Bryce Underwood, Jordon Davison, Winston Watkins, David Sanders Jr., Anquon Fegans and Keylan Moses headline the 57 players selected to the 2022 Preseason MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team.
Underwood has already landed over 20 FBS offers and was named the MaxPreps Freshman of the Year after throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 39 touchdowns while leading Belleville (Mich.) to its first state championship.
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) and Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) are all nationally ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25 and tied for the most selections with three apiece.
Miami Central (Miami) and North Shore (Houston) were the only other schools to have multiple players chosen.
In total, 17 different states had at least one selection with Florida leading the way with nine. California (8), Texas (7), Alabama (6), Georgia (5) and Pennsylvania (4) were the only other states to have at least four players selected.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Flashed as a freshman scoring four touchdowns in a loaded backfield. With Raleek Brown and Quincy Craig both graduating, expect Davison to get a lot more touches in 2022.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Accounted for 1,540 total yards and 24 touchdowns for 5A state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Finished last season with 1,700-plus yards rushing and 23 touchdowns for 4A state champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
The younger cousin of Sammy Watkins is the complete package at wide receiver.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165
Made an impact as a freshman on a loaded Duncanville team that finished as 6A Division 1 state runner-up.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Will make an immediate impact for the Huskies after spending his freshman campaign at Casteel (Queen Creek, Ariz.).
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280
Has all the tools to be the next great prospect from the Tar Heel State.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 260
The Las Vegas power begins the season at No. 6 in the MaxPreps Top 25 and Alofaituli will make a huge impact for one of the best offensive lines on the West Coast.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 310
Started on the offensive line as a freshman for a Monarchs' squad that went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in high school football.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 275
The former Central Catholic (Novi, Mich.) standout will help give the Ascenders depth on a loaded offensive line.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 275
Joins Alofaituli as a first-team selection and this duo will be a big-time problem for the next three years.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Put up eye-popping numbers as a freshman finishing with nearly 1,200 yards receiving, 96 tackles and 13 interceptions.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 150
The top-rated kicker on Kohl's for the Class of 2025 connected on 6 of 9 field goal attempts last season.
First team defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Racked up 13 sacks as a freshman playing against some of the best competition in Florida.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 270
All you have to do is turn on the tape. Has already landed offers from Florida State, Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Texas A&M and a handful of other Power 5 programs.
Height: 6-6 |
Weight: 225
Limited to only two games as a freshman because of injury but still had five sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
The younger brother of A.J. Epenesa (Buffalo Bills) is a standout on the defensive line and at tight end.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Piled up 91 tackles and 12 sacks in 2021.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
The Rockets have had a lot of good linebackers come through its program and Marcelin is up next.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
Has already received 20-plus offers that includes Louisville, North Carolina, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 160
The 2025 USC commit flashes on both sides of the ball at a high level.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Started as a freshman on a loaded Thompson team that won its third straight 7A state title. Fegans posted 50 tackles and two interceptions.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160
Florida, Georgia, Miami and 17 others have already offered the talented cornerback, who started as a freshman playing against the best competition in the Peach State.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
Lines up everywhere in the secondary and is one of the most talented players in Florida regardless of class.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Led the Cubs to an undefeated season and Division II state title in 2021.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Checks in as the top-rated punter and No. 2 kicker on Kohl's for the Class of 2025.
Second team offense
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
The Offensive MVP of the 6A Division 1 state championship game finished last season with 1,711 yards of total offense (928 passing, 783 rushing) and 19 touchdowns.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Threw for 3,000-plus yards and broke the school record by throwing 46 touchdown passes as a freshman.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Rushed for over 1,100 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2021.
RB Ousmane Kromah, Lee County (Leesburg, Ga.)
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Atlanta Touchdown Club named him the top freshman in Georgia last season after rushing for 1,700-plus yards.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Rushed for 1,300-plus yards and 10 touchdowns during his freshman season at Calvary Day (Savannah, Ga.).
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
The Monarchs lost their three leading receivers to graduation but expect Harris to fill in nicely this season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Had over 800 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns averaging better than 22 per catch.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
The talent committed to Washington in May and has landed 20-plus offers already.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 230
Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M are just some of the notable schools that have already offered the talented tight end.
Height: 6-5 |
Weight: 300
Named second team All-WCAC as a freshman at St. John's (Washington, D.C.).
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 300
Helped Panthers to Class 5 state title and will be one of the best offensive lineman for the next three years.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 260
Added offers from Alabama and Georgia earlier this summer.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 290
All-region selection as a freshman for the state runner-up in AAAAAA.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 300
Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas A&M are just a handful of the notable Power 5 programs to offer the talented offensive lineman so far.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 170
The explosive playmaker finished last season with over 1,000 total yards, 17 touchdowns, two interceptions and is one of the best return specialists in the state.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
Finished his freshman campaign at Grand Oaks (Spring, Texas) with nearly 1,000 total yards and 11 touchdowns.
Second team defense
Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan and a handful of other programs have recently offered the talented edge rusher.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Limited to six games as a freshman but still racked up 60 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and six sacks.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 230
Talented
edge rusher has already landed 15 FBS offers that includes Florida,
Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State and Texas A&M.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 300
The 14-year old manchild will play a big role in the trenches for one of the best teams in SoCal.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 250
Made an impact on defense for nationally-ranked Gaels last season.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 205
Piled up over 100 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and four sacks as a freshman.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Will be a difference maker on defense for defending 5A Division 2 state champs.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Finished his freshman campaign with 39 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and rushed for 1,000-plus yards on offense.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 160
Made plays in the secondary on a loaded Lions defense as a freshman.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
The Mustangs have had some big-time defensive backs come through their program and Sanchez is next up.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200
Plays multiple positions on defense and will be a key contributor for one of the best teams in high school football.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
One of the hardest hitting safeties in the country.
Height: 5-10 |
Weight: 165
The Rockets begin the season at No. 15 in the MaxPreps Top 25 and Wallace will be a major piece in the secondary for new head coach Jube Joseph.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Stands out on both sides of the ball and is the
Matayo Uiagalelei of the Class of 2025.
