Welcome to Florida High School Football’s 2015 Class 2A All-State Elite Team.
The Class 2A All-State team consists of athletes from FHSAA’s Class 2A member schools who have left all on the field with their performance from the 2015 season.
A few notes on our selections: First, all selections are made based upon individual performance on the field (NOT recruiting performance) with some weight given to overall team performance as well as placement considerations from All-Area teams published by newspapers and online outlets across the state. As such, you will find statistics for every single player selected (first, second and third teams only). Second, we selected two quarterbacks per team as well as two athletes (ATH) and two all-purpose (AP) players on both sides of the ball as many players play both ways. This an increase in the number of selections per team based on traditional All-State from around the country. And finally, instead of selecting the traditional kicker (offense) and punter (defense), we have selected a kicking specialist who could be a kicker or punter or a specialist who handles both the kicking and punting duties for their team.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Selections for Most Valuable Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year will be announced on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QB – Ivory Durham, So., Cedar Creek Christian
Stats: 132 of 200 for 2,453 yards, 26 TDs, 4 INTs
QB – Jacob Couch, Sr., Seffner Christian
Stats: 134 of 242 for 1,840 yards, 28 TDs, 5 INTs
RB – Andrew Cunningham, So., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 149 carries for 1,370 yards, 25 TD, 222 receiving yards, 6 TD
RB – Dylan Cibelli, Sr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 157 carries for 1,519 yards, 22 TDs
RB – Hussein Howe, Sr., University Christian
Stats: 1,875 yards, 36 touchdowns
WR – Matthew Landers, Jr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 34 catches for 1,038 yards, 15 TDs
WR – Tron McCarter, Jr., Cedar Creek Christian
Stats: 37 catches for 767 yards, 11 TDs
WR – Dewayne Terry Jr., Jr., Dade Christian
Stats: 42 catches for 692 yards, 12 TDs
OL – Alex Clark, Sr., North Florida Christian
Stats: Graded 92 % and accumulated 97 pancake blocks
OL – Alex Wilcox, Jr., University Christian
Stats: Part of a dynamic duo of twins who paved way for a pair of 1,000 rushers and 57 TDs
OL – Andrew Wilcox, Jr., University Christian
Stats: Part of a Dynamic duo of twins who paved way for a pair of 1,000 rushers and 57 TDs
OL – Cyril Spells, Jr., Village Academy
Stats: Graded out 95 % and accumulated 45 pancakes
ATH – Jaylin Jackson, So., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 93 of 157 passing for 1,355 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INTs; 485 rushing yards, 7 TDs; 1 INT on defense
ATH – Korey Charles, Sr., North Florida Christian
Stats: 1,014 yards, 9 TDs on 123 carries; 37 catches for 447 yards, 5 TDs
AP – D’angelo Ware, Sr., Moore Haven
Stats: 114 carries for 1,472 yards, 17 TDs; 73 tackles, 1 sack, 2 FF, 2 FR on defense
AP – Konrie Brown, So., Foundation Academy
Stats: 61 carries for 710 yards, 6 TDs, 1,152 All-Purpose yards; 44 tackles, 11 sacks on defense
KS – Nathan Cunneen, Jr., Bradenton Christian
Stats: 19 of 20 PATs, 2 of 2 FGs
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Luis Rivera, So., Foundation Academy
Stats: 64 tackles, 18 sacks
DL – Omar Calderon, Sr., Warner Christian
Stats: 68 tackles, 13 sacks
DL – Richard Gouraige, So., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 61 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 1 FR, 1 block punt, 1 block FG
DL – Devon Connors, Jr., Carrollwood Day
Stats: 53 tackles, 10 sacks, 1 FR
LB – Jacquez Wilson, Jr., Victory Christian
Stats: 155 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FR
LB – Garrett Mullee, Sr., University Christian
Stats: 158 tackles, 1 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR
LB – Brett Gerber, So., Bradenton Christian
Stats: 169 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, 1 blocked FG, 1 blocked punt
LB – Jordan Weatherbee, So., Southwest Florida Christian
Stats: 72 tackles, 17 sacks, 1 INT
DB – Derrick Powell Jr., So., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 31 tackles, 7 INTs, 14 pass breakups
DB – Jordan Coley, Jr., Dade Christian
Stats: 53 tackles, 6 INTs, 4 FR
DB – J’Kobi Reddick, Jr., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 5 INTs, 11 pass breakups; 1,017 A.P. yards, 9 TDs
DB – Thomas Neal, Sr., Village Academy
Stats: A two-way athlete, collected 5 INTs, 2 FR
ATH – Stephen Walters, Jr., Carrollwood Day
Stats: 85 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 block punt; 20 of 22 PATs, 7 of 11 FGs
ATH – Chris Jackson, Sr., FAMU
Stats: 45 tackles, 5 INTs, 2 FR, 2 punt blocks; 46 catches for 614 yards, 3 TDs; 152 yards rushing, 2 TDs, 2 return TDs
AP – Keondre Miller, So., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 47 tackles, 7 INTs, 12 pass deflections; 765 total yards, 10 TDs; 590 passing yards and went 4-0 as a starting QB.
AP – Demetrius Jackson Jr., Jr., Northside Christian
Stats: 7 INTs, 11 tackles; 37 catches for 614 yards, 8 TDs
KS – Will Sammet, Sr., Southwest Florida Christian
Stats: 44.0 kickoff average, 32.2 punt average, 23 of 27 PAT, 1 of 2 FG
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB – Avery Thomas, So., North Florida Christian
Stats: 142 of 249 passing for 1,829 yards, 24 TDs, 9 INTs
QB – Austyn Causey, Jr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 85 of 143 passing for 1,834 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs
RB – Karmi Mackey, Jr., Seffner Christian
Stats: 148 carries for 1,953 yards, 20 TDs; 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks on defense
RB – Otis Anderson, Jr., University Christian
Stats: Over 1,000 yards rushing and 20 TDs
RB – Marvin Scott, 8th., Warner Christian
Stats: 257 carries for 1,736 yards, 15 TDs; 35 tackles on defense
WR – Tevon Wright, Sr., Champagnat
Stats: 42 catches for 692 yards, 15 total TDs
WR – Derrick Scott, Sr., Cedar Creek Christian
Stats: 32 catches for 795 yards, 5 TDs
WR – Tyler Wallace, Sr., Marco Island Academy
Stats: 43 catches for 605 yards 9 TDs, 2 INTs
OL – Donovan Hovey-Franklin, Jr., Warner Christian
Stats: Huge lineman that paved the way for success in the ground game
OL – L’dre Barnes, Sr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: Big blocker for offense that ran for over 2,300 yards
OL – David Lunn, Jr., North Florida Christian
Stats: Helped Eagles rush for over 2,300 yards and 1,800 yards passing
OL – Zack Skau, Sr., Seffner Christian
Stats: Key lineman for offense that rushed for over 4,500 yards and 48 TDs
ATH – Dominick Otteri, Jr., Bradenton Christian
Stats: 92 of 165 passing for 1,373 yards, 14 TDs, 8 INTs; 605 yards rushing, 7 TDs
ATH – Donnie Crum, Jr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 1,072 All-Purpose yards, 13 TDs; 2 kickoff returns for TDs
AP – Dontrell Green, Sr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 39 catches for 594 yards, 7 TDs; 790 All-Purpose yards; 13 tackles, 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 FF on defense; 9 total TDs
AP – Michael Hurt, Fr., Dade Christian
Stats: 98 carries for 1,036 yards, 9 TDs; 11 catches for 236 yards
KS – Jacob Enns, Jr., Cambridge
Stats: 68 of 72 PATs, 3 of 4 FGs
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL – William Wiggins, Jr., Southwest Florida Christian
Stats: 51 tackles, 11 sacks
DL – Corey Shamley, Sr., Carrollwood Day
Stats: 75 tackles, 10 TFL, 6.5 sacks, 3 INTs
DL – Adam Staab, Sr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 60 tackles, 16 TFL, 4 sacks, 5 FR, 2 FF
DL – Dwight Holt, Sr., Village Academy
Stats: 14 sacks, 14 TFL
LB – Zac Watson-Parcells, Sr., Carrollwood Day
Stats: 74 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 FF, 1 block punt
LB – Ethan Rashid, Jr., Victory Christian
Stats: 127 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INT
LB – Jay Harrison, Jr., North Florida Christian
Stats: 129 tackles, 12 TFL, 1 sack
LB – Trent Puleo, Sr., Seffner Christian
