Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized impressive performers in senior high school football. America's resource for high school sporting activities continues the practice to close out the 2022 season by calling the top gamer in each state. Selections are based on group success and also individual quality, in addition to local and also state honors.
Professional athletes from all 50 states in addition to Washington, D.C. were chosen. Some notable choices consist of Caleb Downs of Mill Creek (Hoschton, Ga.), that helped the Hawks to the college's very first state title; Roderick Robinson of Lincoln (San Diego) that led the Hornets to their very first state champion and rushed for almost 2,400 yards and 37 touchdowns; Jackson Arnold of Guyer (Denton, Texas) that accounted for 4,400 yards of the complete infraction and 57 scores for one of the best groups in the Lone Star State; as well as Rueben Bain of Miami Central (Miami) who racked up 29 sacks while leading the Firecrackers to a 4th successive state title.
For a thorough consider every option each player's story is linked that includes their bio as well as a checklist of accomplishments.
Each state's MaxPreps Gamer of the Year will certainly be thought about for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Group, which will be launched on Jan. 10.
High School Football Player of the Year in each state
Alabama — DL Peter Woods, Thompson (Alabaster)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 270
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2023)
Dominated in the trenches, led the Warriors to their fourth consecutive 7A state title.
Alaska — QB Jack Nash, Colony (Palmer)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Versatile two-way standout led Knights to first state title in school history.
Arizona — QB Devon Dampier, Saguaro (Scottsdale)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to New Mexico | Class: Senior (2023)
Accounted for 3,700-plus yards of total offense and 33 touchdowns for Open Division state runner-up.
Arkansas — RB Jalen Dupree, Malvern
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Rushed for more than 2,800 yards and 41 touchdowns for Class 4A state champs.
California — RB Roderick Robinson, Lincoln (San Diego)
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2023)
Rushed for 2,378 yards and 37 touchdowns for CIF Division 1-AA state champs.
Colorado — DE Blake Purchase, Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2023)
Talented edge rusher finished last season of high school leading Bruins to fourth consecutive Class 5A state title.
Connecticut — ATH David Cassetti Jr., Ansonia
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Made an impact on both sides of the ball, leading Chargers to undefeated season and Class S state title.
Delaware — WR Yamir Knight, Smyrna
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to James Madison | Class: Senior (2023)
Versatile playmaker helped Eagles to Class 3A state title racking up over 1,600 total yards and 29 touchdowns.
District of Columbia — DE David Ojiegbe, St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 235
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Cadets to second straight WCAC title and dominated against the best competition.
Florida — DL Rueben Bain, Central (Miami)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 245
Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2023)
Piled up 29 sacks to cap off great high school career as Rockets win fourth straight state title with first undefeated season.
Georgia — ATH Caleb Downs, Mill Creek (Hoschton)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2023)
Impacted the game at a high level on all three phases while leading Hawks to first state title in school history.
Hawaii — LB Liona Lefau, Kahuku
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 215
Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Red Raiders to second consecutive Open Division state title.
Idaho — ATH Kenyon Sadiq, Skyline (Idaho Falls)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to Oregon | Class: Senior (2023)
Hauled in 62 receptions for 1,303 yards and 18 touchdowns for Class 4A state champs.
Illinois — QB Blainey Dowling, Mount Carmel (Chicago)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Eastern Illinois | Class: Senior (2023)
Led the Caravan to a 14-0 record and Class 7A state championship throwing for a school-record 2,960 yards, 43 touchdowns.
Indiana — LB Drayk Bowen, Andrean (Merrillville)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2023)
Put up video-game numbers, posting 144 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, five sacks and two interceptions on defense to go with over 2,000 total yards and 29 touchdowns on offense.
Iowa — OL Kadyn Proctor, Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill)
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 330
Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2023)
Dominated in the trenches while leading the Rams to second straight Class 5A state title.
Kansas — QB Avery Johnson, Maize
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Kansas State | Class: Senior (2023)
Threw for 2,750 yards, 29 touchdowns to go with 800-plus yards rushing and 15 scores for Class 5A state runner-up.
Kentucky — QB Travis Egan, Bullitt East (Mt. Washington)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Chargers to first state title racking up nearly 4,000 yards of total offense and 52 touchdowns.
Louisiana — LB Tackett Curtis, Many
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2023)
Two-way standout led Tigers to undefeated season and Division III Non-Select state championship.
Maine — QB Elias Soehren, Oxford Hills (South Paris)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Accounted for over 2,000 yards of total offense, 30 touchdowns for Class A state champs.
Maryland — DE Da'Shawn Womack, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 240
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Senior (2023)
Dominated against the best competition in the country racking up 15 sacks and 26 tackles for loss.
Massachusetts — S Joenel Aguero, St. John's Prep (Danvers)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2023)
Made a huge impact on all three phases for Division 1 Super Bowl champs.
Michigan — QB Bryce Underwood, Belleville
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2025)
One of two sophomores selected as state player of the year, Underwood led Tigers to undefeated season and second consecutive Division 1 state title.
Minnesota — QB Jacob Kilzer, Maple Grove
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Dual-threat quarterback accounted for 2,600-plus yards of total offense and 33 touchdowns for Class AAAAAA state champs.
