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Athens All Star Players and Awards
Athens Golden Eagles
Athens High School
Honored Players
Player Year Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Award College Source
Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
Carlos Franklin 1987
TE
Sr. 5-9 153
North Alabama
Randy Vickers 1998
DB
Sr. 6-1 205
Auburn
Jacques Pride 2006
DB
Sr. 5-10 170
Carlos Jones 2006
DL
Sr. 6-2 250
Alfred McCullough 2006
DL
Sr. 6-4 290
Alabama
Stephen Rivers 2010
QB
Sr. 6-7 210
LSU
All American
Will Legg 1971
LB
Sr. 6-2 224
Georgia Coach & Athlete
All Southern
Wallace Burlington 1948
Sr. Abilene Christian Orlando Sentinel
Lewis Dollar 1951
C
HM
Orlando Sentinel
Jerry Daniels 1954
B
HM
Orlando Sentinel
Carl Bolton 1954
B
Sr. Auburn Orlando Sentinel
Jerry Daniels 1955
HB
160
Orlando Sentinel
Steve Allen 1957
G
HM
Orlando Sentinel
Freddie Smith 1975
RB
Sr. 6-1 190
Auburn Orlando Sentinel
Steve Parker 1977
WR
Sr. 5-10 160
Abilene Christian Orlando Sentinel
Adolph Cosby 1977
RB
Sr. 6-1 195
Auburn Orlando Sentinel
Phillip Rivers 1999
QB
North Carolina State Orlando Sentinel
Wes Brown 2004
DL
HM
Tennessee Orlando Sentinel
Alfred McCollough 2006
DT
Alabama Orlando Sentinel
AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game
Wallace Bullington 1948
C
Sr. North
Abilene Christian
Lewis Dollar 1951
C
Sr. 213
North
J.C. Aston 1953
FB
Sr. 6-0 180
North
Bobby Swearingan 1954
G
Sr. North
Bobby Swearangen 1954
T
Sr. 6-2 225
North
Baxter Booth 1954
E
Sr. 185
North
Alabama
Carl Bolton 1954
QB
Sr. 6-2 170
North
Auburn
Steve Allen. 1957
G
Sr. 5-11 193
North
Alabama
Jimmy Corder 1965
C
Sr. 5-9 165
North
Alabama
Lakin Collins 1967
E
Sr. 6-0 180
North
Florence State
Will Legg 1971
C
Sr. 6-4 250
North
Georgia
Philip Jennings 1972
LB
Sr. 6-1 225
North
Auburn
Paul Parker 1972
B
Sr. 5-11 193
North
Abilene
Sammy Sweetland 1973
G
Sr. 5-11 187
North
Troy State
John Marshall 1975
DT
Sr. 6-4 255
North
Auburn
Freddie Smith 1975
RB
Sr. 6-1 195
North
Auburn
Ollie McGee 1976
WR
Sr. 6-0 166
North
North Alabama
Walter Smith 1981
RB
Sr. 180
North
Middle Tennessee
Blake Jones 1998
OL
Sr. North
Mario Stanley 1999
DB
Sr. 5-9 172
North
William Johnson 2001
OL
Sr. 6-3 275
North
Jacquez Pride 2005
RB
Sr. 5-11 165
North
Michael Speegle 2010
OL
Sr. 6-2 285
North
Perry Kirby 2017
OLB
Sr. 5-9 170
North
Rush Boyett 2020
LB
Sr. 6-1 253
North
JayShon Ridgle 2023
TE/WR
Sr. 5-11 200
North
5A Back of the Year
Rob Ezell 2006
QB
Sr. 6-1 185
Alabama ASWA
5A Lineman of the Year
Alfred McCullough 2006
DL
Sr. 6-4 290
Alabama ASWA
3A Player of the Year
Freddie Smith 1975
