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 All-America Team include Julio Jones (2007), Keenan Allen (2009), Jadeveon Clowney (2010), Stefon Diggs (2011), Derrick Henry (2012), Kyler Murray (2014), Chase Young (2016), Micah Parsons (2017), Nakobe Dean (2018), Bryce Young (2019), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2019) and Dallas Turner (2020).
Cade Klubnik of Austin Westlake (Texas), the MaxPreps National Player of the Year, highlights this year's selections. The Clemson signee led the Chaparrals to their third consecutive state championship, going 16-0 and finishing the year ranked at No. 2 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings. He accounted for 3,722 yards of total offense (3,251 passing, 471 rushing) and 55 touchdowns. He ended his high school career undefeated as the starting quarterback and left Westlake as the school's all-time passing leader in yards and touchdowns, a true feat for a school that has produced quarterbacks Drew Brees, Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger.
Raleek Brown of Mater Dei (Santa Ana), Earnest Greene of St. John Bosco (Bellflower) and Tetairoa McMillan of Servite (Anaheim) head the eight-pick California contingent on the All-America squad. The Trinity League trio helped the Golden State land the most selections, ahead of Texas (7), Florida (6), Georgia (5) and Alabama (4).
Mater Dei (Calif.) and Austin Westlake (Texas) — who finished 1-2 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings — each had three selections. Travis Hunter joined Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.) teammate Asani Redwood as one of four schools — IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), Servite (Anaheim, Calif.) and Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.) — with multiple picks.
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. Players in post-graduate and non-scholastic programs are not eligible for inclusion.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Player of the Year threw for over 3,200 yards and 43 touchdowns while completing 71 percent of his passes. He added nearly 500 yards rushing and 12 more scores.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2022)
Played a huge role for the 2021 MaxPreps National Champions, rushing for 649 yards and five touchdowns against five nationally ranked Monarch opponents.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with Penn State | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year rushed for 2,000-plus yards and 41 touchdowns while averaging 12.7 yards per carry.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Missouri | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Illinois Player of the Year accounted for over 2,100 all-purpose yards and 35 total touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Missouri Player of the Year led the Dragons to a Class 3 state title and had over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns in the postseason.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior year with nearly 1,000 yards receiving and eight touchdowns.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Status: Signed with North Carolina | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Virginia Player of the Year racked up over 200 pancake blocks and did not allow a sack over his final two seasons.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Dominated in the trenches playing against the best competition and helped the Braves to their sixth consecutive MaxPreps Top 10 finish.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 325
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his prep career with another dominant season playing against a national schedule.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The top uncommitted offensive lineman in his class on 247Sports composite rankings is one of the most physical players in the country.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 300
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the way for one of the best offensive lines in high school football. The offense finished the year averaging over 56 points per game and 505 total yards a contest.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Arizona | Class: Senior (2022)
Made an impact on both sides of the ball for the No. 5 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings. Had 88 receptions for 1,302 yards and 18 touchdowns while racking up 35 tackles and eight interceptions on defense.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 155
Status: Signed with Auburn | Class: Senior (2022)
Made 13 field goals, including a state-record 61-yarder to break record of older brother Evan McPherson.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 325
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Tennessee Player of the Year led the Panthers to their first state title and racked up 83 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and six forced fumbles.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Alabama Player of the Year led the Warriors to their third straight 7A state title and posted 93 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 10 sacks for the No. 16 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 265
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior season with 23 sacks and led the Patriots to their first state championship in school history.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Ohio State | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Florida Player of the Year had over 75 tackles and 18 sacks for the No. 24 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Stanford | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the way for one of the best defenses in the country, posting 54 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Checks all the boxes at the linebacker position and is one of the best all-around players in the country.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the best sideline-to-sideline linebackers in high school football helped the Rockets to their third consecutive state title and No. 20 finish in MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Iowa | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Iowa Player of the Year dominated in all three phases and led the Rams to their first state title in school history.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the premier corners in the country rarely had quarterbacks throw his direction.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2022)
Made a huge impact lining up on defense, offense and special teams.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Nebraska | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the Crusaders to their first undefeated season since 1998 with 27 tackles and four interceptions for the No. 3 team in the country.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Jackson State | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the Eagles to their first state title and finished his senior year with over 1,300 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns to go with 25 tackles, four interceptions and a forced fumble on defense.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Penn State | Class: Senior (2022)
The best in the country at flipping the field is also a standout performer on kickoffs and field goals.
Second Team Offense
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with Penn State | Class: Senior (2022)
Threw for over 4,400 yards and 48 touchdowns.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Oklahoma State | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Oklahoma Player of the Year led the Spartans to their fourth consecutive 6A-II state title, accounting for nearly 1,800 total yards and 24 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to San Diego State | Class: Senior (2022)
Led California in rushing with 2,628 yards and helped the Dons to a CIF Division 1-AA state title. In four playoff games, he rushed for 1,145 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with BYU | Class: Senior (2022)
Had 89 receptions for 1,805 yards and 23 touchdowns for the 6A runner-up. Ranked third nationally in receiving yards and tied for seventh in receiving touchdowns.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Utah | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior year with 80 receptions for nearly 1,400 yards and 23 touchdowns. Named MVP of the 7A state championship after posting seven receptions for 204 yards and two scores.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Had over 1,100 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns while averaging nearly 18 yards per catch for one of the top teams in Texas.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 280
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The top-ranked offensive lineman on 247Sports from the Class of 2022 dominated the opposition all season.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the way in the trenches for the No. 15 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with Indiana | Class: Senior (2022)
The third player selected from the Chaparrals played a huge role on the offensive line for the UIL Texas 6A Division 2 state champs.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 320
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
The leader on the offensive line for one of the best teams in state history.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 340
Status: Signed with LSU | Class: Senior (2022)
Helped the Bears to a Division 1 state title and finished as the top-ranked squad in the state.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Georgia | Class: Senior (2022)
The do-it-all quarterback finished his senior year with 5,090 yards of total offense (4,134 passing, 956 rushing) and 70 touchdowns.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Arizona State | Class: Senior (2022)
Connected on 15-of-18 field goals and finished his high school career making 40-of-46 attempts, including a school record 51-yarder.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior year with 67 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 14 sacks while also making an impact on the offensive line for the fifth-ranked Friars.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 250
Status: Signed with Michigan | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps Maryland Player of the Year racked up 55 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 12 sacks for the No. 4 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Arizona | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior year with 87 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 240
Status: Signed with West Virginia | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the best defense in the state in tackles for loss (45) and sacks (19) while finishing as the team's second leading tackler (127).
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with North Carolina | Class: Senior (2022)
The MaxPreps North Carolina Player of the Year finished his senior season with 135 tackles, 41 tackles for loss and 20 sacks.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with Indiana | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the best all-around players in the country made a big impact lining up everywhere on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Racked up over 140 tackles for the No. 8 team in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings and had the game-clinching interception in the 6A state title game to win the school's first championship since 1968.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to California | Class: Senior (2022)
Lined up against the best wide receiver every week and played a huge role in the secondary for the No. 1 team in high school football.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished senior year with 41 tackles and six interceptions while leading the Tigers to their second consecutive Class 6 state title.
Height: 5-11.5 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2022)
One of the best lockdown corners helped the Huskies to an 11-1 record and spot at No. 10 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2022)
Led the Green Wave to a 5A runner-up finish and is one of the best all-around playmakers in the country.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 210
Status: Announcing on Jan. 2 | Class: Senior (2022)
The top-rated linebacker in the Class of 2022 on 247Sports composite rankings accounted for 1,677 total yards (1,352 rushing, 325 receiving) and 24 touchdowns to go with 35 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions on defense.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his senior year ranked in the top 15 nationally averaging 46 yards per punt.
