2013 MISSISSIPPI ALL-STAR TEAM

Mississippi All-Star Coaches LANCE POGUE, SOUTH PANOLA HS (Head Coach) 2013 Record: 13-2

KEN CHANDLER, WINONA HS 2013 Record: 2-9

RYAN ROSS, OCEAN SPRINGS HS 2013 Record: 6-5

TOMMY CLOPTON, BROOKHAVEN HS 2013 Record: 9-4

TYRONE SHORTER, NOXUBEE COUNTY HS 2013 Record: 9-4

Mississippi All-Star Coaches TODD MANGUM, WAYNE COUNTY HS 2013 Record: 10-3

TYLER PETERSON, KOSCIUSKO HS 2013 Record: 7-6

JAMIE MITCHELLSTARKVILLE HS Scout Coach 2013 Record: 9-4

HOWARD McNEIL Administrative Coach

Mississippi All-Star Players TITO WINDHAM, HARRISON CENTRAL

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Defensive Back, 5-11, 190 Coach: Steven Jones; College Choice: Oklahoma The All-State DB was also named All-District and All-Region. He loves the butterflies he gets right before a game kicks off..

DEVIN VOORHEES, WILKINSON COUNTY

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Defensive Back, 6-2, 190 Coach: Kenneth Brown; College Choice: LSU Devin has been All-District in football, baseball and track. He ran a leg on the state’s third best 4x200 relay team. He likes iding horses and four-wheelers.

PICASSO NELSON, OAK GROVE

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Defensive Back, 5-11, 185 Coach: Nevil Barr ; College Choice: Southern Miss Picasso helped the Warriors win the 6A state title in 2013. He loves lifting weights. His football heroes are Brett Favre, Jerry Rice and Patrick Peterson. His dad played in the NFL.

WYATT ROBERTS, LOUISVILLE

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Quarterback, 6-0, 205 Coach: M.C. Miller; College Choice: Jacksonville State Wyatt earned All District as a freshman and soph; All-State as a junior. He holds the Wildcats’ record for TD passes in a game (6), for most passing yards in a season (3,647) and TDs (34).

JAMAROL GRAHAM, NEWTON COUNTY

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Wide Receiver, 5-11, 175 Coach: Jackie Williamson; College Choice: Mississippi St. A multi-talented athlete, Jamarol also plays baseball, soccer, track and basketball. He loves playing the drums at church.

Mississippi All-Star Players TEVIN MOORE, STRINGER

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Athlete, 5-9, 189 Coach: Bubba Brannan; College Choice: Undecided Was named the Class 1A player of the year in 2012 and Region 4-1A offensive player of the year after leading the Red Devils to the 2012 state title. Russell Wilson is his football hero.

KOREY ROBERTSON, GREENWOOD

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Wide Receiver, 6-2, 210 Coach: Clinton Gatewood; College Choice: Southern Miss The big-play receiver led Greenwood in yardage and touchdowns while earning All-District honors. Had four TD receptions in one game. Earned perfect attendance & honor roll.

MARKELL PACK, PURVIS

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Wide Receiver, 6-2, 195 Coach: Perry Wheat; College Choice: Ole Miss The Tornadoes receiver has been selected as a U.S. Army AllAmerican and is ranked in the Dandy Dozen. His football hero is Reggie Wayne.

C.J. HAMPTON, MERIDIAN

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Linebacker, 6-2, 195 Coach: Larry Weems; College Choice: Ole Miss Was selected All-State, All-District and to the Mississippi Dandy Dozen recruit list. He was also named a U.S. Army AllAmerican. His football hero is Sean Taylor.

JUANTAVIUS “J.T.” GRAY, CLARKSDALE

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Defensive Back, 6-0, 195 Coach: Henry Johnson; College Choice: Undecided J.T. plans to major in criminal justice with a career in law enforcement after football is over. His football hero is Adrian Peterson.

Mississippi All-Star Players THAD MILLER, GULF PORT

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Quarterback, 6-1, 215 Coach: Eddie Pierce; College Choice: Undecided Thad was named State Player of the Week in October. His favorite memory was throwing the winning TD pass with 9 seconds left to beat Wayne County. Drew Brees is his hero.

