2025 All-USA Southeast Football Team revealed

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2025 All-USA Southeast Football Team revealed

The spotlight focuses on an area where football is more than just a game as USA TODAY Sports unveils the All-USA Southeast Football Team — a showcase of the region's premier high school talent.

From hills of Tennessee down to the Florida coast, these athletes have defined Friday nights with performances that electrify crowds and unite communities. Their selection honors not only skill and achievement but also the toughness, leadership, and competitive fire that embody the spirit of the game.

This announcement carries weight beyond the regional spotlight. Every player named to the West team now advances as a finalist for the ALL-USA National Football Team — the All-America roster set to be revealed on Dec. 30.

2025 All-USA Southeast Football Team

The Southeast region includes athletes from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Team Captains and Coach of the Year

  • Offensive Captain – Ezavier Crowell, Jackson (Ala.)
  • Defensive Captain – Richard Anderson, Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.)
  • Head Coach – Bryan Appling, Buford (Ga.)

First Team Offense

Baylor's David Gabriel Georges (0) runs in the touchdown during the Division II-AAA Championship match between Baylor versus. Brentwood Academy in Finley Stadium, Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

  • Quarterback: Elijah Haven, Jr., Dunham School (Baton Rouge, La.)
  • Running Back: Ezavier Crowell, Sr., Jackson (Ala.)
  • Running Back: David Gabriel-Georges, Jr., Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
  • Wide Receiver: Cederian Morgan, Sr., Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, Ala.)
  • Wide Receiver: Cedrick Simmons, Jr., Southside (Selma, Ala.)
  • Tight End: Kaiden Prothro, Sr., Bowdon (Ga.)
  • Flex: Jayden Petit, Sr., St. John Neumann (Naples, Fla.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Gabriel Osenda, Sr., Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Keenyi Pepe, Sr., IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Lamar Brown, Sr., University Lab (Baton Rouge, La.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Mark Matthews, Jr., St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

First Team Defense

South team lineman J'Zavien Currence of South Pointe High School runs near North team safety D'Various Surratt of Crest High during the fourth quarter at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game at Spartanburg High in Spartanburg, SC Saturday, Dec 20, 2025.

  • Defensive Lineman: Richard Anderson, Sr., Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.)
  • Defensive Lineman: Jordan Carter, Sr., Douglas County (Douglasville, Ga.)
  • Defensive Lineman: Deuce Geralds, Sr., Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.)
  • Defensive Lineman: Bryce Perry-Wright, Sr., Buford (Ga.)
  • Linebacker: Tyler Atkinson, Sr., Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
  • Linebacker: Xavier Griffin, Sr., Gainesville (Ga.)
  • Linebacker: TJ White, Sr., Jackson Academy (Miss.)
  • Linebacker: Anthony Jones, Sr., St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile, Ala.)
  • Cornerback: Jordan Edmonds, Sr., Sprayberry (Marietta, Ga.)
  • Safety: Ayden Pouncey, Sr., Winter Park (Fla.)
  • Flex: J'Zavien Currence, Sr., South Point (Rock Hill, `S.C.)

Second Team Offense

Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) throws the ball during the Division II-A Championship match between Nashville Christian versus University School of Jackson at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec, 4, 2025.

  • Quarterback: Jared Curtis, Sr., Nashville Christian (Tenn.)
  • Running Back: Ty Keys, Jr., Poplarville (Miss.)
  • Running Back: Amari Latimer, Sr., Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.)
  • Wide Receiver: Brandon Goliday, Sr., Antioch (Tenn.)
  • Wide Receiver: Buddah Harris, Sr., Rivercrest (Wilson, Ark.)
  • Tight End: Ahmad Hudson, Jr., Ruston (Ruston, La.)
  • Flex: Calvin Russell, Sr., Northwestern (Miami, Fla.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Zykie Helton, Sr., Carrollton (Ga.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Caden Moss, Jr., Jackson Academy (Miss.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Brysten Martinez, Sr., East Ascension (Gonzales, La.)
  • Offensive Lineman: Kamari Blair, Sr., Kirkwood (Clarksville, Tenn.)

Second Team Defense

IMG Academy's Jake Kreul (88) looks on during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Mandarin High School, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The IMG Academy Ascenders defeated the Mandarin Mustangs 57-7.

  • Defensive Lineman: DJ Jacobs, Jr., Blessed Trinity Catholic (Roswell, Ga.)
  • Defensive Lineman: KJ Green, Jr., Stephenson (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
  • Defensive Lineman: Jamarion Matthews, Sr., Gainesville (Ga.)
  • Defensive Lineman: Jake Kreul, Sr., IMG Academy (Fla.)
  • Linebacker: Brayden Rouse, Sr., Kell (Marietta, Ga.)
  • Linebacker: Omarii Sanders, Jr., Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
  • Linebacker: Jaquez Wilkes, Sr., Wadley (Ala.)
  • Linebacker: Kaden Henderson, Jr., Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)
  • Cornerback: Justice Fitzpatrick, Sr., St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
  • Safety: Bralan Womack, Sr., Hartfield Academy (Flowood, Miss.)
  • Flex: Chance Gilbert, Jr., East Coweta (Sharpsburg, Ga.)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: 5-star talent highlights the 2025 All-USA Southeast Football Team

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