High school football: D.J. Lagway, Gideon Davidson headline MaxPreps Player of the Year selections for all 50 states

By Staff Report Dec 19, 2023, 10:45am

Micah Alejado, Jadyn Davis and Xavier Robinson become two-time state POY picks.

Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2023 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades.

Special mention goes to repeat selections Micah Alejado of Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), Jadyn Davis of Providence Day (Charlotte, N.C.) and Xavier Robinson of Carl Albert (Midwest City, Okla.). All three standouts led their teams to state titles this season.

Read on for a look at who earned the nod in your state.
MaxPreps State Players of the Year

Alabama



Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana



Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina



South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming