Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. Caleb Downs (2022), Puka Nacua (2018), Bijan Robinson (2019), Jeremiah Smith (2023) and Malachi Toney (2024) are among the sport's stars to be named to the MaxPreps All-America Team over the last decade.
Georges led Baylor to its first undefeated season in 52 years, finished ranked No. 16 in the final MaxPreps Top 25. The five-star junior running back rushed for 1,756 yards and 27 touchdowns in helping the Red Raiders capture the Division II Class AAA state championship.
The Class of 2027 star joins Riley Dodge (2006), Kyler Murray (2013) and J.T. Daniels (2017) as the only non-seniors to be named MaxPreps National Player of the Year and is the first Canadian-born player to do so.
Lyons finished his high school career with over 10,000 yards passing and 120 touchdowns to go with nearly 2,000 yards rushing and 53 more scores.
O'Brien was one of the best two-way players in the country, leading La Salle College to its first state title since 2009. He had 86 catches for 1,249 yards and 18 touchdowns to go with 50-plus tackles and four interceptions on defense.
National champion
Buford (Ga.) led the way when it comes to producing the most MaxPreps All-Americans with three.
Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.),
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.),
Carrollton (Carrollton, Ga.),
DeSoto (Texas),
Edna Karr (New Orleans, La.),
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.),
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) were the only other schools with multiple players chosen.
Read on for a complete look at high school football's best from the 2025 season.
First team offense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Vanderbilt | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Eagles to second consecutive Division II Class A state title accounting for nearly 3,000 yards of total offense and 47 touchdowns.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with BYU | Class: Senior (2026)
Threw for 3,485 yards and 36 touchdowns to go with 410 yards rushing and 15 more scores.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)
Broke the state record throwing for 62 touchdowns. He accounted for over 4,700 yards of total offense and 72 touchdowns while leading the Tigers to their first state crown in 21 years.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)
Rushed for a career-high 431 yards and seven touchdowns in a 56-35 win over McCallie (Chattanooga) in the Division II Class AAA semifinals.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)
Piled up 324 carries for 3,491 yards and 59 touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Rushed for a state-best 2,628 yards and 35 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Hauled in 98 receptions for 1,777 yards and 21 touchdowns for Conference 6A Division 2 state champs.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Eagles to their first state title since 2011 and a spot at No. 4 in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2028)
The lone sophomore to make the MaxPreps All-America team had 92 catches for 1,839 yards and tied the state-record with 29 receiving touchdowns.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Hauled in 58 passes for 1,115 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 325
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2026)
Repeated as state POY after another dominant campaign in the trenches.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 320
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Leader for one of the best offensive lines in high school football.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Rare talent that is a five-star prospect on the offensive and defensive line.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Made a huge impact on both sides of the ball in the trenches for the Class AAAAAA state runner-up.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 345
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star offensive tackle didn't allow a sack for the second consecutive year.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Racked up 2,610 all-purpose yards and 30 total touchdowns to go with 86 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four interceptions and four forced fumbles on defense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Marshall | Class: Senior (2026)
Connected on 19 of 22 field goals while averaging 44.7 yards per punt.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Maryland | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star defensive end closed out his high school career leading the way for one of the best defenses in the nation.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 275
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Broke the state's all-time sack record during a monster senior campaign piling up 91 tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Cougars to second straight undefeated season dominating in the trenches for No. 6 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 260
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Four-star defensive end had 99 tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 23 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Ohio State | Class: Senior (2026)
Posted 134 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks for Division IV state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star linebacker closed out his remarkable high school career racking up 91 tackles, 27 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Played many different roles on defense for Class AAAAA state runner-up.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Had over 150 tackles and six interceptions for No. 2 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Made a huge impact on both sides of the ball for the MaxPreps National Champions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with UCLA | Class: Senior (2026)
Intercepted seven passes playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star safety had 48 tackles and four interceptions for No. 3 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)
Saved his best for last hauling in 10 grabs for 99 yards and intercepting three passes in a 34-20 win over Central Catholic (Pittsburgh) in the Class 6A state championship game.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed with Syracuse | Class: Senior (2026)
Averaged 45.8 yards per punt with over half landing inside the 20.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2026)
Repeated as state POY after throwing for 3,484 yards and 58 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Pittsburgh | Class: Senior (2026)
Passed for 4,266 yards and 46 touchdowns to go with 557 yards on the ground and eight more scores.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2026)
Threw for 3,250 yards and 40 touchdowns while leading Rams to first state title in program history.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Wake Forest | Class: Senior (2026)
Broke the Georgia state title game record for any classification rushing for 380 yards in a 62-21 win over Gainesville in the Class AAAAA championship.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2027)
Had 342 carries for 3,096 yards and 42 touchdowns to go with 22 receptions for 350 yards and four more scores. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 471 yards and four touchdowns, while adding 10 kickoff returns for 297 yards and two more scores.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Mississippi State | Class: Senior (2026)
Piled up nearly 2,500 total yards and 41 touchdowns while leading Admirals to their first state title in school history.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2026)
Had at least one touchdown reception in every game with his best performance coming against St. Frances Academy hauling in seven catches for 178 yards and a score.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Led Cougars to 15-0 record and spot at No. 20 in MaxPreps Top 25. He had 70 receptions for 1,153 yards and 14 touchdowns to go with two rushing scores, a passing touchdown and punt return score.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with North Carolina State | Class: Senior (2026)
Broke the state record for most receiving yards (2,245) and receiving touchdowns (33) for Class 3A state runner-up.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2026)
Five-star tight end had 64 grabs for 1,104 yards and 22 touchdowns for Class 4A state champs.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Status: Signed with Utah | Class: Senior (2026)
Dominated in the trenches while leading Grizzlies to first 10 win season since 2017.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 320
Status: Signed with Tennessee | Class: Senior (2026)
Paved the way for the MaxPreps National Player of the Year.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
One of the most physical offensive lineman in the country had a monster senior campaign.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2026)
Didn't allow a sack this season while racking up over 100 pancake blocks.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2026)
Complete offensive lineman led Knights to Division II quarterfinals.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with South Carolina | Class: Senior (2026)
Accounted for 4,403 yards of total offense (2,782 passing, 1,621 rushing) and 44 touchdowns to go with 87 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Connected on 7 of 9 field goals with two coming from over 50 yards.
Second team defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 255
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2026)
Had 100 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and seven sacks for No. 1 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 255
Status: Signed with Arizona | Class: Senior (2026)
Racked up 91 tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Jacksonville State | Class: Senior (2026)
Finished with 84 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 20 sacks for Class 7A semifinalist.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Piled up 53 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles for No. 9 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2026)
Recorded 53 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Tennessee | Class: Senior (2026)
Posted 88 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 12 sacks for MAIS Class 4A Division I state champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Army | Class: Senior (2026)
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker had 96 tackles for a defense that allowed 10.5 points per game.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Ole Miss | Class: Senior (2026)
Lockdown corner finished his career with 144 tackles and 18 interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Four-star safety was a huge playmaker for back-to-back Division I Select state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2026)
Scored a touchdown four different ways while locking down one side of the field for one of the top teams in the nation.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Auburn | Class: Senior (2026)
Ball-hawking safety picked off 11 passes while racking up 78 tackles for Class 7A state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with North Carolina | Class: Senior (2026)
Repeat state POY after hauling in 65 catches for 1,583 yards and 21 touchdowns. He had 87 tackles and three interceptions on defense to go with seven return scores on special teams.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2026)
Averaged 46.8 yards per punt while adding 770 yards rushing and nine touchdowns on offense. He also posted 49 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
* Named state MaxPreps Player of the Year
