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The Detroit Free Press' All-West high school football first team. Bios compiled by special writer Chris Nelsen:

Offense

WR: Demetrius Dowd

Demetrius Dowd, WR, Redford Thurston. (Photo: Redford Thurston athletics)

School: Redford Thurston

Vitals: Sr., 5-feet-11, 195 pounds

Stats: The versatile senior had 13 receptions for 263 yards and five touchdowns, while carrying the ball 77 times for 896 yards and 10 TDs. Dowd, who's drawing interest from Mid-American Conference and Division II programs, also had three kick return scores.

OL: Devontae Dobbs

Devontae Dobbs, Belleville (Photo: Brandon Folsom, Special to the DFP)

School: Belleville

Vitals: Jr., 6-5, 290

Stats: The five-star left tackle, rated the state's top 2019 recruit and the nation's No. 8 overall prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite, was a force this season, being at the point of attack for 70 percent of the Tigers' rushing touchdowns. Dobbs, garnering interest from the nation's top college football programs, did not allow a sack.

OL: Joe Barney

Joe Barney, Woodhaven (Photo: Special to the Detroit Free Press)

School: Woodhaven

Vitals: Sr., 6-1, 265

Stats: A three-year starter at guard, Barney was a main blocker for a Woodhaven team that rushed for more than 3,000 yards. He's drawing interest from Division II colleges.

OL: Jack DeMare (Captain)

Jack DeMare, OL, Riverview. (Photo: Jeffrey Corns)

School: Riverview

Vitals: Sr., 6-2, 220

Stats: The left tackle provided a solid run-blocking presence, as Riverview gained around 2,400 rushing yards with him at the point of attack. DeMare, who didn't allow a sack for the run-heavy Pirates' offense, could pursue a college rowing career.

OL: Mahdi Hazime

Mahdi Hazimi, OL, Dearborn Fordson. (Photo: Dearborn Fordson athletics)

School: Dearborn Fordson

Vitals: Jr., 6-3, 290

Stats: The talented guard, who graded above 96 percent on blocking assignments this season, was the leader of Fordson's rush attack. In the passing game, he didn't allow a sack.

OL: Alex Howie

Alex Howie, Salem. (Photo: Brandon Folsom, Special to the Detroit Free Press)

School: Salem

Vitals: Sr., 6-4, 305

Stats: A physical blocker from his guard position, Howie was a main reason his team rushed for more than 2,000 yards. He's drawing interest from Air Force, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Harvard and Washington State, among others.

WR: Julian Barnett

Julian Barnett, Belleville. (Photo: Brandon Folsom, Special to the Detroit Free Press)

School: Belleville

Vitals: Jr., 6-2, 190

Stats: The four-star recruit and state's No. 2 prospect for 2019, behind only his teammate, offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs, had 42 receptions for 836 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also returned a punt for a score.

QB: Theo Day

Theo Day, Dearborn Divine Child (Photo: Jeff Corrion)

School: Dearborn Divine Child

Vitals: Sr., 6-5, 210

Stats: The Michigan State commitment completed 120 of 203 pass attempts for 1,622 yards and 16 touchdowns. He added 161 rushes for 878 yards and 13 TDs.

RB: Isaac Moore

Isaac Moore, RB, Livonia Franklin. (Photo: Livonia Franklin athletics)

School: Livonia Franklin

Vitals: Sr., 5-10, 200

Stats: Helping his team reach the Division 2 state final, Moore had 267 carries for 1,771 yards and 14 touchdowns. He added 219 yards receiving and another TD.

RB: Allen Woodward

Allen Woodward, RB, Wyandotte. (Photo: Wyandotte athletics)

School: Wyandotte

Vitals: Sr., 5-9, 195

Stats: Finished with 146 rushing attempts for 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns, along with 10 receptions for 92 yards and a score. Woodward received an offer from Concordia.

RB: Cam Rogers

Cam Rogers, RB, Riverview. (Photo: Jeffrey Corns)

School: Riverview

Vitals: Sr., 6-0, 205

Stats: The Division II recruit finished with 1,310 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns, despite suffering a broken collarbone in the team's Division 3 district championship win and missing the final two games. Rogers also had nine successful two-point conversion runs.

