The Tennessee Sports Writers’ Association released the All-State teams for Class 5A for 2016 on Tuesday, December 27.  The teams are voted on by prep sports writers covering all areas of the state.  The 2016 State Champion Admirals were represented the most of any team in Class 5A, naming five players on the team.  Congratulations to these Admirals for being named All-State for Class 5A in 2016!

Adam Fulton – QB

Braden Collins – WR

Cooper Hardin – LB

Jack DeVault – DB

Joe Doyle – Punter

For a complete list of All-State selections for Classes 5A and 6A listed in the Tennesseean, click on the link: All-State teams

Adam Fulton completed 184 of 333 pass attempts for 3,223 yards with 41 touchdowns and only 6 INT’s.  His performance in 2016 broke single season records for completions, pass attempts, passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Braden Collins finished 2016 with 68 receptions for 1,242 yards and 16 touchdowns.  He set single season records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns.  His 13 receptions and four TD’s versus Ooltewah are FHS records.

Cooper Hardin finished 2016 with 124.5 total hits on defense.  He led the team with 10.5 sacks and 21 minus-yard stops.  Cooper also led the Admirals in rushing with 1,454 yards and 19 TD’s on 196 carries.  He was named the Blue Cross Bowl Offensive MVP versus Independence.

Jack DeVault led the Admirals’ secondary with five interceptions in 2016 from his cornerback spot.  He finished fourth on the team with 26 catches for 506 yards and 4 TD’s as a wide receiver.  Jack was named Blue Cross Bowl Defensive MVP for his two interceptions to spark the Admirals’ comeback versus Independence.

Joe Doyle finished his Admiral career averaging 41.1 yards per punt for 2016.  In his first year as a place-kicker, Joe converted 69 extra points and made 8 of 14 field goals with a long of 49 yards versus West.

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