Prattville Running Back Blackmon Wins Autauga County Player of the Year
On December 8, Prattville senior running back Tristin Blackmon was named Autauga County Football Player of the Year after a standout 2025 season and a two year string of production against some of the state strongest opponents. The recognition highlights local player development, strengthens Prattville football recruiting momentum, and brings renewed attention to the county as a talent pipeline for Division I programs.
Prattville High School’s senior running back Tristin Blackmon was named Autauga County Football Player of the Year on December 8, capping a senior campaign that combined personal milestones with team defining moments. Blackmon rushed for 1,011 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, and over the last two seasons he totaled 2,061 all purpose yards and 25 touchdowns while facing one of the toughest high school regions in the state.
Prattville was moved in 2024 into a region that featured perennial power programs, creating a weekly slate of high level competition. Opponents included seven time state champion Thompson, 13 time state champion Hoover, two time state champion Vestavia Hills which finished ranked number two in the final Class 7A poll of the 2025 regular season, a Hewitt Trussville team that was ranked number one in Class 7A in Week 6, as well as Hillcrest Tuscaloosa, Oak Mountain, and Tuscaloosa County. The stretch of opponents offered amplified exposure for players and tougher game environments for the program.
Blackmon’s season included a defining overtime go ahead touchdown against Hillcrest that kept Prattville in the playoff hunt, a 38 to 31 overtime victory that underscored the Lions resilience in close games. Coaches and teammates credited the offensive line for clearing lanes, and Blackmon consistently acknowledged the line’s role in creating opportunities for him as a runner. That unit’s youth combined with its performance during the season points to continued competitiveness for Prattville in the years ahead.
Beyond individual honors, Blackmon signed a scholarship with Bowling Green University, a Division I program in the Mid American Conference, marking a tangible college pathway for Autauga County athletes. The award and the scholarship are likely to boost local interest in youth football, attendance at home games, and the visibility of Prattville recruits among college scouts.
For Autauga County the recognition is both a point of community pride and a reminder that competing in a challenging region can deliver player development and college opportunities. As Prattville looks toward offseason training and roster turnover, Blackmon’s season stands as a measurable example of how sustained competition can raise player performance and local football prospects.
