Defensive Player of the Year: Wetumpka’s Crumbaugh excels in new defense

Cliff Williams / The Herald Wetumpka’s Justin Crumbaugh

Justin Crumbaugh was already one of the best linebackers in the state, but learning from first-year head coach Bear Woods took the talented Wetumpka senior to the next level.

Crumbaugh entered the 2022 football season coming off a 94-tackle season where he earned All-County honors. He made tackles all over the field, and had a knack for being in the right place at the right time.