RB
Sr. 6-1 197
Bham Post-Herald
5A Player of the Year
Carlos Franklin 1987
WR
Sr. 5-9 153
North Alabama ASWA
Super 12
Carlos Franklin 1987
WR
Sr. 5-9 153
North Alabama ASWA
Phillip Rivers 1999
QB
Sr. 6-5 215
North Carolina State ASWA
Rob Ezell 2006
QB
Sr. 6-1 185
Alabama ASWA
Alfred McCullough 2006
DL
Sr. 6-4 290
Alabama ASWA
Super All-State
Philip Jennings 1972
LB
Sr. Auburn Bham News
Freddie Smith 1975
B
Sr. 6-1 190
Auburn Bham News
Steve Parker 1977
E
Sr. 5-9 160
Abilene Christian Bham News
Adolph Cosby 1977
B
Sr. 6-1 196
Auburn Bham News
Blake Jones 1998
OL
Sr. 6-4 280
Bham News
Phillip Rivers 1999
ATH
Sr. 6-5 212
North Carolina State Bham News
Wes Brown 2004
LB
Sr. 6-4 260
Bham News
Alfred McCullough 2006
DL
Sr. 6-4 290
Alabama Bham News
All State Players
Player Pos. Class Ht. Wt. Team College Source
2023 6A
Brogan Gross QB
Jr. 5-11 175
HM
ASWA
JayShon Ridgle WR
Sr. 5-11 200
2nd
ASWA
Spencer Dowland OL
Jr. 6-5 290
1st
ASWA
2020 6A
Jack Tregoning LB
Jr. 6-0 185
2nd
ASWA
2019 6A
Rush Boyett LB
Jr. 6-0 240
HM
ASWA
2018 6A
Ethan Rinke DL
Sr. 6-3 245
2nd
ASWA
Kannon Biggs OL
Sr. 6-4 275
1st
ASWA
2017 6A
Kannon Biggs OL
Jr. HM
ASWA
Perry Kirby LB
Sr. 5-11 160
2nd
ASWA
2015 6A
Terrance Watkins WR
Sr. 6-3 185
2nd
ASWA
2013 5A
Bram McGrady PK
Sr. 6-2 150
1st
ASWA
Johnnie Anderson DB
Sr. 5-11 200
1st
ASWA
2008 5A
William Ming DL
Sr. HM
ASWA
2006 5A
Alfred McCullough DL
Sr. 6-4 290
1st
BN
Alfred McCullough DL
Sr. 6-4 290
1st
ASWA
Jacquez Pride WR
Sr. 5-10 170
HM
BN
Jacquez Pride WR
Sr. 5-10 170
1st
ASWA
Karlos Jones ATH
Sr. 6-2 285
1st
ASWA
Karlos Jones DL
Sr. 6-2 285
HM
BN
Rob Ezell QB
Sr. 6-1 185
1st
ASWA
Rob Ezell QB
Sr. 6-1 185
1st
BN
2005 5A
Alfred McCullough DL
Jr. HM
ASWA
Jacquez Pride WR
Jr. HM
BN
Nick Pickett WR
Sr. 6-2 175
1st
BN
Nick Pickett WR
Sr. 6-2 175
HM
ASWA
Rob Ezell ATH
Jr. 5-11 170
1st
ASWA
Rob Ezell QB
Jr. 5-11 170
HM
BN
2004 5A
Wes Brown LB
Sr. 6-4 260
1st
BN
Wes Brown LB
Sr. 6-4 260
1st
ASWA
2001 5A
James Newby L
Sr. 6-7 265
1st
BN
Jason Jude RB
Jr. 6-2 220
HM
BN
Jason Jude RB
Jr. 6-2 220
1st
ASWA
Kyle Patterson DB
HM
ASWA
Patrick Johnson PK
Sr. 5-10 170
1st
BN
Patrick Johnson PK
Sr. 5-10 170
1st
ASWA
William Johnson OL
Sr. HM
BN
2000 5A
Michale Troupe ATH
Sr. 6-0 205
1st
ASWA
Will Johnson OL
Jr. 6-3 260
1st
BN
1999 5A
Mario Stanley ATH
Sr. HM
ASWA
Mario Stanley RB
Sr. HM
BN
Michale Troupe ATH
Jr. HM
ASWA
Phillip Rivers QB
Sr. 6-5 212
1st
BN
Phillip Rivers QB
Sr. 6-5 212
1st
ASWA
Vallez Houston LB
Sr. HM
BN
Von Webb WR
Sr. HM
BN
1998 5A
Blake Jones OL
Sr. 6-4 280
1st
BN
Blake Jones OL
Sr. 6-4 280
1st
ASWA
Grant Lecroix OL
