{
  "id": 14736082,
  "title": "USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA Southeast Region midseason high school football team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/usa-today-sports-all-usa-southeast-region-midseason-high-school",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:10:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/usa-today-sports-usa-southeast-161026796.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the midseason of the 2026 high school football season, players are starting to stand out as the best in the country, and the Southeast region is no exception. The region, comprising Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee, has seen some changes from the preseason ALL-USA team to the current rankings.\n\nOn offense, Trent Seaborn from Thompson (AL) leads the way as the first-team quarterback. David Gabriel Georges from Baylor (TN) and Ty Keys from Poplarville (MS) are the first-team running backs, while Osani Gayles from IMG Academy (FL) and Easton Royal from Brother Martin (LA) take the top spots on the wide receiver list. Ahmad Hudson from Ruston (LA) and Maddox Porter from Battle Ground Academy (TN) are the first-team tight ends.\n\nThe offensive line also features standout players, including Mark Matthews from St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), Jatori Williams from Central (AL), Albert Simien from Sam Houston (LA), and Caden Moss from Jackson Academy (MS).\n\nOn defense, DJ Jacobs from Blessed Trinity Catholic (GA) and KJ Green from Stephenson (GA) lead the first-team defensive line, followed by Wyatt Smith from St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) and Asher Ghioto from The Bolles School (FL). Kaden Henderson from Jesuit (FL), Isaac McNeil from Vigor (AL), and Jay Schell from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA) round out the first-team linebackers.\n\nBehind the scenes, A mir Sears from Columbus (FL) and Casey Barner from McEachern (GA) make up the first-team cornerbacks, while Casey Barner is also the first-team safety. Kamarui Dorsey from Hampton (GA) and Trey Martin from Franklin Parish (LA) complete the first-team flex position.",
  "summary": "USA TODAY Sports unveils its 2026 ALL-USA Southeast Region midseason football team, honoring standout high school players from seven states.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trent Seaborn leads Southeast region's first-team offense as quarterback",
    "David Gabriel Georges and Ty Keys top first-team running backs",
    "Osani Gayles and Easton Royal named first-team wide receivers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "USA TODAY Sports Top IX flag football players of Week 8",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/usa-today-sports-top-ix-flag-football-players-of-week-8",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:01:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}