At long last, California got the green light to play high school football beginning in early March. While the season will be shortened, there is still plenty of talent and top teams to follow.
The preseason MaxPreps California All-State high school football team features 52 players from 26 schools, many of whom are headed to Power 5 college programs.
There are a handful of top-tier names from the Class of 2021 that opted to forgo the high school season in preparation for college ball, including
Korey Foreman of Centennial (Corona), the top-rated recruit in the 247Sports composite rankings. Other notables missing include
Troy Franklin of Menlo-Atherton,
Xavier Worthy of Central (Fresno),
Tyler Buckner of Helix (La Mesa),
Miller Moss of Alemany,
Beaux Collins of St. John Bosco and
Brock Bowers of Napa.
St. John Bosco and Mater Dei, which finished 1-2 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings for 2019, are both well-represented on the preseason All-State team.
Mater Dei leads the way with nine selections, including Oklahoma commit Raleek Brown and USC-bound DB Domani Jackson. Bosco landed eight players on the All-State team, including junior running back Rayshon Luke and defensive lineman Nathan Burrell.
First Team Offense
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Threw for nearly 3,000 yards and had 37 touchdowns against four interceptions playing against top-flight competition as a sophomore.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Junior (2022)
The former Edison (Stockton) standout is one of the best playmakers in the country.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Signed with Oregon | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated running back in the state from the Class of 2021 is a Top 200 player overall.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Had nearly 1,000 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore. The top-rated wide receiver in California from the Class of 2022 is one of 36 five-star prospects on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished his junior season with 59 receptions for 853 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The former JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) standout is a matchup nightmare.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The second-rated offensive guard in the Class of 2022 helped the Braves to a 2019 National Championship.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 300
Status: Signed with Colorado State | Class: Senior (2021)
Has been one of the top offensive lineman in the state over the last two years.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
Dominates opposing defensive lineman and is one of the best all-around tackles in the country.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the game's most underrated offensive lineman has played a major role in the trenches for the Braves.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 290
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Has been starting on the offensive line since his freshman season and made an impact for one of the top teams in the country.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
One of the most dynamic playmakers in his class will make an impact for the Vikings.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated kicker in the state connected on 11 field goals as a junior and also averaged nearly 40 yards per punt. He also played linebacker and wrapped up 40 tackles and a sack.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
A MaxPreps Sophomore All-America first team pick in 2019 is expect to have an even bigger campaign this spring.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 350
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Eats up space in the trenches and makes everyone's job easier.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 255
Status: Committed to Navy | Class: Senior (2021)
Finished last year with 50 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 230
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Was one of the most productive players in 2019 finishing the year with 99 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 19 sacks.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
Does it all from the linebacker position and is the No. 4 OLB, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated inside linebacker in the state from the Class of 2022 is a Top 70 prospect overall.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Oregon State | Class: Senior (2021)
Flies around on defense finishing with 91 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and three interceptions.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
As good as any defensive back in the country who should make an immediate impact for the Trojans next year.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Junior (2022)
Checks in as the top-rated cornerback in his class on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Virginia Tech | Class: Senior (2021)
Impacts the game on all three phases. Finished his junior season with 35 tackles, four interceptions and had over 1,400 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Intercepted six passes last year and will take on leadership role for the Huskies.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best two-way players in California helped the Mustangs to the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 championship game last year.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated punter in the state was selected to the 2021 All-American Bowl.
Second Team Offense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Junior (2022)
The recent Longhorn commit is the fourth-rated pro style quarterback in 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Led a talented backfield in rushing as a sophomore and expect another breakout season from the top-rated all purpose back.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Rushed for over 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns for the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 champs in 2019.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Had nearly 700 yards receiving as a sophomore for the Monarchs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Signed with California | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the state's best wideouts was a huge get for the Golden Bears.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Will be one of the top-rated tight ends in the Class of 2023 at the end of his prep career.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with San Diego State | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated offensive guard in California, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 385
Status: Signed with USC | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a big role in the trenches for the No. 1 team in the country last season.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 270
Status: Committed to Pennsylvania | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most underrated offensive lineman in California helped pave the way for one of the best offenses in the Golden State.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with UNLV | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped the Dons to an 11-1 record on the field in 2019. The three-star offensive lineman played a big role for an offense that averaged more than 49 points per game.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 315
Status: Signed with UCLA | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most imposing offensive lineman in the state.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160
Status: Signed with California | Class: Senior (2021)
Has made a huge impact for one of the top teams in the country over the last two years and is one of the best all-around players in California.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with Colorado | Class: Senior (2021)
Connected on 14-of-15 field goals in 2019.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 250
Status: Signed with California | Class: Senior (2021)
The three-star defensive end finished his junior season with 54 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Checks in as the fifth-rated weak-side defensive end in the Class of 2023 and also makes an impact player on offense.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with UNLV | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the state's top defensive linemen recently transferred to St. Bernard.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 295
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Expect another big year for the three-star defensive tackle.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Army | Class: Senior (2021)
Has racked up 162 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks over the last two years.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Expect a breakout junior season from one of the top prospects in the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The top-rated inside linebacker in the Class of 2023 finished his freshman season with over 100 tackles and four interceptions.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Finished his sophomore season with 80 tackles and four interceptions.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The Braves have had some big-time defensive backs in the past and Beasley is next up.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Washington | Class: Senior (2021)
Helps form one of the best duos at cornerback with the previously mentioned Wright.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Was a recent addition to 247Sports Top 247 list in the updated rankings and is also an impact player on offense.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
The eighth-rated prospect in the Class of 2023 had nearly 800 yards receiving and four interceptions as a freshman.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Colorado | Class: Senior (2021)
The second-rated punter in the state averaged nearly 40 yards per punt in 2019.
