The 2023 high school football season will start in August with the giant players like Dylan Raiola, David Sanders Jr etc. Every state wants to be champions and that’s why they have already made their team strong by adding the best players in each state heading into the 2023 season.

Dylan Raiola of Pinnacle(Phoenix) is the top rated player for the class of 2024. He showed his extraordinary performance in the previous seasons. He spent his Sophomore season at Burleson(Texas) where he threw for 3341 yards and 32 touchdowns. 

In last year, his record was also excellent as he threw for 2435 and 22 TDS at chandler. Indeed, he has become top rated recruiting for his stunning performance.

David Sanders Juniors is claimed as also top rated player in the class of 2025. He helped the chargers to win a NCISAA Division 1 state title in 2022.

Best Player in Each State Heading into 2023 season:

Let’s see which state features what kind of best high school football players ahead of the 2023 high school football competition.

1. Alabama:

WR-Ryan Williams,Saraland

Class-Junior (2025)

Status-Committed to Alabama

Ryan Williams is a top rated wide receiver who led the Spartans to their first state title in 2022.

2. Alaska:

ATH-Jack Nash,Colony(Palmer)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-Uncommitted

He was selected as the player of the 2022 Maxpreps Alaska for approximately 2700 yards of total offense and 34 touchdowns.

3. Arizona:

QB-Dylan Raiola,Pinnacle(Phoenix)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-committed to Georgia

Dylan Raiola is the top rated player in the class of 2024 and he has thrown nearly 5800 yards and 54 touchdowns over the last two seasons.

4. Arkansas:

WR-Courtney Cruthcfield,Pine Bluff

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-committed to Arkansas

According to the recent ranking, Courney Crutchfield is one of the biggest risers who helped Zebras to win a 5A state title in Basketball.

5. California:

QB-Elijah Brown, Mater Dei(Santa Ana)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-Uncommitted

Brown was selected as the 2021 Maxpreps Sophomore of the year for his outstanding performance.

6. Colorado:

OL- Gage Ginther, Fossil Ridge(Fort Collins)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-Committed to Tennessee

Gage is equally skilled both in running and pass blocking. That’s why he is considered as the top rated prospect player in the Centennial state.

7. Connecticut:

QB: Ryan Puglisi, Avon Old Farms(Avon)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status-Committed to Georgia

Ryan has been selected to play in the elite 11 final in Los Angeles from June 14-16. For his top performance, he is considered as the best player not only in Georgia but also in each state heading into the 2023 season.

8. Delaware:

RB- Daniel McConomy, Appoquinimink(West Middletown)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Daniel McConomy tackled 2100 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2022.

9. The District of Columbia:

EDGE- Dylan Stewart, Friendship Collegiate Academy

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Yes, the five star successfully finished the last season with leading the knight to AA.

10. Florida:

WR-Jeremiah Smith,Chaminade-Madonna(Hollywood)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Ohio State.

Jeremiah Smith became the second rated recruit for his 1073 yards and 20 touchdowns.

11. Georgia:

LB- Sammy Brown, Jefferson

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Clemson

Sammy Brown was involved in 1700 plus total yards and 24 touchdowns.

12. Hawaii:

OL- Preston Taumua,Aiea

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Preston Taumua was a four star recruit and recently he has released his top five features including Alabama, Arizona, Auburn, Nebraska and Oregon.

13. Idaho:

WR-Gatlin Bair,Burley

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Gatlin Bair broke the province's previous record last month by running 100 meters in just 10.15 meters. For this reason, he has become the highest rated football recruit in this state.

14. Illinois:

DL- Justin Scott, Saint Ignatius College Prep(Chicago)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Justin Scott is considered as the top rated player in the state and fourth rated in 247sports for defensive lineman. 

15. Indiana:

WR- Mylan Graham, New Haven

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to Ohio State.

Mylan Graham has become the six rated wide receiver in his class. Lastly, he finished his junior season with 1149 yards and 13 touchdowns.

16. Iowa:

OL- Grant Brix, Logan Magnolia(Logan)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Grant Brix is the top rated player in the state.

17. Kansas:

EDGE-Jayden Woods, Mill Valley(Shawnee)

Class-Junior (2025)

Status- Uncommitted.

Jayden woods is an outstanding player who led the Jaguars to win their third consecutive 5A state title.

18. Kentucky:

QB- Cutter Boley, Lexinton Christian(Lexinton)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Kentucky.

Cutter Boley threw for 3901 yards and 36 touchdowns in the 2022 season.

19. Louisiana:

DL- Dominick Mckinley, Acadiana( Lafayette)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Dominick Mckinley handled 86 tackles and 18 for loss.

20. Maine:

QB-Noah Carpenter,Leavitt(Turner)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Noah Carpenter became the 2022 varsity Maine player of the year for his excellent performance like 3,200 yards of total offense and 49 touchdowns.

21. Maryland:

LB- Aaron Chiles, Good Counsel(Oldney)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Aaron Chiles has become the top rated player in the state as he handled 74 tackles and 10 sacks against the best opponent team. Not only Maryland but also every state would love him as the best player in each state heading into the 2023 season.

22. Massachuttes:

OL- Guerby Lambert, Catholic Memorial(West Roxbury)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

He is the third rated offensive tackle as well as top 50 player on 247 sports rankings.

23. Michigan:

QB-Bryce Underwood, Bellville

Class-Junior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Bryce Underwood was named as the Maxpreps Freshman and Sophomore player of the year for his stunning performance as he led the Tiger to win back to back Division 1 State title.

