St. Louis Post-Season All-Area First Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a big year for players in the St. Louis area who showcased their talent on the field and put up big numbers to help their teams. Here is a look at the first team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'] (6'1" 185) CBC<br>- Kansas State Signee - The talented dual threat led his team to the state quarterfinals and put on a gritty performance despite playing hurt. On the season Nick completed 70% of his passes going 134 of 190 for 2,622 yards and 29 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions. He also ran the ball for 1,248 yards on 115 carries for 17 touchdowns while averaging 10.9 yards per carry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1128410' first='Manny' last='Ellis'] (5'8" 167) Cardinal Ritter 2026<br>- Indiana State Signee - Big time dynamic all-purpose back with elite speed. Was a threat to score every time he touched the ball and had an opening or in space. Was also a tough runner between the tackles and played much bigger than his size. His numbers tell the story and Manny had 243 carries for 2,589 yards for 30 touchdowns averaging 10.9 yards per carry his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1452148' first='Kingston' last='Miles'] (6'1" 196) St. Mary's 2027<br>- A breakout season for the talented junior who used his combination of size and speed to run past, over and around defenders to a 2,000 yard season along with multiple D1 offers, with more schools having him on their radars. Kingston helped lead his team deep into the playoffs with his 265 carries for 2,098 yards and 24 touchdowns averaging 8.0 yards per carry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='2048709' first='Cody' last='Shaver'] (5'11" 190) Festus St. Pius X 2027<br>- Another talented running back in the St. Louis area who absolutely elevated his game to another level was the powerful runner Shaver, who cracked 3,000 yards as a junior, while helping lead his team to a state championship game. Had 351 carries for 3,002 yards and 32 touchdowns averaging 8.6 yards per carry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='2079194' first='Jerrail' last='West'] (6'3" 180) Pattonville 2026<br>- A monster season for the tall receiver with hands like glue who just made play after play and helped his Pirates have one of their best seasons in recent memory. Had 79 catches for 1,528 yards and 15 touchdowns averaging 19.3 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1400010' first='Leyton' last='Usry'] (6'1"185) Parkway West 2026<br>- One of the rising players in the area after switching to football from hockey only two years ago. A great athlete with speed, hands and the ability to get separation and make plays. Just missed 100 grabs to finish his senior year with 97 catches for 1,252 yards and 20 touchdowns averaging 12.9 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1294363' first='Tejay' last='Woolfolk'] (5'9" 165) Lift For Life 2026<br>- Video game type player with the ball in his hand or running routes with his moves he has to get open Great hands and ability to make yards after the catch or running the ball. Finished with 77 catches for 1,202 for 11 touchdowns averaging 15.6 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TE - [player_tooltip player_id='1294184' first='Ridge' last='Janes'] (6'5" 235) De Smet 2028<br>- The top ranked player in the PRZ 2028 class had a breakout season after seeing limited varsity action as a freshman. Became a reliable target for the Spartans and a tremendous blocker. He had 43 catches for 433 yards and 3 touchdowns averaging 10.1 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='849685' first='Miles' last='Coleman'] (6'2" 300) MICDS 2026<br>- Army Signee - A big, super strong earth mover of an offensive lineman, who is a pretty athletic 300-pounder. Has made himself more valuable playing center. A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1129643' first='Albert' last='J. Reinberg II'] (6'3" 270) SLUH 2026<br>- Cornell Signee - A talented big who really put in the effort to make himself a D1 prospect. Good size, athletic and has good feet. Kept putting on the size and improving his skills as a blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL -[player_tooltip player_id='849731' first='Khan' last='Hoormann'] (6'8" 320) Mehlville 2026<br>- UCA Commit - Massive human being who trained tirelessly to become a D1 prospect. Started out playing linebacker but outgrew it and with his size and strength became a devastating and physical blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1405389' first='Darrius' last='Smiley'] (6'6" 280) St. Mary's 2028<br>- One of the rising young stars in the state who has already picked up four D1 offers. Great height, size, quickness and athleticism. Runs very well and can get downfield to block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='2003991' first='Grant' last='Lott'] (6'3" 265) Ft. Zumwalt South 2026<br>- Wyoming Signee - Tough and gritty offensive line prospect. Is athletic enough that he played on both sides of the ball and was a talented defensive lineman. He's physical and finishes his blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH - [player_tooltip player_id='2034586' first='Vic' last='Williams'] (5'7" 160) <br>- Kentucky State Commit - An absolute blur in the open field or running down the sideline. Has great track speed and was one of the top players in the state for effectiveness down the stretch of the season. Ran for 1,479 yards and 19 touchdowns averaging 13.1 yards per carry. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='1305795' first='Jocques' last='Felix'] (6'4" 280) Cardinal Ritter 2026<br>- Explosive defensive end with speed and quickness. Had 106 tackles 12 Sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - Brendan Huddleston (6'3" 245) Ladue 2026<br>- Fresno State Signee - Huge senior season for the speedy edge prospect . Had 139 tackles 13 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='813880' first='Jameson' last='Honey'] (6'3" 255) Lindbergh 2027<br>- One of the top defensive line prospects in the '27 class early. Already has early offers. 65 tackles 12 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='1125463' first='Xavier' last='Jackson'] (6'3" 265) Ft. Zumwalt North 2026<br>- Wyoming Signee - Finished a great high school career strong despite battling some injury. Talented pass rusher Had 59 tackles 6 sacks,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='604213' first='Mason' last='Marden'] (6'3" 225) Ladue 2026<br>- Arizona State Signee -A tackling machine who put up monster senior stats and finished out strong. Has 195 tackles 4 sacks 3 fumble recoveries and a pick as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='1188358' first='Marshaun' last='Ivy'] (6'3" 225) Cardinal Ritter 2027<br>- One of the top prospects in the state in 2027. Was a sideline to sideline defender and big part of the Lions defensive success. Had 96 tackles 2 sacks 2 interceptions as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='392813' first='Keenan' last='Harris'] (6'1" 220) SLUH 2026<br>- Mizzou Signee - Did a bit of everything for the Jr. Bills as a senior on both offense and defense utilizing his speed, toughness and playmaking ability. Had 75 tackles 1 interceptions 1 fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='1128413' first='Garrick' last='Dixon'] (6'1" 175) Ft. Zumwalt West<br>- Kansas State Signee - Another two way standout who really stepped up on offense while being a lock down corner on defense. Had 67 tackles 4 interceptions as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='2090554' first='Mason' last='Casso'] (5'11" 190) Summit 2027<br>-Breakout season for the athletic and physical safety and ball hawk. Just a junior but set a record for picks. Had 80 tackles 9 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='1601048' first='Da'Yon' last='Ross'] (5'10" 161) Cardinal Ritter 2028<br>- One of the rising stars on the horizon. A true playmaker with ball skills and lock down ability. Had 82 tackles 5 interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='1128426' first='Kameron' last='Hurst'] (6'0" 170) Lift For Life 2026<br>- Cincinnati Signee - One of the top overall athletes in the 2026 class across the state. Great speed and coverage skills but also showed how physical and talented he is against the run with 105 total tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH - [player_tooltip player_id='402116' first='Graham' last='Faust'] (6'3" 185) MICDS 2026<br>- Did it all as a senior on offense, defense and special teams. Still had 94 tackles 2 interception 1 fumble recovery at safety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->