This is the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Arizona High School Football Team for 2017.

OFFENSE

QB: Brock Purdy, Gilbert Perry, 6-1, 197, Sr.

Set 6A state records for passing yardage (4,405) and TD passes (57), led Pumas to their first state final. Also ran for more than 1,000 yards.

QB: Spencer Rattler, Phoenix Pinnacle, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Passed for 3,946 yards and 45 TDs, completed 65 percent of his passes.

RB: Drake Anderson, Chandler, 5-11, 180, Sr.

While sharing duties most of the year running the ball, ran for 2,009 yards and 32 TDs, helping Wolves to second consecutive 6A title.

RB: Zidane Thomas, Peoria Centennial, 5-10, 205, Sr.

Carried the ball 207 times for 2,123 yards and 26 TDs, led the Coyotes to the 5A championship.

RB: Bijan Robinson, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 6-1, 205, So.

Ran for 2,023 yards and 26 TDs on 189 carries, led Lancers to the 4A final.

OL: Max Wilhite, Goodyear Desert Edge, 6-4, 300, Sr.

Second time the center made azcentral sports’ All-Arizona team in his four-year varsity career.

OL: Matteo Mele, Tucson Salpointe, 6-6, 275, Sr.

Made the move from tight end to help pave the way for one of state’s best rushing attacks.

OL: Hunter Mayginnes, Chandler Hamilton, 6-5, 310, Sr.

Arizona State commit made big strides helping the Huskies have one of the best balanced attacks in 6A.

OL: David Watson, Tucson Amphitheater, 6-6, 295, Sr.

Strong, big, mobile lineman who will be signing with Arizona, where his father played offensive line.

OL: Ralph Frias, Safford, 6-7, 298, Sr.

Had his most dominant season in his four-year varsity career, committing to ASU along the way.

TE: Hayden Hatten, Phoenix Pinnacle, 6-3, 220, Jr.

He played flexed out and in the H-back and was Rattler’s favorite target, catching 68 passes for 1,029 yards and 16 TDs, and ran for five scores.

WR: Gunner Romney, Chandler, 6-3, 200, Sr.

Took off late in the season and was dominant in the playoffs, finishing with 73 catches for 1,419 yards and 16 TDs for the state champs.

WR: Angel Ruiz, Sunrise Mountain, WR, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Break out season with 79 catches for 1,569 yards and 24 TDs, including three in 4A semifinal loss to Salpointe.

All-purpose: Jake Smith, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep, 6-1, 190, Jr.

Ran for more than 1,000 yards and caught passes for more than 1,000, as the Saints rolled into the 5A final.

All-purpose: Draycen Hall, Gilbert Higley, 5-8, 174, Sr.

Another huge year, rushing for 1,893 yards and 32 TDs, averaging 12 yards a carry, and caught 22 passes for 461 yards and three TDs.

K: Brayden Narveson, Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Had 47 touchbacks and made 10 of 15 field goals with a long of 58 yards. Had another from 50 yards.

DEFENSE

DL: Kai Golden, Marana Mountain View, 6-2, 295, Sr.

This nose guard had 63 tackles, 8 ½ for losses, 10 sacks for 7-4 5A team.

DL: Ty Robinson, Gilbert Higley, 6-6, 260, Jr.

A defensive end, he had 56 tackles, 31 for losses, 14 sacks for 4A semifinalist.

DL: Eloi Kwete, Phoenix Central, 6-1, 245, Jr.

Had 142 tackles, including 42 for losses, and eight sacks.

DL: Chris Manoa, Chandler, 6-1, 320, Sr.

The nose tackle had 56 tackles,14 ½ for losses, and 11 ½ sacks on 6A championship team.

DL: Damian Sellers, Scottsdale Saguaro, 6-4, 215, So.

Not eligible until midway through the season, the defensive end led the 4A state champs with 19 tackles for losses and 10 sacks in seven games.

LB: Zach Bowers, Chandler, 6-1, 215, Jr.