K: Jake Moody

Jake Moody, K, Northville. (Photo: Northville athletics)

School: Northville

Vitals: Sr., 6-0, 177

Stats: Made 12 of 17 field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder, and converted 27 of 28 extra points. Moody has offers from Air Force, Army, Bowling Green, Central Michigan and Tulane, among others.

Northville standout senior kicker Jake Moody explains the anatomy of a field goal and extra point kick, at Northville high school on Sept. 18, 2017. Tom Lang, Special to the Detroit Free Press

Defense

DL: Aidan Hutchinson

Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Dearborn Divine Child. (Photo: Dearborn Divine Child athletics)

School: Dearborn Divine Child

Vitals: Sr., 6-feet-6, 250 pounds

Stats: The Michigan commitment helped anchor Divine Child's line from his defensive end position, finishing with 65 tackles, including 27 for loss, and four sacks.

DL: Hunter Sauve

Hunter Sauve, DL, Wyandotte. (Photo: Wyandotte athletics)

School: Wyandotte

Vitals: Sr., 6-3, 263

Stats: The versatile defensive end finished with 36 tackles and three sacks. His offers include Saginaw Valley and Siena Heights.

DL: Jeremy Flax

Jeremy Flax, DL, Dearborn Heights Robichaud. (Photo: LaShanda Barbour)

School: Dearborn Heights Robichaud

Vitals: Sr., 6-6, 290

Stats: The defensive end had 40 tackles, including 10 for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. He's drawing interest from FCS and Division II colleges.

DL: Zach Guthrie

Zach Guthrie, DL, Riverview. (Photo: Jeffrey Corns)

School: Riverview

Vitals: Sr., 5-10, 200

Stats: The defensive end, who also saw time at inside linebacker, finished with 42 tackles, including 13 for loss, and four sacks.

LB: Zion Smith

Zion Smith, LB, River Rouge. (Photo: River Rouge athletics)

School: River Rouge

Vitals: Sr., 6-3, 215

Stats: Finished with 120 tackles, 10 sacks, five fumble recoveries and three defensive touchdowns (two interception returns and a fumble return). He's drawing interest from Division I colleges, most notably Northern Illinois.

LB: Lou Baechler

Lou Baechler, LB, Canton. (Photo: Canton athletics)

School: Canton

Vitals: Sr., 5-10, 210

Stats: The Division II recruit had 96 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions - including one for a touchdown - a forced fumble and fumble recovery. Baechler holds the school record for career tackles with 269.

LB: Jacob Mass (Captain)

Jacob Mass, LB, Livonia Franklin. (Photo: Livonia Franklin athletics)

School: Livonia Franklin

Vitals: Sr., 6-4, 215

Stats: Finished with 121 tackles, including six for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. Mass is drawing interest from Division II colleges.

DB: Patrick Lupro

Patrick Lupro, Belleville. (Photo: Brandon Folsom, Special to the Detroit Free Press)

School: Belleville

Vitals: Sr., 5-9, 190

Stats: Had 39 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions, including one for a touchdown, and a fumble recovery. Lupro is considering Buffalo, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan and Syracuse, among others.

DB: Colin Troup

Colin Troup, DB, Canton. (Photo: Canton athletics)

School: Canton

Vitals: Sr., 5-11, 180

Stats: The three-year starter finished with 16 tackles, two interceptions and three blocked kicks. He's garnering Division II interest.

DB: Reggie Pearson

Reggie Pearson, DB, River Rouge. (Photo: River Rouge athletics)

School: River Rouge

Vitals: Sr., 5-11, 190

Stats: The Wisconsin commitment had 100 tackles, including seven for loss, eight interceptions and two forced fumbles from his safety position.

DB: Slay Shajrah

Slay Shajrah, DB, Dearborn Fordson. (Photo: Dearborn Fordson athletics)

School: Dearborn Fordson

Vitals: Sr., 5-9, 175

Stats: Finished with 36 tackles, including 10 for loss, eight interceptions, and five sacks. Shajrah, who returned three interceptions for touchdowns, has drawn interest from MAC and Division II programs.

Coach: Chris Kelbert

Chris Kelbert, coach, Livonia Franklin. (Photo: Chris Kelbert)

School: Livonia Franklin

Stats: In his 17th year as Franklin's head coach, Kelbert led his team to the Division 2 state final and a school-record 11 wins.

