Saraland has taken home the last three Mr. Football honors, something no other school has accomplished in the history of the award.

However, quarterback KJ Lacey is now at Texas and Ryan Williams, who won the award twice, is getting ready to start his second year at Alabama.

So, who is the favorite to be the next Mr. Football winner?

The AL.com staff of high school experts weighed in on that question and had some intriguing responses.

Thomas Ashworth, AL.com

Landon Duckworth, Jackson QB: The 4-star senior has a great offense around him and should succeed again this season for the Aggies in a big way. No doubt he has a shot to bring home Mr. Football.

Simone Eli, WKRG-TV sports director

EJ Crowell, Jackson RB: Crowell announced he was reclassifying into the 2026 class earlier this year so this will be his final shot at Mr. Football. He will have stiff competition from several players on his own team, including Duckworth, but this should be his year.

Randy Kennedy, AL.com and IHeart Radio

E.J. Crowell, Jackson RB: Some expected blowout wins may limit his carries some. On his way to helping the Aggies to the 4A title a year ago, Crowell racked up 1,964 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns on 168 carries. He was one of three finalists for 4A Back of the Year.

Gerhard Mathangani, WKRG-TV sports anchor, reporter

C.D. Morgan, Benjamin Russell: Many regard the Alabama commit as the best senior recruit in the state. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Morgan caught 70 passes as a junior for 1,162 yards and 14 touchdowns. With Kirk Johnson taking over as head coach and transfer QB Kingston Preyear in the fold, Morgan stands to have a huge final year.

Ben Thomas, AL.com

Trent Seaborn, Thompson QB: Entering just his junior year, Seaborn already has 31 career starts and a pair of Class 7A state titles with the Warriors. As an eighth grader, he was the championship game MVP. As a sophomore a year ago, he threw for 2,738 yards and 26 TDs and even did some key damage with his legs late in the season. The Thompson QB is always going to be mentioned among Mr. Football contenders as long as Mark Freeman is the head coach, and Seaborn could be his best yet.

John Vella, AL.com

Landon Duckworth, Jackson QB: The reigning 4A Back of the Year had 39 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing scores in 2024. The 4-star quarterback has more than proven he is worthy of the title Mr. Football.

Dennis Victory, AL.com

Landon Duckworth, Jackson QB: Great skill players around him will allow Duckworth to shine on the way to winning another title his senior season.

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ALL-TIME MR. FOOTBALL WINNERS

1982: Tommy Compton, Vigor

1983: Freddy Weygand, Emma Sansom

1984: Rod Green, Gardendale

1985: Pierre Goode, Hazlewood

1986: Larry Ware, Lee-Montgomery

1987: Robert Jones, Parker

1988: Darrell Williams, Vigor

1989: Steve Coleman, Pike County

1990: David Palmer, Jackson-Olin

1991: Robert Davis, Homewood

1992: Freddie Kitchens, Etowah

1993: Thomas Banks, West Jefferson

1994: Dawud Rasheed, Shades Valley

1995: Gorman Thornton, Jeff Davis

1996: Antoneyo Williams, Central-Tuscaloosa

1997: Mac Campbell, Alexandria

1998: DeMarco McNeil, Blount

1999: Cory Whisenant, Springville

2000: Carnell Williams, Etowah

2001: Brandon Cox, Hewitt-Trussville

2002: JaMarcus Russell, Williamson

2003: Chris Nickson, Pike County

2004: Jarod Bryant, Hoover

2005: Andre Smith, Huffman

2006: Larry Smith, Prattville

2007: Julio Jones, Foley

2008: Clint Moseley, Leroy

2009: Coty Blanchard, Cherokee County

2010: Jamal Golden, Wetumpka

2011: T.J. Yeldon, Daphne

2012: Jeremy Johnson, Carver-Montgomery

2013: Roc Thomas, Oxford

2014: Kerryon Johnson, Madison Academy

2015: Tyler Johnston, Spanish Fort

2016: La’Damian Webb, Beauregard

2017: Asa Martin, Austin

2018: Bo Nix, Pinson Valley

2019: Kristian Story, Lanett

2020: Ga’Quincy McKinstry, Pinson Valley

2021: Ryan Peppins, Thompson

2022: Ryan Williams, Saraland

2023: Ryan Williams, Saraland

2024: KJ Lacey, Saraland