Two SEC quarterback commits will take center stage when Alabama lines up against Mississippi in December.
Thompson’s Trent Seaborn, an Alabama commit, and Saraland’s Jamison Roberts, who is headed to Oklahoma, were named the quarterbacks for this year’s Alabama All-Stars. The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic is set for Dec. 12 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.
Seaborn has already stacked up a historic resume. He became the state’s all-time leading passer earlier this year, and through seven 2026 games he has completed 78 percent of his throws for 2,014 yards and 24 touchdowns without an interception. He is also the reigning Class 7A Back of the Year.
Roberts brings a strong season of his own. The senior has completed 77 percent of his passes for 1,702 yards and 20 touchdowns, with just one interception. He has also added 240 rushing yards and four scores on the ground.
Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association director J.T. Lawrence said the selection process is a major undertaking.
“Our selection committee spends countless hours evaluating film, communicating with coaches across the state, and carefully considering each nominee,” Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association director J.T. Lawrence said in a release. “Their dedication helps ensure that the players selected represent the very best of Alabama high school football.”
Helena’s Richie Busby will coach Alabama this year, with St. Michael’s Philip Rivers coordinating the offense and Alma Bryant’s Bart Sessions leading the defense.
“I would like to thank the selection committee for their time and efforts selecting another quality team to represent the AHSAA and the state of Alabama,” Busby said. “The roster is loaded with future college stars and quality young men.”
Alabama is coming off a 40-10 win last year in Hattiesburg, Miss., its sixth straight victory in the rivalry. The state also owns a 28-11 lead in the all-time series.
Busby pointed to the talent spread across the roster, especially on offense. Among the other skill players are James Clemens running back MJ Gideon, who is committed to Vanderbilt, along with Prattville wide receiver Deshawn Hall, an Auburn commit, and Gulf Shores wide receiver Carter Davis, who is headed to West Virginia.
“Offensively, we have explosive guys in the skill positions with QBs that can get playmakers the ball,” Busby said.
The defense is loaded too, featuring Ramsay’s Karlos May, Thompson’s Cam Pritchett, McGill-Toolen’s AJ Pauley, Spain Park’s MJ Evans, Vigor’s Jabarrius Garror and Isaac McNeil, and Williamson’s Ellis McGaskin.
“The roster is very versatile with guys having the ability to play multiple positions,” Busby said.
The full Alabama All-Star Classic roster includes:
Trent Seaborn, QB, Thompson
Jamison Roberts, QB, Saraland
Tra’von Hall, RB, Central-Tuscaloosa
MJ Gideon, RB, James Clemens
Kamron Smith, RB, Mary G. Montgomery
Jackson Martin, TE, Hewitt-Trussville
Matthew McIntyre, TE, Mars Hill Bible
Mike Bass, WR, Central-Phenix City
Carter Davis, WR, Gulf Shores
Carter Feagin, WR, McAdory
Deshawn Hall, WR, Prattville
Darion Moseley, WR, Thompson
Stafford Willis, OL, Arab
Jatori Williams, OL, Central-Phenix City
Jayden Travis-Williams, OL, Central-Tuscaloosa
Jude Wright, OL, Gardendale
Jaylen Hill, OL, Lanett
Caleb Canty, OL, McAdory
Hudson Ingalsbe, OL, White Plains
Bryson Sanderson, OL, Oxford
Read Barber, K/P, Westbrook Christian
Brayson Albin, LS, Bob Jones
Karlos May, DL, Ramsay
Cameron Pritchett, DL, Thompson
Kavarris Duncan, DL, Winterboro
Avrian (AJ) Pauley, DL, McGill-Toolen Catholic
MJ Evans, DL, Spain Park
Jabarrius Garror, EDGE, Vigor
Elijah Scott, EDGE, Auburn
Keith Richmond, EDGE, Clay-Chalkville
Jiquan Rogers, EDGE, Ramsay
Jeremiah Beverly, EDGE, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Isaiah Brown, ILB, Clay-Chalkville
Isaac McNeil, ILB, Vigor
Ellis McGaskin, ILB, Williamson
Jason Crenshaw Jr., ILB, Prattville
Ai’King Hall, DB, Dothan
Elijah Malone, DB, Gulf Shores
Christian Pritchard, DB, Muscle Shoals
Jayden Aparicio-Bailey, DB, Prattville
Jaylen Scott, DB, Williamson
Dorian Waluyn Jr., DB, Hoover
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