All-West second team, honorable mentions compiled by special writer Mick McCabe:

All-West second team

Offense

E: Devin Dunn, Livonia Stevenson

OL: Nathan Maher, Riverview

OL: Sean Pilon, Dearborn Divine Child

OL: Noah Van Berkel, Canton

OL: Josh Barney, Woodhaven

OL: Quinton Barrow, Romulus

TE: Lee Payton, River Rouge

QB: Jaylan Franklin, Gibraltar Carlson

RB: William Marano, Dearborn Edsel Ford

RB: Steven Walker, Canton

RB: Alex Carter, River Rouge

K: Josh Castillo, Wyandotte

Defense

DL: Jalen Thurston, Redford Thurston

DL: Mason Hamilton, Flat Rock

DL: Noah Brown, Canton

DL: Zach Warlick, Riverview

LB: Jacob Simons, Gibraltar Carlson

LB: Mike Parrish, Livonia Churchill

LB: Cameron Smith, Dearborn Divine Child

DB: Davion Williams, Belleville

DB: Keion Harris, Livonia Franklin

DB: Avery Grenier, Livonia Churchill

DB: Ryan Young, Salem

Honorable mentions

Receivers: Brendan Speer, Melvindale; Ryley Stewart, Wyandotte; Brad Gibson, Franklin; Blake Montiy, Flat Rock; Cas Sarnacki, Riverview; Ian Castonguay, Garden City; Ali Makled, Dearborn; Steffan Dyl, Carleton Airport; Chastin Cross, Lincoln Park; Hunter Meade, Kennedy; Andrew Murasky, Wyandotte; George Ferguson, Livonia Stevenson.

Linemen: Nathan Ostering, Allen Park; Jacob Browne, Carlson; Rommell Duran, Carlson; Ethan Sandusky, Southgate; James Fletcher, Truman; John Fletcher, Truman; Noah Caplinger, New Boston Huron; Ron Fenderson, Canton; Josh Aple, Huron; Ryan Myre, Flat Rock; Javeon Coleman, River Rouge; Oghenerukevwe Orhoro, River Rouge; Sylvon Wray, Lincoln Park; Anthony Strong, Kennedy; Joe Cioccio, Wyandotte; Max Mulvaney, Canton; Dez Dewberry, Salem; Darius Robinson, Canton; James Deese, Canton; Brannon Kincaid, Riverview.

Quarterbacks: Drew Alsobrooks, Churchill; Mehki, Hunt, Melvindale; Jay Solano, Trenton; Doug Baldensperger, Woodhaven; Richie Miller, Wyandotte; Parker Graham, Livonia Stevenson; Connor Engel, Canton; Jacob Dotson, Flat Rock; Marek Spiess, New Boston Huron; Hussein Ajami, Fordson; JaKariah McClellan, Romulus; Zachary Crofford, Thurston; Dominic Wood, Riverview.

Running back: Nico Tiberia, Allen Park; Brandon Stewart, Carlson; Jeremiah Lampkin, Truman; Clarence Madison, Woodhaven; Terrell Huguley, Romulus; Thurton Cain, Redford Union; Mike Foor, Airport; Cameron Hitchen, New Boston Huron; Sage Daniels, Flat Rock; Youseph Saad, Dearborn; Ahmed Sabbagh, Fordson; Jasir Poole, Robichaud; Nico Tiberia, Allen Park; Elijah Cross, Lincoln Park; Lance Martin, Southgate; Evan Adams, Trenton; Clarence Madison, Woodhaven; Andrew Davis, Salem; Reed Smith, Huron.

Linebackers: Andrew Greff, Livonia Churchill; Isaac Grant, Redford Union; Sameer Tayeb, Flat Rock; Tyler Dively, Riverview; Jeremy Williams, Huron; Ian Stewart, Carlson; Jerry Saaverda, Lincoln Park; Shawn Trigge, Southgate; Conner Schunke, Kennedy.

Defensive backs: Jacob Marsee, Allen Park; Martell Dooley, Churchill; AJ Harbin Flat Rock; Brennan Spiess, Huron; Jamarei Malcolm, Thurston; Daraun McKinney, River Rouge; Baron Sholar, River Rouge; Nick Polydoras, Canton; Parker Selby, Salem.

Kickers/punters: Gabe Doree, Trenton; Austin Atherton, Huron.