DONTAVIAN “TAE” LEE, FORREST COUNTY

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Running Back, 6-1, 215 Coach: Larry Dolan; College Choice: Mississippi State Tae helped the Aggies (13-2) win the Class 4A state title this season beating LaFayette 21-6 in the finals. He also plays basketball and runs track. Herschel Walker is his football hero.

ROMELLO RILEY, OCEAN SPRINGS

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Linebacker, 6-52, 195 Coach: Ryan Ross; College Choice: Undecided Was named Greyhounds player of the week twice. Romello was also received the best defensive player award in basketball. His football hero is Ray Lewis.

SAMMIE EPPS, GREENWOOD

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Tight End, 6-5, 220 Coach: Clinton Gatewood; Choice: Ole Miss One of two Bulldogs players selected for the game, Sammie has received All-State and All-America honors. He lists Julio Jones and Mario Hill as his football heroes.

PRESTON DEDEAUX, PICAYUNE

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Running Back, 5-7, 192 Coach: Dodd Lee; College Choice: Undecided Led Picayune to a 42-35 win over Oxford in the 5A finals this season with 192 rushing yards and 3 TDs. He was named MVP of the Shrimp Bowl in 2012; top game was 367 yards rushing.

Mississippi All-Star Players AERIS WILLIAMS, WEST POINT

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Running Back, 6-1, 220 Coach: Chris Chambless; College Choice: Mississippi State Known as “A-Train” by his teammates, the Green Wave standout lists Marcus Dupree as his football hero. He also participates in basketball, soccer and tennis and loves karate.

D.K. BUFORD, LAFAYETTE

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Running Back, 5-11, 202 Coach: Eric Robertson; College Choice: Ole Miss D.K. helped the Commodores reach the Class 4A finals in 2013. His team was 16-0 in 2012. He also plays baseball, basketball and runs track. He loves high-tech electronics.

CORNELL ARMSTRONG, BASSFIELD

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Defensive Back, 6-0, 180 Coach: Lance Mancuso; College Choice: Southern Miss Led Bassfield (15-1)to a 48-7 win over Calhoun City this season in the 2A state championship game. The Yellow Jackets DB earned first-team All-District last season.

JEREMY SANGSTER, LOUISVILLE

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Linebacker, 6-1, 230 Coach: M.C. Miller; College Choice: Undecided Jeremy helped Louisville (16-0) win the 3A state title 30-28 over Hazlekhurst. The LB was named All-State and MVP. He set a state record weight lifting for his class.

SHAREEF WHITE, GRENADA

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Linebacker, 6-1, 225 Coach: Ashley Kuhn; College Choice: Louisiana-LaFayette White earned All-State honors for the Chargers as a junior and senior. He also competes in track and powerlifting.

Mississippi All-Star Players JALEN STEWART, COLUMBUS

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Defensive Lineman, 6-0, 270 Coach: Tony Stanford; College Choice: UAB Jalen was named defensive player of the year by the Falcons. He lists reaching state playoffs after many years of frustration as his greatest thrill. Track star Eddy Scott is his grandfather.

ROGER “ROD” THOMAS, WEST POINT

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Running Back, 6-0, 220 Coach: Chris Chambless; College Choice: Undecided Rod is one of two West Point players in the game. The running back earned All-Region last season and lists Marcus Dupree as his football hero. He enjoys writing music and poems.

COREY BROWN, COLUMBUS

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Defensive Lineman, 6-2, 275 Coach: Tony Stanford; College Choice: Undecided Corey and fellow All-Star Jalen Stewart provided a strong defensive front for the Falcons defense. He says his biggest thrill in football is the “payoff for all the hard work.”

ALVIN MOORE, BASSFIELD

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Linebacker, 6-1, 195 Coach: Lance Mancuso; College Choice: Ole Miss Helped the Yellow Jackets (15-1) win the Class 2A state championship in 2013. He earned All-State honors in 2012 and 2013. He placed second in the state 100 and 200 dashes last spring.

MATTHEW TURCOTTE NESHOBA CENTRAL

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Punter, 6-2, 210 Coach: Chuck Friend; College Choice: Undecided The outstanding Rockets punter was first-team All-State as a junior and also won the Coaches Award. He says Ray Guy is his football hero. Matt plans to major in medicine in college.