Had 69 tackles, 5 ½ for losses, two sacks, two caused fumbles.

LB: Cade Matthews, Gilbert Higley, 6-1, 215, Sr.

Had 136 tackles, 34 for losses, nine sacks, three blocked punts and two blocked field goals.

LB: Desha Bennett, Mesa Desert Ridge, 6-3, 219, Jr.

A pass-rushing, outside linebacker, he had 59 tackles, 14 ½ sacks and 28 quarterback hurries.

LB: Tate Stevens, Gilbert Highland, 6-3, 230, Sr.

Had 120 tackles, 10 for losses, four sacks, an interception and two caused fumbles for eight-win 6A team.

DB: Ryan Puskas, Peoria Liberty, 6-3, 205, Jr.

The safety had 85 tackles, four for losses, five QB hurries, four interceptions and four blocked kicks.

DB: Donjae Logan, Mesa Desert Ridge, 5-11, 170, Sr.

A cornerback, he had 39 tackles and five interceptions for team that had the No. 2 seed entering the 6A playoffs.

DB: Marques White, Phoenix Brophy Prep, 6-2, 195, Jr.

Had 90 tackles, 8 ½ for losses, four sacks, five caused fumbles, three fumble recoveries and an interception.

DB: Dominique Hampton, Peoria Centennial, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Had seven interceptions while leading the Coyotes to the 5A title.

DB: Kenny Churchwell, Phoenix Mountain Pointe, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Had 65 tackles and 14 pass breakups.

P: Moises Barrazo, Phoenix Moon Valley, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Averaged 47 yards on 36 punts with a long 65 yards and placed six inside the 20.

Honorable mention

American Family Insurance ALL-USA Arizona High School Football Team 2017.

