Vote: Readers choice — Who is the 2023 Athens-area high school football Player of the Year?
With a stellar season in the books, it's time to cast your vote for the 2023 Athens-area high school football postseason player of the year.
The Athens Banner-Herald selected Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Aaron Philo and Jefferson running back/linebacker as 2023 co-players of the year. Now it's time for readers to make their selection.
Below are the nominees from this season's action, each with outstanding performances for their teams. The poll will remain open until Jan. 2 at 8 p.m.
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Athens-area high school football player of the year for 2023-24
Apalachee
Howard Holloway, QB, 2024
Kenny Rodriguez, LB, 2024
Brett Sharp, LB, 2024
Kaiden Martin, OL, 2024
Favian Williford, RB, 2025
Damon Hale, DL, 2025
George Murray III, DB, 2027
Colin Eishen, WR, 2027
Athens Academy
Noah Prior, TE, 2024
Austin McGee, DB, 2024
Ricky Chastain, DB, 2024
Jeremiah Wingfield, LB/RB, 2025
Bryan McClendon, DB, 2025
Hampton Johnson, QB, 2025
K.J. Whitehead, DB/WR, 2025
Jamari Welch, RB, 2025
Athens Christian
Bryson Campbell, WR, 2025
Jordan Rosa, LB, 2025
Layden Bryson, QB, 2027
Bethlehem Christian
Josh Adams, QB, 2024
Nate Campbell, OL, 2024
Ethan Lopez, DL, 2024
Tristian Pucket, LB/TE, 2025
Clarke Central
Kendrick Curry, LB, 2024
Bartez Gillespie Jr., S, 2024
Jaden Cofer, WR, 2024
Jaylon Jackson, WR, 2024
Cooper Evans, K/P, 2024
Alexander Leahy, LB, 2024
Nick Paul, OL, 2024
Corey Watkins, RB, 2025
A.J. Lonon, DL/DE, 2026
Cedar Shoals
Anthony Hubbard, QB, 2024
Devin Hester, WR, 2024
Taiwan Green, RB/LB, 2025
Commerce
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Joey Duncan, OL, 2024
Jaiden Daniels, RB, 2025
Tysean Wiggins, RB, 2025
Michael Duncan, OL, 2025
Jeremiah 'Pap' Mintz, DL, 2025
Mac Mullis, S, 2025
East Jackson
Nate Heiss, DB, 2024
Tyquese Gresham, DL/OL, 2024
Aaron Blackmon, LB, 2025
Drew Richardson, QB, 2026
Jackson County
M.J. Spurlin, RB, 2024
Jaydan Hibbert, WR, 2024
Peyton Scott, DL, 2024
Daniel Stites, LB, 2024
Jefferson
Zay Minish, RB, 2024
Brian Senter, OL, 2024
Chris Law, TE, 2024
Jaden Butts, DB, 2024
Gavin Markey, QB, 2025
Ashley Eckert, OL, 2025
Ty Oglesby, OL, 2025
Kelan Butler, DE, 2025
Rett Hemphill, LB, 2025
Justin Beatty, DB, 2024
Terry Willis, DB, 2024
Bryant Cox, OL, 2024
Dashaun Keith, DB, 2025
Madison County
Camden Smith, QB/DB, 2024
Zakhari Shiflet, RB, 2024
Braxton Walker, OL, 2024
Walker Simmons, OL, 2024
Will Huntsinger, OL 2024
Bryson Drake, LB, 2024
Wyatt Morris, DE, 2024
Casen Duggins, DB, 2024
Zach Esters, LB, 2024
Justin Smith, OL, 2025
Brady Collier, OL, 2025
Garrett Smith, LB, 2027
North Oconee
Brooks Thompson, DB, 2024
Mack Brice, LB, 2024
Carson Dominey, DL, 2024
Damoni Taylor, DB, 2024
J.J. Poole, K/P, 2024
Khamari Brooks, LB, 2026
Oconee County
Mac Ricks, CB/QB, 2024
Titus Watkins, QB, 2025
Caiden Wood, RB/LB, 2026
Oglethorpe
Jake Turner, RB/LB, 2024
Darius Heard, WR, 2025
Reid Coley, DT, 2025
Jordan Johnson, DB, 2025
Brock Barrett, OL, 2026
Prince Avenue Christian
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Austin Head, OL, 2024
Nick Hurley, TE, 2024
Jake Atha, OL, 2025
Mac Bradley, LB, 2025
Kyler Giddens, LB, 2025
Gaines Scoggins, DB, 2025
C.J. Dockery, WR, 2026
Westminster Christian
Dee Moore, RB/LB, 2024
Owen Davis, WR/DB, 2024
Henry Sanders, WR/LB, 2024
Andrew Costello, RB/LB, 2024
Noah Goodwin, TE/DE, 2026
Winder-Barrow
Ryan McNally, DB, 2024
Tyrone Allen, DL, 2024
Aidan Johnson, DB, 2024
Tyron 'Tank' Harris, LB, 2024
Mason Woods, OL, 2025
Aidan Scott, OL, 2025
Jamarcus Hester, LB, 2025
M.J. Dowdy, RB, 2026
Kenyan Glasper, WR, 2026
Jadaan Cooper, DB, 2024
Matt Grenier, DL/P, 2025
Cam Gresham, LB, 2025
Xavier McCoy, RB, 2026
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Vote: 2023 Athens-area high school football Player of the Year poll
