In total, 21 different states had at least one selection. Read on for our look at high school football's best headed into the 2025 season.
First team offense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star quarterback had a strong junior campaign and is fresh off being named Elite 11 MVP.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to BYU | Class: Senior (2026)
Accounted for 8,103 yards of total offense and 121 touchdowns over last two years.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Recent Alabama pledge helped Aggies to first state title in 13 years after rushing for 1,964 yards and 31 scores.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2026)
Racked up 1,897 total yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
The five-star wideout is the highest-rated recruit in Mississippi since 2017.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2026)
Expect a strong senior year for the five-star receiver after suffering a season-ending injury early in his junior season.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Syracuse | Class: Senior (2026)
Helped Bulls win first state title since 2019 and became the first five-star to commit to Syracuse since 2001 earlier this summer.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Reclassified to the Class of 2026 in January and was the lone sophomore to make the 2024 MaxPreps All-America team.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 320
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2026)
Named the Missouri Player of the Year and National Junior of the Year last season.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 315
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Has been a MaxPreps All-America selection in each of the last three years.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 310
Status: Committed to Washington | Class: Senior (2026)
Dominated in the trenches helping the Monarchs to a wire-to-wire finish as the No. 1 team in the country in his first season at Mater Dei.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to Texas Tech | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star Texas Tech pledge is the top-rated offensive tackle according to 247Sports.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 340
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
Didn't allow a sack as a junior and 247Sports pegs him as the second-rated interior lineman.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)
Two-way standout is a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs and is one of the most gifted safeties in the country.
Connected on 12 of 14 field goals as a junior.
Status: Committed to Maryland | Class: Senior (2026)
The five-star EDGE was listed as our No. 1 player heading into the 2025 season.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 320
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Impacts the game as much as any player in high school football.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Dominated in the trenches as a junior helping Cougars to first undefeated season since 2018.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Talented enough to make an impact as a true freshman at the next level on either side of the line.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star linebacker heads into senior year with 475 career tackles, 79 tackles for loss and 31.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Has racked up 21 sacks over last two years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Former
Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) standout had three stellar years in Southern California's Trinity League and should make a huge impact in the Aloha State.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Top-rated cornerback single-handedly shuts down one side of the field.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
The reigning Nevada Player of the Year should play a pivotal role for the No. 3 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
DB Chauncey Kennon, Booker (Sarasota, Fla.)Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2026)
The Sunshine State has produced plenty of big-time defensive backs and Kennon is up next.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Intercepted 10 passes as a junior and will help give the No. 21 team in MaxPreps Top 25 one of the best secondaries in the country.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Two-way standout heads into senior year with 3,470 total yards and 44 touchdowns to go with 112 tackles and 13 interceptions on defense.
Averaged 47.9 yards per punt as a junior while leading his team in rushing yards (1,152) and tackles (116).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2026)
Last year's North Carolina Player of the Year has led the Whirlies to a 29-1 record over the last two years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
The 2024 Tennessee Player of the Year threw for 2,830 yards and 40 touchdowns while leading Eagles to first state title in nine years.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star running back will make a huge impact for the No. 7 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Mississippi State | Class: Senior (2026)
Last year's Mississippi Player of the Year rushed for 2,262 yards and 34 touchdowns for 7A state champs.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2026)
Has 140 catches for 2,593 yards and 36 touchdowns over last two years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star wideout had 70 receptions for 1,162 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Reclassified to the Class of 2026 in February and has been a big-time playmaker for one of the best teams in Texas since his freshman year.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2026)
Hauled in 111 passes for 1,868 yards and 19 touchdowns for 6A state runner-up last season.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Red Devils to third straight state title after posting 56 receptions for 1,203 yards and 22 scores.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2026)
Four-star offensive tackle checks in as a Top 100 player overall according to 247Sports.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Helped pave the way for one of the most explosive offenses in the country last season.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 305
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
The back-to-back 6A state champs battled a ton of injuries last season but one of the constants was the offensive line led by Tafa.
OL Darius Gray, St. Christopher's (Richmond, Va.)Height: 6-4 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star recruit is the top-rated interior offensive lineman according to 247Sports.
OL Grayson McKeogh, La Salle CollegeHeight: 6-8 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)
Had a standout junior season and expect an even bigger jump in 2025 as the four-star offensive tackle just started playing the position last year.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to North Carolina | Class: Senior (2026)
Last year's Michigan Player of the Year led Technicians to first state title since 2016.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Has accounted 2,562 total yards and 41 touchdowns over last two seasons.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Virginia Tech | Class: Senior (2026)
Made 16 field goals last season with seven of them being from at least 45 yards.
Second team defense
DL Richard Wesley, Sierra CanyonHeight: 6-5 | Weight: 250
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star EDGE reclassified to Class of 2026 in March and has piled up 27.5 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks and 23 quarterback hurries over last two years.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 265
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Racked up 261 career tackles, 77.5 tackles for loss and 37.5 sacks through his first three years of high school.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2026)
Headlines a strong defense that should have the No. 13 team in MaxPreps Top 25 in contention to win first state title since 2021.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Finished junior season with 53 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and eight sacks playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
Recent Oregon pledge racked up 16 sacks as a junior.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2026)
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker flies around on defense and posted 125 tackles in 2024.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Dreadnaughts to a 13-1 record and 5A state runner-up finish.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Hard-hitting safety helps give Panthers one of the best defenses in the country as they begin season ranked at No. 5 in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Helped Raiders win sixth straight state title last season and will be a key piece for No. 10 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)
Lengthy defensive back has all the tools to be an impact player as a true freshman when he gets to Notre Dame.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Played a big role for Cougars as a junior and will be a leader for No. 15 team in MaxPreps Top 25 this season.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star safety impacts the game at a high level on all three phases.
Top-rated punter according to 247Sports averaged 42.7 yards per punt as a junior.
