Alabama High School All-State Football Teams Named

The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced its high school football All-State teams for the 2024 season, with standout players like QB Charlie Johnston and RB Jake Harper earning first-team honors. The Mr. Football Award will be revealed at a luncheon on January 28 in Montgomery. Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff has expanded to a 12-team format, allowing automatic berths for conference champions and enhancing postseason excitement. In financial news, the University of Texas football program ranks as the second most valuable in the nation, trailing only Ohio State, with significant revenue and donor support. Additionally, four-star athlete Mouhamed Sylla, the top center in the nation, has shortlisted five schools, including the Oregon Ducks, as he contemplates his college future. Lastly, the Big 12 states have produced a notable number of NFL players, with Florida’s St. Thomas Aquinas High School leading in player production.