Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2024 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades.
Quentin Gibson of
North Crowley (Fort Worth) is the 2024 MaxPreps Texas High School Football Player of the Year. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior wide receiver led the Panthers to a 16-0 record, Class 6A Division 1 state championship – the school's first since 2003 – and No. 3 national ranking.
For the season, Gibson piled up 93 receptions for 2,009 yards (ninth in state history) and 36
touchdowns (fourth in state history). He added a 75-yard touchdown pass, 40 yards rushing and two
more scores, plus a punt return TD.
Quentin Gibson was the primary playmaker for a North Crowley offense that averaged 54 points per game. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)
Gibson capped his historic campaign with seven catches for 181 yards and three scores in a dominant 50-21 win over Westlake (Austin) in the state championship game. He was named Offensive MVP and tied the 6A record with the most receiving TDs.
In a 57-51 win over DeSoto in September, Gibson had seven receptions for 180 yards and four touchdowns. The following week, he led the Panthers to a 49-28 win over Guyer (Denton) with six catches for 247 yards and four total scores.
Against Duncanville in the state semifinals, Gibson had five receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-34 win. Both TDs came on fourth down as the Panthers snapped the two-time defending champions' 16-game playoff win streak.
Gibson was a focal point for one of the most explosive offenses in the country. North Crowley averaged 54 points per game and broke the Dallas-area record with 864 points – the 16th-best total in state history.
According to 247Sports, Gibson piled up 26 offers before deciding to play for Deion Sanders at Colorado. He signed with the Buffaloes earlier this month.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
Past MaxPreps Texas Players of the Year
2020 — Demetrius Davis, QB, North Shore (Houston)
2021 — Cade Klubnik, QB, Westlake (Austin)
2022 — Jackson Arnold, QB, Guyer (Denton)
2023 — D.J. Lagway, QB, Willis
