Lewis threw for 3,094 yards and 48 touchdown passes against two interceptions for one of the best teams in Georgia.
Atkinson broke a school record by piling up 197 tackles while leading Grayson to Georgia's AAAAAAA semifinals.
In total, 18 different states are represented on the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team. Georgia leading the way with 11 selections. California had the second-most with 10 followed by Florida (7), Alabama (4), North Carolina (4) and Ohio (3).
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year threw for over 3,000 yards and 48 touchdowns against two interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Led
Bulldogs to first state title since 2018 accounting for 4,507 yards
of total offense (3,578 passing, 929 rushing) and 61 touchdowns.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 185
Rushed for 1,913 yards and 28 touchdowns for three-time defending Division I state champs.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 205
Racked
up 1,683 yards on the ground and 22 touchdowns to go with 24 receptions
for 272 yards and another score while leading the Lions to a 12-1
record.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 195
Top-rated wideout in Class of 2026 had over 1,000 yards receiving.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
All-around
playmaker caught 81 passes for 1,282 yards and 11 touchdowns to go with 270
yards rushing and 15 more scores.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Had 70 catches for 1,392 yards and 11 touchdowns to go with 22 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 235
Had 62 receptions for 940 yards and 16 touchdowns for 2A state champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 260
First team all-state selection had a dominant sophomore campaign.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 300
Helped Eagles to an 11-1 season and did not allow a sack.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Made a huge impact on the offensive line for fourth-ranked Ascenders.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 270
First team all-state choice after a standout sophomore season.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
All-state lineman helped Chargers win third consecutive state title.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Lined up everywhere on both sides of the ball and showed why he is the No. 1 recruit in Michigan from the Class of 2026.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 150
Connected on 15 of 16 field goals for 4S semifinalist.
First team defense
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 270
Top-rated defensive player in the Class of 2026 had 85 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 20 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 270
Racked up 22 tackles for loss and 15 sacks for a team that finished 13-1.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 235
Recorded 86 tackles and 11.5 sacks for sixth-ranked Braves.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 245
Standout performer for one of the best defenses in Georgia.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Broke the school record posting 197 tackles to go with 25 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Top-rated linebacker in the Class of 2026 had over 100 tackles and 10 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker racked up 92 tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss for 4A state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Lockdown corner shut down one side of the field every Friday night.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Led a talented secondary with five interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
All-state selection finished with 67 tackles and five interceptions.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Had a standout season for the No. 4 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
D.J. Lagway's favorite target had 80 receptions for 1,414 yards and 17 touchdowns to go with 384 yards rushing and seven more scores. He added 37 tackles and five interceptions on defense.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Averaged better than 45 yards per punt and made 7 of 8 field goals for undefeated 3A state champs.
Second team offense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Threw for 4,222 yards and 52 touchdowns for Southern Section Division 5 runner-up.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190
Led Tigers to 2S state title and spot at No. 17 in MaxPreps Top 25 after throwing for 3,759 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Top-rated running back in Class of 2026 rushed for over 1,000 yards in nine games.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Finished with 1,830 yards on the ground and 19 touchdowns for Class 4A state runner-up.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200
Rushed for 1,792 yards and accounted for 30 total touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Florida State-pledge had a big-time year for AAA state champs.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Finished season with 83 grabs for 1,576 yards and 22 touchdowns for Division 1-AA state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Hauled in 86 receptions for 1,231 yards and 14 touchdowns for Division 1-A state champs.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 225
Second-rated tight end in Class of 2026 caught 55 balls for 665 yards and eight touchdowns.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285
First team all-state selection as an offensive and defensive lineman.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Mauling offensive tackle dominated in the trenches for one of the best teams in Washington.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
Didn't allow a sack this season.
Height: 6.5 | Weight: 285
Started at offensive guard for one of the best lines in the country.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 295
The 2026 Alabama commit helped give the MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year plenty of time to throw for 48 touchdowns.
Second team defense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250
Finished year with 82 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 14 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 240
Helped Gaels claim 2023 MaxPreps National Championship after making 96 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Played a huge role on defense for Class 7A state champs accounting for 84 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Piled up 84 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 15 sacks for 6A semifinalist.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Racked up 54 tackles and 15 sacks for Arizona Open Division state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Made an impact on a loaded defense and No. 3 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Piled up 75 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and one interception for No. 2 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
An absolute nightmare for opposing quarterbacks every Friday night.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160
Posted 29 tackles and four interceptions for one of the best teams in Southern California.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Posted 27 tackles and two interceptions playing against the toughest schedule in the country.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Recorded 32 tackles and four interceptions while leading Lions to 10-2 record.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Helped Crusaders win third consecutive state title posting 51 tackles and four interceptions for No. 21 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
