Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. Past MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team selections include Caleb Downs (2020), Trevor Lawrence (2015), Tetairoa McMillan (2019), Caleb Williams (2018) and Bryce Young (2017).
Oliver was the lone sophomore to be named to the MaxPreps All-America Team earlier this week after recording 92 receptions for 1,839 yards and matching the state record with 29 receiving touchdowns.
Barner impacted the game at a high level in all three phases while leading McEachern to its first undefeated regular season since 2019.
Wright put up monster numbers for the Conference 5A Division 1 state runner-up in Texas, throwing for 4,062 yards and 43 touchdowns to go with 1,798 yards on the ground and 16 more scores.
Read on for a complete look at high school football's best from the 2025 season.
First team offense
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Led the nation with 5,860 yards of total offense, the sixth-highest mark in state history.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
The 2024 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year closed out his sophomore campaign throwing for a championship game record 566 yards and seven touchdowns in a 62-21 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman (Gatlinburg).
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Threw for 2,603 yards and 39 touchdowns in only nine starts for Class 3A state runner-up.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Rushed for 2,629 yards and 44 touchdowns for Class 2A state runner-up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Top-rated running back in Class of 2028 rushed for 1,563 yards and 20 touchdowns to go with 17 receptions for 205 yards and four more scores.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Had 172 carries for 1,307 yards and 21 touchdowns.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Became the first player from Arizona and second wide receiver to be named MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 175
Announced he was reclassifying to Class of 2027 in December after leading Ascenders in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns for the second straight year.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Top-rated wide receiver in Class of 2028 had 46 grabs for 983 yards and 10 touchdowns to go with 63 tackles and five interceptions on defense.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 235
Two-way standout made a huge impact on both sides of the ball for best team in the state.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 300
Top-rated player in Texas dominated in the trenches while leading Mustangs to 10-3 record.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 310
Played a huge role on the offensive line for Class AAAAAA state runner-up.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
Had another standout season playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 305
Led Mustangs to 10-2 record after toying with opposing defensive lineman as a sophomore.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Made an impact on one of the best offensive lines in high school football.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Had 1,502 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns to go with 45 catches for 727 yards and 10 more scores for Class 2A state champs. Added 85 tackles and nine interceptions to go with a punt return and kickoff return score.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160
Speedster had 40 grabs for 820 yards and seven touchdowns to go with 32 carries for 363 yards and five more scores. He was one of the most dangerous kickoff return specialists taking three back for scores.
First team defense
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 275
Announced he was reclassifying to Class of 2027 in November and had another dominant season racking up 69 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks and blocked eight field goals.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 235
Helped Crusaders win first state title in 44 years after posting 54 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 240
Put up huge numbers with 84 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and 23 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Saw plenty of double and triple teams as a sophomore and still finished with 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Led Non-Public A state champs with 102 tackles.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Had a stellar campaign on both sides of the ball for Class 1A state champs and led way for a defense that allowed 4.5 points per game.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Led Class 7A semifinalist in tackles (141) and tackles for loss (27).
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Shined on all three phases for one of the top teams in Georgia.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Lockdown corner had 47 tackles and three interceptions for Open Division state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165
Quarterbacks rarely tested the four-star defensive back as he helped Ironmen to Non-Public A state runner-up finish.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Had 42 tackles, three interceptions and nine pass break-ups for Southern Section Division 2 semifinalist.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Posted 61 tackles and three interceptions for Class 6A state runner-up. The recent Columbus (Miami) transfer added 42 receptions for 942 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Accounted for 2,903 yards of total offense (2,224 passing, 679 rushing) and 29 touchdowns to go with 101 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
Second team offense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Threw for 2,361 yards and 33 touchdowns against five interceptions for one of the top programs in the country.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 185
Future Georgia quarterback's skill set was on full display during the MaxPreps Game of the Week in September. He completed 11 of 11 passes for 350 yards and four touchdowns to go with a 47-yard rushing score in a 49-14 win over Central (Phenix City, Ala.).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Threw for 2,947 yards and 41 touchdowns before suffering a season-ending injury in the regular season finale against Chandler.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Had 92 carries for 907 yards and 19 touchdowns to go with 11 grabs for 143 yards and two more scores.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Rushed for 2,191 yards and 25 touchdowns after going for over 1,600-plus yards and 21 scores as a freshman.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Led Bulldogs to 12-1 record by rushing for 1,427 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Had a stellar sophomore campaign highlighted by a four touchdown performance against No. 2 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Hauled in 54 catches for 843 yards and 11 scores in his first season with the Panthers.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Posted 84 grabs for 1,429 yards and 12 touchdowns for Class 7A semifinalist.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Matchup nightmare for opposing defenses showed his versatility on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 325
Made the transition to center look easy after starting at guard as a freshman.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Top-rated interior offensive lineman helped Stingrays to first district title since 2021.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Started at left tackle and played a big role for No. 3 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 295
Made a huge impact in trenches for Division II Class AA state champs.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 300
Paved the way for 2025 MaxPreps Iowa Player of the Year Ian Middleton as he rushed for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Finished with 57 touches for 783 yards and 11 touchdowns to go with 42 tackles and seven interceptions on defense for Class A Division I state runner-up.
Second team defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 255
Had 96 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and five sacks.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Has been playing on varsity since the seventh grade and just had his best season posting 95 tackles, 36 tackles for loss and 15 sacks for Class 5A semifinalist.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Led Centurions to 15-0 record after piling up 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks for Class 3A state champs.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 355
Shined in the trenches for undefeated Class 8A state champs.
Height: 6-4 |
Weight: 290
Racked up 66 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 18 sacks for Class 6A state runner-up.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Stepped in and put together a huge sophomore campaign finishing with 100 tackles and 12 tackles for loss for 5A Division 2 state champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Flew around on defense posting 85 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks for best team in Delaware.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 190
Ohio State just offered the standout linebacker after a stellar sophomore season.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Made a huge impact on defense for undefeated Class 8A state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Joins Oliver and Sculley as selections from Open Division semifinalist after posting 43 tackles and four interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Physical corner finished with 73 tackles, two sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Was a bright spot on defense for one of the top teams in California after racking up 62 tackles and five interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Five-star safety is the next big-time defensive back prospect to come from Georgia.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Top-rated prospect from Louisiana is one of the most electric players in the country regardless of class.
