Kennedale star safety J.D. Coffey, three Wildcats, picked to AP Class 4A all-state team
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JD Coffey is one of the best 2021 high school football players in the country, with offers from Texas, Notre Dame and Florida, among his 18. He’s ranked as the No. 4 2021 safety in the nation and No. 28 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports.
He proves it on the field as the Kennedale 4-star safety was voted to the Class 4A Associated Press Sports Editors Texas all-state football team on Tuesday.
It’s Coffey’s second time on first team in three seasons. He was first team as a freshman in 2017.
“Not surprising. He’s that good,” Kennedale coach Richard Barrett said. “He’ll tell you he didn’t have a good year because he didn’t have seven or eight picks like the last two seasons, but he still made a huge impact. I think this has been his best year and he’s very deserving. They got this one right.”
Through the regular season, Coffey, who’s projected to commit with Texas, made 82 tackles, five for loss, two interceptions and six pass deflections. He picked up two sacks and scored on four touchdown returns.
“They tried to keep the ball away, but even then, he’s still a game changer,” Barrett said.
“I’m honored to receive this again,” Coffey added. “My hard work and dedication is being recognized and it’s truly a blessing.”
The Wildcats, who went 7-4 this season and won a district title, also got two all-state honorable mentions in sophomore linebacker Braden Waters and sophomore kicker Aiden Birr.
Both played on varsity for the first time this season.
“Braden was our leading tackler and is such a good player. He runs well and is a football junkie. He loves the game and is a great kid,” Barrett said. “By the time Aiden is a senior, he’s going to be one of the most highly recruited kickers in the country. He works hard and really, he’s only been kicking for a year. But he dedicates his time to kicking and getting better.”
Here is a look at the Class 4A all-state football team, as voted by the media. Stats are based on regular season only.
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First Team Offense
Linemen
Garrett Hayes, Sr., Athens: 97 pancakes, 14 cut blocks, no sacks allowed, 93% grade
Jayden Kitchens, Sr., Midland Greenwood: 55 pancakes, 75 knockdowns
Cameron Soto, Sr., Pampa: 96% grade, 48 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
Cole Booker, Jr., Geronimo Navarro: 121 pancake/knockdown blocks, 96% grade for offense that averaged 392.5 rushing yards per game
John Long, Jr., Lampasas: 131 knockdowns, no penalties
Quarterback
Ace Whitehead, Jr., Lampasas: 165-235-2,625, 35 TDs, 3 INTs; 442 yards rushing, 13 TDs
Running back
Jeremiah Dobbins, Sr., Lubbock Estacado: 2,071 rushing yds, 18 TDs
Colby Sampson, Sr., Alvarado: 2,120 rushing yards, 23 TDs
Trey Cross, Jr., Midland Greenwood: 156-1,975, 23 TDs
Receivers
Layton Harris, Sr., Decatur: 70-1,411 yards, 17 TDs
Cole Kirkpatrick, Jr., Argyle: 41-1,061, 18 TDs
Kicker
Jake Pecina, Soph., Sunnyvale: 54-57 PATs, 4-5 FGs, long of 50
Offensive Player of the Year: Ace Whitehead, Lampasas
First Team Defense
Linemen
Papa Bluitt, Sr., Lubbock Estacado: 58 tackles, 9 sacks
Braiden Rexroat, Sr., Argyle: 73 tackles, 16 TFLs, 3 FF, 2 FR, 5 sacks, INT return for TD
Guillermo Vargas, Sr., La Feria: 102 tackles, 41 TFL, 13 sacks, 2 FR
Landon Jackson, Jr., Texarkana Pleasant Grove: 78 tackles, 24 TFL, 14 sacks, 7 FF, 3 FR, 5 PBUs
Linebackers
Sederick Colbert, Sr., Lubbock Estacado: 106 tackles, 32 TFL, 5 sacks
Caden Hayes, Sr., Melissa: 180 tackles, 39 TFLs. 5 FR, 12 sacks
Devin Sterling, Sr., Sunnyvale: 113 tackles, 18 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 INT
Defensive backs
Rian Sandoval, Sr., Caddo Mills: 50 tackles, 7 INTs, 10 PBUs, 1 TFL
Cedric Webb, Sr., Dallas Roosevelt: 20 tackles, 10 PBUs, 7 INTs, INT return for TD