Sr. HM
BN
Mario Stanley DB
Jr. HM
ASWA
Mario Stanley DB
Jr. HM
BN
Maurice Franklin LB
Sr. HM
BN
Patrick Johnson PK
Fr. HM
BN
Patrick Johnson PK
Fr. HM
ASWA
Phillip Rivers QB
Jr. HM
BN
Phillip Rivers QB
Jr. HM
ASWA
Randy Vickers DB
Sr. 6-1 195
1st
BN
Randy Vickers ATH
Sr. 6-1 190
1st
ASWA
1997 5A
Adam McDougle OL
Sr. 6-4 245
1st
ASWA
Adam McDougle OL
Sr. 6-4 245
1st
BN
Drew Carter P
Sr. 6-2 210
1st
ASWA
Drew Carter P
Sr. 6-2 210
HM
BN
Grant Lecroix OL
Jr. HM
BN
Maurice Franklin LB
Jr. HM
ASWA
Randy Vickers RB
Jr. HM
BN
Randy Vickers RB
Jr. HM
ASWA
Vincent Scales DB
Jr. 6-1 172
1st
ASWA
Vincent Scales DB
Jr. 6-1 172
HM
BN
1996 5A
Rashad Harris LB
Sr. 6-3 215
1st
ASWA
Rashad Harris LB
Sr. 6-3 215
HM
BN
Zek Parker WR
Sr. 6-0 175
1st
ASWA
Zek Parker WR
Sr. 175
HM
BN
1995 5A
Michael Bridgeforth RB
Sr. HM
ASWA
Michael Bridgeforth RB
Sr. HM
BN
1994 5A
Ben Owen OL
Sr. HM
ASWA
Jason McLin DL
Sr. HM
BN
Jason McLin DL
Sr. HM
ASWA
Michael Bridgeforth RB
Jr. 5-6 155
1st
ASWA
Michael Bridgeforth RB
Jr. 5-8 180
1st
BN
Will Haynes DB
Sr. HM
BN
Will Haynes DB
Sr. HM
ASWA
1993 5A
Michael Bridgeforth RB
So. 5-5 155
HM
ASWA
Michael Bridgeforth RB
So. 5-5 155
HM
BN
1992 5A
Chris Anderson RB
Jr. 6-1 180
1st
ASWA
Chris Anderson RB
Sr. 6-1 180
1st
BN
Kevin Pullum DB
Sr. 5-10 160
HM
ASWA
Shawnie Gilbert LB
Sr. 6-0 190
HM
ASWA
1991 5A
Tim Moore OL
Sr. 6-2 260
1st
BN
Tim Moore OL
Sr. 6-2 260
HM
ASWA
1990 5A
Jason Holden RB
Sr. 5-11 170
HM
ASWA
1987 5A
Barry Hampton OL
Sr. HM
BN
Brad Campbell OL
6-4 220
1st
ASWA
Bryant Malone LB
HM
ASWA
Carlos Franklin WR
Sr. 5-9 153
1st
ASWA
Robert Anderson RB
Sr. 6-0 180
1st
ASWA
Robert Anderson RB
Sr. 6-0 195
1st
BN
1986 5A
Carlos Franklin WR
Jr. HM
ASWA
Chris Searcy DB
Sr. 6-0 175
1st
ASWA
Robert Alexander RB
Jr. 6-0 175
1st
ASWA
1985 5A
Hollis Powers OL
HM
BN
Hollis Powers L
HM
ASWA
1984 5A
Rodney Russell OL
HM
ASWA
Rodney Russell OL
HM
BN
1982 3A
Mantille Stinnett DL
Sr. 6-1 223
2nd
BN
1977 3A
Adolph Cosby B
Sr. 6-1 195
1st
BN
Adolph Cosby RB
Sr. 6-1 190
1st
MA
Adolph Cosby B
Sr. 6-1 195
1st
BPH
Burgreen E
HM
BN
Charlie Harris B
Sr. 6-1 180
2nd
BPH
Charlie Harris DB
Sr. 6-1 180
1st
MA
Greg Haynes B
HM
MA
Greg Haynes B
3rd
BPH
Greg Haynes QB
HM
BN
Steve Parker E
Sr. 5-9 160
1st
BN
Steve Parker E
Sr. 5-10 169
1st
BPH
Steve Parker SE
Sr. 5-9 162
1st
MA
1976 3A
Adolph Cosby B
Jr. 6-0 185
1st
BPH
Adolph Cosby B
Jr. 6-0 195
1st
BN
Dean T
HM
BN
Ollie McGee E
Sr. 166
2nd
BN
1975 3A
Freddie Smith QB
Sr. 6-1 190
1st
BN
Freddie Smith B
Sr. 6-1 197
1st
BPH
Freddie Smith RB
Sr. 6-3 195
1st
MA
Jeff Johnson QB
Sr. 6-1 180
1st
MA
John Marshall DT
Sr. 6-4 240
