QB: Alijah Johnson, Benjamin Russell
Johnson has the tough task of following the production left by Gabe Benton. However, he has grown as a passer throughout the offseason heading into his first year as a starter. He provides solid arm talent and great athleticism for the position. He has plenty of returning talent to the roster to make his job easier and get Benjamin Russell deep in the playoffs. Â
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File / TPI Dadeville’s Brandez Eason (23) fights for yards against Randolph County. Eason rushed for 1,200 yards and 20 touchdowns last season.
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File / TPI Central Coosa's Antoneo Grant runs the football against Thorsby.
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File / TPI Southern Prep's Caleb Cole runs the ball against Lakeside. Cole will be one of Southern Prep's top receivers this season.
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File / TPI Horseshoe Bend’s Braxton Wilson (2) runs against Fayetteville. Wilson, a sophomore, rushed for over 1,000 yards as a freshman last year.
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File / TPI Reeltown’s Tae Martin (12) runs against Tallassee. Martin accumulated 1,374 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior last year.
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