Cypher helped Carrollton reach the state championship game in Georgia’s largest classification as a freshman throwing for 2,178 yards and 26 touchdowns. 

Porter was named the 2025 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year after posting 78 receptions for 1,547 yards and 27 touchdowns. 

Ghea started last season as a freshman and is one of the best offensive tackles in the country regardless of class. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195

Joey King has coached several standout quarterbacks and Cypher showed he is next up after standout freshman campaign. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195

Saw limited playing time as a freshman but ready to take over as QB1 for Texas power. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170

Shined as a freshman at Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) last season. Expect a big sophomore campaign playing with one of the most talented teams in the country. 

Height: 5-9 | Weight: 185

Rushed for 1,162 yards and 16 touchdowns while leading Tigers to most wins since 2021. 

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185

Helped Tigers to 15-0 record and Class AA state title after rushing for 1,037 yards and 17 touchdowns during his freshman campaign at Carver (Columbus). 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

Talented playmaker has already landed over 40 offers and showed his talent as a freshman rushing for 1,223 yards and 13 scores. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185

Last year’s MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year led Wildcats to first state title since 2003. 

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190

Led Jaguars to 13-1 record and Class 6A Division 1 quarterfinal appearance after hauling in 63 receptions for 1,280 yards and 19 touchdowns. 

Height: 5-9 | Weight: 165

Had a standout freshman campaign at Bishop Lynch (Dallas) posting 88 catches for 1,324 yards and 14 scores. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205

Finished freshman year with 43 grabs for 538 yards and four touchdowns for Class 6A state runner-up. 

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 275

Will be in the mix to be No. 1 player in Class of 2029 when it is all said and done. 

Height: 6-7 | Weight: 295

Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas Tech are among the offers for talented offensive tackle. 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295

Started as a freshman for last year’s Open Division state champs. 

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 320

The offers are starting to come in for the talented offensive tackle as LSU and USC are among the early offers. 

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 320

Made a huge impact for the Gaels as a freshman and should have an even bigger role as a sophomore for No. 2 team in MaxPreps Top 25. 

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200

Committed to Ohio State last June and displayed his talent on both sides of the ball last season accounting for 1,492 total yards and 21 touchdown to go with 36 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks on defense. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

Did everything as a freshman at Life Oak Cliff (Dallas) throwing for 677 yards and four touchdowns, rushing for 634 yards and 10 scores, and catching 35 balls for 856 yards and 11 touchdowns.

First team defense

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 260

Big part of one of the best defensive lines in the country. 

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 295

Has already eclipsed 35 offers that include the likes of Indiana, LSU, Miami, Oregon and Texas A&M. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 285

After dominant freshman campaign, helps Vikings enter season as top-ranked team in Washington. 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235

Panthers have to replace a good group from last season and Williams should be a key piece this fall.

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210

Racked up 43 tackles as a freshman and helped Monarchs finished ranked in top 10 for ninth consecutive year. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205

Was second-leading tackler as a freshman for Class 6A state runner-up. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220

Alabama, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas Tech are among the early offers for the talented linebacker. 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 180

Had a standout freshman campaign at Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.) and will have Tigers in contention to compete for Class 6A state title. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175

Helps form one of the best secondaries in high school football. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175

Put together a great freshman campaign posting 30 tackles and seven interceptions. 

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165

Played a big role in the secondary for four-time defending Class AAAAA state champs. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170

Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M are among the 42 offers so far.

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205

Russell will be a key contributor as Roman Catholic navigates one of the toughest schedules in the country. 

Second team offense

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205

Threw for 4,232 yards and 43 touchdowns while leading Wildkats to 11-3 record and Conference 6A Division 2 quarterfinals. 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205

Takes over as QB1 for the fourth-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25. Has all the tools to be big time. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180

Finished freshman year with 2,235 yards passing and 22 touchdowns to go with 91 carries for 681 yards and nine more scores.

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205

Had a standout freshman campaign throwing for over 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns for Class 5 semifinalist. 

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175

Rushed for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. 

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180

Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon and USC are among the 40-plus offers already for the talented running back. 

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185

One of the most electric playmakers in the country rushed for over 700 yards and nine touchdowns at Crestwood (Sumter, S.C.).

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215

Braves have to replace a talented group at wide receiver and expect Moaalii to help fill that void for the No. 1 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170

Displayed his talent in a 32-20 loss to Roswell in the Corky Kell Classic last week hauling in eight catches for 150 yards and two scores. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185

Posted 33 receptions for 601 yards and 10 touchdowns for one of the best teams in Georgia as a freshman. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190

Will be a key contributor for the best team in South Carolina after a good freshman campaign at Irmo (Columbia). 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215

Had 38 catches for 484 yards and six touchdowns at Pebble Hills (El Paso). 

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 260

Expected to help the Ascenders replace a ton of departed talent on the offensive line.

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285

Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee are among the early offers for Lewis. 

Height: 6-7 | Weight: 270

Put together a very good freshman campaign and expect an even bigger season during his sophomore year. 

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290

The standout from Germany showed he can play at a high level during his freshman season at Pennington. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 300

Had a monster freshman campaign and is as good as any player in Hawaii regardless of class. 

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160

Multi-sport standout is also a star in basketball and track and field. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180

Electric playmaker had 40 receptions for 731 yards and seven touchdowns as a freshman.

Second team defense

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235

Helps form one of the best defensive lines in the country with previously-mentioned Shannon. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220

Next up at a school known for producing talent, including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 230

Former Eden Prairie (Minn.) standout should be a key contributor for a program that has won six state titles over last seven years.

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215

Defending Conference 6A Division 1 state champs lost a lot of talent to graduation and expect Fields to make a big jump in 2026.

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205

Led the team in tackles with 156 for last year’s Class 2A state runner-up. 

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200

Two-way standout finished freshman campaign with 99 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and three sacks to go with 967 yards rushing and 11 scores. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210

Alabama, Notre Dame, Oregon and Texas A&M are among the early offers for Pelzer. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185

Former Orange Lutheran (Orange) standout was a big addition for Chad Johnson and the Diablos. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

Posted 63 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks and two interceptions as a freshman. 

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 180

Finished freshman year with 39 tackles and four interceptions.

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170

Gaels have produced a lot of talented defensive backs and Manning is next up. 

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170

Had a promising freshman campaign for one of the top teams in Florida. 

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170

Made an impact in all three phases and already has 18 offers to his name.