After helping the program claim its first state championship in nearly 50 years, 10 Baylor football players have been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state team for Division II-AAA.
McCallie, which reached the state semifinals, placed three on the DII-AAA team, while five more local players were recognized on the DII-AA team.
Earning spots for Baylor were senior running back Caleb Hampton, who was also a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football finalist and the MVP of Baylor’s BlueCross Bowl title game victory, as well as fellow seniors Brycen Sanders and Asher Skyles on the offensive line, tight end Dalton Restelli, defensive lineman Tony Boggs, linebacker John Emendorfer and defensive back Evan Haynie.
Red Raiders junior quarterback Whit Muschamp was joined by receivers Amari Jefferson and Max LeBlanc, both also juniors.
“I’m excited for those guys,” Baylor coach Erik Kimrey said. “They’re clearly deserving of this honor based on how well they played and what they helped us accomplish. We had some really talented players on the team, but the thing I’m most proud of is how they worked together and played with a lot of heart.