Markas Adams, Eagar Round Valley, QB, 5-10, 163, Sr.; Chris Aguirre, Salpointe Catholic, LB, 5-9, 205, Sr.; Stone Aguirre, Glendale Ironwood, LB, 5-8, 200, Jr.; Tate Allen, Mesa Mountain View, DB, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Dakota Banning, Queen Creek, C, 6-1, 225, Jr.; Owen Barton, Bagdad, OL, Jr.; Kaiden Baxter, Perry, OL, 6-1, 265, Sr.; Travis Beckman, Perry, DL, 6-4, 240, Jr.; Alex Bell, Tucson Sabino, QB, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Ryan Bendle, Liberty, QB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Dylen Bieber, Liberty, WR, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Andrew Blitzke, Laveen Cesar Chavez, LB, 6-1, 205, Jr.; Trenton Bourguet, Marana, QB, 6-0, 160, Jr.; Bujon Boyd, Queen Creek American Leadership, WR, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Josiah Bradley, Scottsdale Saguaro, AP, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Nick Brahler, Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge, RB, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Spencer Brasch, Higley, QB, 6-4, 185, Jr.; Isaiah Briggs, Glendale, RB, 5-8, 170, Sr.; DeCarlos Brooks, Chandler, RB, 5-11, 195, Jr.; Cameron Brown, Casteel, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Elijah Carey, Oro Valley Canyon del Oro, AP, 5-11, 199, Sr.; Travis Calloway, Perry, DB, 6-0, 190, Jr.; Bobby Carlon, Moon Valley, DB, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Gavin Chaddock, Sunrise Mountain, LB, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Julian Chism, Mesa Red Mountain, C, 6-1, 255, Sr.; Tommy Christakos, Scottsdale Chaparral, WR, 6-4, 195, So.; John Clark, Liberty, DT, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Hunter Cole, Phoenix Christian, QB, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Dante Coleman, Queen Creek, OLB, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Jacob Conover, Chandler, QB, 6-1, 196, Jr.; Harrison Copoloff, Notre Dame, TE, 6-2, 218, Sr.; Tyreck Cosay, Whiteriver Alchesay, DB, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Antonio Cuevas, Saguaro, DB, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Carlos Cruz, Phoenix North, K, 5-8, 190, Sr.; Gunner Cruz, Queen Creek Casteel, QB, 6-4, 205, Jr.; Kohner Cullimore, Highland, DB, 6-1, 195, Jr.; Shaq Daniels, Red Mountain, DB, 6-0, 165, Jr.; Larry Davis, Phoenix Desert Vista, LB, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Drew DeBree, Gilbert Christian, WR, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Xavier Delgado, Deer Valley, OL, 6-5, 310, Sr.; Seth Despain, Heber Mogollon, DL, Sr.; Colby Dickie, Perry, WR, 5-9, 170, Jr.; Brock Dieu, Casteel, OL, 6-1, 265, Fr.; Jacobby Dinwiddie, Mesa Mountain View, WR, 6-2, 175,  Jr.; Thans Dixon, Pinnacle, LB, 6-1, 200, Jr.; Greg Dotstry, Buckeye Youngker, RB, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Arrick Dowe, Sunrise Mountain, DB, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Jon Durand, Chandler Basha, OL, 6-3, 250, Jr.; Vincent Elrod, Notre Dame, LB, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Solomon Enis, Phoenix North Canyon, WR, 6-4, 205, Sr.; David Eppinger, Perry, DB, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Christian Fetsis, Tucson Pusch Ridge, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Cole Fisher, Notre Dame, RB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Jacob Franklin, Centennial, DE, 6-4, 216, Sr.; Scotty Finnerty, Bagdad, WR, 6-0, 162, Sr.; Emmanuel Flores, Williams, OL, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Ben Fox, Pinnacle, OL, 6-6, 300, Sr.; Keegan Freid, Sunrise Mountain, QB, 6-3, 185, Jr.; Kenny Fultz, Perry, KR/RB, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Cameron Gardner, Casa Grande, PR, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Jonathan Gianzero, Higley, OL, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Jacob Golden, Peoria, OL, 6-5, 255, Jr.; Christian Gomez, Centennial, LB, 5-11, 205, Sr.;  Brandt Goodwin, Casteel, WR, 5-9, 155, So.; Tyrese Green, Tempe McClintock, RB, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Juaquin Gutierrez, Williams, OL, Sr.; Terrell Hayward, Vail Cienega, WR, 5-9, 160, Jr.; Shomari Hayes, Mountain Pointe, 6-2, 289, Sr.; Brogan Heath, Williams Field, OL, 6-3, 275, Sr.; Jonathan Herrera, Phoenix Christian, DL, 5-10,  215, Sr.; Jordan Herbert, Thatcher, LB, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Nick Hershey, Gilbert Christian, QB, 5-9, 175, Sr.; John Henderson, Yuma Catholic, WR, 5-11, 160, Jr.; Colter Hogle, Round Valley, DL, 5-8, 162, Jr.; Darius Holton, Perry, DB, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Mason Honne, Mountain Pointe, OL, 6-1, 275, Sr.; Jaden Hoyt, Phoenix Northwest Christian, OL, 6-4, 285, Sr.; AJ Jackson, Centennial, P, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Bryce Jackson, Chandler, DB, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Kris Jackson, Mesa, RB, 5-11, 210, Sr.; D’Shayne James, Perry, WR, 6-3, 210, Jr.; Ja’tai Jenkins, Buckeye Verrado, RB, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Jamarye Joiner, Vail Cienega, QB, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Scott Jones, Glendale Cactus, DL, 6-0, 276, Sr.; Titarro Jones, Santa Cruz, DB, Sr.; Jawhar Jordan, Hamilton, RB, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Jacob Kaites, Scottsdale Christian, WR, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Tyler Kelly, Cottonwood Mingus, RB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Westin Keim, Show Low, RB, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Carson Keltner, Centennial, C, 6-3, 285, Jr.; Tyler LaGanke, Gilbert, LB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Brock LaPoint, San Tan Foothills, DL, 6-3, 275, Jr.; Devin Larsen, Queen Creek, QB, 6-5, 210, Jr.; Lance Lawson, Red Mountain, AP, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Corey Leary, Phoenix Christian, AP, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Jayden Lee, Gilbert Campo Verde, OL, 6-3, 315, Sr.; Tim Lockhart, Hamilton, TE/WR, 6-6, 210, Sr.; Daniel Lopez, Williams, RB, 6-1, 150, Sr.; Jose