headline the 56 players selected to the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Junior All-America Team.
Fifteen different states had at least one player selected.
Florida
(10), Georgia (8) and North Carolina (4) were the only other
states with at least four selections. Alabama, Maryland and Texas had three
each, while Louisiana, Nevada and Ohio had two apiece. Michigan,
Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia all had one.
Junior All-American Brady Hart of Cocoa (Fla.) threw for 493 yards and five touchdowns against national powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas last September. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
The
five-star quarterback accounted for 4,507 yards of total offense (3,578
passing, 929 rushing) and 61 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 180
Threw for 3,759 yards and 41 touchdowns while leading Tigers to second consecutive 2S state crown.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205
Enters his junior season with 3,327 yards on the ground and 42 scores.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 190
Played
a pivotal role for Eagles in bringing home third consecutive Division I
state title, rushing for 1,913 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200
Top-rated player in Class of 2026 on 247Sports composite rankings is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Finished
sophomore campaign with 81 receptions for 1,282 yards and 11 touchdowns
to go with 48 carries for 270 yards and 15 more scores.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 245
Last year's MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year had 62 grabs for 940 yards and 16 touchdowns while leading
Reidsville (N.C.) to 2A state title.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 335
Five-star offensive tackle is one of the most dominant players in the country.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 300
No. 2 prospect in class by 247Sports led Eagles to
11-1 record and Class 6 quarterfinals as a sophomore.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 295
Helps anchor one of the best offensive lines in high school football.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 275
Top-rated interior lineman is No. 5 player overall according to 247Sports.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Lines up everywhere and makes a huge impact in all three phases.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Top-rated kicker according to Kohl's for Class of 2026 connected on 5 of 6 field goals as a sophomore.
First team defense
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Top-rated defensive lineman racked up 85 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 20 sacks last season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 270
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Five-star EDGE will be next big-time defensive lineman to come from St. Frances Academy.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 260
Playmaker since his freshman year for perennial powerhouse.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker finished sophomore campaign with 197 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 240
One of the most complete linebackers in the country regardless of class.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Recent USC pledge posted 54 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 15 sacks last season.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Younger brother of Pittsburgh Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick is the top-rated cornerback in the class.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Four-star safety is one of the leaders for a very talented defense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Flies around in the secondary and should make a huge impact for Trojans after making plays at a high level at
Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.).
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200
Had a standout sophomore season for defending MaxPreps National Champs.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Height: 6-0 |
Weight: 185
Second-rated punter according to Kohl's for Class of 2026 averaged 42.9 yards per punt last season.
Second team offense
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 205
Enters junior season with 7,701 yards and 98 touchdowns through the air.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Five-star quarterback threw for 3,026 yards and 36 touchdowns in his first season as the full time starter.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Top-rated running back according to 247Sports rushed for 1,000-plus yards in nine games last season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Finished sophomore season with 936 yards rushing and 860 yards receiving to go with 22 total touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Has been making big-time plays since his freshman season playing against elite competition.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Ryder Lyons' favorite target hauling in 86 receptions for 1,231 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Had a huge sophomore season posting 83 catches for 1,576 yards and 22 scores.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Duncanville's second-leading receiver as a sophomore with 683 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
The leader for one of the best offensive lines in the country.
Height: 6-6 |
Weight: 280
Played a big role as a sophomore for the best team in the state.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 280
Four-star offensive tackle is second-rated player in Ohio according to 247Sports.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 300
Four-star offensive lineman has landed 29 offers that include Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Oregon and Texas.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 300
Stood out as a sophomore for a team that finished ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 and averaged 47.6 points per game.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 190
Expect the five-star wide receiver to play multiple positions in Teddy Bridgewater's first season as head coach.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 160
Made 15 of 16 field goals last season.
Second team defense
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Finished last season with 86 tackles and 11.5 sacks playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Racked up 84 tackles and 15 sacks for one of the best teams in Georgia.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Helped Red Devils win 7A state title as a sophomore accounting for 84 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 265
Four-star defensive lineman piled up 81 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 14 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker should play a pivotal role for No. 24 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Led Warriors to 4A state title and the son of three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis racked up 92 tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 225
Four-star linebacker has shown flashes and expect an even bigger role this season.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Has been making plays at a high level for Ascenders since his freshman year.
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 165
Single-handedly shuts down one side of the field and has the perfect combination of size and speed.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Ball-hawking defensive back had four interceptions and forced three fumbles for one of the best teams in California.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Had a standout sophomore season at St. John Bosco and led the Braves with five interceptions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 155
Two-way standout filled the stat sheet accounting for 1,798 total yards and 24 touchdowns to go with 37 tackles and five interceptions.
Height: 5-10 |
Weight: 165
Averaged better than 45 yards per punt for 3A state champs.
