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 Junior All-America Team include Derrick Henry (2011), Mark Andrews (2012), Minkah Fitzpatrick (2013), Nick Bosa (2014), Tee Higgins (2015), Micah Parsons (2016), Garrett Wilson (2017), Bryce Young (2018), Caleb Williams (2019) and Travis Hunter (2020).
Micah Alejado of
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) headlines the 60 players selected to the 2022 MaxPreps Junior All-America Team. He was one of two juniors to make the All-America Team and is the first player from the Vegas power to be named the National Junior of the Year. He led the Gaels to a 14-1 record and spot at No. 4 in final MaxPreps Top 25 throwing for over 3,500 yards and 54 touchdowns.
Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.) and
St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) tied for the second most selections with three each. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas),
Buford (Ga.),
Carrollton (Ga.),
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.),
Duncanville (Texas),
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.),
Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.),
Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) and
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) all had two selections apiece.
In total, 44 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: 5-10 | Weight: 170
The MaxPreps National Junior of the Year threw for 3,575 yards and had 54 touchdowns compared to two interceptions while completing 75.8 percent of his passes.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Last year's MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year threw for 2,785 yards and had 31 touchdowns compared to four interceptions playing against the best competition in the country.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Had 210 carries for 1,960 yards and 36 touchdowns for the Class 6A Division 1 state champs.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Rushed for 1,623 yards and 22 touchdowns for AAAAAAA state runner-up. Added 60 receptions for 751 yards and 10 scores.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195
Had 244 carries for 1,951 yards and 34 touchdowns for one of the best teams in Ohio.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Recent Ohio State commit had over 1,000 yards receiving and 20 touchdowns for No. 10 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 215
The favorite target of star freshman signal caller Julian Lewis hauled in 64 receptions for 1,121 yards and 13 scores.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Posted 59 receptions for 1,399 yards and 21 touchdowns to go with 361 yards rushing and three more scores.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Capped his tremendous junior campaign with a five touchdown performance in a dominant 49-14 win over Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) to close out the 2022 season.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285
Dominated the opposition playing against elite competition.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285
All-WCAC selection led the way in the trenches for back-to-back conference champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 340
Joins Baker and Brown as three Monarchs selected on first team.
Height: 6-1 |
Weight: 305
Has been one of the most dominant offensive lineman in Georgia the last three seasons.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 315
Played a huge role on the offensive line for the back-to-back Division 1 state champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
First junior to be named Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year since Kyler Murray in 2013.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Led the nation in field goals made with 20.
First team defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Five-star edge rusher was unblockable for Class 6A Division 1 champs and No. 7 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 200
Finished third in the country with 30 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 270
Dominated in the trenches for No. 5 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 210
Recent Alabama commit put up eye-popping numbers posting 172 tackles, 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Made a huge impact for one of the best defenses in the country leading Braves to their second No. 1 finish since 2019.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230
The MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year put up big-time numbers on both sides of the ball while leading Yelm to an undefeated season and first-ever state title.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Top-rated linebacker in the Class of 2024 piled up 100-plus tackles to go with over 1,700 total yards and 24 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Shutdown corner did not allow a touchdown reception during his junior season while intercepting four passes. Led Glenville to 15-0 record and the school's first state title.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
The 2024 Tennessee commit was a quarterback's worst nightmare in 2022. He picked off nine passes for the No. 13 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Finished dominant junior season with two interceptions in 45-0 shutout win over Serra (San Mateo) in CIF Open Division state championship.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Lined up against the best competition all season and made huge plays for the No. 8 team in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Top-rated athlete in the Class of 2024 had over 1,000 yards receiving and nine touchdowns while also being a standout performer on defense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
The nation's top-rated punter in the Class of 2024 averaged 48 yards per punt.
Second team offense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Led an offense that broke Georgia's state record for most points (792) in a single-season throwing for 4,095 yards and 55 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
The MaxPreps North Carolina Player of the Year threw for 3,425 yards and 43 touchdowns for Division 1 state champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
The WCAC Player of the Year lit up some of the best defenses in the country.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205
Rushed for 1,600-plus yards and 21 touchdowns for one of the best teams in the state.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Had 227 carries for 1,889 yards and 33 touchdowns for Class 5A Division 1 state semifinalist. Added 12 receptions for 160 yards and three scores.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Helped form one of the best receiving corps in the country with first team selection Jeremiah Smith, Edwin Joseph, Duane Thomas Jr. and Kyle Washington.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Smooth route-runner battled through injuries during his junior campaign but still made big-time plays for one of the best teams in Southern California.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Second-rated wide receiver in Class of 2024 hauled in 65 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Led Packers to 13-1 record and AAAAAAA state semifinals. Had 44 receptions for 753 yards and eight touchdowns to go with five rushing scores.
Height: 6-3 |
Weight: 295
Had a great junior campaign lining up against the best competition playing in the WCAC and against a tough non-league schedule.
Height: 6-7 |
Weight: 330
Top-rated offensive tackle on 247Sports composite rankings for the Class of 2024 led Wolverines to 11-2 record.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 305
Dominated in the trenches for Division 4 state runner-up.
Height: 6-6 |
Weight: 350
As impressive as any other offensive lineman in the Class of 2024.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Played a monster role for Wildcats during 13-1 season.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Two-way standout made a huge impact for one of the best teams in Georgia.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 150
Connected on 14 of 15 field goals, including a game-winning 51-yard attempt with no time left on the clock to beat Wayne County (Waynesboro) 26-23.
Second team defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 255
Five-star edge rusher racked up 64 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 315
All-state first team selection led Wolfpack to their first 10-win season since 2017.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 250
Dominated all season and helped clinch a spot in the school's first state championship game with a four-sack performance in a 33-6 win over DeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis) in the Class 6 semifinals.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 260
Four-star defensive lineman had another big-time season leading Cardinals to 11-3 record.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 210
Helped get Long Beach Poly back in the national spotlight racking up 79 tackles and 25.5 tackles for loss.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 215
Led Mustangs to undefeated season and spot at No. 13 in final MaxPreps Top 25 piling up 100-plus tackles.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
One of the most complete linebackers in the country regardless of class had another dominant season in the WCAC.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
Hard-hitting linebacker made a huge impact for No. 8 team in the country.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Played a major role for the best secondary in high school football.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Shutdown corner also starred on offense racking up 600-plus total yards and 11 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Lined up against the best competition in the country and racked up 32 tackles and three interceptions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Hard-hitting safety made one of the biggest plays of the year with a 98-yard pick-six in a 27-16 win over St. Frances Academy (Baltimore).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Led the 3A state champs in receptions (28), receiving yards (424), receiving touchdowns (6), rushes (145), rushing yards (1,279), rushing touchdowns (22) and tied for the team lead with four interceptions.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Finished with 69 tackles and four interceptions while making an impact on offense when needed for the Open Division state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 150
Averaged 44.5 yards per punt while landing 36.6 percent of his punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.