24. Minnesota:

EDGE-Wyatt Gilmore, Rogers

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Wyatt Gilmore has become a four star for his performance.

25. Mississippi:

EDGE- Jamonta Waller

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Jamonta Waller has become a champion player who helped the Maroon Tide to win a second straight 5A state title with a 15-0 record. He handled 106 tackles, 24 for loss and 11.5 for sacks.

26. Missouri:

DL- Williams Nwaneri, Lee’s summit north(Lee’s Summit)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Williams Nwaneri has become the third rated player on 247 sports based on his excellent record. He contributed to winning the  first state title in favor of the Broncos in their last season.

27. Montana:

ATH-Rocky Lencioni,Bozemen

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Rocky Lencioni led the Hawks to tie for the team lead with 5 amazing interceptions.

28. Nebraska:

QB- Daniel Kaelin, Bellevue West( Bellevue)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to Nebraska.

Daniel Kaelin has recently been selected to compete in the Elite 11 finals for his stunning performance and awesome skill. He led the state with 3186 yards in the last season and also threw 36 touchdowns.

29. Nevada:

QB: Micah Alejado, Bishop Gorman(Las Vegas)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to Hawaii

Micah Alejado threw for 3575 yards and 54 touchdowns last season. Actually for this outstanding outcome, he has become the 2022 Maxpreps Junior of the year.

30. New Hampshire:

RB-Elias Bahuma,concord

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Elias Bahuma showed his awesome performance in the last seasons where he rushed for 1559 yards and 23 touchdowns only in nine games.

31. New Jersey:

WR-Quincy Porter, Bergen Catholic(Oradell)

Class-Senior (2025)

Status- Uncommitted.

Quince Porter finished his awesome Sophomore season with 682 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns where average perception was 20.1 yards. 

32. New Mexico:

LB- Stratton Shufelt, Cleveland( Rio Rancho)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Stratton is the only player who has been a standout linebacker for the team in this state.

33. New York:

WR-Josiah Brown, Holy Trinity(Hicksville)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Josiah Brown is the four star recruit in the state.

34. North Carolina:

OL-David Sanders jr.Providence Day(Charlotte)

Class-Junior (2025)

Status- Uncommitted.

David Sanders Jr. is the number 1 player in the class of 2025.

35. North Dakota:

DL- Riley Sunram, Kindred

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Minnesota.

Riley Sunram is the top rated player for his two skills. He is skilled on both sides of the ball.

36. Ohio:

RB-Jordan Marshall,Archbishop Moeller(Cincinnati)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Michigan.

Jordan Marshall has become the 2022 Maxpreps Junior all America Squad for his eye-catching performance as he rushed for about 2000 yards and 34 touchdowns.

37. Oklahoma:

RB- Xavier Robinson, Carl Albert (Midwest City)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Xavier Robinson is named the 2022 Maxpreps Oklahoma player of the year for his stunning performance. He rushed for 2500 yards and 39 touchdowns for the class of 5A state championship.

38. Oregon:

TE- Joey Olsen,Lakeridge(Lake Oswego)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to USC.

According to 247 sports, he is the top rated player of the state.

39. Pennsylvania:

ATH- Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Penn State.

Quinton Martin is the owner of many skills. He conducted the team in 10 different categories. Leopard won the 3A state title for his amazing leading.

Rhode Island:

ATH-Justin Janson,La Salle Academy(Providence)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Justin Janson was a two way standout for the best team in his last season.

40. South Carolina:

OL-Josiah Thomson,Dillon

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to south carolina.

Josiah Thomson is the second rated offensive tackle though he is considered as the top rated prospect in the state

41. Tennessee:

CB-Kaleb Beasley,Lipscomb Academy(Nashville)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to Tennessee.

Kaleb helped the Mustangs to be ranked number 13 in the final Maxpreps top 25. He is named on the 2022 Maxpreps Junior all America Squad.

42. Texas:

EDGE: Colins Simmons, Duncanville

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Colins led the Panthers to achieve their first state title in 24 years.

43. Utah:

QB- Isaac Wilson, Corner Canyon(Draper)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- committed to Utah.

Isaac Wilson helped the team to be 6A runner up where he tackled 4469 yards of total offense and 45 touchdowns. Not only Utah but also every state would love him as the best players in each state heading into the 2023 season.
 

44. Vermont:

ATH- Jackson Sumner, Champlain Valley Union(Hinesburg)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Jackson led the Redhawks to win the Division 1 state title and finally, he was named the 2022 Maxpreps vermont player of the year.

45. Virginia:

RB-Gideon Davidson,Liberty Christian(Lynchburg)

Class-Junior(2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Gideon is considered as the third rated running back in the class of 2025 on 247 Sports.

46. Washington:

LB: Brayden Platt, Yelm

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Brayden was the 2022 Maxpreps Washington player of the year for his contribution in the 3A state championship.

47. West Virginia:

OL- Robby Martin,Huntington

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Robby Martin led the Highlanders to win their first state title and this was an amazing year for him.

48. Wisconsin:

OL-Donovan Harbour,Catholic memorial(Waukesha)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Committed to Penn State.

Donnovan Harbour was named on the 2022 Maxpreps Junior all America Squad.

49. Wyoming:

QB-Camden Hayes,East(Cheyenne)

Class-Senior (2024)

Status- Uncommitted.

Camden Hayes had an awesome season in 2022 as he had 35 yards of total offense and 49 touchdowns

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