The spotlight turns eastward today as USA TODAY Sports unveils the ALL-USA East Football Team, a celebration of the region’s most dynamic high school athletes.

This announcement carries weight beyond the regional spotlight. Every player named to the West team now advances as a finalist for the ALL-USA National Football Team — the All-America roster set to be revealed on Dec. 30. The Southeast region includes athletes from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The complete 2025 College Football All-America Team, featuring first- and second-team selections and headlined by Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, our Player of the Year

Quarterback Jeff Thompson and Clairton regained the top spot in PIAA 1A football earlier this month, with the Bears defeating Bishop Guilfoyle 35-3 at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field.

Jackson High School running back Ezavier “E.J.” Crowell has been named the offensive captain of the ALL‑USA Southeast Football Team, an honor befitting one of the most dominant playmakers in the nation.

Titans running back Keon Johnson is the Offensive Player of the Year, senior linebacker Devaughn Powell is the Defensive Player of the Year and Hank Sawyer is the Coach of the Year.

Notre Dame quarterback Matt Bodnar and Palmerton offensive lineman Logan Anthony joined the six Northwestern Lehigh players on the 3A team

The college football offseason consistently brings a flurry of roster movement, and another high-profile name has officially joined the open market. A first-tea