The Touchdown Club of Atlanta selects a national high school Back of the Year and national high school Lineman of the Year.

An Alabama high school star -- both committed to Alabama -- are among the finalists in both categories.

Thompson quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is one of the five finalists for the Back of the Year after throwing for more than 3,700 yards and leading the Warriors to a runner-up finish in Class 7A.

The other Back of the Year finalists are Destrahan (La.) running back John Emery, an LSU commit; uncommitted Lausanne Collegiate (Tenn.) running back Eric Gray; Notre Dame Prep (Ariz.) receiver Jake Smith, an Texas commit; and Dunham-Baton Rouge (La.) athlete Derek Singley, an LSU commit.

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Hewitt-Trussville lineman Pierce Quick, a 5-star prospect known for his physical style of play, is one of the five finalists for the Lineman of the Year award. The Huskies finished 8-4 -- with two of the four losses to Tagovailoa's Thompson team -- and advanced to the Class 7A playoffs.

The other linemen finalists are uncommitted Horn Lake (Miss.) linebacker Nakobe Dean; T.L. Hanna (S.C.) defensive lineman Zacch Pickens, a South Carolina commit; uncommitted Oaks Christian (Calif.) defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux; and uncommitted Huntington (W.V.) offensive tackle Darnell Wright.

The Touchdown Club of Atlanta will announce the winners in the coming weeks, with a ceremony scheduled for Jan. 24 to honor them.

Josh Bean covers high school sports for AL.com.