Prep Redzone NCISAA All-State Team

Photo: Prep Redzone

Will Helms August 22, 2025 @ 03:37 AM

NCISAA All-State Team: Offense

QB: Zaid Lott Zaid Lott 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Providence Day | 2026 State NC , Providence Day

RB: Jamal Rule Jamal Rule 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB/DB Charlotte Christian | 2026 State NC , Charlotte Christian

RB: Jaylen Moore Jaylen Moore 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH HPCA | 2026 State NC , HPCA

WR: Braylon Clark Braylon Clark 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Country Day | 2028 State NC , Country Day

WR: Gordon Sellars Gordon Sellars 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Providence Day | 2026 State NC , Providence Day

WR: Vincent Rosen Vincent Rosen 6'1" | 195 lbs | WR/ATH Charlotte Christian | 2026 State NC , Charlotte Christian

TE: Marcus Monroe Marcus Monroe 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE North Raleigh Christian | 2026 State NC , North Raleigh Christian

OL: Leo Delaney Leo Delaney 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL Providence Day | 2026 State NC , Providence Day

OL: Preston Broadway Preston Broadway 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Metrolina Christian | 2026 State NC , Metrolina Christian

OL: Hunter Tedder Hunter Tedder 6'5" | 315 lbs | OL/DL Southlake Christian | 2026 State NC , SouthLake Christian

OL: Mark Franco Mark Franco 6'2" | 275 lbs | OL/DL Providence Day | 2026 State NC , Providence Day

OL: Charlie Stauffer Charlie Stauffer 6'6" | 330 lbs | OL Country Day | 2027 State NC , Country Day

All-Purpose: Ethan Dempsey Ethan Dempsey 6'3" | 195 lbs | ATH/WR Providence Day | 2027 State NC , Providence Day

Analysis: I really like how this shook out, in the sense that it felt like one of the more straight-forward units I've made across all the classifications. To me, there's a clear top two at running back and top three at receiver, both places it can get messy. The offensive line is always difficult, but I felt fairly confident with the group I made (though the watchlist is loaded).

This is a balanced group, with seven teams represented among the 13 players. Providence Day unsurprisingly leads the way with five on the list, but Charlotte Christian and Country Day are right behind with two on the first team, while High Point Christian and SouthLake Christian each put one on the first team and another as an honorable mention.

NCISAA All-State Team: Defense

Edge: Griff Galloway Griff Galloway 6'3" | 240 lbs | EDGE/TE Providence Day | 2027 State NC , Providence Day

DL: Charles Ibe Charles Ibe 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Providence Day | 2028 State NC , Providence Day

DL: Matthew Barber Matthew Barber 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Charlotte Latin | 2026 State NC , Charlotte Latin

Edge: Mohamed Donzo Mohamed Donzo 6'5" | 200 lbs | EDGE Trinity Christian | 2028 State NC , Trinity Christian

LB: Jacob Simmons Jacob Simmons 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Charlotte Christian | 2026 State NC , Charlotte Christian

LB: Dontario Austin Dontario Austin 5'10" | 225 lbs | LB Trinity Christian | 2026 State NC , Trinity Christian

LB: Justin Abanquah Justin Abanquah 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB Providence Day | 2027 State NC , Providence Day

DB: Alex Haynes Jr. Alex Haynes Jr. 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/ATH Metrolina Christian | 2027 State NC , Metrolina Christian

DB: Brady Ravin Brady Ravin 5'9" | 185 lbs | DB/ATH Cannon School | 2026 State NC , Cannon School

DB: Tre Geathers Tre Geathers 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB/LB Providence Day | 2027 State NC , Providence Day

DB: Mac Summerville Mac Summerville 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB/ATH Country Day | 2026 State NC , Country Day

DB: Nate Dollard Nate Dollard 5'11" | 150 lbs | DB Country Day | 2028 State NC , Country Day

Flex: Linkin Stevens Linkin Stevens 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB/EDGE Christ School | 2027 State NC , LB/Edge, Christ School

Athlete: Caleb Cooper Caleb Cooper 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Providence Day | 2027 State NC , Providence Day

Analysis: Yeah, I don't like having to make so many tough decisions. The most difficult parts of this defensive team were separating past performance from future expectations and trying to differentiate players from their teammates. For example, the players in both Providence Day's secondary and Charlotte Christian's linebacking corps play their roles to perfection. How am I supposed to choose between two players who do exactly what is asked of them in the same system?

You really see the strength of the NCISAA here, with defensive depth that rivals even the 7A and 8A classifications. Providence Day again leads the way with four on the first team and several more as honorable mentions. Trinity Christian has two, as does Country Day, while Charlotte Christian puts one on the first team and two more on the watchlist.

Top 10 NCISAA Teams

1. Providence Day

2. Charlotte Christian

3. Trinity Christian

4. High Point Christian

5. Charlotte Latin

6. Asheville School

7. Christ School

8. Metrolina Christian

9. Country Day

10. Hickory Grove Christian

Analysis: Combining every NCISAA conference into a single rankings is hard. Since Rabun Gap-Nacoochee is in Georgia, it isn't in our jurisdiction (hence the reason you don't see any of those players in this class preview), but that's the team to beat, and Providence Day is likely the only team that can challenge.

I have my eye on Country Day this season. The Buccaneers lost exciting young athlete Kingston Curry Kingston Curry 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Country Day | 2028 State NC to injury (he would have challenged for a spot on the first-team all-state, if healthy) but they've got plenty of young talent, especially at the skill positions and the defensive side of the ball. In fact, Clark, Dollard, and Summerville all scored non-offensive touchdowns in their opening win last week. The defense will be stout, can they get enough out of the offense to put together a winning season?

Christ School is the wild card. The Greenies brought in a new coaching staff and a ton of talent, much of it off an undefeated team from Virginia. I have no idea how good that team can be.

Want to subscribe? Promo Code Helms30 will give you 30% off your first billing cycle for any subscription.

We'll have in-depth coverage of NCISAA football this season. To cover the entire state, we need your help. Send me stats, film, and updates on Twitter (@whelms21).