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Benjamin Russell All Star Players and Awards


Benjamin Russell Wildcats
Benjamin Russell High School

225 Heard Blvd. Alexander City, AL 35010
Stadium: Martin-Savarese Stadium
Colors: Maroon & White
Coach: Smitty Grider
Region: 6A-R3
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 NFL Players
 
 Honored Players 
 Player   Year   Pos.   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   College   Source 
 
 Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game 
 Jason Powell1993 OL Sr.6-4260  
 Rhett McCreight1999 DE Sr.6-4320  
 Richard Rhodes2000 P Sr.6-1190 Jacksonville State 
 Justin Buchanan2000 DL Sr.5-11265  
 Jeremy Meade2001 OL Sr.  
  Tyrone Martin2001 LB Sr.6-2215 Auburn 
  Eric Brock2002 DB Sr.6-0185 Auburn 
 Thomas Harris2004 WR Sr.6-0165 Alabama A&M 
  Eltoro Freeman2006 LB Sr.6-1200 Auburn 
 Malcolm Simmons2023 WR Sr.6-0170  
 
 All Southern 
 Donald Petrey1934 FB Sr.6-0188  Orlando Sentinel
  Lewis Godfree1939 Jr.  Orlando Sentinel
  Lewis Godfree1940 Sr.  Orlando Sentinel
  Jimmy Phillips1953 E Sr.199  Orlando Sentinel
 Scott Bolt1986 OL HM  Orlando Sentinel
 Knight Alexander1995 OL HM  Orlando Sentinel
 
 AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game 
 Billy Mitchem1947 Sr. South  
 Chris Davis1948 G Sr. South  
 Lewis Veasey1951 RT Sr.195 South  
 Roy Forbus1952 LE Sr.190 South Alabama 
 Lawrence Meadows1952 Sr. South  
  Jimmy Phillips1953 E Sr.6-1203 South Auburn 
  Charlie Wilson1953 T Sr.6-1200 South Auburn 
  Wayne Limbaugh1955 E Sr.6-0190 South Alabama 
  Jimmy Lloyd1955 T Sr.6-3215 South Alabama 
  Walter Moeling1960 MG Sr.5-11230 South Duke 
  Jimmy Foshee1960 DB Sr.5-11160 South Columbia Military Academy 
  Lynwood Strickland1961 E Sr.6-0185 South Alabama 
  Bogue Miller1961 HB Sr.6-1192 South Auburn 
  Steve Pemberton1967 G Sr.6-0198 South Alex City Jr. College 
  Jerome Jackson1968 B Sr.6-1178 South  
  Bill McDonald1968 C Sr.6-2185 South  
  Mike McGill1969 LB Sr.6-0180 South Troy 
  Andy Gothard1972 QB Sr.6-1178 South  
  Nathan Poole1974 RB Sr.5-10190 South Jacksonville State 
  Russ Foshee1981 S Sr.6-0198 South NE Oklahoma Jr. College 
 Greg Hicks1996 DB Sr. South  
 Jason Welch1997 OL Sr. 5-11250 South  
 Thomas Kelley2000 OL Sr.6-0290 South  
 Matthew McBurney2000 DL Sr.6-1250 South  
 Clay Harrelson2002 QB Sr.6-2190 South  
 Eltoro Freeman2005 LB Sr.6-0200 South  
 Jimmon Whetstone 2007 OL Sr.5-11240 South  
 Casey Cutts 2007 QB Sr.6-3185 South  
 Bryant Horn2013 QB/DB Sr.6-2185 South  
 NeColby Maxwell2016 RB Sr.5-8196 South  
 Davede Harren2017 RB Sr.5-10190 South  
 Kobi Crabb2018 DB Sr.6-2170 South  
 Camron Vickers2022 OL Sr.6-4251 South  
 
 Super 12 
 Scott Bolt1986 OL Sr.6-6276 Alabama ASWA
  Tyrone Martin2001 LB Sr.6-2215 Auburn ASWA
 
 Super All-State 
 Matt McBurney2000 DL Sr.6-0250  Bham News
 Richard Rhodes2000 P Sr.6-1190 Jacksonville State Bham News
  Tyrone Martin2001 LB Sr.6-2215 Auburn Bham News
 LeBronski Hutchins2005 LB Sr.6-4190  Bham News
 Gregory Calhoun2006 OL Sr.6-5285 UAB Bham News
  Eltoro Freeman2006 LB Sr.6-0210 Auburn Bham News




 All State Players 
 Player   Pos.   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   College   Source 
 
 2023   6A 
 Gabe BentonQB Sr. 6-3215 2nd   ASWA
 Malcolm SimmonsWR Sr. 6-1180 1st   ASWA
 TJ WilsonATH Jr. 5-7185 2nd   ASWA
 
 2022   6A 
 Corri MillinerATH Sr. 6-2175 2nd   ASWA
 Gabe BentonQB Jr. 6-3210 HM   ASWA
 Malcom SimmonsP Jr. 6-1180 2nd   ASWA
 
 2021   6A 
 Corri MillinerWR Jr. 6-2171 HM   ASWA
 
 2015   6A 
 Necolby MaxwellRB Jr.5-8190 2nd   ASWA
 Tyre GrayATH Sr.5-10170 1st   ASWA
 
 2014   6A 
 Tae RobinsonDL Jr. 5-10250 2nd   ASWA
 
 2013   5A 
 Tae RobinsonDL So. HM   ASWA
 Tyrik NorrisDB Jr. HM   ASWA
 
 2006   5A 
 Alfred BirminghamLB Sr. HM   BN
 Eltoro FreemanLB Sr.6-1200 1st   ASWA
 Eltoro FreemanLB Sr.6-0210 1st   BN
 Gregory CalhounOL Sr.6-5285 1st   ASWA
 Gregory CalhounOL Sr.6-5285 1st   BN
 
 2005   5A 
 LaBronski HutchinsLB Sr.6-4190 1st   BN
 LaBronski HutchinsLB Sr.6-1225 1st   ASWA
 Michael GoggansTE Sr.6-3230 1st   BN
 Michael GoggansDL Sr.6-4230 1st   ASWA
 
 2004   5A 
 Chris PowellPK Sr.5-10175 1st   BN
 Chris PowellPK Sr.5-10175 HM   ASWA
 
 2002   5A 
 Clay HarrelsonQB Sr. HM   BN
 Eric BrockDB Sr.6-0185 HM   BN
 Eric BrockDB Sr.6-0185 1st   ASWA
 Marquis GunnOL Sr.6-3225 1st   ASWA
 Marquis GunnDL Sr.6-3225 1st   BN
 
 2001   5A 
 Brent DyePK Sr. HM   BN
 Brent DyeWR Sr.6-0175 1st   ASWA
 Clay HarrelsonATH Jr.6-2180 1st   ASWA
 Clay HarrelsonATH Jr.6-2185 1st   BN
 Eric BrockDB Jr.6-1175 1st   BN
 Eric BrockDB Jr.6-1175 1st   ASWA
 Jeremy MeadeOL Sr.6-5325 HM   ASWA
 Jeremy MeadeL Sr.6-5325 1st   BN
 Marquis GunnDL Jr. HM   BN
 Shundell RussawLB Sr. HM   BN
 Tyrone MartinLB Sr.6-2215 1st   ASWA
 Tyrone MartinLB Sr.6-2215 1st   BN
 Willie Carl MartinCoach 1st   ASWA
 
 2000   5A 
 Brent DyePK Jr. HM   BN
 Brent DyePK Jr. HM   ASWA
 Matt McBurneyDL Sr.6-0250 1st   ASWA
 Matt McBurneyDL Sr.6-0250 1st   BN
 Richard RhodesP Sr.6-1190 1st   ASWA
 Richie RhodesP Sr.6-1190 1st   BN
 Shundell RussawLB Jr. HM   ASWA
 Shundell RussawLB Jr. HM   BN
 
 1999   6A 
 Ashley ChadhaOL Sr. HM   BN
 Ashley ChadhaOL Sr. HM   ASWA
 Rhett McCreightDL So. HM   BN
 
 1997   6A 
 Craig LeeDB Sr.5-11160 1st   BN
 Jerome GambleDL Sr. HM   BN
 Jerome GambleDL Sr. HM   ASWA
 Jerome GambleDL Sr. HM   ASWA
 Patrick PearsonLB Sr. HM   ASWA
 Patrick PearsonLB Sr. HM   ASWA
 Patrick PearsonLB Sr. HM   BN
 Phil LazenbyCoach 1st   ASWA
 Roderick SpiveyRB Jr. HM   ASWA
 Roderick SpiveyRB Jr. HM   ASWA
 Roderick SpiveyRB Jr. HM   BN
 
 1996   6A 
 Joe Randy HarrellDL Sr. HM   BN
 Timmy LawsonQB Sr. HM   BN
 
 1995   6A 
 John AllenOL Sr. HM   BN
 Seneca KnightDL Sr. HM   ASWA
 Seneca KnightDL Sr. HM   BN
 