1st
MA
John Marshall L
Sr. 6-4 255
1st
BPH
John Marshall C
Sr. 6-4 240
1st
BN
Thomas Woodruff L
Sr. 6-3 220
HM
BPH
Thomas Woodruff T
Sr. 6-3 220
1st
MA
1974 3A
John Marshall IL
HM
BPH
1973 3A
Jerry Davis C
HM
BN
Sammy Sweetland G
2nd
BN
1972 3A
Jerry Groce L
2nd
BPH
Paul Parker B
Sr. 5-11 190
1st
BN
Paul Parker B
Sr. 5-10 190
1st
BPH
Phillip Jennings L
Sr. 6-2 215
1st
BPH
Phillip Jennings E
Sr. 6-1 215
1st
BN
1971 3A
Will Legg C
Sr. 6-2 224
1st
BN
Will Legg LB
Sr. 224
1st
BPH
1970 4A
Legg B
HM
BN
1969 4A
Will Orman T
Sr. 6-0 220
2nd
BPH
1968 4A
Wilburn B
HM
BN
1967 4A
Lakin Collins E
Sr. HM
BN
1966 3A
Jerry Elmore B
Sr. 190
HM
BN
Jerry Elmore B
Sr. 190
2nd
BPH
1965 3A
David Hogan G
Sr. 185
1st
AP
David Hogan G
Sr. 185
1st
BPH
David Hogan G
Sr. 183
1st
BN
Elmore B
HM
BN
Tommy Agee E
HM
AP
1964 4A
Danny Johnson B
HM
BN
Danny Johnson B
HM
AP
David Hogan G
Jr. HM
BN
Larry Grace E
Sr. 185
3rd
BPH
Larry Grace L
Sr. 185
HM
AP
Larry Grace E
Sr. 185
2nd
BN
1963 4A
Bruce Young G
HM
BN
Bruce Young G
HM
BPH
Jimmy Elmore B
Sr. 170
2nd
BPH
Jimmy Elmore B
Sr. 170
2nd
BN
1960 3A
Mike Whitt G
HM
BN
Mike Whitt G
HM
MA
Mike Whitt G
HM
ASWA
1959 3A
Archie Booth T
HM
MA
Archie Booth T
HM
BN
Henderson E
HM
MA
1958 3A
John Todd G
Sr. 190
2nd
BPH
1957 3A
Julian Newman E
Sr. 180
2nd
BPH
Steve Allen. G
Sr. 180
1st
BPH
Steve Allen. G
Sr. 190
1st
BN
1955 A
Allen T
HM
MA
Jerry Daniels B
Sr. 172
1st
BPH
Jerry Daniels B
Sr. 172
3rd
MA
Jerry Daniels B
Sr. 172
1st
BN
Morris Meals RT
3rd
MA
Morris Meals T
2nd
BPH
1954 3A
Baxter Booth E
Sr. 2nd
BN
Baxter Booth E
Sr. 2nd
MA
Baxter Booth E
Sr. 185
1st
BPH
Bob Swearington G
2nd
BPH
Bob Swearington T
HM
MA
Bob Swearington T
Sr. 210
1st
BN
Carl Bolton B
Sr. 2nd
BN
Carl Bolton B
HM
MA
Carl Bolton B
2nd
BPH
Jerry Daniels B
2nd
BPH
Jerry Daniels B
HM
MA
Jerry Daniels B
Jr. 165
1st
BN
1953 A
Daniels B
HM
MA
David Johnson C
HM
MA
David Martin T
HM
MA
David Martin C
2nd
BN
Smith T
HM
MA
1951 2A
Jim Dollar C
1st
BPH
Lewis Dollar C
Sr. 205
1st
BN
Max Kelly G
2nd
BN
Max Kelly G
1st
BPH
Toby Woodruff T
2nd
BPH
Toby Woodruff T
HM
MA
1950 1A
Lewis Dollar C
3rd
BN
Lewis Dollar C
1st
BPH
1949 A
Bob Woods B
2nd
BNAH
Bob Woods B
HM
MA
Cobb C
HM
MA
Martin G
HM
MA
1948 A
Wallace Bullington C
Sr. 1st
BNAH
1947 A
Bullington C
HM
MA
Wallace Bullington C
Jr. 2nd
BNAH
1943 A
Dollar C
HM
BN
Hunter B
HM
BN
1941 A
Kenneth Cooper HB
HM
MA
1940 A
Cooper B
3rd
BN
White QB
HM
BN
1939 A
Legg T
HM
BN
1938 A
Richter E
HM
BN
1936 A
Hester G
HM
BN
1935 A
Milton Henderson QB
5-10 160
1st
BN
Milton Henderson QB
HM
MA
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