Lopez, Salpointe, DL, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Israel Loveall, Bagdad, QB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Quinten Mack, Thatcher, OL, 5-10,  240, Jr.; Gabe Madril, Salpointe Catholic, DL, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Ilm Manning, Glendale Apollo, DL, 6-4, 250, Sr.; Ricky Manning, Notre Dame, DB/LB, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Max Massingale, Saguaro, QB, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Cade Matthews, Higley, LB, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Jacob McCabe, Page, OL, 6-6, 300, Sr.; Patrick McInerney, Saguaro, LS, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Calib McRae, Marana Mountain View, LB, 6-1, 221, Jr.; Dez Melton, Deer Valley, RB, 6-4, 215, Jr.; Javier Meza, Cesar Chavez, OL, 6-3, 285, Sr.; Michael Maafu, Saguaro, DL, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Cedric Mendoza, Superior, WR, 6-2, 170, Jr.; Jaxen Meskimen, Sunrise Mountain, K, 5-10, 185, Jr.; Jack Miller, Chaparral, QB, 6-4, 210, So.; Omar Navarro, Phoenix Christian, OL, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Zach Neff, Perry, OL, 5-10, 240, Sr.; Sam Nicholas, Thatcher, DL, 6-1, 275, Jr.; Damaria Norris, Glendale Cactus, RB, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Tre O’Guinn, North Canyon, LB/SS, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Aaron Owsiany, Peoria, DB, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Riley Pagel, Red Mountain, P, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Jonathon Parks, Verrado, DL, 6-4, 230, Jr.; Chance Pearson, Williams, RB, 5-10, 186, So.; Josh Pena, Chandler, OL, 6-2, 275, Jr.; Raoul Perales, Santa Cruz, DB, 5-9, 167, Sr.; Logan Pettijohn, Saguaro, WR, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Ruben Pimbert, Saguaro, OL, 5-10, 250, Sr.; Jason Pisano, Yuma Catholic, LB, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Jack Plummer, Gilbert, QB, 6-5, 212, Sr.; Juwaun Price, Peoria, AP, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Noa Pola-Gates, Williams Field, AP, 6-2,  180, Jr.; Ricky Pearsall, Tempe Corona del Sol, WR, 6-1, 190, Jr.; Chase Pope, Glendale Copper Canyon, QB, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Jordan Porter, Tucson Cholla, AP, 5-10, 178, Sr.; Tristan Rael, Centennial, OL, 6-3, 300, Sr.; Bobby Ramirez, Sunrise Mountain, LB/SS, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Joe Ramsey, St. Johns, RB, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Alander Randle, Red Mountain, DL, 6-4, 225, Jr.; Clayton Randall, Saguaro, LB, 6-2, 195, Jr.; Lathan Ransom, Salpointe Catholic, DB, 6-1, 180, So.; Ross Reiter, Brophy Prep, LS, 6-0, 235, Sr.; Trevor Renfro, Centennial, OL, 6-3, 270, Sr.; Jakob Redford, American Leadership, LB, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Carlos Rios, Santa Cruz, OL, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Tyler Roebuck, Thatcher, DB, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Xavier Rojas, Centennial, K, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Aaron Romero, Mesa Skyline, DT, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Chris Russell, Cesar Chavez, QB, 6-1, 160, Sr.; Delano Salgado, Mountain Pointe, PR, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Adan Sanders, Goodyear Trivium Prep, WR, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Tyler Shough, Hamilton, QB, 6-5, 200, Sr.; Ty Sifferman, Basha, WR, 5-11, 165, Jr.; Teon Simmons, Marana, WR, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Nassir Sims, Desert Edge, DL, 6-3, 300, Jr.; Kedon Slovis, Desert Mountain, QB, 6-3, 190, Jr.; Anthony Smart, Buckeye, WR, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Connor  Soelle, Saguaro, SS/LB, 6-1, 195, Jr.; James Stagg, Phoenix Desert Vista, TE, 6-4, 240, Sr.; Evan Stringfellow, Fort Thomas, AP, So.; Nolan Susel, Florence, RB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Dawson Tanner, Gilbert, WR, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Tyler Thompson, Poston Butte, LB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Sione Tonga’uiha, Tempe, DL, 6-0, 255, So.; Greg Tremble, Liberty, KR, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Quinton Turley, Thatcher, RB, 5-7, 160, Jr.; Aaron Turrey, Phoenix Sunnyslope, DB, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Fabian Valenzuela, Kearny Ray, WR, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Jackson Vaught, Gilbert Williams Field, DT, 6-2, 260, Sr.; Luke Verbalaitis, Pinnacle, C, 6-2, 260, Sr.; Jake Wagner, Sunrise Mountain, OL, 6-1, 290, Sr.; Josh Walker, Scottsdale Desert Mountain, WR, 6-1, 185, Sr.;  Jordan Ware, Centennial, LB, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Xavier Watkins, Paradise Valley, WR, 6-0, 171, Sr.; Brody Webb, Sunrise Mountain, LB, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Carter Wheat, Red Mountain, TE, 6-3, 215, Jr.; Kyle White, Notre Dame, DL, 6-0, 220,  Sr.; Titan Widjaja, Verrado, QB, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Gerald Wilbon, Red Mountain, DB, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Dylan Wilkinson, Round Valley, OL, 6-0, 212, Sr.; Gabe Williams, Red Mountain, OLB, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Treyvon Williams, Desert Edge, DB, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Zach Wilson, Saguaro, WR, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Andy Wittenwyler, Phoenix Thunderbird, QB, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Dylan Workman, Eagar Round Valley, RB, 5-6, 142, Jr.; Alec Wyble-Meza, Eloy Santa Cruz, RB, 5-11, 195, Sr.; Steven Ybarra, Superior, QB, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Austin Young, Desert Edge, OL, 6-5, 330, Sr.; Jayden Young, Centennial, DB, 5-11, 165, So.; Slater Zellers, Notre Dame, LS, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Joseph Zepp, Saguaro, P, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Ethan Zimmerman, Apache Juntion, DB, 6-3, 165, Sr.; Garrett Zimmerman, Notre Dame, OL, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Joel Zurita, Avondale Westview, LB, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Coach of the Year