 1993   6A 
 Antonio GrahamWR Sr.6-4200 1st   BN
 Jarvis HallDB Sr.6-0175 HM   ASWA
 Jarvis HallDB Sr.6-0175 HM   BN
 Jason PowellOL Sr.6-4260 HM   ASWA
 Jason PowellOL Sr.6-4260 1st   BN
 Joey StricklandLB Sr.5-11180 HM   ASWA
 
 1992   6A 
 Degretio SandlinLB Sr. HM   BN
 
 1991   6A 
 Alan BarnettQB Sr. HM   ASWA
 Alan BarnettQB Sr. HM   BN
 Derek OwensOL Sr. HM   ASWA
 Derek OwensOL Sr. HM   BN
 
 1990   6A 
 Cedric KendrickRB Jr.5-10170 1st   ASWA
 Cedrick KendrickRB Jr.5-10170 1st   BN
 Ryan KingTE Sr.6-3215 HM   ASWA
 
 1989   6A 
 Bernard KelleyRB HM   ASWA
 
 1988   6A 
 Antonio HolleyOL Sr.6-2262 HM   ASWA
 Antonio HolleyOL Sr.6-2262 1st   BN
 James ColeyRB Sr. HM   BN
 
 1986   6A 
 Scott BoltOL Sr.6-6276 1st   ASWA
 Scott BoltOL Sr.6-6278 1st   BN
 Tracy MinniefieldRB HM   ASWA
 
 1984   6A 
 Ben ClevelandOL HM   BN
 Ben ClevelandOL HM   ASWA
 Jeffery OwensOL HM   ASWA
 Steve ChapmanRB HM   ASWA
 Steve ChapmanRB HM   BN
 
 1979   4A 
 Wesley HaynesLB Sr.6-2190 2nd   BN
 Wesley HaynesK Sr.6-2190 1st   MA
 
 1978   4A 
 HuntleyE HM   BN
 
 1977   4A 
 Joe ChapmanB HM   BN
 Joe ChapmanB HM   MA
 SpearsG HM   BN
 
 1974   4A 
 David JonesL Sr.6-2220 HM   BN
 David JonesT Sr.6-2220 1st   MA
 Nathan PooleRB Sr.5-10180 1st   MA
 Nathan PooleHB Sr.5-10180 2nd   BN
 
 1971   4A 
 GrantB HM   BN
 
 1968   4A 
 Bill McDonaldC Sr. HM   BN
 CalabroT HM   BN
 GilbertE HM   BN
 Jerome JacksonB Sr.6-1180 2nd   BN
 
 1964   4A 
 Fred ShockleyG HM   BPH
 
 1962   3A 
 Jimmy SpannG 2nd   ASWA
 Joe CurvanQB 2nd   ASWA
 Larry BoltT 3rd   BPH
 Larry BoltT 1st   ASWA
 Larry BoltT HM   BN
 
 1961   4A 
 Bogue MillerB HM   BPH
 Bogue MillerT HM   BN
 Bogue MillerG 2nd   ASWA
 James McMillinT HM   BPH
 Jimmy CornwellC HM   BPH
 Jimmy StricklandE Sr.190 1st   BN
 Lynwood StricklandE Sr.190 1st   BPH
 Lynwood StricklandE Sr.190 1st   ASWA
 Mack MoseleyG HM   BPH
 
 1960   3A 
 Buddy FoyE HM   MA
 Ewell SmithB HM   MA
 Hershell HicksC HM   MA
 Hershell HicksC HM   BN
 Jimmy FosheeB HM   BN
 Jimmy FosheeB 2nd   MA
 Jimmy StricklandE Jr.180 2nd   BN
 Lynwood StricklandE 2nd   MA
 Winky MoelingT Sr. 1st   MA
 Winky MoelingT Sr. 1st   BPH
 Winky MoelingT Sr. HM   BN
 Winky MoelingT Sr. 1st   ASWA
 
 1959   3A 
 SellersG HM   MA
 StricklandE HM   MA
 
 1958   3A 
 Lamar CaldwellB 3rd   BPH
 Lamar CaldwellB 2nd   MA
 MaynardE HM   MA
 