Mississippi All-Star Players MATTHEW DAVIS, SOUTH PANOLA

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Defensive Lineman, 6-2, 245 Coach: Lance Pogue; College Choice: Undecided Matthew was named All-State and All-District for Class 6A. His football hero is South Carolina DE Jadavean Clowney. He also plays basketball for the Tigers.

GENARD AVERY, GRENADA

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Defensive Lineman, 6-2, 240 Coach: Ashley Kuhn; College Choice: Louisiana-LaFayette One of two Grenada players in the game, Genard has started since his freshman year. He was a powerlifting state champion last spring and also competes on the track team.

HARRY GOODWIN, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL

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Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 280 Coach: Eric Collins; College Choice: Undecided The Blue Devils offensive lineman was selected Class 5A AllState and All-District as a junior. His football hero is Matt Ryan. The outstanding student plans to major in physics.

ETHAN ORR, ITAWAMBA AHS

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Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 300 Coach: Toby Collums; College Choice: Undecided The Indians linebacker helped Itawamba go unbeaten in the regular season in 2012. Ethan’s grand-dad is a member of the North Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Throws discus in track.

DOUG LOFTON, TAYLORSVILLE

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Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 295 Coach: Matt Caldwell; College Choice: Louisiana-Monroe The offensive lineman was a two-time All-District and AllState selection. He is in the National Honor Society. Doug lists Barrett Jones as his football hero.

Mississippi All-Star Players D’MARCUS HARALSON, PICAYUNE

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Offensive Lineman, 6-6, 312 Coach: Dodd Lee; College Choice: Undecided Was a key blocker in the Maroon Tide’s march to the 2013 Class 5A state championship. He lists his father Michael Haralson as his hero and winning the state title his biggest thrill.

TABORIS LEE, CHOCTAW COUNTY

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Defensive Lineman, 6-2, 285 Coach: Adam Dillinger; College Choice: La.-LaFayette Taboris is an All-Region and All-State selection. His biggest thrill was winning the district championship in double overtime.

TERRANCE MALONE, SOUTH PANOLA

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Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 305 Coach: Lance Pogue; College Choice: Undecided Another of All-Star head coach Lance Pogue’s own players, Terrance earned All-District and All-State honors. His football hero is Ray Lewis.

T.J. MARTINDALE, BRANDON Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 300

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Coach: Brad Peterson; College Choice: Undecided The big Bulldogs blocker’s entire name is Williams Thomas Jerry Martindale — hence “T.J.” Was named the top offensive lineman in 2012 and was All-State the last two years.

JIMMIE TERRY, MADISON CENTRAL

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Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 345 Coach: Bobby Hall; College Choice: Undecided At 6-4, 300 he is one of biggest players in this year’s game. Was selected All-State, All-District and All-Region. Michael Oher is his football hero. He loves poetry.

Mississippi All-Star Players TORIAUN SAMUELS, HAZLEHURST

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Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 315 Coach: Randall Montgomery; College Choice: Miss. State Was named to the Region 7-3A Team in 2012. He loves the atmosphere surrounding game day — especially going into someone else’s stadium and silencing their crowd.

BREELAND SPEAKS, CALLAWAY

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Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 291 Coach: Daryl Jones; College Choice: Ole Miss Breeland had 12 tackles in the district championship game. The All-Metro selection lists Ray Lewis as his favorite football hero. His brother Marcellus Speaks was an A-A LB at Jackson St.

GRANT HARRIS, CLINTON

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Defensive Lineman, 6-5, 280 Coach: Judd Boswell; College Choice: Undecided Harris was named All-State and to the Dandy Dozen as a DL for the Arrrows. His football hero is former Alabama All-Star Justin Tuck. His dad played at Delta State; uncle at So. Miss.

KYLE STRICKLAND, BRANDON

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Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 240 Coach: Brad Peterson; College Choice: Undecided Kyle earned All-Region in 2013 and 2012. His biggest football thrill was making a game-winning tackle to beat Madison Central.

CODY MILLS, OXFORD

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Place-kicker, 5-7, 184 Coach: Johnny Hill; College Choice: Undecided Has been named All-Region and All-State as a kicker. Was selected to play in the Down Under Bowl in Australia. He led his team in scoring last season.