The South Carolina Football Coaches Association recently announced its selections for the 2023 All-State teams for all five classifications. 

87 players from 11 Lexington County schools were selected as either All-State or honorable mention. 

Dutch Fork led Chronicle Country schools with 22 players named, while Irmo came in second with 18. Chapin had 10 players chosen, nine being an honorable mention. 

Here is a full list of local players chosen by the state’s football coaches.

5A 

Quarterbacks: Landon Sharpe, White Knoll

Receivers: Austin Cunningham, White Knoll; Jacob Nerone, Chapin

Offensive linemen: Ryan McFarland, Lexington

Athletes: Maurice Anderson, Dutch Fork

Defensive linemen: Terrance Wells, Dutch Fork; Dakota Jordan, Dutch Fork

Inside linebackers: Jaiden Kimble, White Knoll

Outside linebackers: Christian Sexton, Lexington

Defensive backs: Tyler Jones, Dutch Fork

Honorable mentions: Nathan Gilley, Chapin; Kalen Bostick, Chapin; Gavin Stam, Chapin; Xavier Williams, Chapin; Tanner Short. Chapin; Brady Albro, Chapin; Anthony Turnbow, Chapin; Griffin Burns, Chapin; Chase Cline, Chapin; Jon Hunt, Dutch Fork; Conner McGee, Dutch Fork; Boone Miller, Dutch Fork; Josh Benson, Dutch Fork; Justin Welch, Dutch Fork; Elgin Sessions, Dutch Fork; Peyton Betts, Dutch Fork; Bryce Nutall, Dutch Fork; Jadon Cook, Dutch Fork; Jacob Hamilton, Dutch Fork; Trent Lodge, Dutch Fork; Cam Myers, Dutch Fork; Ky-Mani McLeish, Dutch Fork; Chase Meggett, Dutch Fork; Josh Smith, Dutch Fork; Deon Winsley, Dutch Fork; Ron DiPietro, Dutch Fork; Raleigh Sellers, Dutch Fork; Matthew McAulay, Lexington; Montrell Byrd, Lexington; Tyler Chavis, Lexington; Tripp Bryant, River Bluff; Stepehn Collier, River Bluff; Hayden Cushman, River Bluff; Reese Lawrence, River Bluff; Evan Henderson, White Knoll; Demenico Banks, White Knoll

4A

Quarterbacks: A.J. Brand, Irmo 

Running backs: Jaden Allen-Hendrix, Irmo

Receivers: Donovan Murph, Irmo; Telvin Smith, Irmo

Tight ends: Caleb Alexander, Irmo

Offensive linemen: Dylan Barbery, Airport; Bryant Ham, Irmo

Defensive linemen: Mal Clay, Irmo

Inside linebackers: Jylil Favor, Irmo

Defensive backs:  Isaiah McClary, Irmo

Honorable mentions: Bryant Cherry, Airport; Trey Neil, Airport; Kelby Stroman, Airport; Elijah Williams, Irmo; Marquell Lewis, Irmo; Demarkio Campbell, Irmo; Matthew Blocker, Irmo; Xavier Montgomery, Irmo; Ethan Gamble, Irmo; Jaiden Bryant, Irmo; Vernen Hairens, Irmo; Jose Villanueva, Irmo

3A

Quarterbacks: Drake Braddock, Gilbert

Receivers: Will Young, Brookland Cayce; Krew Morris, Gilbert

Tight ends: Connor Gooding, Gilbert

Offensive linemen: Kamden Sox, Brookland-Cayce

Outside linebackers: Caleb Strese, Gilbert

Honorable mentions: Dashawn Washington, Brookland-Cayce; Jared Holmes, Brookland-Cayce; John Allen Mower, Brookland-Cayce; Trevon Williamson, Gilbert 

2A

Receivers: Jamarious Lockett, Gray Collegiate

Offensive linemen: JT Sowell, Gray Collegiate; Kaleb James, Pelion

Defensive linemen: Zeb Taylor, Gray Collegiate

Defensive backs: Zai Offord, Gray Collegiate

Honorable mentions: Kaine Williams, Gray Collegiate; Tyquan Singleton, Gray Collegiate; Michael Boulware, Gray Collegiate; Luke New, Pelion