North Carolina, Virginia and Washington are among some of the states which have already kicked off a spring high school football season. California, Nevada and Oregon next, set to begin in the coming weeks.
MaxPreps shines the spotlight on the Top 50 offensive players to watch who are or will be playing over the next couple of months. The list excludes Maryland, New York and Washington, D.C. due to uncertainty of their status.
Even with a handful of 2021 top recruits opting to forgo their senior season and enroll in college early there remains plenty of talent ready to hit the gridiron this spring.
Noah Fifita, Servite
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Height: 6-0 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams 39-29 season opening win over South View (Hope Mills) on Feb. 26.
Height: 6-5.5 | Weight: 320
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The four-star offensive tackle is one of the most well-rounded lineman in the Class of 2022.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Washington State |
Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his junior season with nearly 1,500 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 275
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated prospect from Washington is the third-rated offensive tackle from the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
Expect the offers to keep coming for one of the most dynamic players in the Class of 2023. Arizona State, Arkansas and Utah are among some of the schools who have offered so far.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Minnesota |
Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up over 2,100 all purpose yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated dual threat quarterback in the Class of 2023 will be a get your popcorn ready type of player for the next three years.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with North Carolina |
Class: Senior (2021)
One of the top tight ends in the country is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with Wisconsin | Class: Senior (2021)
Threw for over 3,000 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2021)
Expect a breakout senior season after he hauled in 30 receptions for 595 yards and nine touchdowns in 2019.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Status: Committed to North Carolina |
Class: Junior (2022)
Explosive playmaker in the open field and also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Sacramento State | Class: Senior (2021)
Has tacked up over 4,000 yards of total offense and 41 touchdowns over the last two years while leading the Spartans to consecutive Top 25 finishes and a 24-3 record.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Led a talented group of wide receivers with nearly 1,100 yards as a sophomore.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed with California |
Class: Senior (2021)
The future Cal Bear is one of the best playmakers in the Golden State.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated wide receiver in the state from the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
Checks in as the second-rated offensive tackle in the Class of 2023 and is a Top 30 player overall.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 315
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Missed his sophomore season with a knee injury and will be one of the top players to watch in Washington this spring.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Already has over 30 FBS offers and is the top-rated player in Oregon for the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Burnett, McMillan and Fifita are going to be one of the best trios in high school football for the next two years.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated player in the state takes over under center for the Huskies and he checks in as the No. 4 quarterback in the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The five-star recruit is the top-rated offensive tackle in the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
Named to the Freshman All-American second team after throwing for 2,100-plus yards and 24 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Columbia | Class: Senior (2021)
Led Cougars to a 4AA state title in 2019 after throwing for 3,435 yards and 19 touchdowns. Added 700-plus yards on the ground. Grier threw for a touchdown in the Cougars 27-7 season opening win against Mallard Creek (Charlotte).
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
After rushing for over 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns as a sophomore he's off to a hot start early in his junior year rushing for 340 yards and five touchdowns in two games.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to California | Class: Junior (2022)
Expect a breakout junior campaign from the four-star quarterback.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
The Evergreen State has produced some big-time wide receivers and Merriweather is next up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
One of the most exciting players to watch in the country checks in as the top-rated running back in Virginia from the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with USC |
Class: Senior (2021)
Great in both pass and run blocking.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Status: Signed with California |
Class: Senior (2021)
Dynamic player on both sides of the ball and has made a huge impact for the Spartans during his high school career.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The second-rated player in California from the Class of 2023 racked up over 800 total yards and had four interceptions on defense as a sophomore.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Washington |
Class: Senior (2021)
Another dynamic weapon for Huard has 163 career receptions for 3,384 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Finished his sophomore season with over 1,700 total yards and 24 touchdowns for the runner-up in 7A.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with North Carolina |
Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up over 100 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Rams 52-15 season opening win Feb. 26 against Northeastern (Elizabeth City).
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Led the Braves in rushing as a sophomore and expect an even bigger role this spring.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated player in California from the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Checks in as the ninth-rated wide receiver in the Class of 2022 on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Expect the Friars to be a major player in the Trinity League this spring because of Fifita. He threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2019.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Arizona State |
Class: Senior (2021)
Enters his senior year with 198 career receptions for 3,384 yards and 44 touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Accounted for nearly 2,300 total yards and 31 touchdowns as a sophomore while leading St. Rita to a 5A runner-up finish.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Tennessee |
Class: Senior (2021)
The fifth-rated athlete in the Class of 2021 dominates on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
Gives the Monarchs one of the best receiving corps in the country.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated running back in California from the Class of 2021.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Washington |
Class: Senior (2021)
Can play anywhere on the offensive line and expect him to make a huge impact at the next level.
Height: 6-4.5 | Weight: 330
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
The second-rated offensive guard in the Class of 2022 played a huge role in the trenches for the No. 1 team in the country as a sophomore.
Height: 6-4.5 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Junior (2022)
Split time under center last year and expect a monster junior campaign as the five-star quarterback takes over as the full-time starter.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with USC |
Class: Senior (2021)
A matchup nightmare for opposing defenses because of his size and speed.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Oklahoma |
Class: Junior (2022)
One of the most electrifying playmakers in the open field.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2022)
The third-rated wide receiver in the Class of 2022 had nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 270
Status: Signed with Clemson |
Class: Senior (2021)
Checks in as the fourth-rated offensive tackle and is one of 34 five-star prospects in the Class of 2021.
1. QB Sam Huard, Kennedy Catholic (Burien, Wash.) Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Washington |
Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated pro style quarterback is 1,300 yards away from breaking Brett Rypien's state record for career passing yards.
