Chandler has been the best team in Arizona for the last five years and the Wolves are well represented on the 2020 MaxPreps All-State high school football team. They have gone 62-5 since 2016 and just won their fifth consecutive state title with the last two coming in the Open Division.
They lead the way with 11 All-State selections, including eight first-team picks.
The Open Division runner-up, Hamilton (Chandler), has the second most with six followed by Saguaro (Scottsdale) with five and Centennial (Peoria) along with Queen Creek each has four.
Casteel (Queen Creek), Desert Edge (Goodyear) and Highland (Mesquite) were the only other schools with at least three selections.
In total, 17 different schools have at least one player featured and 11 had multiple selections.
Thirty-five seniors were selected, 12 juniors and four sophomores represent the 51 players featured on the Arizona all-state high school football team.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
Led the Wildcats to second consecutive 4A state title accounting for over 400 yards of total offense and five touchdowns in a
39-39 come-from-behind win over Cactus (Glendale). Finished his senior year with 3,160 yards passing and 31 touchdowns while adding eight more scores on the ground.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Boise State | Class: Senior (2021)
Rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 23 touchdowns for the five-time defending state champs.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Accounted for nearly 2,000 total yards and 26 touchdowns for the 6A runners-up.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Led the No. 5 team in the country with 10 receiving touchdowns and checks in as the No. 3 prospect in the state from the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed to Boise State | Class: Senior (2021)
Whenever the Wolves needed a big play, the future Bronco stepped up. Led Chandler in receptions and receiving yards.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed to Northern Arizona | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped lead the Aztecs to an 8-1 season and was an impact player on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 270
Status: Signed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated prospect in the state from the Class of 2021 on 247Sports dominated opposing defensive lineman during his senior year.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed to Arizona State | Class: Senior (2021)
Gets it done at a high level in both run and pass blocking.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed to BYU | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader of the offensive line for the best team in the state.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Has already landed offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Indiana, Michigan State, Utah and a handful of other programs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Michigan State | Class: Junior (2022)
Helped lead the Scorpions to the Open Division playoffs and checks in as the top-rated offensive lineman in the state from the Class of 2022.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Made huge plays for one of the top teams in Arizona at running back, wide receiver, on defense and as a return specialist.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Did not miss a field goal during his senior season and made a clutch kick from 41 yards out in the Wolves' 23-21 win over Hamilton (Chandler) in the Open Division championship.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up 28 sacks and nearly 40 tackles-for-loss over the last two years.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed to UCLA | Class: Senior (2021)
Was limited to six games during his senior season because of games being canceled or postponed but showed why he's one of the top rated defensive ends in the country in limited action.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Finished his junior season with 13.5 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss.
Height: 6-4.5 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Helped the Firebirds to first state title since 2011 and checks in as the No. 1 player in Arizona from the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed to Utah | Class: Senior (2021)
Led the state with 157 tackles and also had one interception while accounting for 10 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The talented junior finished the year with 77 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss and 11 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed to Michigan State | Class: Senior (2021)
Led the team in tackles and flies around on defense. Signed with Michigan State as a long snapper but do not be surprised to see him play linebacker for the Spartans.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated defensive back in the state from the Class of 2023 shut down the opposing team's top wide receiver every week and is also one of the most electrifying return specialists in the country.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed to Eastern Washington | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader in the secondary for the No. 5 team in the country finished the year with a team-high four interceptions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed to Minnesota | Class: Senior (2021)
Can line up anywhere in the secondary and is one of the best all-around defensive backs in high school football.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed to Nevada | Class: Senior (2021)
Plays at a high level on both sides of the ball and helped give the Huskies one of the top secondaries on the West Coast.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 150
Status: Committed to Colorado State | Class: Senior (2021)
Averaged over 40 yards per punt and is the top-rated punter in the state.
Second Team Offense
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed to UCF | Class: Senior (2021)
Never lost a game as the starting quarterback for Chandler, going 23-0 over the last two years while throwing for more than 5,000 yards and 46 touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed to Pennsylvania | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most productive players in the state accounted for 2,218 total yards (1,552 rushing, 666 receiving) and 31 touchdowns.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Came on strong to finish his sophomore season rushing for 920 yards and 10 touchdowns over the Coyotes' last six games.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Someone is going to get an absolute steal with Minor. He made clutch plays all season for the 6A state champs and had nearly 1,000 yards receiving and nine touchdowns in only eight games.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed to UCLA | Class: Senior (2021)
The Fiesta Region Player of the Year hauled in 77 receptions for nearly 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Checks in as a Top 100 player from the Class of 2023 and is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed to Washington State | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most physical, athletic offensive linemen on the West Coast.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed to Northern Arizona | Class: Senior (2021)
Was the leader for one of the best offensive lines in the state.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The Sabercats have had some great offensive lineman as of late and Brailsford adds to the list.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 255
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
The heart and soul of the offensive line for the Open Division runner-up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 275
Status: Committed to Drake | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader on the offensive line was a Premier Region first-team selection.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The Class of 2023 has a bunch of big-time prospects from Arizona and Cooper is up there with any of them.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Connected on seven field goals during his junior season for the 5A champs. Also averaged nearly 40 yards per punt.
Second Team Defense
DL DJ Gleash, Centennial (Peoria)Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished senior campaign with 12 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 290
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most underrated players in the state eats up space and dominates in the trenches.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The Mountain View Region Player of the Year racked up 61 tackles and 13 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Played a huge role for one of the top defenses in the state and has offers from Arizona, Baylor, Colorado, Florida State, Iowa State and a handful of other colleges.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed to South Dakota State | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his senior year with 125 tackles and three interceptions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped the Mustangs to first state title as they beat Ironwood (Glendale) 42-20 in the 5A championship. He led the team in tackles (94), tackles-for-loss (20) and sacks (12).
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed to Air Force | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished second on the team with 82 tackles and also had three interceptions. Made one of the biggest plays in the Open Division championship nearly returning an interception for a score in a 23-21 win over Hamilton (Chandler).
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed to Colorado State | Class: Senior (2021)
The former Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) standout fit in nicely in his only year with Hamilton. The three-star safety led the Huskies with 98 tackles.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Expect the offers to start coming in for the junior after racking up 100 tackles, one interception and two forced fumbles.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed to Georgetown | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his senior year with four interceptions and averaged nearly 20 yards per reception on offense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed to California | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most versatile players in the state can play anywhere in the secondary. Finished his senior year with three interceptions and racked up nearly 50 tackles.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Lined up everywhere on defense and made big-time plays while also leading the runner up in 6A in receiving yards.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Averaged nearly 43 yards per punt and also posted 66 tackles playing linebacker.
