For his efforts, Oliver was named MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year. The four-star USC commit announced in May that he was reclassifying from the Class of 2028 to the Class of 2027, putting him on an accelerated path after his dominant campaign last fall.
Oliver helped lead Hamilton to an 11-1 record in 2025 and the Huskies return plenty of talent as they pursue their first state championship since 2012. Among the key returners is four-star quarterback
Jaxson Sculley, who threw for 2,947 yards and 41 touchdowns as a sophomore before suffering a season-ending injury in the regular-season finale against Chandler.
The 2025 MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year Roye Oliver III looks to close his high school career strong as a reclassified Class of 2027 prospect. (PHOTO: Steven Davis)
Oliver has been productive from the start of his high school career. As a freshman, he recorded 43 receptions for 861 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Athletic success runs in the family. His father, R.J. Oliver, starred at cornerback for Arizona State. His mother competed as a sprinter and jumper for the school's track and field program. His grandfather also excelled in Tempe as a three-time All-American wrestler, and
Finally, there is younger brother
Roman Oliver, who finished second on Hamilton's squad last season with 514 receiving yards as a freshman.
Oliver committed to USC in March and was the only sophomore selected to the 2025 MaxPreps All-America Team. He joined fellow USC signees
Trent Mosley and
Boobie Feaster on the first team wide receiver unit.
