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 High School Football All-America Team over the last decade include Caleb Downs (2022), Travis Hunter (2021), CeeDee Lamb (2016), Trevor Lawrence (2017), D.K. Mecalf (2015), Puka Nacua (2018), Micah Parsons (2014), Dallas Turner (2020) and Bryce Young (2019).
Lagway broke a Class 6A state record with 58 touchdown passes, leading his team to the best season in school history. Smith accounted for 21 total touchdowns for the No. 2-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25. Viliamu-Asa led a talented Bosco defense in tackles (114) and tackles for loss (13).
Selections are based on team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors from the recently-completed season. Potential at the college and professional level is not a primary consideration.
The 2023 MaxPreps National Player of the Year will be announced today on
CBS Sports HQ at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET.
First team offense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Texas Player of the Year threw for 4,631 yards and 58 touchdowns to go with 975 yards on the ground and 15 more scores.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Utah | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Utah Player of the Year broke the single-season state record in total offense accounting for 5,901 yards (4,597 passing, 1,304 rushing) and 62 touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Arizona State | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year accounted for over 2,300 total yards and 37 touchdowns.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2024)
Four-star running back rushed for over 2,000 yards and 35 touchdowns. He was named Offensive MVP of the Class 6A Division 1 state championship after rushing for 231 yards and three scores in a 49-33 win over North Shore (Houston).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Florida Player of the Year hauled in 90 receptions for 1,389 yards and 19 touchdowns to go with a rushing score and punt return TD.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Junior (2025)
MaxPreps Alabama Player of the Year announced after the season he is reclassifying to 2024 and put on a show to close out his high school career accounting for 1,999 all purpose yards and 28 total touchdowns.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2024)
Four-star tight end showed off his versatility closing out career with four receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns to go with a rushing score and 21-yard TD pass in a 56-11 win over Liberty (Henderson) in the Class 5A Division I state championship.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 365
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)
Monster offensive tackle led the way in the trenches for one of the highest scoring offenses in Georgia.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)
Helped Monarchs win fourth CIF Open Division state title since 2017.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Colorado | Class: Senior (2024)
Lined up against top competition every week and dominated.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 365
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2024)
Paved the way on offense for the top-ranked team in the state.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 320
Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)
Leader for one of the best offensive lines in the country, helping Eagles win third consecutive Division I state crown.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year finished as state's all-time leader in total offense and touchdowns after accounting for 5,134 yards (3,626 passing, 1,508 rushing) and 66 touchdowns this season.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Connected on 19 of 22 field goals with all three misses being over 56 yards. Made six field goals of at least 50 yards with one coming from 60.
First team defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 275
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2024)
Five-star defensive lineman dominated in trenches for No. 4 team in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Mainland to first state title since 2003 with 77 tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)
Capped a great career by being named the Defensive MVP of the Class 6A Division 1 state championship, posting eight tackles and three sacks against North Shore (Houston).
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Put up eye-popping numbers for No. 9 team in MaxPreps Top 25 racking up 61 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 25 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps California Player of the Year posted 114 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, a 38-yard pick-six and three touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2024)
Two-way standout finished with 153 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and two interceptions to go with nearly 2,300 yards rushing and 36 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)
Top-rated linebacker piled up 108 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three interceptions and forced seven fumbles.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)
Lockdown corner was rarely tested during senior year.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Wisconsin | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Philadelphia power to second consecutive Class 6A state title and a spot at No. 7 in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2024)
All-around cornerback is one of the most physical defensive backs in the country and had 65 tackles and two interceptions for sixth-ranked Braves.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)
Four-star cornerback played his best in the playoffs capped off with a 12-yard pick-six in a 35-7 win over St. John Bosco (Bellflower) in CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2024)
Dominated on both sides of the ball for one of the best teams in Georgia.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)
Top-rated punter averaged 49.5 yards per punt with 55 percent landing inside the 20.
Second team offense
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Wake Forest | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Walton to first state championship game appearance since 2011, throwing for 3,835 yards and 50 touchdowns.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Hawaii | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year led Gaels to No. 1 spot in MaxPreps Top 25 throwing for 2,714 yards and 35 touchdowns without an interception.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Ohio Player of the Year accounted for nearly 2,000 total yards and 21 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Oregon State | Class: Senior (2024)
Rushed for 2,257 yards and 42 touchdowns for nationally-ranked Huskies.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Red Devils to Class 7A state title, finishing with 61 receptions for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Texas Tech | Class: Senior (2024)
Five-star wideout hauled in 70 receptions for 1,370 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Nebraska | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Missouri Player of the Year led school to first state title finishing season with 74 receptions for 1,268 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)
Dominated in trenches for one of the top teams in Texas.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 270
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
One of four non-seniors to make the All-America team had a standout year for best team in North Carolina.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Committed to Utah | Class: Senior (2024)
All-state offensive tackle did not allow a sack for nationally-ranked Chargers.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 305
Status: Committed to UCF | Class: Senior (2024)
Had another standout season in the trenches for AAAAAAA semifinalist.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 340
Status: Committed to Auburn | Class: Senior (2024)
Made a huge impact for one of the best offensive lines in high school football.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Cougars to 31-28 win over Saraland in Class 6A state championship throwing for 152 yards and a touchdown to go with 26 carries for 130 yards and three more scores.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2024)
Finished his career as the all-time leader in field goals made and went 12 for 15 during his senior season.
Second team defense
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 250
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2024)
Racked up 63 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 18 sacks for WCAC champs.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 250
Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2024)
Had 58 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 11 sacks playing against top competition.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2024)
Led the way for one of the best defenses in the state as they became the first team from Ohio since 1995 to win three consecutive Division I state titles.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Purdue | Class: Junior (2025)
Named Defensive MVP of Class 6A Division 2 state championship game after posting six tackles, one sack and an interception in 74-14 win over Summer Creek (Houston). He finished the season with 21.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2026)
The only sophomore to make the All-America team broke the school-record racking up 197 tackles to go with 25 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Florida |
Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Maryland Player of the Year posted 88 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception for nationally-ranked Falcons.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2024)
Two-way standout dominated on both sides of the ball to close out career.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2024)
Had 47 tackles and six interceptions for a defense that allowed less than 10 points per game.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)
Four-star safety finished season with 51 tackles and three interceptions for one of the best defenses in the country.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2024)
MaxPreps Mississippi Player of the Year put up big numbers on both sides of the ball posting 50 tackles and six interceptions to go with 1,400-plus yards receiving and 13 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)
Led Wildcats to Division I state championship game and also filled in at quarterback this season.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2024)
Two-way standout closed out high school career throwing for 311 yards and four touchdowns to go with 155 yards rushing and two more scores in 49-7 win over Tolar in Class 2A Division 1 state championship.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)
Played a huge role on special teams for one of the best teams in the country averaging 46.3 yards per punt.