Stats: 129 tackles, 2 sacks
DB – Adonis Johnson, Fr., Carollwood Day
Stats: 52 tackles, 1 sack, 4 INT, 1 FR
DB – Ja’quaes Stone, So., Victory Christian
Stats: 57 tackles, 1 sack, 5 INT
DB – Lester Axson, Jr., Foundation Academy
Stats: 38 tackles, 4 INT, 11 pass defletctions
DB – Lyn Strange, Jr., North Florida Christian
Stats: 76 tackles, 3 INT, 8 pass breakups
ATH – Jayce Howell, Jr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 39 tackles, 3 INTs, 8 pass breakups; 531 yards rushing on 64 carries, 10 TDs
ATH – Jack Dickson, So., Cornerstone Charter
Stats: 58 tackles, 2 INTs, 13 pass breakups; 45 catches for 561 yards, 8 TDs; 966 All=Purpose yards
AP – Deondre Pride, Sr., Victory Christian
Stats: 77 tackles, 17 TFL, 4.5 sacks; 5 of 13 passing for 91, 2 TDs; 170 yards on 29 carries, 6 TDs
AP – Craig Watts, Sr., Admiral Farragut
Stats: 87 tackles, 7 pass breakups, 2 FF; 275 rushing yards, 322 total yards, 3 TDs
KS – Josh Mendoza, Sr., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 15 punts for 643 yards, averaged 42.9 yards per punt
THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
QB – Amorie Archibald, Jr., Trinity Christian (Deltona)
Stats: 66 of 114 for 1,122 yards, 16 TDs, 0 INTs
QB – Tyler Dean, Sr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 62 of 125 passing for 1,120 yards, 14 TDs, 4 INTs; 645 yards rushing, 10 TDs
RB – Tristian Upton, Sr., Southwest Florida Christian
Stats: 1,176 yards rushing on 154 carries, 9 TDs; 2 INTs on defense
RB – Gabe Walker, Sr., Foundation Academy
Stats: 173 carries for 1,215 yards, 11 TDs
RB – Javon Williams, So., Cedar Creek Christian
Stats: 124 carries for 1,034 yards, 9 TDs
WR – Edel Morales, Trinity Christian (Deltona)
Stats: 33 catches for 593 yards, 9 TDs; 802 All-Purpose yards; 61 tackles, 3 INTs on defense
WR – DJ Emsweller, Jr., Seffner Christian
Stats: 45 catches for 587 yards, 12 TDs; 3 INTs on defense
WR – Eddie Burnham, Sr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 22 catches for 539 yards, 9 TDs; 3 INTs on defense
OL – Sydal Barton, Jr., Foundation Academy
Stats: Key lineman for Walker also had 24 pancakes
OL – Preston Ott, Sr., Community School (Naples)
Stats: Key lineman responsible for team rushing for over 2,500 yards
OL – Jacob Maxfield, Jr., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: One of the reasons why offense accumulated thousand yards in rushing and passing
OL – Dillon Martino, Jr., Southwest Florida Christian
Stats: A two-way lineman who opened a lot of holes on the line
ATH – John Cox, So., Moore Haven
Stats: 963 yards passing, 10 TDs. 4 INTs; 566 yards rushing, 10 TDs; 3 INT, 1 sack on defense
ATH – Derrick Wright, Jr., Northside Christian
Stats: 46 catches for 709 yards, 5 TDs; 18 tackles, 1 INT, 6 breakups, 2 FF, 1 FR on defense
AP – George Schmelzk, Sr., Community School (Naples)
Stats: 103 carries for 976 yards, 10 TDs; 1,315 All-Purpose yards, 13 total TDs, 3 INTs
AP – Kamen Wilmington, Jr., Northside Christian
Stats: 58 carries for 454 yards, 6 TDs; 22 tackles, 1 INT, 1 sack, 5 breakups, 2 FR; Averaged 34.0 yards on kickoffs and averaged 32.0 yards per punt
KS – Carlos Rodriguez, So., Indian Rocks Christian
Stats: 18 of 20 PATs, 4 of 4 FGs
THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL – Jose Valdiivia, Jr., Dade Christian
Stats: 59 tackles, 8 sacks
DL – Michael Scott, Jr., North Florida Christian
Stats: 80 tackles, 4.5 sacks
DL – Taquon Brown, So., Victory Christian
Stats: 56 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 FF, 2 FR
DL – Gerald Poleon, Sr., Victory Christian
Stats: 66 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 FR, 1 FF
LB – Joe Sparacio, So., First Baptist (Naples)
Stats: 110 tackles, 1 sack, 2 FR
LB – Scott Ater, So., Cambridge Christian
Stats: 112 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 block FG
LB – Aaron Riley, Sr., Victory Christian
Stats: 104 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 FR
LB – Anthony Guglielmetti, Jr., Seffner Christian
Stats: 104 tackles, 1 sack
DB – Lance Axson, So., Foundation Academy
Stats: 45 tackles, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 16 pass breakups
DB – Jalen Norwood, So., North Florida Christian
Stats: 73 tackles, 3 INTs
DB – Joshua Hayes, Jr., Victory Christian
Stats: 70 tackles, 3 INTs
DB – Isaac Bridges, Sr., Cornerstone Charter
Stats: 31 tackles, 4 INTs, 11 pass breakups
ATH – Markeis Colvin, So., Carrollwood Day
Stats: 51 tackles, 5 INTs, 1 sack; 20 catches for 501 yards, 4 TDs
ATH – Jaquan Patterson, Jr., Foundation Academy
Stats: 76 tackles, 9 sacks; 55 carries for 552 yards, 5 TDs
AP – Gavin Marts, So., Harvest Community
Stats: 76 tackles, 1 sack; 900 All-Purpose yards, 4 TDs
AP – Austin Gross, Sr., Marco Island Academy
Stats: 43 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FF; 33 carries for 330 yards, 2 TDs; 15 catches for 140 yards, 1 TD
KS – JD Cherry, Fr., North Florida Christian
Stats: 22 of 24 PATs, 3 for 4 FGs
HONORABLE MENTION
Cedar Creek Christian: DB Terrell Wright, So.
Cambridge Christian: LB Zack Stein, Jr.; DB Caleb Young, So.; LB Aaron Pierre, Jr.
Carrollwood Day: RB Yahsin Wooten, So.; WR Nazir Achecar, Jr.; LB Ryan Verscharen, Jr.
Community School (Naples): RB Henderon Francois, Fr.; RB Joe Lang, Jr.
Cornerstone Charter: QB Jack Johnson, Jr.
Dade Christian: QB Alec Carr, So.
Evangelical Christian: LB Joseph Mera, So.
First Baptist (Naples): LB Rainer Schurig, So; K Colvin Warburton, Sr.
Foundation Academy: DB Jordan Richards, Sr.; DB Evan Thompson, Jr.; LB Kyle Krueger, Jr.; K Brandon Barnes, Jr.
Indian Rocks Christian: RB Zeke McGaughty, Sr.; RB Theo Anderson, Sr.; DL Tyler Brown Williams, Fr.; LB Selby Steward, Sr.
Maclay: P/OL Jack Brady, Fr.
Marco Island Academy: RB Patrick Michel, Sr.; WR/RB Tyler Gresham, Jr.
North Florida Christian: WR Armunz Matthews, Sr; LB Tre’Dez Jones, Sr.; LB Phil Gardner, Sr.
Northside Christian: RB Josh Snead, Sr.; LB Tashim Knight, Jr.; LB Eric Russell, Jr.
Seffner Christian: WR Tyrell Carter, Jr.
Southwest Florida Christian: WR Caleb Catto, So.
University Christian: ATH DJ Stubbs, Jr.; DB Suan Paul Nobles, Sr.
Victory Christian: QB Dalton Jones, Jr.
