2023 Preseason High School All-America Football Team

The USA high school seniors all American football team has been announced. In total, 39 schools had at least one player selected. Read on for a complete look at the preseason All-Americans.

First team offense

QB Elijah BrownMater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205

Status: Committed to Stanford | Class: Senior (2024)

Owns a 29-1 during his career while throwing for 6,339 yards and 76 touchdowns.

QB Micah AlejadoBishop Gorman (Las Vegas)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170

Status: Committed to Hawaii | Class: Senior (2024)

Last year’s MaxPreps National Junior of the Year threw for 3,575 yards and 54 touchdowns while completing 75.8 percent of his passes.

RB Taylor TatumLongview (Texas)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 205

Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-ranked back in the country rushed for 1,800-plus yards and 33 touchdowns last season.

RB Jerrick GibsonIMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 200

Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)

Leads the way in a backfield loaded with talent.

WR Jeremiah SmithChaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 200

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-rated wide receiver in the nation racked up over 1,000 yards receiving and 20 touchdowns as a junior.

WR Ryan WilliamsSaraland (Ala.)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Junior (2025)

Led the Spartans to school’s first state title, accounting for 2,341 total yards and 39 touchdowns.

TE Elija Lofton, Bishop Gorman

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220

Status: Committed to Miami | Class: Senior (2024)

Averaged better than 25 yards per reception and had 18 total touchdowns.

OL David Sanders Jr.Providence Day (Charlotte, N.C.)

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 255

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Top-rated player in his class led the Chargers to their second consecutive NCISAA Division 1 state title last season.

OL Brandon Baker, Mater Dei

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Dominated as a junior playing against the best competition.

OL Daniel CalhounWalton (Marietta, Ga.)

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 365

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)

The former Centennial (Roswell) standout will play a huge role in the trenches for one of the best teams in the Peach State.

OL Douglas Utu, Bishop Gorman

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 270

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 57.1 points per game.

OL DeAndre Carter, Mater Dei

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 340

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Joins Baker and Brown as three first-team selections from the top-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25.

AP Mike MatthewsParkview (Lilburn, Ga.)

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2024)

Two-way standout is a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs and is one of the best ball-hawking safeties in the country.

Nolan HauserHough (Cornelius, N.C.)

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2024)

Has made at least 20 field goals in each of the last two seasons.
First team defense

DL Colin SimmonsDuncanville (Texas)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the Panthers to first state title since 1998 racking up 33 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks.

DL David Stone, IMG Academy

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 270

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Dominated in the trenches playing against the best competition during his first season at IMG.

DL Williams NwaneriLee’s Summit North (Lee’s Summit, Mo.)

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 250

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the Broncos to their first state championship game appearance posting 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.

DL Elijah RushingSalpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 250

Status: Committed to Arizona | Class: Senior (2024)

Finished his junior season with 73 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks.

LB Sammy BrownJefferson (Ga.)

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 230

Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2024)

The multi-sport standout was named the 2022-23 MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year and piled up 113 tackles to go with 1,449 yards rushing and 24 touchdowns on offense.

LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaSt. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230

Status: Committed to Notre Dame | Class: Senior (2024)

Played a huge role on defense for the 2022 MaxPreps National Champs racking up 111 tackles.

LB Brayden PlattYelm (Wash.)

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 240

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the Tornados to their first state title and was the 2022 MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year.

DB Ellis Robinson IV, IMG Academy

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-rated defensive back in the country shuts down one side of the field.

DB Kaleb BeasleyLipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185

Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2024)

Intercepted nine passes as a junior for the No. 13 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.

DB Bryce WestGlenville (Cleveland)

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the Tarblooders to their first state title while not allowing a touchdown reception all season.

DB Marcelles Williams, St. John Bosco

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185

Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2024)

Played against the best competition and was the leader for one of the best secondaries in the country.

AP K.J. BoldenBuford (Ga.)

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2024)

Two-way standout is the top-rated safety in the Class of 2024.

Drew MillerMediapolis (Iowa)

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)

Averaged 48 yards per punt as a junior.
Second team offense

QB Dylan Raiola, Buford

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-ranked player in his class has thrown for 5,776 yards and 54 touchdowns over the last two years.

QB Air NolandLangston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

Threw for 4,095 yards and 55 touchdowns while leading the Panthers to an undefeated season and the school’s first state championship.

