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.
Quincy Porter of
Bergen Catholic (Oradell) is the 2023 MaxPreps New Jersey High School Football Player of the Year. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound junior wide receiver led the Crusaders to an 11-1 record and third consecutive Non-Public A state title.
For the season, Porter tallied 48 receptions for 1,066 yards (22.2 yards per catch) and 16 touchdowns. In a 24-14 win over Delbarton (Morristown) in the state championship game game, he grabbed seven passes for 97 yards.
MaxPreps New Jersey Player of the Year Quincy Porter looks to shake a defender in the state championship game. (Photo: Andee Fagan)
Porter caught six passes for a season-high 183 yards and four scores in a 38-7 win over Iona Prep (New Rochelle, N.Y.) in early September. Against national No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.), he had six receptions for 152 yards and two TDs.
In three playoff games, Porter had 16 receptions for 311 yards and four touchdowns.
According to
247Sports, Porter is a top 50 prospect in the Class of 2025. Over 30 FBS programs have extended offers, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
Past MaxPreps New Jersey Players of the Year
2020 — Audric Estime, RB, St. Joseph Regional (Montvale)
2021 — Jaeden Gould, CB, Bergen Catholic (Oradell)
2022 — Micah Ford, ATH, Toms River North (Toms River)
