Two local players chosen for Ala-Miss All-Star Classic
MADISON – A six-game win streak will be on the line on Dec. 12th when the 40th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic will be held in Mobile at Hancock-Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama (USA). Alabama has won the last six games including 4010 in 2025 and now owns a 28-11 overall record in the series.
Two local players have been chosen for the Alabama squad. They include M.J. Gideon (RB, 6-0, 210, Sr.) of James Clemens and Brayson Albin (LS, 6-3, 235, Sr.) of Bob Jones. Both will playing in post-season playoffs prior to venturing to the All-Star Classic in the Port City.
The super-talented Gideon, a Vanderbilt commit, is regarded as one of the top running backs in Alabama in his senior season for the Jets who are 8-1, 7-0 on the season and Class 6A Region 4 champs. The gifted Gideon can handle both running and pass catching duties and has done so to All-State levels. His statistics through eight games have been outstanding. He’s rushed 136 times for 1,007 yards, 125.9-yard per game average with 17 touchdowns. He’s has 35 pass receptions for 518 yards and an additional 5 touchdowns. The speedster has also had kick returns within his in-game resume giving him 1,670 all-purpose yards with 22 scores.
For Albin, noted as the No. 1 long snapper in Alabama, No. 4 in the country and who has verbally committed to sign with Western Kentucky, has also had a banner year at tight end and offensive line play for the Patriots who are 5-4, 4-3 on the 2026 season and have been fighting for a playoff spot among the Class 6A Region 4 action.
Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association director J.T. Lawrence said of the process of choosing the 2026 squad, “Our selection committee spends countless hours evaluating film, communicating with coaches across the state and carefully considering each nominee. Their dedication helps ensure that the players selected represent the very best of Alabama high school football.”
Chosen as head coach of the 2026 Alabama All-Star Team is Richie Busby of Helena High, who said, “Our roster is loaded with future college stars and quality young men.”
The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic will be broadcast live over the AHSAA TV Network via WOTM and Alabama Public Television and digital partner NFHS Network. The game will also be broadcast statewide on the AHSAA radio Network.
Kickoff for the All-Star Classis is set for noon, Dec. 12.
