 yards, 14 touchdowns.

Running back: Cole Jackson, West Rusk, junior: 191 carries, 1,274 yards, 15 touchdowns; 122 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 99-yard 2-point conversion return, 1 blocked punt.

Running back: Noah Murphy, West Rusk, senior: 172 carries, 1,232 yards, 18 touchdowns.

Running back: Evan Webber, Harmony, senior: 151 carries, 1,376 yards, 23 touchdowns.

Wide receiver: Gekyle Baker, Brownsboro, senior: 41 catches, 771 yards, 10 touchdowns; TCU signee.

Wide receiver: Jayden Edwards, Overton, junior: 75 catches, 1,346 yards, 19 touchdowns; School record for receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in a season.

Wide receiver: Tyson Jenkins, Harmony, senior: 42 catches, 823 yards, 16 touchdowns; Also played quarterback.

Fullback/tight end: JP Rainer, Tyler Legacy, junior: 6 catches, 114 yards, 1 TD; District 10-6A first team.

Offensive line: Diego Gaspar, Winnsboro, senior: 97 percent grade, paved way for more than 7,500 yards and 92 touchdowns.

Offensive line: Mason Logan, Malakoff, senior: 94 percent grade, 27 knockdowns, 32 pancakes

Offensive line: Ace Bostick, Van, senior: 91 percent grade, 0 sacks allowed, 57 pancakes, knockdowns.

Offensive line: Cash Acker, Tyler Legacy, junior: District 10-6A second team.

Offensive line: Matthew McPherson, Overton, senior: 92 percent grade, 0 sacks allowed on 325 pass attempts.

Kicker: August Williford, Tyler Legacy, junior: 5 of 6 field goals, long of 36, 14 of 15 extra points, third on Red Raiders in scoring; Made five field goals in three straight Tyler Legacy wins two lead the Red Raiders to the playoffs; Made a game-winning field goal in a 10-7 win over Mesquite Horn and made two field goals in the fourth quarter, including a game-winner in the final minute of a 34-31 win over Royse City; Punting average of 34 yards with a long of 44.

Utility: Jaxson Stiles, Athens, senior: 89 carries, 416 yards, 11 touchdowns; 31 of 44, 458 yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interception; 95 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 quarterback pressures, 2 pass breakups; Played quarterback, running back and linebacker; Tyler Junior College signee.

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Nic Boone, Grace Community, junior: 65 tackles, 6 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 forced fumbles.

Defensive line: Eathan Oates, Overton, freshman: 69 tackles, 1 sack, 5 tackles for loss, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery.

Defensive line: Kaleb Walker, Lindale, sophomore: 45 tackles, 9 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 9 quarterback knockdowns, 3 quarterback hurries, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery.

Defensive line: Caden Starkey, Troup, sophomore: 52 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 5 sacks.

Linebacker: Tyler Rogers, Frankston, junior: 142 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 6 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 5 passes defended.

Linebacker: Shane Jasper, Troup, senior: 103 tackles, 6 tackles for loss.

Linebacker: Tanner Ackerman, Brownsboro, senior: 103 tackles,11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery

Linebacker: Abel Hudson, Canton, senior: 125 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

Defensive back: Ty Harper, West Rusk, senior: 34 tackles, 3 interceptions; 1 defensive touchdown; 6 passes broken up.

Defensive back: Jayden Turner, Athens, senior: 116 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 7 passes broken up, 2 forced fumbles.

Defensive back: Cameron Lennon, Alba-Golden, junior: 123 tackles, 6 forced fumbles, 4 interceptions.

Defensive back: Lawson Livingston, Grace Community, junior: 67 tackles, 6 passes broken up, 4 interceptions.

Punter: Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, junior: 31 punts for an average of 41 yards with 9 inside the 20; 143 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 4 quarterback pressures, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 6 passes broken up, 1 interception, 1 defensive touchdown.

Return specialist: Julious Brewer, Athens, sophomore: 13 kickoff returns, 300 yards; 5 punt returns, 59 yards.

