At the midway point of the 2026 high school football season, players have started to separate themselves when it comes to being regarded as the best in the country.
The Southeast region is no different than the other regions and has seen some changes from our preseason ALL-USA team to where we are now.
Here are the rankings for the Southeast region, made up of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Names are listed in alphabetical order within each position.
Southeast Region First-Team ALL-USA Offense
Quarterback: Trent Seaborn, Thompson (AL), Sr.
Running Back: David Gabriel Georges, Baylor (TN), Sr.
Running Back: Ty Keys, Poplarville (MS), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Osani Gayles, IMG Academy (FL), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Easton Royal, Brother Martin (LA), Sr.
Tight
End: Ahmad Hudson, Ruston (LA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Mark Matthews, St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Jatori Williams, Central (AL), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Albert Simien, Sam Houston (LA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Caden Moss, Jackson Academy (MS), Sr.
Flex: Brysen Wright, Mandarin (FL), Jr.
Southeast Region First-Team ALL-USA Defense
Defensive Lineman: DJ Jacobs, Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: KJ Green, Stephenson (GA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Wyatt Smith, St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Asher Ghioto, The Bolles School (FL), Jr.
Linebacker: Kaden Henderson, Jesuit (FL), Sr.
Linebacker: Isaac McNeil, Vigor (AL), Sr.
Linebacker: Jay Schell, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA), Sr.
Linebacker: David Parson, Douglas County (GA), Sr.
Cornerback: A'mir Sears, Columbus (FL), Sr.
Safety: Casey Barner, McEachern (GA), Jr.
Flex: Kamarui Dorsey, Hampton (GA), Sr.
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Southeast Region Second-Team ALL-USA Offense
Quarterback: CJ Cypher, Carrollton (GA), So.
Running Back: Connail Jackson, Cardinal Mooney (FL), Sr.
Running Back: Kameron Battle, Carrollwood Day (FL), Jr.
Wide Receiver: Maddox Porter, Battle Ground Academy (TN), So.
Wide Receiver: Madoxx Davis, Cartersville (GA), Jr.
Tight End: Parker Newman, Sevier County (TN), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Antonio Berry, Tupelo (MS), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Kennedee Jackson, Lithonia (GA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Major Green, IMG Academy (FL), Jr.
Offensive Lineman: Nation Farmer, IMG Academy (FL), Jr.
Flex: Trey Martin, Franklin Parish (LA), Sr.
Southeast Region Second-Team ALL-USA Defense
Defensive Lineman: Cameron Prichett, Thompson (AL), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Mitchell Turner, Louisville (MS), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Jaiden Bryant, Irmo (SC), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Jackson Vaughn, IMG Academy (FL), Sr.
Linebacker: Ja'Bios Smith, Swainsboro (GA), Sr.
Linebacker: Nehemiah McCary, Maplesville (AL), Jr.
Linebacker: Gabriel Player, Eau Gallie (FL), Jr.
Linebacker: Jeremiah Culpepper, Troup County (GA), Sr.
Cornerback: Censere Gaylord, IMG Academy (FL), Sr.
Safety: Tae Walden Jr., Collierville (TN), Sr.
Flex: Zayden Gamble, St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Sr.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA Southeast Region midseason high school football team
