Haven enters his senior year with 11,649 yards of total offense and 178 touchdowns. Gabriel Georges was named the MaxPreps National Player of the Year after rushing for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. Jacobs has racked up 218 tackles, 55 tackles for loss and 27 sacks over the last two years.
Florida and Texas tied for the most selections with eight followed by Georgia (6) and California (5). Arizona and Louisiana both had four, while Illinois, North Carolina and Ohio all had three.
In total, 19 different states had at least one player selected.
First team offense
Haven was named the 2025 MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year after throwing for 3,931 yards and a state-record 62 touchdowns while leading Tigers to first state title since 2004.
Last year's MaxPreps Illinois Player of the Year led Broncos to 14-0 record and Class 4A state title after throwing for 4,072 yards and 40 touchdowns.
Five-star quarterback made the move to play for the Nebraska power after a standout junior campaign at Carmel (Mundelein, Ill.), throwing for 3,571 yards and 38 touchdowns.
In one of the signature performances of the 2025 season for the MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Gabriel Georges rushed 31 times for 417 yards and seven touchdowns in a 56-35 win over McCallie (Chattanooga) in the Division II Class AAA semifinals
Last year's MaxPreps Texas Player of the Year rushed for 3,502 yards and 59 touchdowns for 5A Division 2 state runner-up.
Five-star running back rushed for 1,755 yards and 28 touchdowns despite missing five games as a junior.
Top-ranked player in the Class of 2028 is one of five non-seniors included on preseason All-America squad.
Named 2025 MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year after hauling in 92 receptions for 1,839 yards and tied state record with 29 receiving touchdowns.
Five-star wideout posted 57 catches for 1,374 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2025.
Multi-sport standout is a top 25 prospect in both football and basketball.
Five-star offensive tackle headlines a talented group that begins season at No. 3 in MaxPreps Top 25.
Mauling offensive lineman finished junior year with 170 pancake blocks.
Five-star offensive lineman has earned MaxPreps All-America honors in each of the last three seasons.
OL Oluwasemilore Olubobola, St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)Height: 6-6 | Weight: 295
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star offensive tackle led Marauders to best season since 2019. Expect an even bigger jump in 2026.
OL Elisha Mueller, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)Height: 6-4 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2028)
Former Servite (Anaheim) standout will play a major role in the trenches for No. 1 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
AP Jamier Brown, Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
All-around playmaker is a threat to score anytime he gets his hands on the ball.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Status: Committed to Arizona State | Class: Senior (2027)
Connected on 14 of 16 field goals as a junior, including two from 52 yards.
First team defense
DL D.J. Jacobs, Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.)Height: 6-5 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Top-rated prospect according to 247Sports racked up 102 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 16 sacks in 2025.
DL Marcus Fakatou, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)Height: 6-6 | Weight: 275
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Former Orange Lutheran (Orange) standout will help give Trailblazers one of the best defensive lines in the country.
Four-star edge rusher has been highly productive over the last two years, accounting for 210 tackles, 88.5 tackles for loss and 42.5 sacks.
DL Jalen Brewster, Cedar Hill (Texas)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 305
Status: Committed to Texas Tech | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star defensive lineman demands a double team on every play and impacts the game as much as anyone in high school football.
LB Kaden Henderson, Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2027)
Enters senior year with over 200 career tackles.
LB Tahj Gray, St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2028)
Posted 102 tackles as a sophomore, leading Green Knights to first state title since 2018.
Former Archbishop Hoban (Akron) standout has been selected to MaxPreps All-America team in each of last three seasons and should make a huge impact for top-ranked team in Ohio.
DB Donte Wright, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star cornerback checks all the boxes and is a top 10 prospect for a reason.
DB Kamarui Dorsey, Hampton (Ga.)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2027)
Two-way playmakers enters senior campaign with 168 career tackles and eight interceptions to go with 98 receptions for 1,721 yards and 22 touchdowns.
DB Casey Barner, McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2028)
All-around athlete makes a huge impact on offense, defense and special teams.
DB Jaden Walk-Green, Centennial (Corona, Calif.)Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Washington | Class: Senior (2027)
Finished junior year with 125 tackles and 10 interceptions while returning five for scores.
AP Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2027)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Bowling Green | Class: Senior (2027)
Averaged nearly 45 yards per punt and landed over 60 percent of them inside opponent's 20.
