CM Gridiron’s Offensive Player of the Week | Week 1 | Cason Walls

Douglas Eagles quarterback, Cason Walls, has taken the Alabama high school football scene by storm in Week 1, earning coveted CM Gridiron Offensive Player of the Week honors. His stellar performance on the gridiron showcased his exceptional skills and leadership, solidifying his status as one of the most promising signal callers in the state.

In the Eagles’ commanding 48-17 victory over Marshall County rival, DAR, Walls exhibited an impressive display of precision passing and poise under pressure. Completing a remarkable 10-of-11 passes, Walls orchestrated the offense with finesse, accumulating 197 yards through the air while accounting for a pair of touchdowns.

Walls’ performance was nothing short of electric, igniting the Douglas Eagles’ offense and setting the tone for their dominating victory. His ability to read the defense, make quick decisions, and deliver pinpoint passes made him the driving force behind the Eagles’ scoring onslaught.

However, Walls’ recognition as the Offensive Player of the Week didn’t come from pundits or analysts. The honor was also a result of the passionate support from the Douglas Eagles’ fanbase. In the CM Gridiron interactive poll, fans were given the opportunity to make their voices heard, and they did so in overwhelming numbers. Walls secured a staggering 21,875 votes, accounting for an impressive 47.03% of the total votes. His remarkable performance on the field clearly resonated with fans, who rallied behind him as their offensive standout.

Walls faced tough competition in the poll, with Cottonwood’s Klete Meadows putting up a strong challenge. Meadows garnered 16,023 votes, accounting for 34.44% of the total. The intense rivalry between the two offensive standouts in the fan-driven poll added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling week in Alabama high school football.

Looking ahead, Walls and the Douglas Eagles are gearing up for Week 2. They will be hitting the road to take on Class 5A, Region 7 opponent, Arab. Walls’ outstanding performance in Week 1 has set the bar high for the rest of the season, and fans eagerly anticipate more breathtaking moments from their star quarterback as the Eagles continue their 2023 campaign.

Week 1 Nominees:

Derrick Butler | Davidson Warriors: 19 Carries for 229 Yards; 5 TDs

Enelson Delva | Guntersville Wildcats: 26 Carries for 204 Yards Rushing; 2 TDs

Dylan Embry | Locust Fork Hornets: 116 yards passing ; 1 TD; 325 Yards Rushing; 5 TDs

Braden Gilliland | Appalachian Eagles: 21 Carries for 162 Yards; 2 TDs; 1 catch for 16 yards

Eli Kendrick | Isabella Mustangs: 7/15 165 Yards passing; 1 TD; 10 Carries for 51 Yards; 2 TDs

Legion McCrary | Pisgah Eagles: 90 Yards Rushing; 40 Yards Receiving; 3 TDs

Klete Meadows | Cottonwood Bears: 235 Yards Rushing on 15 Carries; 3 TDs; 1 Reception for 42 Yards; 1 TD

Emerson Russell | Chelsea Hornets: 22 Carries for 285 Yards; 4 TDs

Griffin Turner | Sylvania Rams: 7/10 with 185 Yards Passing; 5 TDs

Dax Varnadore | Fort Payne Wildcats: 338 Yards Passing; 4 TDs; 1 rushing TD for 4 Yards

Cason Walls | Douglas Eagles: 10/11 197 yards; 2 TDs

Matt Williams | Cold Springs Eagles: 17 carries for 226 yards yards; 3 TDs

Interactive Poll Results:

This poll has ended (since 2 years).

Cason Walls | Douglas Eagles

47.03% | 21,879

Klete Meadows | Cottonwood Bears

34.44% | 16,023

Griffin Turner | Sylvania Rams

3.52% | 1,636

Dylan Embry | Locust Fork Hornets

3.34% | 1,556

Eli Kendrick | Isabella Mustangs

3.17% | 1,474

Emerson Russell | Chelsea Hornets

2.31% | 1,073

Legion McCrary | Pisgah Eagles

2.11% | 983

Matt Williams | Cold Springs Eagles

1.67% | 777

Dax Varnadore | Fort Payne Wildcats

1.21% | 563

Enelson Delva | Guntersville Wildcats

0.66% | 305

Braden Gilliland | Appalachian Eagles

0.44% | 204

Derrick Butler | Davidson Warriors

0.11% | 49