Malakoff head coach Jamie Driskell.

There were several standout performers on the gridiron during the 2024 high school football season.

To highlight those individuals for their efforts, we are releasing the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-Rose Country Football Team.

2024-25 TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH

ALL-ROSE COUNTRY FOOTBALL TEAM

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Mike Jones, Malakoff, senior, quarterback: Jones was 175 of 247 passing for 2,591 yards and 38 touchdowns. He had 123 carries for 1,129 yards and 11 touchdowns. For his career, Jones was 520 of 779 for 7,477 yards and 93 touchdowns, while also rushing for 2,442 yards and 30 touchdowns. Jones finished with a career record of 44-3. He led the Tigers to a Class 3A Division I championship as a junior and to the title game as a senior, guiding the Tigers to a 31-game winning streak. He has signed with Trinity Valley Community College.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, sophomore, quarterback: Bryant was 139 of 186 for 2,718 yards and 43 touchdowns, and he had 80 carries for 856 yards and 14 touchdowns. Bryant led the Panthers to an 11-1 record, falling to eventual state champion Columbus in the area round. Bryant, a four-star recruit, has football offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Baylor, Florida State, Houston, Kansas State, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Sacramento State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas State, Texas Tech, Tulsa, UNLV, UTSA and North Texas, and he has basketball offers from Arizona State, California, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Trevor Brooks, Chapel Hill, senior, linebacker: Brooks, a do-it-all player for the Bulldogs, had 150 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 4 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and an interception returned for a touchdown. He is the all-time school record holder for sacks (24) and tackles for loss (96). On offense, Brooks had 30 catches for 365 yards and five touchdowns, and he carried the ball 11 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns. As a punter, Brooks had a 41.5-yard average with 16 inside the 20.

OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Trey Haralson, Tyler High, sophomore, wide receiver: Harlason burst onto the scene this season with 32 catches for 682 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had a kickoff return for a touchdown. Haralson has offers from Arkansas, Michigan State, North Texas, Ole Miss, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas State, UTEP and UTSA.

DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Kadavion Pickens, Whitehouse, sophomore, defensive end: Pickens had 87 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 9 quarterback pressures, 2 interceptions, 3 passes broke up and 1 forced fumble in his debut season for the Wildcats to earn all-state honors in Class 5A.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Jamie Driskell, Malakoff: Driskell led Malakoff to a 15-1 record and the Class 3A Division I championship game, a year after leading the Tigers to the program’s first state championship victory. Malakoff won 31 straight games. Driskell just finished his 16th year as head coach at Malakoff, compiling a record of 173-36 with 16 playoff appearances and 10 district championships. Malakoff has advanced to the playoffs and won at least eight games in every season since Driskell took over in 2009. The Tigers are 36-15 in the postseason under Driskell.

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Kayson Brooks, Kilgore, junior: 241 completions, 3,673 yards, 43 touchdowns for state finalist

Running back: Tyson Johnson, Winnsboro, senior: 229 carries, 2,064 yards, 23 touchdowns

Running back: Rickey Stewart, Chapel Hill, senior: 193 carries, 1,650 yards, 16 touchdowns; 11 catches, 171 yards, 1 touchdown; School career records: 7,746 rushing yards, 87 touchdowns; Single-season school records: 2,856 rushing yards, 44 touchdowns; Texas signee

Running back: Jon Denman, Palestine Westwood, senior: 159 carries, 1,817 yards, 22 touchdowns; 10 catches, 192 yards, 2 touchdowns; TCU signee.

Wide receiver: Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, junior: 56 catches, 1,378 yayrds, 25 touchdowns; Mississippi State commit

Wide receiver: Za’Bryan Hood, Tyler Legacy, senior: 53 catches, 1,073 yards, 7 touchdowns; Tyler Junior College signee

Wide receiver: Caden Rowe, Van, senior: 72 catches, 1,269 yards, 11 touchdowns; School career record: 2,507 yards receiving, tied for third in catches (132) and touchdown catches (22)

Fullback/tight end: JP Rainer, Tyler Legacy, senior: 33 catches, 434 yards, 4 touchdowns; Class 6A all-state

Offensive line: Keldrick Davis, Chapel Hill, senior: 90 percent, 59 pancakes, 14 knockdowns, 0 sacks allowed; Tarleton State signee

Offensive line: DeMarrion Brown-Johnson, Tyler Legacy, sophomore: All-District 10-6A; Offers include Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Texas Tech and Texas A&M

Offensive line: Johnathan Bush, Whitehouse, senior: All-District 7-5A Division II; Wyoming signee

Offensive line: Cameron Griffin, Lindale, junior: 83 percent, 66 domination blocks, 47 knockdowns, 1 sack allowed

Offensive line: Justus Anderson, Van, senior: 93 percent, 66 knockdowns, 65 dominations, 0 sacks allowed

