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 2022 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.
Kenyon Sadiq of
Skyline (Idaho Falls) is the 2022 MaxPreps Idaho High School Football Player of the Year. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior wide receiver helped the Grizzlies go 10-3 and capture the Class 4A state title.
In a 50-35 win over previously-unbeaten Bishop Kelly in the championship game, Sadiq hauled in six receptions for 130 yards and two touchdowns. A week prior in the semifinals, the four-star athlete had six receptions for 246 yards and five scores in a 42-28 win over Sandpoint.
It was the third consecutive 4A state title for Sadiq and Skyline. He finished his senior campaign with 62 receptions for 1,303 yards and 18 touchdowns. He added 26 carries for 233 yards and four scores to go with a kick return touchdown. Over his last two seasons at Skyline, he grabbed 140 receptions for
2,465 yards and 37 touchdowns while averaging 17.6 yards per catch.
Committed to Oregon, Sadiq is the top-rated player in Idaho for the Class of 2023 according to 247Sports and a top 100 prospect overall nationally.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which will be released January 10.
Past MaxPreps Idaho Players of the Year2020 – Jordan Erickson, RB/DB, Rocky Mountain (Meridian)
2021 – Tiger Adolpho, QB, Rigby