Second team offense
QB Trent Seaborn, Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2027)
Has been playing varsity since the eighth grade and has thrown for 10,145 yards and 103 touchdowns while leading Warriors to three state titles in Alabama's highest classification.
QB Peyton Houston, Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.)Height: 5-11 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2027)
Four-star quarterback has thrown for 8,316 yards and 80 touchdowns to go with 1,632 yards on the ground and 19 more scores.
QB Will Mencl, Chandler (Ariz.)Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2027)
Led Wolves to first Open Division state title game appearance since 2021 after accounting for 4,556 yards of total offense and 50 touchdowns as a junior.
RB SaRod Baker, DeSoto (Texas)Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Texas Tech | Class: Senior (2027)
Put together one of the best postseasons in Texas state history rushing for 1,619 yards and 21 touchdowns for 6A Division 2 state champs.
RB Myson Johnson-Cook, East St. Louis (Ill.)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2027)
Baker's former teammate at DeSoto put together a special junior campaign during his first year at East St. Louis playing against elite competition, rushing for 1,341 yards and 20 touchdowns.
RB Gary Walker, Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.)Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2027)
Rushed for 1,669 yards and 20 touchdowns for a team that broke GHSA record for most points in a season.
WR Nick Lennear, Carol City (Miami, Fla.)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2027)
Former Northwestern (Miami) standout will play a major role for No. 11 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
WR Dakota Guerrant, Harper Woods (Mich.)Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star wide receiver has been selected to the MaxPreps All-America team in each of the last three years.
WR Eric McFarland III, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2027)
Announced he was reclassifying to Class of 2027 last December and headlines one of the best receiving corps in the country.
TE Jaxon Dollar, East Lincoln (Denver, N.C.)Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2027)
Finished junior year with 54 grabs for 1,190 yards and 20 touchdowns.
OL Caden Moss, Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.)Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Dominated in the trenches for MAIS Class 4A Division I state champs as a junior.
OL Jake Hildebrand, BashaHeight: 6-6 | Weight: 310
Status: Committed to Arizona State | Class: Senior (2027)
Made a huge impact on the offensive line for Bears as they won second Open Division state title since 2022.
OL Kendrick Harris, Duncanville (Texas)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 305
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2028)
Five-star offensive lineman has already landed over 30 offers and will play a big role in the trenches for No. 10 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Has helped Eagles to back-to-back Division III state titles and 30 consecutive wins.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 280
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star offensive lineman looks to lead Spartans to ninth straight state title.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2027)
Two-way standout has 213 catches for 3,054 yards and 42 touchdowns to go with 133 tackles and 16 interceptions during career.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2027)
Made 10 of 14 field goals as a junior with his longest coming from 54 yards.
Second team defense
DL Jackson Vaughn, IMG AcademyHeight: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2027)
Former Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) standout made the move to IMG Academy and should play a big role for one of the best defensive lines in high school football.
DL Zane Rowe, Guyer (Denton, Texas)Height: 6-5 | Weight: 255
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2027)
Has racked up 147 tackles, 45 tackles for loss and 17 sacks over last two years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2027)
Put together a special junior campaign posting 129 tackles, 40 tackles for loss and 18 sacks.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 245
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Four-star defensive lineman put up big-time numbers as a junior posting 115 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
LB Quinton Cypher, Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2027)
Has had at least 150 tackles in each of the last three seasons.
LB Isaac McNeil, Vigor (Prichard, Ala.) Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2027)
Posted 92 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks for Class 5A state runner-up.
LB Jake Godfree, North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.)Height: 6-0 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to North Carolina State | Class: Senior (2027)
Enters senior year with 348 career tackles, 44 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and four interceptions.
DB JayQuan Snell, Waxahachie (Texas)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2027)
Hard-hitting safety should have Indians in position to compete for first state title since 1992.
DB Hayden Stepp, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2027)
Gaels have a tough out-of-state schedule and Stepp will be lining up against the opposing team's best wide receiver every Friday night.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2027)
Five-star cornerback doesn't have any holes and also shines on offense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to South Carolina | Class: Senior (2027)
Former Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, S.C.) standout should step right in and make a huge impact for defending Class 8A state champs.
AP A'mir Sears, Columbus (Miami, Fla.)Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2027)
Two-way standout posted 61 tackles and three interceptions to go with 42 receptions for 942 yards and 11 touchdowns during his sophomore year at West Broward (Pembroke Pines).
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Missouri | Class: Senior (2027)
Top-rated punter in the Class of 2027 according to 247Sports also won a Class 1A state title in wrestling as a junior.