RB Caden Durham, Duncanville

Height: 5-9 | Weight: 180

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Rushed for 1,960 yards and 36 touchdowns for the 6A Division 1 state champs.

RB Jordan MarshallArchbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195

Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)

Finished his junior campaign with 1,951 yards rushing and 34 touchdowns.

WR Drelon MillerSilsbee (Texas)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190

Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2024)

Accounted for 1,760 total yards and 24 touchdowns in 2022.

WR Caleb OdomCarrollton (Ga.)

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the AAAAAAA runner-up in receptions (64), receiving yards (1,121) and receiving touchdowns (13).

TE Landen ThomasColquitt County (Moultrie, Ga.)

Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235

Status: Committed to Florida State | Class: Senior (2024)

Hauled in 44 receptions for 753 yards and eight touchdowns for one of the best teams in Georgia.

OL S.J. Alofaituli, Bishop Gorman

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Helps give the No. 2 team in the MaxPreps Top 25 one of the top offensive lines in the country.

OL Jordan Seaton, IMG Academy

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 290

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

The former St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) standout will be a key piece for the fourth-ranked Ascenders.

OL Josiah ThompsonDillon (S.C.)

Height: 6-6 | Weight: 280

Status: Committed to South Carolina | Class: Senior (2024)

Selected as the best player in the Palmetto State heading into the 2023 season.

OL Ben RoebuckSt. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)

Height: 6-7 | Weight: 320

Status: Committed to Michigan | Class: Senior (2024)

Has played a huge role in the trenches for the back-to-back Division 1 state champs.

OL Jason ZandamelaClearwater Academy International (Clearwater, Fla.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 285

Status: Committed to USC | Class: Senior (2024)

One of the most talented players in the trenches is just scratching the surface.

AP Terry BusseyTimpson (Texas)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Put up video game numbers as a junior accounting for 4,773 yards of total offense and 72 touchdowns to go with 115 tackles and five interceptions.

Michael Salgado-MedinaMission Viejo (Calif.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190

Status: Committed to Arizona | Class: Senior (2024)

Connected on 12 of 14 field goals as a junior.
Second team defense

DL Eddrick Houston, Buford

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 255

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Joins Bolden and Raiola as one of three selections from the 10th-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25.

DL Nasir Wyatt, Mater Dei

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Finished his sophomore season with 27.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.

DL Elijah GriffinSavannah Christian (Savannah, Ga.)

Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

Posted 82 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks.

DL Armondo BlountCentral (Miami)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 250

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)

The former Dillard (Fort Lauderdale) standout has racked up 29 sacks over the last two years.

LB Aaron ChilesGood Counsel (Olney, Md.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220

Status: Committed to Florida | Class: Senior (2024)

Had a very productive junior season playing against elite competition accounting for 74 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles.

LB Justin WilliamsOak Ridge (Conroe, Texas)

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205

Status: Committed to Georgia | Class: Senior (2024)

Sideline-to-sideline linebacker racked up 95 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.

LB Edwin Spillman, Lipscomb Academy

Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215

Status: Committed to Tennessee | Class: Senior (2024)

Led the Mustangs to their second straight Division II Class AA state title posting 129 tackles for the 13th-ranked team in the final MaxPreps Top 25.

DB Zabien Brown, Mater Dei

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)

The leader of one of the most talented secondaries in high school football.

DB Aaron ScottSpringfield (Ohio)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170

Status: Committed to Ohio State | Class: Senior (2024)

The top-rated player in Ohio checks all the boxes at the cornerback position.

DB Kobe BlackConnally (Waco, Texas)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190

Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Two-way standout is a big-time playmaker on both sides of the ball.

DB Anquon FegansThompson (Alabaster, Ala.)

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180

Status: Committed to USC | Class: Junior (2025)

The top-rated safety in the Class of 2025 had 67 tackles and nine interceptions as a sophomore.

AP Jaylen MbakweClay-Chalkville (Pinson, Ala.)

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170

Status: Committed to Alabama | Class: Senior (2024)

Rarely gets tested on defense and is a standout performer on offense.

Michael KernSt. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Height: 6-3 | Weight: 165

Status: Committed to Texas | Class: Senior (2024)

Averaged over 41 yards per punt with half of his punts landing inside the opponent’s 20 yard line.