ALL-ARKANSAS PLAYER CAPSULES

— OFFENSE AUSTIN ALLEN QB, Fayetteville 6-1, 215, 4.8, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas PASS ATT. COMP. YARDS TDS 366 233 3,593 29 NOTEWORTHY Threw for at least 300 yards in four games, including a careerhigh 418 against Rogers Heritage. ... MVP of the Class 7A state championship game after throwing for 198 yards and rushing for a touchdown in a 31-20 victory over Bentonville.







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ALTEE TENPENNY RB, North Little Rock 5-11, 212, 4.4, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Alabama RUSH ATT. YARDS TDS 203 1,385 20 NOTEWORTHY Rushed for at least 100 yards in seven games, including a season-high 167 against Pine Bluff. ... Returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against Searcy.

TEARRIS WALLACE RB, Bentonville 5-10, 211, 4.6, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided RUSH ATT. YARDS TDS 297 1,777 26 NOTEWORTHY Class 7A’s leading rusher. ... Ran for at least 100 yards in 10 games. ... Became the leading rusher in 7A-West history (4,693 yards) this fall. ... Democrat-Gazette Sophomore Offensive Player of the Year.

HUNTER HENRY TE, Pulaski Academy 6-5, 240, 4.8, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas REC. YARDS TDS 107 1,449 15 NOTEWORTHY Caught at least four passes in every game he played. ... Had a career-high 15 receptions against West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade. ... Had a career-high 257 receiving yards against Vilonia. ... Repeat All-Arkansas selection.

GILBERTO GARCIA OL, Morrilton 6-2, 275, 5.3, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Central Arkansas NOTEWORTHY Had a 91-percent blocking grade at tackle. ... Named the outstanding lineman in the 5A-West as a junior and senior.

AUSTIN HUBBLE OL, Fayetteville 5-9, 235, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Helped the Bulldogs win their second consecutive Class 7A state championship at center. ... State champion wrestler.

BRANNON KOTCH OL, Conway 6-1, 265, 5.0, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Ouachita Baptist NOTEWORTHY Had a 91-percent blocking grade guard. ... Scored several touchdowns, taking direct snaps in Conway’s “Rhino” formation.

IAN SHUTTLEWORTH OL, Bryant 6-2, 280, 5.2, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Helped the Hornets reach the Class 7A playoffs at tackle.

TYLER THOMPSON OL, Greenwood 6-2, 275, 5.3, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided NOTEWORTHY Had 57 knockdown blocks at tackle for the Class 6A state champion. ... Started 42 games and played on three state championship teams in his career.

DREW MORGAN WR, Greenwood 6-0, 170, 4.5, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas REC. YARDS TDS 83 1,110 14 NOTEWORTHY Rushed 82 times for 764 yards and 19 touchdowns. ... Returned 11 kickoffs for 344 yards and 1 touchdown and 1 punt for a 67-yard touchdown.

L.J. WALLACE WR, Pulaski Academy 6-1, 183, 4.6, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Central Arkansas REC. YARDS TDS 127 1,855 25 NOTEWORTHY Caught at least six passes in every game. ... Had at least 100 receiving yards in nine games, including a career-high 246 against White Hall. ... Returned 10 kickoffs for 279 yards and 1 touchdown.

DEFENSE JOSH FRAZIER DL, Springdale Har-Ber 6-3, 330, 5.3, Jr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 15 50 65 NOTEWORTHY Had 6 1/2 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble and 4 sacks at nose guard.

BIJHON JACKSON DL, El Dorado 6-3, 320, 5.3, Jr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 43 24 67 NOTEWORTHY Had 12 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble and 6 sacks at tackle.

MCKINZE JAMES DL, Camden Fairview 6-3, 230, 5.0, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 63 77 140 NOTEWORTHY Had 23 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 pass breakup and 13 sacks at tackle.

JAVIAN WILLIAMS DL, North Little Rock 6-1, 320, 5.3, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 48 39 87 NOTEWORTHY Had 19 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 recovered fumble, 3 pass breakups and 9 sacks at tackle.

JARVIS COOPER LB, West Memphis 6-2, 235, 4.6, Jr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 39 25 64 NOTEWORTHY Had 29 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup and 7 sacks. ... Also played on the defensive line.

BROOKS ELLIS LB, Fayetteville 6-2, 220, 4.7, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 47 73 120 NOTEWORTHY Had 11 other tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups, 1 recovered fumble, 3 caused fumbles and 4 sacks. ... Democrat-Gazette Defensive Player of the Year. … Democrat-Gazette Sophomore Defensive Player of the Year.

WAYMON JOHNSON LB, Stuttgart 6-3, 235, 4.7, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 42 34 76 NOTEWORTHY Had 5 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 6 pass breakups, 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 6 sacks and 1 blocked kick.

GARRETT KAUFMAN LB, Bentonville 6-1, 225, 4.7, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas State TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 87 42 129 NOTEWORTHY Had 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 7 pass breakups, 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and 3 sacks.

ALEX BRIGNONI DB, Fayetteville 6-0, 190, 4.6, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Arkansas TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 51 58 109 NOTEWORTHY Had 3 forced fumbles, 8 pass breakups, 5 interceptions and 1 sack at safety. ... Repeat All-Arkansas selection.

JORDAN DENNIS DB, Fayetteville 6-1, 175, 4.7, Jr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 15 17 32 NOTEWORTHY Had 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns).

GARY VINES DB, North Little Rock 6-0, 185, 4.6, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL 58 49 107 NOTEWORTHY Had 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 recovered fumble, 10 pass breakups and 5 interceptions at safety.

SPECIALISTS RYAN STARR PK, Fayetteville 6-1, 165, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided PATS FGS LONG 47-51 12-15 52 NOTEWORTHY Had 28 of 69 kickoffs reach the end zone for touchbacks. ... Kicked a game-winning 38-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to beat North Little Rock, 30-28, in the Class 7A playoff semifinals. ... Didn’t play as a junior to concentrate on soccer.

AUSTIN MCGEHEE P, Pine Bluff 5-11, 185, Jr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided ATT. AVG. LONG 42 40.3 64 NOTEWORTHY Had a net average of 40.1 yards per punt, with 18 punts downed inside the 20.

MARTIN STAFFORD AP, Jonesboro 5-8, 195, 4.5, Sr.

COMMITTED TO Undecided RUSH ATT. YARDS TDS 248 1,936 26 NOTEWORTHY Broke his single-season school rushing record. … Caught 2 passes for 37 yards. ... Returned 4 kickoffs for 208 yards and 1 touchdown.

HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas team was chosen with the help of high school coaches from around the state. Players were selected for their performance on the field this fall. Academic standing wasn’t reflected in the selections.

Sports, Pages 32 on 12/16/2012

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