On Sunday, Dec. 25, the finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Lineman and Back of the Year were announced and Charles Henderson sophomore Zion Grady was named a finalist for Class 5A Lineman of the Year.  

Grady was named a finalist in Class 5A alongside Leeds defensive lineman Kavion Henderson and Eufaula defensive lineman – and Alabama signee – Yhonzae Pierre. Grady also earned Class 5A All-State honors in his sophomore campaign as he was one of the leaders on Charles Henderson’s State Runner-Up team. 

Grady finished the 2022 season with 106 tackles, a state-leading 35 tackles-for-loss, 19 sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and two blocked kicks. The Backs and Lineman of the Year – along with the Super All-State Team and Mr. Alabama – will be announced at the ASWA Mr. Alabama Banquet in Montgomery on Jan. 12.