At the midway point of the 2026 high school football season, players have started to separate themselves when it comes to being regarded as the best in the country.
The Southeast region is no different than the other regions and has seen some changes from our preseason ALL-USA team to where we are now.
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Here are the rankings for the Southeast region, made up of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Names are listed in alphabetical order within each position.
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High school football photos, Week 8
Union County’s McKenzie Nattiel (9) rushes for yards against Fernandina Beach’s Jakob Floyd (23) during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Fernandina Beach High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The Fernandina Beach Pirates defeated the Union County Tigers 25-8.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Union County’s McKenzie Nattiel (9) rushes for yards against Fernandina Beach’s Jakob Floyd (23) during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Fernandina Beach High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The Fernandina Beach Pirates defeated the Union County Tigers 25-8.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Fernandina Beach’s Brandon Campbell (15) hits a backflip before a high school football matchup at Fernandina Beach High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The Fernandina Beach Pirates defeated the Union County Tigers 25-8.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Fernandina Beach’s Blake Rothermel (7) grabs a high snap during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Fernandina Beach High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. The Fernandina Beach Pirates defeated the Union County Tigers 25-8.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Augusta Prep quarterback Carter Chavous (6) runs the ball during the Augusta Christian and Augusta Prep high school football game at Augusta Christian Schools in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Augusta Christian won 35-28.
(Katie Goodale, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Augusta Christian celebrates after a touchdown during the Augusta Christian and Augusta Prep high school football game at Augusta Christian Schools in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Augusta Christian won 35-28.
(Katie Goodale, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Augusta Prep athlete Austin Luke (5) runs the ball as Augusta Christian defensive back Chase Boggs (3) dives for the tackle during the Augusta Christian and Augusta Prep high school football game at Augusta Christian Schools in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Augusta Christian won 35-28.
(Katie Goodale, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Woodbridge and Summit high school football teams met on Oct. 8, 2026, at Tatlock Field in Summit.
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High school football photos, Week 8
Woodbridge and Summit high school football teams met on Oct. 8, 2026, at Tatlock Field in Summit.
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High school football photos, Week 8
Porterville’s Kristian Esquivel pulls down a pass under pressure from Mission Oak’s Jacob Barbosa in West Yosemite League high school football on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare.
(Ron Holman / Visalia Times-Delta, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Mission Oak’s Ricky Franco passes against Porterville in West Yosemite League high school football on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare.
(Ron Holman / Visalia Times-Delta, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Brentwood Academy’s Larry Sanders II (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Briarcrest Christian during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Episcopal’s Jason Yazeji (39) tallies a point after try as Luke Sarzier (4) holds and Wolfson’s Ethan Johnson (43) can’t make the stop during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Episcopal High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Brentwood Academy’s Roman Jennings (9) and Troy Porties (0) take down Briarcrest Christian’s J.D. Donaldson (7) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Wolfson’s Sam Tousey (7) is pressured by Episcopal’s Caleb Stanton (12) during the first quarter of a high school football matchup at Episcopal High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Brentwood Academy’s Larry Sanders II (2) is brought down by Briarcrest Christian’s Cay’Den Young (28) and Carter Tucker (6) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Brentwood, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Scenes from Zeeland West’s football game against Hudsonville Unity Christian on Friday, Oct. 8, at Jenison High School.
(Lenny Padilla, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Wolfson’s John Quinn (18) hauls in an interception against Episcopal’s Luke Sarzier (4) during the first quarter of a high school football matchup at Episcopal High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Scenes from Zeeland West’s football game against Hudsonville Unity Christian on Friday, Oct. 8, at Jenison High School.
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High school football photos, Week 8
Scenes from Zeeland West’s football game against Hudsonville Unity Christian on Friday, Oct. 8, at Jenison High School.
(Lenny Padilla, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Newberry running back Jamarcus Wimberly (5) during an FHSAA football game at Newberry High School in Newberry, FL on Friday, October 9, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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High school football photos, Week 8
St. Xavier Bombers wide receiver Logan Von Holle (6) catches a touchdown pass as La Salle Lancers wide receiver Jack McLaughlin (3) defends during the High School football game between La Salle Lancers and St. Xavier Bombers at La Salle Lancer Stadium in North College Hill.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Gatlinburg-Pittman’s Ben Seavy (12) pulls back to throw during the high school football game against Austin-East on Oct. 9, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
(Saul Young/News Sentinel, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
London’s Carson Lewis (7) runs the ball in the second half of the OHSAA football game at Jonathan Alder High School on Oct. 9, 2026 in Plain City, Ohio.
(Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Westlake defeats Ardsley 21-7 in football action at Ardsley High School on Friday, October 9, 2026.
