Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. Past
members of the MaxPreps High School Football All-America Team include Jadeveon Clowney (2009), Stefon Diggs (2011), Myles Garrett (2013), Derrick Henry (2012), Julio Jones (2007), Trevor Lawrence (2017), Kyler Murray (2012 and 2013) and Chase Young (2016).
MaxPreps National Player of the Year
selection Jaxson Dart of Corner Canyon (Utah) highlights this year's selections. The USC signee threw for 4,691 yards while shattering the state single-season touchdown pass mark with 67. He added more than 1,100 yards rushing and 12 more scores as the Chargers captured their third consecutive state title.
Selections are based on
team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors
from the recently-completed season. Potential at the college and
professional level is not a primary consideration. Players in
post-graduate and non-scholastic programs are not eligible for
inclusion.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
Broke state single-season record with 67 touchdowns while his 4,691 yards passing ranks second. Added 1,195 yards rushing and 12 scores for the 6A champions.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
Ranks third on the all-time single-season list with 70 rushing touchdowns. Ran for 3,530 yards and added another 284 yards receiving for the 3A Division 1 runner-up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
Put
on a clinic in the Michigan Division 1 championship, rushing
for 257 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Finished senior season with nearly 1,700 yards rushing and 30 total touchdowns
while leading Lakers to first state title.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the nation's most versatile playmakers racked up over 1,700 total yards and 21 touchdowns during his senior year.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Weber State | Class: Senior (2021)
Led nation with 1,918 receiving yards while his 22 touchdowns receptions were fourth best.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Nebraska | Class: Senior (2021)
Nation's No. 1 tight end according to 247Sports had nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 305
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The Ascenders went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country and the top-rated offensive tackle was a big reason.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2021)
Georgia's top-rated player dominated in the trenches.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Showed why he's the top-rated prospect in Texas bouncing back after missing junior year with an injury.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Wisconsin | Class: Senior (2021)
The five-star offensive tackle is one of the most well-rounded lineman in the country.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 310
Status: Signed with Ohio State | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated offensive guard in the nation excels at both run and pass blocking.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Junior (2022)
Lone junior to make the first team hauled in 137 receptions for 1,746 yards and 24 touchdowns while tallying 51 tackles and eight interceptions on defense for the AAAAAAA runners-up. He's the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Connecticut | Class: Senior (2021)
Connected on 11 of 12 field goals and also averaged better than 40 yards per punt while being a touchback machine on kickoffs.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Had 12 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in his lone season for the back-to-back 7A champs.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated player in Louisiana is a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
The five-star defensive end had 76 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in 2020.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped one of the country's top teams to a fifth consecutive state title, piling up 16 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most physically imposing players in the country dominated after missing junior season with a torn ACL.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Does it all from the linebacker position and also accounted for 10 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a huge role for the three-time defending 6A state champs and No. 3 team in the country.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Returned to Heritage for his senior season and dominated on defense, leading the Patriots to first state title since 2017.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
The nation's top-rated cornerback starred on both sides for the 6A champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
Lined up against the opposing team's best wide receiver each week and finished with four interceptions despite quarterbacks rarely targeting him.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Led the Warriors to a Class A state title. Had four interceptions while accounting for nearly 1,000 total yards and 11 touchdowns on offense. He will be making his college announcement
live on CBS Sports HQ at 9:10 am EST on Feb. 3. It is down to Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated athlete is one of the rare players who could be a five-star on both sides of the ball as a defensive end or wide receiver/tight end.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2021)
The second-rated punter in the country, according to 247Sports, averaged 44.8 yards per punt with over half landing inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Also connected on 6-of-7 field goals with a long of 53.
Second Team Offense
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Auburn | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best quarterbacks in Texas high school football history finished senior season with 4,428 yards total offense (3,553 passing, 875 rushing) and 60 touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2021)
Ran for 1,866 yards and 35 touchdowns, ending prep career 10th in Ohio history in rushing yards and third all-time in total points, total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Louisiana Tech | Class: Senior (2021)
Led nation with 3,678 yards rushing, adding 39 total touchdowns.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Talented four-star wide receiver is the complete package. Had over 1,000 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns, averaging over 20 yards per reception while also standing out as a blocker.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped the Cougars to a second consecutive Division II championship. Hauled in 69 receptions for 1,391 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Capped his high school career with 774 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns, averaging better than 20 yards per catch. Added seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most polished offensive lineman in the nation led Tigers to a fourth consecutive state title.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 285
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
Heart and soul for the No. 9 team in the country dominated on both sides of the trench.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 340
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a huge role on the offensive line over the last three seasons while the Mustangs went 45-2 and won two state titles.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 275
Status: Signed with West Virginia | Class: Senior (2021)
State's top-rated prospect didn't allow a sack over his final three years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
"The Mountain" could make an immediate impact for the Aggies.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Made plays at a high level no matter where he lined up. Helped Bearcats to school's 10th state title.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Southern Miss | Class: Senior (2021)
Connected on 15-of-18 field goals during his senior year and also averaged 41.9 yards per punt.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Five-star prospect dominated the opposition in 2020.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with Louisville | Class: Senior (2021)
Brown was leader in the trenches for one of the most dominant defense as Rams won AAAAAAA title and earned No. 2 ranking.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Five-star prospect was impossible to block for a 10-1 Tigers squad.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 245
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
National Sophomore of the Year is the lone 2023 selection. Led the state of Georgia with 21.5 sacks.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Florida | Class: Senior (2021)
Four-star linebacker broke school record, finishing his senior year with 163 tackles.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Maryland | Class: Senior (2021)
Ended his high school career winning three consecutive state titles while playing a huge role on defense in his lone season with the Rockets.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up over 100 tackles and 11 tackles for loss to close out prep career.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the top shutdown cornerbacks in the country made an impact on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
After a monster senior season, finished career with over 300 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 19 interceptions.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Tennessee Tech | Class: Senior (2021)
Underrated prospects played a big role in the Rams' first state title since 2016. Led the team in tackles (103), interceptions (four) and rushed for three touchdowns in a 38-14 win over Collins Hill (Suwanee) in the AAAAAAA championship.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
Top-rated prospect in Oklahoma finished senior year with 120 tackles and four interceptions.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2021)
Plays
at a high level in all three phases of the game. Accounted for over
1,300 total yards and 18 touchdowns on offense, snagged two interceptions
on defense and is a dangerous punt returner.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Stanford | Class: Senior (2021)
Averaged 41.5 yards per punt in 2020.