HONORABLE MENTION

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Grayson Hearon, Troup; Braydon Alley, Mineola; Brady Barrier, Rusk; Frank Smith, Arp; A.J. Donnell, Frankston; Carson Bizzell, Frankston; David Richardson, Athens; Jaxson Stiles, Athens; Bryce Still, Overton; Keegan Davis, Alto; Easton Campbell, Alba-Golden; Boston Seahorn, Harmony; Ayden Barrett, Bullard; Kayden Smith, Big Sandy; Zach Davis, Grace Community; Clint Thurman, Lindale; Caden Granberry, Tyler

Running back: Bricion Griffin, Rusk; Tyler Rogers, Frankston; Kaymon Davis, Frankston; Brett Wells, Troup; Jesstin Starling, Henderson; Jakobe Brown, Cayuga; Malijah Francis, Big Sandy; Bryson Ross, Winona; Kavion Hall, Tyler Legacy

Wide receiver: Colton McMahon, Mineola; Braydon Grimes, Rusk; A.J. Donnell, Frankston; Jorien Ray, Athens; Emanuel Moore, Athens; Camden Capehart, Winnsboro; Bryce Wallum, Troup; Ty Lovelady, Troup; Dashawn Jackson, Henderson; Kaden Boogie Trimble, Alba-Golden; Adrian Petty Johnson, Big Sandy; Cabron Hampton, Winona; Marquette Martin, Tyler; Za’Bryan Hood, Tyler Legacy

Fullback/tight end: Colby Turner, Troup; Wyatt Sutton, Alba-Golden

Offensive line: Daniel Banuelos, Athens; Payton Turner, Winnsboro; Joseph Salgado, Troup; Payton Elliott, Troup; Bryson Myers, Mineola; David Reyes, Mineola; Aaron Pakarinen, Brook Hill; Johnathan Bateman, Henderson; Brock Johnson, Henderson; Adrian Alexander, Henderson; Vance Fletcher, Overton; Kason Reed, West Rusk; Jerry Sullivan, Harmony; Shawn Meadows, Malakoff; Colton Masters, Grace Community; Kyren McCullough, Whitehouse

Kicker: Coleman Merritt, Frankston; Nicholas Castaneda, Athens; Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro; Bryce Wallum, Troup; Noah Turner, Mineola; Allesandro Diaz, Henderson; Baylee Hughes, West Rusk; Aiden Campos, Chapel Hill; Seth Baggett, Lindale

Utility: A.J. Donnell, Frankston; Keegan Davis, Alto; Josh Garcia, Malakoff; Brady Bannister, Edgewood

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Hudson Smith, Frankston; Brayden Dotson, Frankston; Chris Calley, Troup; Alexander Huhtaniemi, Brook Hill; Cameron Robinson, West Rusk; Braxton Baker, Harmony; Daniel Norrell, Malakoff; Josh Garcia, Malakoff; Landan Henry, Cayuga; Camron Stegall, Cayuga; Brennon Ference, Big Sandy; Keegan Angel, Canton

Linebacker: Logan Smith, Bullard; Davis Holladay, Frankston; Mason Shelton, Athens; Jace Warren, Athens; Jabory Taylor, Athens; Kash Fletcher, Overton; Justin Weir, Overton; Keegan Davis, Alto; Luis Sanchez, West Rusk; Hunter McCandless, West Rusk; Mason Smith, Alba-Golden; Weston Seahorn, Harmony; James Studley, Malakoff; Josh Garcia, Malakoff; Braylon Kirkpatrick, Brownsboro; Trey Martin, Bullard; Logan Smith, Bullard; Logan Brown, Big Sandy; Barrett Sivley, Tyler Legacy

Defensive back: Colton Richards, Brook Hill; Aiden Barnett, Rusk; Bricion Griffin, Rusk; Alijah Frances, Rusk; Conlan Lemay, Frankston; Julious Brewer, Athens; Brett Horn, Athens; Bryce Wallum, Tatum; Judson Dotson, West Rusk; Noah Hill, Bullard; Marquette Martin, Tyler; Matthew Ross, Tyler Legacy; Sir Christian Johnson, Tyler Legacy; Kebraylon Jackson, Tyler Legacy; Jaylen Fields, Tyler Legacy; Manuel Lozano, Bishop Gorman

Punter: Josh Garcia, Malakoff; Zachaun Williams, Tyler; August Williford, Tyler Legacy