 1957   A 
 CaldwellHB HM   MA
 GastonG HM   MA
 GrimsleyC HM   MA
 LeeHB HM   MA
 
 1955   A 
 Billy WaitesG 1st   MA
 Jimmy LloydT 1st   MA
 Wayne LimbaughRE 3rd   MA
 
 1954   2A 
 LloydT HM   BPH
 LloydT HM   MA
 WaitesG HM   MA
 
 1953   2A 
 AdamsonB HM   BPH
 BrittonC HM   MA
 Charles WilsonT HM   MA
 Charles WilsonT HM   MA
 FayB HM   BPH
 Frank FoyB HM   MA
 HeadleyE HM   BPH
 Jimmy KilpatrickB HM   MA
 Jimmy PhillipsE 1st   MA
 Jimmy PhillipsE Sr.198 1st   BN
 Jimmy PhillipsE Sr.198 1st   BPH
 KilpatrickB HM   BPH
 ThilsonT HM   BPH
 
 1952   A 
 Jim PhillipsE HM   MA
 Lawrence MeadowsB HM   MA
 Roy ForbusE 1st   MA
 Roy ForbusE Sr.185 1st   BN
 
 1951   A 
 BrittonC HM   MA
 HillB HM   MA
 James BlakenshipT Sr.225 1st   BN
 Roy BlankenshipT 1st   BPH
 Roy BlankenshipT 1st   MA
 Roy ForbusE 1st   MA
 VeazeyT HM   MA
 
 1950   A 
 SellersG HM   MA
 
 1949   A 
 HarrelsonB HM   MA
 PriceG HM   MA
 
 1948   A 
 Chris DavisG Sr. 1st   BNAH
 Joe DavisG 1st   MA
 McCulloughB HM   MA
 
 1947   A 
 HeadleyE HM   MA
 
 1945   A 
 AdcockG HM   BNAH
 
 1942   A 
 BowersG HM   MA
 Frank DuncanLE 1st   MA
 
 1941   A 
 AdairQB HM   MA
 DeanT HM   MA
 DuncanE 3rd   BNAH
 Frank DuncanE 175 1st   MA
 HawkinsC HM   MA
 PritchardE HM   MA
 
 1940   A 
 BolandE HM   MA
 BolandE HM   BN
 HawkinsC HM   BN
 HawkinsC 3rd   MA
 HolmanG HM   BN
 Lewis GodfreeT Sr.212 1st   BN
 Lewis GodfreyT 2nd   MA
 
 1939   A 
 BurnsB HM   BN
 Lewis GodfreeT Jr.198 1st   BN
 Lewis GodfreeT Jr.198 1st   MA
 PateQB HM   MA
 RhodesQB HM   MA
 ThomasQB HM   MA
 VickersG HM   MA
 VickersG HM   BN
 
 1938   A 
 CarterHB HM   MA
 DenhamE HM   MA
 DenhamE HM   BN
 FosheeFB 2nd   BN
 FosheeFB 2nd   MA
 FullerQB HM   BN
 HardyHB HM   BN
 HardyHB HM   MA
 Lewis GodfreeT 1st   MA
 Lewis GodfreeT So.6-0195 1st   BN
 PottsC HM   BN
 PottsC HM   MA
 
 1937   A 
 ChappellFB 3rd   MA
 GodfreeT HM   MA
 MaxwellE HM   MA
 MeadowsHB HM   MA
 
 1936   A 
 CarlisleC HM   MA
 CarlisleC HM   BN
 DavisFB HM   BN
 DavisFB HM   MA
 Hugh GodfreeE 6-0176 1st   MA
 Hugh GodfreeE 6-0175 1st   BN
 MeadowsHB HM   BN
 MeadowsHB HM   MA
 PalseyT HM   MA
 
 1935   A 
 BaileyE HM   MA
 BrownT 2nd   MA
 Charles CottonQB 2nd   BN
 Charles CottonQB 5-9162 1st   MA
 George BaileyE HM   BN
 Wilmot BrownT 2nd   BN
 
 1934   A 
 CrawfordT 2nd   MA
 Donald PetreyFB 6-0188 1st   MA
 Donald PetreyFB 190 2nd   BN
 FosheeL HM   BN
 FosheeG HM   MA
 MitchellC HM   MA
 ThomasT HM   MA
 
 1933   A 
 BarnesL HM   BAH
 PetreyB HM   BAH
 
 1932   A 
 John HodnetC 2nd   BAH
 MeggsG HM   BAH
 MitchellB HM   BAH
 
 1931   A 
 WatleyE 2nd   BAH
 
 1929   A 
 FunderburkHB 1st   MA
 
 1927   A 
 FloydB HM   BAH
 McAllisterQB HM   MA
 McClellanE HM   MA
 ParrishT HM   MA
 ParrishL HM   BAH
 PerkinsB HM   BAH
 PerkinsFB HM   BN
 
 1923   A 
 PerkinawFB 1st   BAH



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