Dakota Knox of Jonesboro-Hodge High School has been selected as Class A Honorable Mention All-State by both the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA). 

The District 1-1A Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) earned designation to both elite squads as an Athlete, signifying his versatility that helped JHHS compile a 9-4 overall record and a berth in the Quarterfinals of the LHSAA Division IV playoffs among “non-select” schools. 

“I am very happy to see Dakota get selected to the All-State team by the sports writers and coaches across the state,” said JHHS head football coach Terrance Blankenship. “He is not only a tremendous athlete but was a great team leader and representative of our school and is very deserving of this honor.”

One of the most versatile players in JHHS history, Knox played quarterback, running back, and wide receiver on offense while manning the safety position on defense and handling all punting duties for the Tigers.

In 2025, Knox led the Tigers with 1,159 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns, while passing for 684 more yards and 11 scores, and adding another 152 yards and one TD as a receiver. On defense, the 5’1″, 175-pounder made 28 tackles, including 26 solo stops, five tackles for a loss, and corralled 2 interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. As a punter, Knox had 42 kicks for a 33.56-yard average. 

After rushing for 3915 yards and 58 touchdowns, Trevin Simon of Ascension Catholic was named Offensive MVP, while LSU commit, Isaiah Washington of Division IV state champion Haynesville, was selected as Defensive MVP by the LSWA and the LFCA, with David Franklin of Haynesville being chosen as Coach of the Year.