Kicker: Seth Baggett, Lindale, senior: 10 of 13 field goals, long of 47, 45 of 46 extra points, 44 touchbacks; Tyler Junior College signee

Utility: Bryce Wallum, Troup, senior: Played quarterback, cornerback, kicker and punter; 86 of 141, 1,360 yards, 17 touchdowns; 176 carries, 1,745 yards, 23 touchdowns; 37 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions; 41 of 47 extra points, 5 of 8 field goals, long of 32; 38-yard punting average, 5 inside 20

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Cam Christian, Kilgore, junior: 106 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7 sacks

Defensive line: Maeson Ray, Van, senior: 104 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 17 quarterback pressures, 1 forced interception

Defensive line: Kaleb Walker, Lindale, sophomore: 89 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 26 quarterback knockdowns, 9 quarterback pressures, 2 fumble recoveries

Defensive line: Simeon Garner, Tyler Legacy, senior: 73 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles; Texas State signee

Linebacker: Nathaniel Kirksey, Tyler Legacy, senior: 159 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery

Linebacker: D’Canaan Sueing, Tyler High, senior: 131 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 5 quarterback pressures, 1 interception returned for touchdown, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries

Linebacker: Parker Poteete, Malakoff, senior: 164 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 sacks, 3 quarterback pressures, 5 pass breakups; Career: 431 tackles

Linebacker: La’Keyleon Graves, Kilgore, junior: 136 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 5 pass breakups; 48 catches, 907 yards, 14 touchdowns

Defensive back: Jayden Sanders, Kilgore, senior: 46 tackles, 3 interceptions, 4 pass breakups; 54 catches, 958 yards, 12 touchdowns; District 9-4A Division I MVP; Michigan signee

Defensive back: Jakalen Sheffield, Kilgore, junior: 124 tackles, 8 interceptions, 17 pass breakups, 4 tackles for loss, 1 defensive touchdown

Defensive back: Cade Christensen, Van, senior: 146 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 9 pass breakups

Defensive back: Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, junior: 40 tackles, 7 interceptions, 2 returned for touchdowns, 16 pass breakups, 1 tackle for loss; 72 of 127, 1,593 yards, 15 touchdowns, 165 carries, 1,862 yards, 30 touchdowns; Unanimous district MVP

Punter: Colt James, Palestine, junior: 33 punts, 46.9 average, long of 70

Return specialist: Caiden Drummer, Tyler High, senior: 22 kick returns, 540 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 punt returns, 69 yards

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Jaxon Moffatt, Van, senior: 199 of 330, 2,709 yards, 28 touchdowns; 91 carries, 485 yards, 14 touchdowns for state quarterfinalist; School career records for completions (446) and passing yards (6,355).

Running back: Austin Moffatt, Van, senior: 252 carries, 1,527 yards, 13 touchdowns; 30 catches, 307 yards, 4 touchdowns

Running back: Jason Tennyson, Malakoff, senior: 178 carries, 1,822 yards, 26 touchdowns for state finalist; Career: 391 carries, 3,211 yards, 52 touchdowns

Running back: Colt Boyd, Grand Saline, senior: 166 carries, 1,862 yards, 30 touchdowns; 7 catches, 59 yards

Wide receiver: Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, sophomore: 38 catches, 1,003 yards, 10 touchdowns; 19 carries, 269 yards, 2 touchdowns; 52 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 17 pass breakups

Wide receiver: Jayden Edwards, Overton, senior: 80 catches, 1,501 yards, 22 touchdowns; School career records: 184 catches, 3,505 yards, 55 touchdowns

Wide receiver: Carter Snider, Hawkins, senior: 60 catches, 1,002 yards, 11 touchdowns (school record); 1 punt return for touchdown; 2 interceptions; School single-game records: Receiving yards (254), receptions (12); Class 2A all-state; Died in a car accident in November

Fullback/tight end: Malijah Francis, Big Sandy, senior: 57 carries, 353 yards, 5 touchdowns; 30 catches, 486 yards, 5 touchdowns

Offensive line: Andrew Adams, Malakoff, senior: 95 percent, 32 knockdowns

Offensive line: Bryce Everett, Arp, senior: 92 percent, 26 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed

Offensive line: Rickie Gilmore, Grapeland, senior: 0 sacks allowed; Unanimous district Offensive Lineman of the Year

Offensive line: Keagan McNeil, Winnsboro, senior: 97 percent, 1 sack allowed

Offensive line: AJ Dewberry, Troup, sophomore: 93 percent, 19 pancakes

Kicker: Gabe King, Grace Community, senior: 7 of 11 field goals, long of 48, 27 of 27 extra points, 28 touchbacks

