Junior playmaker led Class 5A runner-up in rushing and receiving.
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 2024 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.
Zyan Crockett of
Skyline (Idaho Falls) is the 2024 MaxPreps Idaho High School Football Player of the Year. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior helped the Grizzlies to a 10-3 record and Class 5A state runner-up finish.
Crockett was Skyline's leading receiver and rusher, hauling in 52 receptions for 939 yards and 10 touchdowns while running 107 times for 737 yards and 13 scores. He added a pair of TDs in the return game and completed 2 of 3 pass attempts for 103 yards and a touchdown.
In the state championship game, Crockett posted season highs with nine receptions and 151 yards. He added eight carries for 31 yards and a touchdown in a 31-8 loss to Hillcrest (Idaho Falls).
Skyline beat Hillcrest 28-16 during a September regular season game as Crockett accounted for 135 total yards and three scores.
Crockett ran for a season-high 123 yards with a touchdown in a 35-14 win over Highland (Pocatello) in October. He added four receptions for 95 yards and another trip to the end zone in that game.
Sykline opened the playoffs with a 42-14 win over Nampa and Crockett led the way on the ground, finishing with seven carries for 98 yards and two scores. He added two receptions for 39 yards.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
Past MaxPreps Idaho Players of the Year
2020 — Jordan Erickson, RB/DB, Rocky Mountain (Meridian)
2021 — Tiger Adolpho, QB, Rigby
2022 — Kenyon Sadiq, WR, Skyline
2023 — Rakeem Johnson, OL/DL, Bishop Kelly (Boise)
