Thompson (Alabaster) has been the best team in Alabama for the past two years and the Warriors are well represented on the 2020 MaxPreps All-State high school football team. They have gone 26-1 since 2019 and won two consecutive 7A state championships.
They lead the way with six All-State selections, including five first-team picks.
Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville) has the second-most selections with four. Auburn, the 7A runners-up, and the 5A champs, St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile), each have three All-State picks.
In total, 33 different schools have at least one player featured and nine had multiple selections.
Thirty-two seniors were selected, 16 juniors and two sophomores represent the 50 players featured on the Alabama all-state high school football team.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
In his first year as the starting quarterback, he threw for 3,569 yards and 42 touchdowns for the back-to-back 7A state champs. He also rushed for 300-plus yards and five scores.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
The former Auburn commit rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns playing against the best competition in Alabama. He checks in as the top-rated running back in the state and No. 5 overall.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his senior year with 2,334 yards rushing and 37 touchdowns in 10 games.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Led the Warriors in receptions (74) and receiving yards (1,232) and was second in receiving touchdowns (12).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Kentucky | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped lead the Spartans to a 5A runner-up finish after hauling in 70 receptions for 1,235 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Georgia Tech | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a huge roll in leading the Wildcats to their first playoff appearance since 2017.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 250
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
One of the state's top prospects dominates on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 315
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Junior (2022)
Helped lead the way for one of the best rushing attacks in the country as the Saints went 14-0 and won the 5A state title.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 295
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2021)
Do not be surprised when the top-rated offensive lineman in Alabama makes an impact as a true freshman in Tallahassee.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 315
Status: Committed to Ole Miss | Class: Senior (2021)
His
highlight tape is as good as any offensive lineman in high school football. Will be a key piece for Ole Miss down the road.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
Status: Committed to Troy | Class: Senior (2021)
Was the leader for one of the best offensive lines in the state. Helped pave the way for two 1,000-yard rushers.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Made an impact as a wide receiver, running back and kickoff returner for the No. 6 team in the country. Is a threat to score any time he touches the ball.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 145
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Has one of the strongest legs in the nation regardless of class. Has already landed offers from Florida, LSU and Tennessee.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 235
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated weak-side defensive end from the Class of 2022 is also the No. 1 player in Alabama.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 250
Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2021)
Made a huge impact on both sides of the ball for the 4A champs.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 255
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Lines up everywhere on the defensive line and is one of the top-rated players in the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Checks in as a Top 50 player overall and No. 4 defensive tackle on 247sports.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Crimson Tide linebacker racked up over 100 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and six sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2021)
"Scooby" and Lawson were both selected as two of the 16 finalists for the Butkus Award, given to the best linebacker in high school football.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Finished his junior year with 126 tackles and nine sacks for the 3A runner-up.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated cornerback in the Class of 2021 was a playmaker on both sides of the ball for the 6A champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2021)
Quarterbacks rarely looked to the four-star cornerback's direction. He finished his senior year with 48 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss and had five pass-breakups to go with nearly 800 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated cornerback from the Class of 2023 has been a key piece on defense for the back-to-back 7A champs in each of the last two seasons.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The Class of 2022 is loaded with big-time cornerbacks and Fegans stacks up with any of them.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
A four-year starter for the Cougars made a huge impact on all three phases of the kicking game.
Second Team Offense
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated quarterback from Alabama in the Class of 2022 threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 29 touchdowns in nine games for the 4A state finalist.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated running back among juniors eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark on the ground despite missing time in 2020.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The soon-to-be national recruit put on a show in the 4A championship game. He had 38 carries for 264 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-20 win over Gordo. Meadows finished his junior year with 2,004 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his senior year with over 1,000 yards receiving and 16 touchdowns for one of the top programs in Alabama.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Vanderbilt (baseball) | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The second sophomore to make the All-State team hauled in 53 receptions for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Volunteer is one of the most complete tight ends in the country.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 260
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated offensive tackle in the state from the Class of 2022 is one of the most physical and athletic lineman in the game.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a huge role in the trenches for the back-to-back 7A champs.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 325
Status: Committed to North Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped lead the Indians to a 6A championship dominating opposing defensive lineman.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to UAB | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader on the offensive line for the 7A runner-up.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Has been an impact player on the offensive line during the Red Devils' 45-game win streak. They won the 3A title this year after winning the 2A championship in 2018 and 2019.
Height: 5-10.5 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Army | Class: Senior (2021)
Defenses had to account for Graves-Billips no matter where he lined up. He rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns to go with 500-plus yards receiving and three more scores.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to University of St. Thomas | Class: Senior (2021)
Over 80 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks and only missed one field during his senior season. Also one of the best onside kick specialists in the country.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated defensive tackle in the state racked up 20 tackles-for-loss and six sacks.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Dominated on both sides of the football.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Made everyone's job easier on defense by taking on double-teams and eating space. Was the heart and soul for the runner-up in 7A on the defensive line.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Duck posted double-digit sacks for the 6A runner-up.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The fourth-rated inside linebacker from the Class of 2022 finished his junior year with 100-plus tackles and 15 tackles-for-loss.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The four-star linebacker finished his final season of high school with 83 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and one interception.
LB Cam Jeffery, American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa) Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Impacted both sides of the ball at a high level. Racked up 125 tackles and lines up everywhere on defense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Very talented at wide receiver and in the secondary. Already has offers from Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, Florida State, Michigan, Tennessee and a handful of other Power 5 schools.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Status: Committed to Virginia | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped lead the Toros to a runner-up finish in 6A and was one of the top shutdown cornerbacks in Alabama.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his senior year with seven interceptions for the runner-up in the largest classification.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best all-around players in the state finished the season with 72 tackles, nine interceptions, 2,100-plus yards of total offense and 28 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Finished his junior year averaging 42.9 yards per punt which ranked first among teams in Alabama who put stats on MaxPreps.
