Coach Ferrell’s Pre-Season 2nd Team & HM 5A All State Defense
The state of Virginia is one of the most talented states in the country and has a long history of producing dominant athletes in every sport, including football. There are numerous towns and cities across the talent-rich state including the…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Virginia is one of the most talented states in the country and has a long history of producing dominant athletes in every sport, including football. There are numerous towns and cities across the talent-rich state including the larger metropolitan areas of Norfolk, Richmond, Northern Virginia, Roanoke, and more. Here is the Pre-Season Second Team and Honorable Mention Virginia 5A All State Defense.
Second Team 5A All State Defense
Ari Watford | 6’6’’ 220 lbs | Defensive Line | Salem High School
Watford is the Top Ranked player in the Class of 2025 for the state of Virginia, and arguably the country. He is a big dominant edge rusher who has already shown dominance on the varsity level as a freshmen. He currently holds 25 offers from programs such as; Florida State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Duke, Coastal Carolina, Michigan, Tennessee, Old Dominion, Bowling Green, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech.
Andre Williams | 6’4’’ 215 lbs | Defensive Line | Clover Hill High School
Williams is one of the Top 5 Defensive Linemen in the state. In his sophomore campaign he tallied 64 tackles, 1 interception, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass break up, and 1 field goal block.
Shaun Sanders | 6’ 315 lbs | Defensive Line | Kempsville High School
Sanders was named 2nd Team All Region Offensive Guard, and only allowed 2 sacks all season ling. On the defensive side of the ball, he won 2nd Team All Beach and All Region honors as a Defensive Tackle and was responsible for 41 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and 6 sacks.
Micah Smith | 6’4’’ 235 lbs | Defensive Line | Stone Bridge High School
Smith was a big spark to a Stone Bridge defense that led the team to an undefeated 15-0 season, 5A State Championship, and held opponents to under 12 points per game. He has offers to Bryant, Stonehill College, Army, Navy, VMI, and Lafayette
Kyle Carpe | 6’ 200 lbs | Linebacker | Stone Bridge High School
Carpe was named 1st Team All State, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All Region Linebacker. The two sport star also earned 1st Team All Potomac District honors as a Catcher. He finished the season with 92 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 15 hurries, 5 pass deflection, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 safety.
Ashby Berry | 6’ 175lbs | Linebacker | Midlothian High School
Berry is one of the most versatile athletes in the state. He was named All Metro All Purpose, All Region Running Back and Linebacker, and also is a Virginia State Champion in Wrestling.
Nathaniel Knox | 5’11’’ 190 lbs | Linebacker | Maury High School
Knox was named 1st Team 5A All State Linebacker last season. Knox was a huge part of a Maury defense that was responsible for the team making it to the State Semi Finals, and only giving up 10 points per game. He has offers from Sacred Heart, VMI, and Florida Memorial.
Da’vontae Floyd | 5’11’’ 170 lbs | Defensive Back | Maury High School
Floyd was another key contributor on the Maury defense. He earned 1st Team All State honors as a Cornerback, and is one of the top returning defensive backs in the district. He holds offers from Buffalo, North Carolina State, Pitt, West Virginia, and Coastal Carolina, to name a few.
Leon Griffin III | 6’ 175 lbs | Defensive Back | Bayside High School
Griffin is a Duke Commit, who was named All Region Defensive Back and 1st Team All Beach District DB last season. Bayside finished 6-5 last year with a First Round elimination in the playoffs, but Griffin and crew will look to make stronger push into the playoffs this season.
Tyler Butts-Baker | 6’ 185lbs | Defensive Back | Green Run High School
Butts-Baker was a key part of a dominant Green Run secondary that only allowed an average of 12 points per game. The Green Run rising junior should have another strong season and help push the Stallions to State Title contention. He has offers from Maryland, Bowling Green, Old Dominion, and Duke.
Milton Ferguson | 5’11’’ 165 lbs | Defensive Back | Green Run High School
Ferguson won 2nd Team All Region DB honors last fall, and had over a dozen offers from East Carolina, Bowling green, Coastal, Boston College, Marshall, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and more. He is another athlete in Green Run’s secondary that led the team to the State Semi Finals, while holding six opponents to 1 score or less.
Honorable Mention 5A All State Defense
Griffin Farmery | 6’1’’ 210 lbs | Defensive Line | Riverside High School
Elijah Lea | 6’1’’ 200 lbs | Defensive Line | Kecoughtan High School
James Valentine | 6’2’’ 230 lbs | Defensive Line | Patrick Henry High School
Gabe Semidey | 6’ 200 lbs | Linebacker | Midlothian High School
Stephon Hick | 6’2’’ 180 lbs | Linebacker | Prince George High School
Kelvin Seay | 6’2’’ 180 lbs | Defensive Back | Maury High School
Dante Terrell Jr | 6’ 180 lbs | Defensive Back | Brooke Point High School
Lavontay Bond | 5’11’’ 170 lbs | Defensive Back | Maury High School