Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. Past members of the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team include Derrick Henry (2010), Deshaun Watson (2011), Christian Kirk (2012), Nick Bosa (2013), Tee Higgins (2014), Trevor Lawrence (2015), Kayvon Thibodeaux (2016), Bryce Young (2017), and Caleb Williams (2018).
Bryce Underwood of
Belleville (Mich.) headlines a group of 60 players selected to the 2022 MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team. He was named the MaxPreps Michigan Player of the Year after accounting for nearly 3,400 yards of total offense and 45 touchdowns. He led the Tigers to a 14-0 record and second consecutive Division 1 state title.
Stone Saunders of
Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pa.) joins Underwood as the other first team selection at the quarterback position. They were the only two sophomores to be selected as a MaxPreps State Player of the Year. He led the Crusaders to a 13-1 record and to their first state title since 1995.
In total, 51 different schools had at least one selection.
Selections are based on team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors from recently-completed season. Potential at the college and professional level is not a primary consideration.
First team offense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Threw for 2,762 yards and 37 touchdowns to go with 632 yards rushing and eight more scores while leading Belleville to its first undefeated season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Threw for 3,583 yards and 54 touchdowns while leading Crusaders to first state title in 27 years.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 210
Rushed for 1,500-plus yards and 17 touchdowns against one of the nation's toughest schedules.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 180
Rushed for over 1,600 yards and 22 touchdowns to go with eight receptions for 219 yards and two more scores.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Had 195 carries for 2,636 yards and 47 touchdowns while leading Tigers to 11-1 record.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Finished sophomore campaign with 2,700 all-purpose yards and 41 total touchdowns while leading Spartans to first state title.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Hauled in 44 receptions for 764 yards and six touchdowns while helping Panthers win first state championship in 24 years.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
The second-leading receiver on a loaded team finished with 12 total touchdowns playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Had 731 yards receiving and nine scores for Eagles while averaging 22.2 yards per reception.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 255
Top-rated player in the Class of 2025 dominated in the trenches for Division 1 state champs.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 270
Paved the way for an offense that averaged 57.2 points per game.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 270
Helped Vegas power to a 14-1 record and spot at No. 4 in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 310
Played a huge role on the offensive line for third-ranked Monarchs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 315
Led Mustangs to 13-0 record and spot at No. 13 in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Had
224 carries for 2,011 yards and 34 total touchdowns to go with three
interceptions (two pick-6's) on defense for 4A state runner-up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Connected on 13 of 14 field goals for one of the best teams in Peach State.
First team defense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Racked up 27.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles playing against the best competition in high school football.
Height: 6-4 |
Weight: 235
Racked up 108 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, three forced fumbles and blocked three field goals.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 250
Finished sophomore campaign with 16 sacks and 30 tackles for loss.
Height: 6-4 |
Weight: 280
Top-ranked defensive lineman in Class of 2025 finished with 82 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Impacts the game as much as any other sophomore in the country. Led Wildcats to first state championship game appearance in school history.
Played a huge role for second-ranked Rockets racking up 79 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks and two forced fumbles.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Hard-hitting linebacker finished with 112 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, three sacks and one interception.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Top-ranked safety in Class of 2025 had 67 tackles and nine interceptions while leading Warriors to fourth straight 7A state title.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
Had a huge sophomore campaign for No. 9 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
One of the most versatile defensive backs in the Class of 2025 can play multiple positions in the secondary at a high level and helped Miami power finish undefeated for the first time in school history.
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 160
Quarterbacks rarely looked his direction and helped Panthers to 11-3 record.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Two-way standout had 43 receptions for 886 yards and 12 touchdowns to go with 39 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Averaged 40.5 yards per punt while landing 37.5 percent of his punts inside the opponent's 20. Also, made 7 of 8 field goals.
Second team offense
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 205
Led Knights to first state title throwing for 4,017 yards and 44 touchdowns. He added 937 yards rushing and 12 more scores.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Threw for 3,663 yards and had 40 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions while completing 70.5 percent of his passes.
Height: 5-10.5 | Weight: 175
Big-time playmaker for one of the best teams in Texas.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Showed why he is the top-ranked running back in the Class of 2025 with a strong sophomore season.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Offensive MVP of Class 6A Division 2 state championship game finished season with 1,354 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Rushed for 2,200-plus yards and 37 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Had 644 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns while averaging 25.8 yards per reception for No. 3 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Led No. 20 team in final MaxPreps Top 25 in receptions (34), receiving yards (682) and receiving touchdowns (10).
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Big-play wideout helped Broncos to 12-3 record and an appearance in 3M state championship game.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Two-way standout finished sophomore season with 32 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns to go with 61 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles on defense.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Five-star offensive lineman had a dominant sophomore season.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 295
Helped pave the way for an offense that broke state record scoring 660 points this season.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 275
Led Jaguars to their first winning season in five years.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
As dominant as any sophomore at the offensive tackle position.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 290
Played a huge role in the trenches for the AAAAAA state champs and No. 15 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 355
Mauling offensive guard helped give top-ranked Braves one of the best offensive lines in the country.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Five-star wide receiver put up huge numbers accounting for 2,876 all-purpose yards and 21 total touchdowns to go with 98 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and eight interceptions.
Height: 6-2 |
Weight: 170
Hauled in 64 receptions for 1,057 yards and 15 touchdowns to go with 36 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
Second team defense
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Helped Eagles to Class 6A Division 2 state title piling up 74 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 265
Played against the best competition in the country and helped Cadets win their second straight WCAC title.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 220
Five-star edge rusher was a first team all-region selection.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 240
Two-way standout helped Hawks to 11-3 record and reach the Class 4A Division 2 quarterfinals.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Made a huge impact for Wolves before suffering an injury late in the season racking up nearly 50 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Sideline-to-sideline linebacker flies around on defense and racked up 70 tackles for the four-time defending TAPPS Division 1 state champs.
Height: 6-2 |
Weight: 220
Finished his sophomore campaign with 97 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Hard-hitting linebacker made a huge impact on defense for No. 13 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Intercepted four passes for one of the best teams in high school football.
Height: 6-1 |
Weight: 180
Stood out playing against great competition and was a second team selection on the WCAC team.
Height: 5-11 |
Weight: 170
Plays everywhere in the secondary and is one of the most complete defensive backs in the country.
Height: 5-10 |
Weight: 165
Had a big sophomore campaign for one of the best teams in Georgia.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
First team selection on the LSWA Class 3A all-state team stood out on both sides of the ball for the Division III Select semifinalist.