(John Meore/The Journal News, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Newberry running back Jamarcus Wimberly (5) dives for yards against Bradford during an FHSAA football game at Newberry High School in Newberry, FL on Friday, October 9, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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High school football photos, Week 8
Northwestern Trojans Xavier Means (8) throws the ball during the SCHSL football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 against the Dorman Cavaliers at Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina.
(Alex Martin/Greenville News, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Fox Lane’s Victor Golz (3) catches a first half touchdown pass in front of John Jay’s Sam Tucker (22) during football action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Oct. 9, 2026. Fox Lane won the game 20-19.
(Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal Ne, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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John Jay and Fox Lane battled in high school football action at John Jay High School in Cross River on Oct. 9, 2026. Fox Lane won the game 20-19.
(Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal Ne, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
La Salle Lancers quarterback Garrett Fraley (6) throws a pass during the High School football game between La Salle Lancers and St. Xavier Bombers at La Salle Lancer Stadium in North College Hill.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
City High’s Savion Miller (2) is tackled by Des Moines EastÕs Xavier Dixon (27) Oct. 9, 2026 during a high school football game in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Eureka’s Chris Bunting (29) loses his grip on a pass as he’s tackled by Tri-Valley’s Owen McLean in the first half of their Week 8 high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at Eureka High School.
(MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Austin-East’s Nymire Jackson (02) is tackled by Gatlinburg-Pittman’s Levi Frank (10) and Jackson Savarese (6) during a high school football game on Oct. 9, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
(Saul Young/News Sentinel, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Gatlinburg-Pittman’s Jackson Savarese (6) reaches out for the catch during a high school football game against Austin-East on Oct. 9, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
(Saul Young/News Sentinel, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Thomas’s Rashadd Monson steps out of the diving tackle attempt by Irondequoit’s Noah Panzardi during their Section V football game Friday, October 9, 2026 at Irondequoit High School.
(Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat an, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Warren Central High School senior Sean Fox (1) successfully blocks an extra-point attempt by Carmel High School senior John Feiock (95) during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at WCHS Warrior Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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High school football photos, Week 8
Wolfson’s John Quinn (18) celebrates his interception during the first quarter of a high school football matchup at Episcopal High School on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Southeast Region First-Team ALL-USA Offense
Quarterback: Trent Seaborn, Thompson (AL), Sr.
Running Back: David Gabriel Georges, Baylor (TN), Sr.
Running Back: Ty Keys, Poplarville (MS), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Osani Gayles, IMG Academy (FL), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Easton Royal, Brother Martin (LA), Sr.
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Tight End: Ahmad Hudson, Ruston (LA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Mark Matthews, St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Jatori Williams, Central (AL), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Albert Simien, Sam Houston (LA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Caden Moss, Jackson Academy (MS), Sr.
Flex: Brysen Wright, Mandarin (FL), Jr.
Mandarin’s Brysen Wright (1) outpaces Nease’s Kash Kolbow (2) during the second quarter of a high school football matchup at Nease High School on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Mandarin defeated Nease 32-14.
Southeast Region First-Team ALL-USA Defense
Defensive Lineman: DJ Jacobs, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: KJ Green, Stephenson (GA), Sr.
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Defensive Lineman: Wyatt Smith, St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Asher Ghioto, The Bolles School (FL), Jr.
Linebacker: Kaden Henderson, Jesuit (FL), Sr.
Linebacker: Isaac McNeil, Vigor (AL), Sr.
Linebacker: Jay Schell, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA), Sr.
Linebacker: David Parson, Douglas County (GA), Sr.
Cornerback: A’mir Sears, Columbus (FL), Sr.
Safety: Casey Barner, McEachern (GA), Jr.
Flex: Kamarui Dorsey, Hampton (GA), Sr.
Bolles Bulldogs defensive lineman Asher Ghioto (34) tackles Oakleaf Knights Kashawn Murphy (90) in the second quarter Friday September 19, 2025 at Oakleaf High School in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida. The Bolles Bulldogs are 3-1 while the Oakleaf Knights are 4-0. Bolles lead 21-6 at the half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
![Bolles Bulldogs defensive lineman Asher Ghioto (34) tackles Oakleaf Knights Kashawn Murphy (90) in the second quarter Friday September 19, 2025 at Oakleaf High School in Oakleaf Plantation, Florida. The Bolles Bulldogs are 3-1 while the Oakleaf Knights are 4-0. Bolles lead 21-6 at the half. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/e3ea96a87344e7f55692607c13cb5a2d81249f98926bd314e9a6100f173b3b05/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fusa_today_sports_articles_558%2F8d69d87f33eba257ad5cc90de8e20213.jpg)
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