Utility: A.J. Donnell, Frankston, junior: Played quarterback, wide receiver and defense; 31 of 45, 462 yards, 5 touchdowns; 39 catches, 915 yards, 8 touchdowns; 63 carries, 480 yards, 9 touchdowns; 45 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions, 9 pass breakups

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Isaiah Collins, Chapel Hill, junior: 118 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 35 quarterback pressures

Defensive line: Dylan Seay, Winnsboro, senior: 93 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 8 quarterback pressures

Defensive line: Trenton Green, Grand Saline, senior: 84 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception, 1 pass broken up, 1 blocked kick

Defensive line: Michael Elliott, Malakoff, senior: 101 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, 2 interceptions, 1 returned for touchdown, 1 forced fumble

Linebacker: Carter Cooper, Union Grove, junior: 171 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 1 interception

Linebacker: Justin Weir, Overton, sophomore: 139 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 quarterback pressures, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recoveries; 92 carries, 739 yards, 8 touchdowns; 26 catches, 169 yards, 2 touchdowns

Linebacker: Davis Holladay, Frankston, junior: 157 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries

Linebacker: Trey Martin, Bullard, senior: 149 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 4 sacks, 6 quarterback pressures

Defensive back: S’Viorean Martin, Palestine, junior: 40 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 9 blocked kicks, 1 forced fumble; 18 catches, 229 yards, 2 touchdowns; Offers include Houston, Texas Tech, SMU, Kansas State, Arizona, Michigan State

Defensive back: Aiden Warnell, Lindale, senior: 42 tackles, 6 interceptions, 2 tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 1 defensive touchdown

Defensive back: Javon Towns, Kilgore, senior: 94 tackles, 2 interceptions; 49 catches, 802 yards, 9 touchdowns

Defensive back: Ethan Brown, Tyler Legacy, junior: 105 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hurries, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups

Punter: Carson Spillman, Tyler Legacy, senior: 45 punts, 42-yard average, long of 76, 8 inside 20.

Return specialist: Julious Brewer, Athens, junior: 4 kick returns, 147 yards, 1 touchdown; 60 catches, 579 yards, 7 touchdowns; 20 carries, 167 yards, 1 touchdown

THIRD TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Bryce Still, Overton, senior: 233 of 350, 3,435 yards, 42 touchdowns; 103 carries, 688 yards, 17 touchdowns; School career records: 568 of 922, 8,350 yards, 105 touchdowns

Running back: Josh Smith, Arp, junior: 193 carries, 1,500 yards, 19 touchdowns; 114 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks

Running back: Brett Wells, Troup, sophomore: 226 carries, 1,500 yards, 9 touchdowns; 86 yards receiving; 117 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 forced fumbles, 1 interception, 2 sacks, 8 pass breakups, 2 blocked kicks

Running back: Jesstin “Meaty” Starling, Henderson, junior: 195 carries, 1,377 yards, 22 touchdowns; 8 catches, 75 yards

Wide receiver: Tony Smith, Edgewood, junior: 59 catches, 886 yards, 11 touchdowns; 15 carries, 164 yards, 3 touchdowns

Wide receiver: Tim Bond, Alto, senior: 54 catches, 1,066 yards (school record), 12 touchdowns

Wide receiver: Kaysn Dial, Palestine Westwood, junior: 52 catches, 992 yards, 14 touchdowns

Fullback/tight end: Shiloh Peckham, Cayuga, senior: 151 carries, 1,006 yards, 9 touchdowns

Offensive line: Luke Wilson, Grace Community, senior: All-district center; All-state as junior

Offensive line: Ja’Myron Walker, Malakoff, senior: 93 percent, 30 knockdowns for state finalist

Offensive line: Johnathan Bateman, Henderson, senior: 94 percent, 21 pancakes

Offensive line: Cash Acker, Tyler Legacy, senior: All-District 10-6A

Offensive line: Zach Johnson, Cayuga, senior: 91 percent, 18 pancackes, 0 sacks allowed

Kicker: Marvin Espinal, Tyler High, sophomore: 6 of 6 field goals, long of 50, 36 of 38 extra points; Career: 11 of 12 field goals

Utility: Evan Loper, Malakoff, senior: Played tight end, defensive end and special teams; 11 catches, 150 yards, 3 touchdowns; lead blocker for 4,300-yard rushing attack; 71 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 7 quarterback hurries, 1 interception, 3 forced fumbles, 1 safety

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Wylie Mitchell, Kilgore, senior: 106 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 6 sacks

Defensive line: Curtis Barlow, Bishop Gorman, 75 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 21 quarterback hurries, 1 blocked field goal, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble

Defensive line: Zaylyn Donnell, Frankston, senior: 74 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery

Defensive line: Nic Boone, Grace Community, senior: 64 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 5 quarterback pressures; District Defensive MVP