JD Coffey, Jr., Kennedale: 82 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs, 4 TD returns, 2 sacks
Jackson Jennings, Jr., Aubrey: 141 tackles, 6 TFLs, 3 INTs, 3 FF, 3 FR, 5 PBUs
Punter
Trace Morrison, Jr., Stephenville: 41.2 avg, long of 60; 8 inside 20
Defensive Player of the Year: Caden Hayes, Melissa
Second Team Offense
Linemen
Sam Bartis, Sr., Sunnyvale
Cruz Estrada, Sr., Rockport-Fulton
Jesus Lopez, Sr., Andrews
Tyson Thompson, Sr., Midland Greenwood
Tee Kellum, Jr., Carthage
Quarterback
Bo Hogeboom, Sr., Argyle
Running backs
Ashton Stredick, Sr., Needville
Jay’Veon Sunday, Sr., Waco Connally
Zachary Carrera, Jr., Hidalgo
Receivers
Dalton Hobbs, Sr., Pleasanton
Jack McKay, Jr., Canyon
Kicker
Victor Pablo, Soph., Ferris
Second Team Defense
Linemen
Austin Stidham, Sr., Stephenville
DeTraveon Thompson, Sr., Waco La Vega
Coltin Whitaker, Sr., La Grange
Chris Murray, Jr., WF Hirschi
Linebackers
Lorenz Handy, Sr., Wilmer-Hutchins
Rayvon Ingram, Sr., Carthage
Antonio Phifer, Sr., Dallas Roosevelt
Defensive backs
Joerell Davis, Sr., Wharton
Draike Sparks, Sr., Gainesville
Dorian Windley, Sr., Carrollton Ranchview
Christopher Feagins, Jr., Gainesville
Punter
Dago Esquivel, Sr., Seminole
Honorable Mention Offense
Linemen: Devon Earls, El Campo; Gavien Gabehart, Dumas; Seth Hakanson, Decatur; Davion Haynes, Lake Worth; Saul Hernandez, Hidalgo; Micah Hiter, Argyle; Hayden Hopkins, Pecos; Blake Olivares, Gilmer; Kyle Perales, Hidalgo; Cole Riha, El Campo; Ryder Roberts, Iowa Park; Johnny Taylor, WF Hirschi; Kendale Thomas, Tyler Chapel Hill; Jaxon Washington, Seminole; Bryson Zufelt, Melissa
Quarterbacks: Tucker Bridwell, Pampa; Roman Fuller, Decatur; Trent Green, Iowa Park; Ben Harmon, Texarkana Pleasant Grove; Kai Horton, Carthage; Landry Kinne, Waco La Vega; Brett Leach, Andrews; Ethan McBrayer, Godley; Tyler Townley, Caddo Mills
Running Backs: Johntre Davis, El Campo; Euler DeLeon, Geronimo Navarro; Bruce Garrett, Texarkana Pleasant Grove; Armando Granado, Pecos; Keomodre Horace, Center; Tyson Neighbors, Nevada Community; Logan Point, Celina; Gunner Ragsdale, Decatur; AJ San Miguel, Huffman Hargrave; Nathan Sims, Athens
Receivers: Gavyn Beane, Caddo Mills; Kelvontay Dixon, Carthage; Brenen Hawkins, Godley; Joey Hill, Pampa; James Jones, Wharton; Markeese Lawrence, Andrews; Ty Moore, Lorena; Billy Myers, Crandall; Brody Ray, Midland Greenwood; Jay Rockwell, Longview Spring Hill
Kickers: Aiden Birr, Kennedale; Erick Hernandez, Pampa; Anthony Mejia, Texarkana Pleasant Grove
Honorable Mention Defense
Linemen: Christian Avilez, Fredericksburg; Jantzen Baker, Midland Greenwood; Dalton Bills, Bellville; Deundre Blanton, Kilgore; Dontavian Bluntson, El Campo; Marcus Burris, Texarkana Pleasant Grove; Brett Butler, Geronimo Navarro; Kaden Collins, Andrews; Calob Davis, Crandall; Chris Delatorre, Dumas; Kobe Giles, Cuero; Casey Irons, Gilmer; Martin Klassen, Seminole; Jesus Lopez, Andrews; Connor McDonald, Midland Greenwood; Garrett Mroz, Boerne; Quinton Owens, Carthage; Torii Pullen, Waco Connally; Vencent Rockwell, Longview Spring Hill; Andrew Rodriguez, La Feria; T.J. Shackelford, Alvarado; Landon Stevenson, Godley
Linebackers: Jackson Allen, Sinton; Bo Christie, Canyon; Kyle Cook, Pampa; Chris Darnold, Rockport-Fulton; Dallan Dill, Dumas; Bryce Ford, Snyder; Rowdee Gregory, Brownwood; Michael Gutierrez, Midland Greenwood; Seth Hakanson, Decatur; DeMarrquese Hayes, Waco La Vega; LaTravius Johnson, Waco La Vega; Adrian Lacy, Tyler Chapel Hill; Joey Ortega, Rio Hondo; Reese Payne, Caddo Mills; Alex Rodriguez, Alvarado; Dylan Stokes, Seminole; Braden Waters, Kennedale; Lion Williamson, Gonzales.
Defensive Backs: Elzie Barnett Jr., Wilmer-Hutchins; Korie Black, Waco Connally; Gabriel Carranco, Beeville; Marcus Edwards, Bay City; Melvin Howard, Sinton; Xsavior Martinez, Devine; KeKe Murray, Lubbock Estacado; Rogelio Rivas, Sinton; Charles Shorter, El Campo; Zach Strong, Brownwood; Caleb Suggs, Dumas; Cole Whitlock, Carthage; Mark Wozniak, Geronimo Navarro