Mississippi — LB Suntarine Perkins, Raleigh
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Mississippi | Class: Senior (2023)
Rushed for over 2,000 yards and 32 touchdowns to go with 92 tackles, five sacks and four interceptions on defense while leading Lions to first state title.
Missouri — RB Jeremiyah Love, Christian Brothers (St. Louis)
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2023)
Had his best game in a 35-28 overtime win over Lee's Summit North in Class 6 state championship piling up 317 total yards and accounting for all five touchdowns.
Montana — QB Patrick Duchien, Florence-Carlton (Florence)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Montana State | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Falcons to Class B state title racking up over 4,000 yards of total offense and 56 touchdowns.
Nebraska — QB Zane Flores, Gretna
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Oklahoma State | Class: Senior (2023)
Finished his high school career as the state's all-time passing leader and threw for 3,100-plus yards, 31 touchdowns during senior season.
Nevada — QB Micah Alejado, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Finished his junior season with 54 touchdown passes against two interceptions while leading the Gaels to a spot at No. 4 in the final MaxPreps Top 25.
New Hampshire — QB Drew Heenan, Londonderry
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Springfield | Class: Senior (2023)
Racked up nearly 2,000 yards of total offense and 24 touchdowns for Division 1 state runner-up.
New Jersey — QB Micah Ford, Toms River North (Toms River)
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Two-way standout led Mariners to 14-0 record, Group 5 state title racking up 3,500-plus yards of total offense and 50 touchdowns to go with 77 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
New Mexico — QB Evan Wysong, Cleveland (Rio Rancho)
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Status: Committed to New Mexico | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Storm to another Class 6 state title accounting for nearly 3,300 yards of total offense and 42 touchdowns.
New York — QB Dante Torres, St. Anthony's (Melville)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Fordham | Class: Senior (2023)
Threw for 3,300-plus yards and 35 touchdowns for top-ranked team in New York.
North Carolina — QB Jadyn Davis, Providence Day (Charlotte)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Talented junior QB threw for nearly 3,500 yards and 43 touchdowns for Division 1 state champs.
North Dakota — QB Michael Rostberg, Shanley (Fargo)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to St. Thomas | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Deacons to first state title since 2018 throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 34 scores.
Ohio — RB Lamar Sperling, Archbishop Hoban (Akron)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Buffalo | Class: Senior (2023)
Posted one of the best single-season's in state history, rushing for 3,867 yards and a state-record 58 touchdowns.
Oklahoma — RB Xavier Robinson, Carl Albert (Midwest City)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Rushed for nearly 2,600 yards and 39 touchdowns while leading Titans to Class 5A state title.
Oregon — QB Sam Leavitt, West Linn
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Michigan State | Class: Senior (2023)
Accounted for over 3,700 yards of total offense and 39 touchdowns for Class 6A state champs.
Pennsylvania — QB Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2025)
The second sophomore selected as state player of the year threw for 3,583 yards and 54 touchdowns while leading the Crusaders to first state title since 1995.
Rhode Island — QB Dean Varrecchione, La Salle Academy (Providence)
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Threw for over 2,000 yards and 28 touchdowns for Division 1 state champs.
South Carolina — RB Jarvis Green, Dutch Fork (Irmo)
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2023)
Rushed for nearly 2,300 yards and 33 touchdowns for Class AAAAA state champs.
South Dakota — QB Lincoln Kienholz, Riggs (Pierre)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2023)
Capped off record-breaking high school career throwing for nearly 3,500 yards and 46 touchdowns to go with 1,400-plus yards rushing and 24 more scores.
Tennessee — WR Junior Sherrill, Lipscomb Academy (Nashville)
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Vanderbilt | Class: Senior (2023)
Led Mustangs to 13-0 record, Division II-AA state title and spot at No. 13 in final MaxPreps Top 25.
Texas — QB Jackson Arnold, Guyer (Denton)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2023)
Five-star quarterback finished senior year with 4,400 yards of total offense and 57 touchdowns.
Utah — CB Smith Snowden, Skyridge (Lehi)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Utah | Class: Senior (2023)
Talented defensive back led Falcons to first state title racking up 30 tackles and six interceptions.
Vermont — ATH Jackson Sumner, Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg)
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Versatile playmaker led Redhawks to first state title and accounted for nearly 1,300 total yards and 23 touchdowns.
Virginia — QB Tristan Evans, Freedom (Woodbridge)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Finished junior season throwing for 3,653 yards and a state-record 61 touchdowns while leading the Eagles to 15-0 record and Class 6 state title. Added 873 yards rushing and 13 scores.
Washington — LB Brayden Platt, Yelm
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2024)
Two-way standout led Yelm to undefeated season and first state title.
West Virginia — QB Gavin Lochow, Huntington
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Dayton | Class: Senior (2023)
Accounted for over 3,300 yards of total offense and 51 touchdowns while leading Highlanders to first state title.
Wisconsin — RB Wynn Stang, Mukwonago
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 195
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Rushed for 2,762 yards and 42 touchdowns for Division 1 state runner-up.
Wyoming — RB Colson Coon, Sheridan
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2023)
Rushed for nearly 2,200 yards and 34 touchdowns while leading Broncs to second straight Class 4A state title.