Casey Ashley
Donalds, South CarolinaClassic History: 9 appearances, 1 win (2015 on Lake Hartwell)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 16
Photo: James Overstreet
Adrian Avena
Vineland, New JerseyClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions
2018 AOY Rank: 48
Photo: Andy Crawford
Drew Benton
Panama City, FloridaClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the The Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Champion
2018 AOY Rank: 54
Photo: Thomas Allen
Josh Bertrand
San Tan Valley, ArizonaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 2
Photo: James Overstreet
Brent Chapman
Lake Quivira, KansasClassic History: 13 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 5
Photo: Steve Bowman
Jason Christie
Parkhill, OklahomaClassic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 34
Mark Daniels Jr.
Tuskegee, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 13
Photo: Steve Bowman
Ott DeFoe
Knoxville, TennesseeClassic History: 7 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 4
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Kyle Dorsett
Odenville, AlabamaClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the BASS Nation
Photo: James Overstreet
Brent Ehrler
Newport Beach, CaliforniaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 24
Photo: Thomas Allen
James Elam
Tulsa, OklahomaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 19
Photo: James Overstreet
Edwin Evers
Talala, OklahomaClassic History:17 appearances, 1 win (2016 Grand Lake O' the Cherokees)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 30
Photo: James Overstreet
Todd Faircloth
Jasper, TexasClassic History: 16 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 15
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Jayson Rewolinski
Seth Feider
New Market, MinnesotaClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 18
Photo: Gettys Brannon
Micah Frazier
Newnan, GeorgiaClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 33
Photo: Andy Crawford
Roy Hawk
Lake Havasu, ArizonaClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 29
Photo: James Overstreet
Brett Hite
Phoenix, ArizonaClassic History: 5 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 21
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Derek Hudnall
Baton Rouge, LouisianaClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
Photo: Andy Crawford
Michael Iaconelli
Pittsgrove, New JerseyClassic History: 19 appearances, 1 win (2003 Louisiana Delta)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 17
Alton Jones, Jr.
Lorena, TexasClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 22
Bobby Lane
Lakeland, FloridaClassic History: 11 appearances
Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points
2018 AOY Rank: 11
Photo: James Overstreet
Chris Lane
Guntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 6 appearances, 1 win (2012 Red River)
Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions
2018 AOY Rank: 38
Jordan Lee
Grant, AlabamaClassic History: 4 appearances, 2 wins (2017 Lake Conroe, 2018 Lake Hartwell)
Qualified via the Bassmaster Classic Champion
2018 AOY Rank: 46
Photo: James Overstreet
Brandon Lester
Fayetteville, TennesseeClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points
2018 AOY Rank: 51
Photo: Thomas Allen
Jared Lintner
Arroyo Grande, CaliforniaClassic History: 6 appearances
Qualified via the 2018 Opens Championship winner
AOY Rank: 41
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal Mark Shadowens
Justin Lucas
Guntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via 2018 Bassmaster Elite final AOY standings
2018 AOY Rank: 1
Photo: Thomas Allen
Aaron Martens
Leeds, AlabamaClassic History: 19 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 6
Photo: Steve Bowman
Andy Montgomery
Blacksburg, South CarolinaClassic History: 3 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 23
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Cliff Pace
Petal, MississippiClassic History: 7 appearances, 1 win (2013 Grand Lake O' the Cherokees)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 25
Photo: Andy Crawford
Brandon Palaniuk
Hayden, IdahoClassic History: 8 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 8
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Garrett Paquette
Canton, MichiganClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the 2018 Eastern Opens Top 3 points
Photo: Chris Mitchell
Randy Pierson
Oakdale, CaliforniaClassic History: First appearances
Qualified via the 2018 BASS Nation
Photo: Mark Hicks
Cliff Pirch
Payson, ArizonaClassic History: 5 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 28
Photo: Thomas Allen
Keith Poche
Pike Road, AlabamaClassic History: 1 appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 36
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Jacob Powroznik
North Prince George, VirginiaClassic History: 4 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 7
Photo: James Overstreet
Nick Ratliff
Elizabethtown, KentuckyClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster College Classic qualifier
Skeet Reese
Auburn, CaliforniaClassic History: 18 appearances, 1 win (2009 Red River)
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 31
Photo: Andy Crawford
Matt Robertson
Central City, Ky.Classic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Bassmaster Team Championship
Photo: Andy Crawford
Dean Rojas
Lake Havasu, ArizonaClassic History: 15 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 10
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Bradley Roy
Lancaster, KentuckyClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 3
Photo: Steve Bowman
Gerald Spohrer
Gonzales, LouisianaClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 12
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal
Wesley Strader
Springcity, TennesseeClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 35
Photo: Andy Crawford
Gerald Swindle
Guntersville, AlabamaClassic History: 17 appearances
Qualified via the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Bracket Champions
2018 AOY Rank: 42
Photo: Steve Bowman
Frank Talley
Temple, TexasClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
Photo: James Overstreet
Randall Tharp
Port St. Joe, FloridaClassic History: 4 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 32
Photo: Andy Crawford
Kevin VanDam
Kalamazoo, MichiganClassic History: 27 appearances, 4 wins (2001 Louisiana Delta, 2005 Three Rivers, 2010 Lay Lake, 2011 Louisiana Delta
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 14
Photo: James Overstreet
Brad Whatley
Bivins, TexasClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the 2018 Central Opens Top 3 points
Photo: James Overstreet
Jacob Wheeler
Harrison, TennesseeClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 9
Photo: Gettys Brannon
Jake Whitaker
Fairview, North CarolinaClassic History: First appearance
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 27
Photo: Andy Crawford
Jesse Wiggins
Cullman, AlabamaClassic History: 2 appearances
Qualified via the Elite Series
2018 AOY Rank: 26
Photo: Bassmaster Marshal