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VaPreps 6A All-State Football Teams for 2016

Each year, we close the chapter on a football season before turning our attention to another with the announcement of the VirginiaPreps.com All-State Teams. Before we get to the 2016 honorees, let's review the standards placed around the teams we name each season.

First, we limit ourselves to just 12 players on each of the ball, offensively and defensively, as well as four special teams players (two return men, a kicker and a punter). Also worth pointing out is that since it is a mere 28 total players and because we want to honor as many as possible, we will not name a player at more than one position.

On offense, there will be a quarterback, two running backs, two receivers, a tight end, five offensive linemen and an 'athlete' that is pretty much the wild card position. From the defensive side of the ball, there will be four linemen, three linebackers and four defensive backs as well as an 'athlete' spot.

With those guidelines out of the way, let's reveal the selections...


Shon Mitchell of Oscar Smith set VHSL career passing records for completions, yards and TD's
Shon Mitchell of Oscar Smith set VHSL career passing records for completions, yards and TD's (Greg Bishop)
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6A 1st Team All-State Offense:

QB - Shon Mitchell - Oscar Smith (SR)
RB - Ricky Slade - C.D. Hylton (JR)
RB - Frank Boyd - Manchester (SR)
WR - Dillon Spalding - South County (JR)
WR - Sean Eckert - Westfield (SR)
TE - Andrew Park - Lake Braddock (SR)
OL - David Kroll - South Lakes (SR)
OL - Zayin West - Manchester (SR)
OL - Edward Quitugua - Westfield (SR)
OL - Nidavion Toxey - Oscar Smith (JR)
OL - Andy Lowe - Colonial Forge (SR)
ATH - Nolan Cockrill - Westfield (JR)

Offensive Player of the Year: Shon Mitchell - Oscar Smith (SR)


Kevin Petrillo, a Georgetown lacrosse commit, was the heart and soul of Westfield's defense
Kevin Petrillo, a Georgetown lacrosse commit, was the heart and soul of Westfield's defense (Greg Bishop)

6A 1st Team All-State Defense:

DL - Jordan Williams - Cox (SR)
DL - Brailyn Franklin - Battlefield (SR)
DL - Aaron Daise - Westfield (SR)
DL - Shaundarius Carter - Thomas Dale (SR)
LB - Kevin Petrillo - Westfield (SR)
LB - Lamont Atkins - Lake Braddock (SR)
LB - Keshon Artis - Oscar Smith (JR)
DB - Kamari Jackson - Woodside (SR)
DB - Branden Delbridge - Oscar Smith (SR)
DB - Josh Sarratt - Colonial Forge (SO)
ATH - Joey Free - Westfield (SR)

Defensive Player of the Year: Kevin Petrillo - Westfield (SR)


Kyle Simmons led Westfield to a second straight state title
Kyle Simmons led Westfield to a second straight state title (Greg Bishop)

6A 1st Team All-State Special Teams:

K - Brian Delaney - Westfield (SR)
P - Josh Nardone - First Colonial (SR)
RET - Khalik Perry - Oscar Smith (SR)
RET - Armani Chatman - Bayside (JR)

Coach of the Year: Kyle Simmons - Westfield


Khalik Perry was a factor in all three phases of the game for the 6A-South Region Champs
Khalik Perry was a factor in all three phases of the game for the 6A-South Region Champs (Greg Bishop)

6A 2nd Team All-State Offense:

QB - Rehman Johnson - Westfield (SR)
RB - Deangelo White - Oscar Smith (JR)
RB - Albert Mensah - South Lakes (JR)
WR - Kris Thornton - Osbourn (SR)
WR - Brian Cobbs - Hayfield (JR)
TE - Matt Young - Riverbend (SR)
OL - Shane Strand - Colonial Forge (SR)
OL - Jake Folland - Battlefield (JR)
OL - Clint Marshall - Western Branch (SR)
OL - Kobie Turner - Centreville (SR)
ATH - Spencer Alston - South Lakes (JR)


Clemson recruit Jordan Williams led the charge on defense for a Cox team that went 9-2 overall
Clemson recruit Jordan Williams led the charge on defense for a Cox team that went 9-2 overall (Ray Williams)

6A 2nd Team All-State Defense:

DL - Zach Jewell - Westfield (SR)
DL - Seth Harrell - Grassfield (SR)
DL - Eric Crosby - Ocean Lakes (SR)
DL - DeShaan Dixon - Western Branch (SR)
LB - James Kennedy - Colonial Forge (SR)
LB - Nygil Johnson - Manchester (SR)
LB - Josh King - Battlefield (JR)
DB - Veronta Jones - South County (SR)
DB - Dashaun Jerkins - Woodbridge (JR)
DB - A.J. Lazaro - Thomas Dale (SR)
DB - Isaiah Culver - Centreville (SR)
ATH - TyJuan Garbutt - Riverbend (SR)


Penn State recruit Brailyn Franklin was a standout defensively for the Bobcats
Penn State recruit Brailyn Franklin was a standout defensively for the Bobcats (Matthew Hatfield)

6A 2nd Team All-State Special Teams:

K - Jadon Redding - Colonial Forge (JR)
P - Joshua Thomas - C.D. Hylton (JR)
RET - Abe Masaray - Lake Braddock (SR)
RET - Shermane Pressley - C.D. Hylton (JR)



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