Jason Mohns, Scottsdale Saguaro

Mohns put Saguaro in the state record books, leading the Sabercats to a fifth consecutive state championship. No school in the history of the Arizona Interscholastic Association has ever done that. During this run, Saguaro has won 35 games in a row against Arizona opponents. After a 1-2 start, losing to two out-of-state teams, Saguaro regrouped and ran off 11 consecutive wins, as a mostly new offensive line jelled and the offense reinvented itself as more of a passing threat with senior QB Max Massingale passing for more than 3,000 yards and receivers Zach Wilson and Logan Pettijohn each having more than 1,000 receiving yards.

Also considered for Coach of the Year

Sean Hinton, Thatcher

Led Thatcher to back-to-back state championships for the first time since he was a player there in 2000 and ’01, handing Eloy Santa Cruz its only loss for the second time in two years in the playoffs, both in overtime, both by a point, this time in the 2A state championship game.

Spencer Stowers, Queen Creek Casteel

Led a school in only its second year of varsity action without any seniors to the 3A state championship, going 14-0, the only team in Arizona to go undefeated this football season.

How they were selected

The American Family Insurance ALL-USA Arizona High School Football Team 2017 was chosen by azcentral sports high school sports reporters, using personal observations and interviews with players and coaches as well as statistics and rankings.