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GPB announced its All-State Football Team during the state football playoffs, with some of the state’s best players honored on the elite squad.

The Offensive Player of the Year is quarterback Brock Vandagriff, who led Prince Avenue Christian to the Class A Private championship. The senior has signed with the University of Georgia.

The Defensive Player of the Year is Barrett Carter, an outside linebacker from North Gwinnett. Carter has signed with Clemson. 

The Coach of the Year is Alan Chadwick of Marist. He led the War Eagles to an undefeated season, the Class 4A championship and won his 399th career game.

All-State Offense

Quarterbacks: Gunner Stockton, Rabun County; Sam Horn, Collins Hill

Running backs: Cody Brown, Parkview; Phil Mafah, Grayson; Justice Haynes, Blessed Trinity; Malyk Walker, Washington County.

Wide receivers: Travis Hunter, Collins Hill; Deion Colzie, Athens Academy; Decari Collins, Westlake; Jared Brown, Parkview.

Tight end: Jack Nickel, Milton.

Offensive line: Amarius Mims, Bleckley County; Terrence Ferguson, Peach County; Micah Morris, Camden County; Dylan Fairchild, West Forsyth; Cameron Ball, Tri-Cities; Addison Nichols, Greater Atlanta Christian.

All-State Defense

Defensive linemen: Jonathan Jefferson, Douglas County; Victoine Brown, Grayson; Khristian Zachary, Carrollton; Christen Miller, Cedar Grove; Thomas Davis, Lowndes.

Linebackers: Ahmad Walker, Warner Robins; Smael Mondon, South Paulding; Zavier Carter, Hapeville Charter; Trevin Wallace, Wayne County; Jalen Garner, Norcross; Chief Borders, Heard County.

Defensive backs: Nyland Green, Newton; Deyon Bouie, Bainbridge; Josh Moore, Marist; Sirad Bryant, Crisp County; Nate Wiggins, Westlake; Malaki Starks, Jefferson.

Athletes: Jaccuri Brown, Lowndes; Thomas Castellanos, Ware County; Jalen Addie, Warner Robins.

All-State Specialists

Kicker: Kriston Esnard, Decatur

Punter: Connor Weselman, Westminster

Return: Jamal Haynes, Grayson; Caleb Edwards, Dacula.