Linebacker: Marcelo Martinez, Brook Hill, senior: 115 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 interception

Linebacker: Logan White, Henderson, senior: 132 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 passes broken up, 1 forced fumble

Linebacker: Colsen Hammons, Winnsboro, junior, 107 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 defensive touchdown, 7 quarterback pressures

Linebacker: Jesse Clark, Quitman, senior: 121 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 quarterback pressures, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries

Defensive back: Manuel Lozano, Bishop Gorman, senior: 103 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 1 interception returned for touchdown, 9 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 returned for touchdown, 8 forced fumbles; 29 catches, 651 yards, 7 touchdowns

Defensive back: Reed Vannorsedel, Canton, senior: 80 tackles, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups; 39 of 78 passing, 2 touchdowns; 152 carries, 805 yards, 14 touchdowns

Defensive back: AJ White, Athens, senior: 49 tackles, 13 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 2 returned for touchdowns, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery

Defensive back: Keyshawn Jeffery, Bullard, senior: 85 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions, 1 sack, 4 quarterback pressures

Punter: Gabe King, Grace Community, senior: 44-yard average, long of 74

Return specialist: De’Wayne Minifee, Athens, senior: 7 kick returns, 205 yards; 1 punt return, 21 yards, 7 fair catches; 56 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, 1 blocked kick

HONORABLE MENTION

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Trevor Golightly, Edgewood; Carson Bizzell, Frankston; Zach Davis, Tyler Legacy; Eli Smith, Hawkins; Kayden Smith, Big Sandy; Bryce Still, Dayden Velasquez, Oakwood; Nolee Carroll, Winnsboro; Jordan Escalante, Harmony; Jett Fletcher, Wills Point; David Richardson, Athens

Running back: LurBryson Ross, Big Sandy; Trayvion Watts, Gladewater; Gavin Wilbanks, Oakwood; Bradon Alexander, Grace Community; Jase Warren, Athens

Wide receiver: Bryson Bobbitt, Overton; Lemarion Coleman, Henderson; Jud Dotson, West Rusk; Braxtun Espinosa, Winnsboro; Brady Harrison, Oakwood; Blayne Hart, Harmony; Dominic Johnson, Cayuga; Colton McMahon, Mineola; David Phillips, Bishop Gorman; Jase Reasoner, West Rusk; Micah Reed, junior; Jabari Shields, Rains; Javon Towns, Kilgore; Jacob Osburn, Overton; Rylan Holleman, Overton; E’Manuel Moore, Athens; Dray’von Russell, Athens; Jathen Johnson, Edgewood

Fullback/tight end: Hunter McCandless, West Rusk; Jaxon Schminkey, Arp

Offensive line: Brennon Ference, Big Sandy; Kaden Mayo, Troup; Eathan Oates, Overton; Van Fletcher, Overton; Garrett Boney, Overton; Elijah Dorsey, Overton; Brandon Casas, Athens; Eric Miller, Tyler Legacy

Kicker: Jacob Padron, Malakoff; Noah Turner, Mineola; Agustin Rodriguez, Athens; August Williford, Tyler Legacy; Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro

Utility: Anthony Battle, Alto

DEFENSE

Defensive line: Keegan Angell, Canton; Konner Ellison, Harmony; Ramone Gabriel, Tyler Legacy; Luke Allen, Tyler Legacy; Jesse Ellington, Grapeland; Daniel Norrell, Malakoff; Caden Starkey, Troup; Charles Livingston, Athens; Camron Stegall, Cayuga; Hayden Schranck, Cayuga

Linebacker: Nathan Bradford, Lindale; Carson Brown, Grand Saline; Logan Brown, Big Sandy; Neree Castleberry, Winnsboro; Reece Ellison, Harmony; Kit’Raviunce Gilmore, Grapeland; Blaine Harris, Mineola; Jacob Harris, Tyler Legacy; Kash Holleman, Overton; Cole Jackson, West Rusk; Sammar Jones, Harmony; Kaden Mackey, Whitehouse; Gabe Miller, Overton; Hayden Nations, Lindale; Tylin Oakes, Rains; Cooper Pickitt, Harmony; Cort Ray, Canton; Shawn Rios, Whitehosue; Trace Sims, Cayuga; Luke Skillern, Troup; Casey Stover, Grace Community; James Studley, Malakoff; Eli Carnes, Athens; D’Crystian Sueing, Tyler High; Jackson Waller, Troup; Mason Shelton, Athens; Trace Sims, Cayuga; Jackson Daniels, All Saints

Defensive back: Dominic Johnson, Cayuga; Jeremiah Taylor, Tyler High; Kayland Davis, Malakoff; James Pierce, Troup; Kaleb Potter, Harmony; Harris Reynolds, Cayuga; Drayvon Russell, Athens