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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year

Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Austin Butler
Austin Butler September 17, 2025 @ 08:35 PM
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Beckett Chaney
Beckett Chaney 4'10" | 85 lbs | QB | 2034
AL
Matthew Grandberry
Matthew Grandberry 5'4" | 125 lbs | ATH | 2031
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Ayden Stringer-Jones
Ayden Stringer-Jones 5'10" | 230 lbs | OL/DL | 2030
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Jace Kidd
Jace Kidd 5'6" | 140 lbs | RB/LB | 2030
AL
Xander Coleman
Xander Coleman 5'6" | 125 lbs | QB | 2031
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year's football season is underway! This for many is the most exciting time of the year, with fall festivities and football, there aren't many dull moments during that season. This year in Alabama, there are a ton of different kinds of talented players all across the state of Alabama and we are going to list five of them!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611758"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68caff8a8d630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1611758' first='Xander' last='Coleman'] is a special talent at the quarterback position. The signal caller spot is not an easy one and Coleman is one who plays that position well with his IQ, ability and knowledge already of the game. He is going to be a name to remember this year and years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1719274"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68caff8a8d6c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1719274' first='Mathew' last='Grandberry'] is certainly an athlete who stands out with his agility and ability to make plays on the fly. He's a talent that is only getting better and I expect him to have a huge season this year and for years to come because he has so much to offer and he's reaching that each game! He's one to know in the 2031 class in sweet home Alabama!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1719276"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68caff8a8d739"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1719276' first='Beckett' last='Chaney'] is an outstanding, outstanding talent at quarterback! Chaney is very polished at such a young class in the 2034 class. He's extremely well gifted and he is developing into a special talent in his class. He is going to be a big name in the 2034 class in Alabama without a single doubt!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716259"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68caff8a8d7a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1716259' first='Ayden' last='Stringer-Jones'] is a force and a special talent in the 2030 class at the offensive line and defensive line. The big fella is a natural in the trenches and he is a guy who moves his feet and uses his hands very well. He is a talent that is going to make a ton of noise in the state of Alabama in the '30 class. Big player here in the trenches!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686169"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68caff8a8d813"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Want to talk about a dynamic, physical and complete back and backer? [player_tooltip player_id='1686169' first='Jace' last='Kidd'] is exactly those things! He is a special talent at those positions, and I believe he is going to be a name to be heard this season, he's going to finish the season as one of the top names in the state in the 2030 class. He is a name who will be a known and well-known name in the 2030 class regardless of state for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This year's football season is underway! This for many is the most exciting time of the year, with fall festivities and football, there aren't many dull moments during that season. This year in Alabama, there are a ton of different kinds of talented players all across the state of Alabama and we are going to list five of them!

Xander Coleman

Xander Coleman

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 125
POS QB
CLASS 2031
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Xander
Coleman QB
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2031
Height
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Weight
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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Xander Coleman is a special talent at the quarterback position. The signal caller spot is not an easy...
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Xander Coleman

State: Alabama
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Matthew Grandberry

Matthew Grandberry

HEIGHT 5'4"
WEIGHT 125
POS ATH
CLASS 2031
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Matthew
Grandberry ATH
Class
2031
Height
5'4"
Weight
125
HS
Chelsea Middle
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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Matthew Grandberry is certainly an athlete who stands out with his agility and ability to make plays on...
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School: Chelsea Middle
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Beckett Chaney

Beckett Chaney

HEIGHT 4'10"
WEIGHT 85
POS QB
CLASS 2034
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Beckett
Chaney QB
Class
2034
Height
4'10"
Weight
85
HS
Tuscaloosa Academy
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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Beckett Chaney is an outstanding, outstanding talent at quarterback! Chaney is very polished at such a young class...
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State: Alabama
School: Tuscaloosa Academy
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Ayden Stringer-Jones

Ayden Stringer-Jones

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 230
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2030
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Ayden
Stringer-Jones OL/DL
Class
2030
Height
5'10"
Weight
230
HS
Minor Middle School
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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Ayden Stringer-Jones is a force and a special talent in the 2030 class at the offensive line and...
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School: Minor Middle School
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Jace Kidd

Jace Kidd

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 140
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2030
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Jace
Kidd RB/LB
Class
2030
Height
5'6"
Weight
140
HS
Hewitt-Trussville
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Jefferson Co, Shelby Co, Tusc. AL, etc. Talents to See This Year
Want to talk about a dynamic, physical and complete back and backer? Jace Kidd is exactly those things!...
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State: Alabama
School: Hewitt-Trussville
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