Week 7 Birmingham Metro Players of the Week

Week 7 of Alabama high school football is in the books and most teams are in the heart of region play. Here are some of the top performances in the Birmingham Metro after another great weekend of games around the area. Jordan Washington - Helena RB (2024) Jordan Washington had a huge night in Helena’s 48-40 win over Chilton County. He had 21 carries for 291 yards and six touchdowns for the Huskies. Washington was the main reason Helena remained undefeated on Friday night and is now 7-0 on the season. You are going to want to keep an eye on Washington going forward. He’s a rising star in the class of 2024. [player_tooltip player_id="127511" first="Ryan" last="Peppins"] - Thompson WR (2022) Peppins continues to shine as a top playmaker on a loaded Thompson football team. The Western Kentucky commit recorded 11 catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant 49-7 win over Vestavia Hills. Peppins also eclipsed 2,000 career receiving yards during the game. The senior wideout will continue to be a go-to target for QB [player_tooltip player_id="125933" first="Conner" last="Harrell"] as the Warriors remain undefeated. Rametrius Yelverton - Leeds RB (2022) Yelverton was pivotal in Leeds 28-0 shutout win over Center Point Friday night. The senior RB had 26 carries for 155 yards and three touchdowns. He also had one reception for 41 yards and a score. Yelverton scored every touchdown for the Green Wave in this game and is a key reason they are 7-0 on the season. Be sure to watch Yelverton and this Leeds team the rest of the season. They are going to make some noise in Class 5A. [player_tooltip player_id="126084" first="Evan" last="Smith"] - Oak Mountain QB (2022) Smith has had a tremendous season leading Oak Mountain to a 5-1 record so far. He had another big time performance in Friday’s 35-7 win over Spain Park. Smith went 9 of 12 passing for 80 yards and a touchdown. He added 12 carries for 189 yards and four scores on the ground. The Northwestern commit is a dynamic athlete and overall playmaker. He’s one of the most exciting players to watch in the area. [player_tooltip player_id="127665" first="Christopher" last="Vizzina"] - Briarwood Christian QB (2023) Vizzina is one of the best QB’s in the area. The junior has been stellar in 7 games for the undefeated Lions. He continues to turn out great performances each week. Week 7 was no different as he was pivotal in the 28-7 win over Shades Valley. Vizzina completed 17 of 19 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. He added 15 carries for 96 yards and two more scores on the ground. Vizzina is one of the fast-rising players in the state adding offers from Florida and Auburn within the last week. He’s going to be a highly rated player in the state in the class of 2023.