Having already done so within the state of Georgia, we here at ITG Next now release our first-ever All-American Team from the 2024 high school football season. This is compiled from all 50 states across the country and includes some of the best prospects that high school football has to offer from the 2025 Class and future cycles.
Split into offense, defense, and special teams, here is who we chose as the best-of-the-best in high school football this past fall.
OFFENSE
QB – Keelon Russell, Duncanville (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 69.4% completion percentage
- 4,177 yards passing
- 55-4 TD-INT ratio
- 33 carries
- 321 yards rushing
- 3 TDs rushing
Alabama signee Keelon Russell had a phenomenal senior season in which he led Duncanville (Texas) to a 13-1 overall record and a 6A D1 state semifinals appearance.
Across those 14 games, Russell posted a 69.4% completion percentage with 4,177 yards passing and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 55-to-4. He also rushed for three more scores.
RB – Alvin Henderson, Elba (Alabama), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 276 carries
- 3,620 yards rushing
- 61 TDs rushing
You will be hard-pressed to find more eye-opening stats than what was a reality for Alvin Henderson with the Elba Tigers out of Alabama. The Auburn signee rushed for 3,620 yards and 61 touchdowns on a total of 276 attempts while leading the Tigers to an 11-3 record and a Class 1A semifinals appearance.
RB – Conor Booth, Bishop Neumann (Nebraska), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 13 games):
- 266 carries
- 2,956 yards rushing
- 50 TDs rushing
Conor Booth helped lead Bishop Neumann (Nebraska) to an 11-2 record and a Class C2 state runner-up finish by posting some eye-opening numbers. Offensively, the senior had 266 carries for 2,956 yards and 50 touchdowns, averaging 11.1 yards per attempt.
WR – Quentin Gibson, North Crowley (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 16 games):
- 93 receptions
- 2,009 yards receiving
- 36 TDs receiving
Quentin Gibson was likely the nation’s most productive wide receiver in 2024, leading North Crowley (Texas) to an undefeated 16-0 season that resulted in a Class 6A Division I state title. The Colorado signee ended the year with 93 receptions for 2,009 yards and 36 touchdowns.
WR – Jayvan Boggs, Cocoa (Florida), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 99 receptions
- 2,133 yards receiving
- 21 TDs receiving
Jayvan Boggs was a standout once again at Cocoa (Florida), helping lead the Tigers to a Class 2A state title and an 11-3 record. In all, Boggs hauled in 99 receptions for 2,133 yards and 21 touchdowns across 14 games.
WR – Talyn Taylor, Geneva (Illinois), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 84 receptions
- 1,617 yards receiving
- 24 TDs receiving
UGA signee Talyn Taylor helped lead Geneva (Illinois) to a 12-2 overall record and a Class 6A state runner-up finish. Across 14 games, Taylor hauled in 84 receptions for 1,617 yards and 24 touchdowns.
TE – Ethan Barbour, Milton (Georgia), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 51 receptions
- 989 yards receiving
- 12 TDs receiving
Ethan Barbour, another UGA signee, was a key factor in the success of Milton (Georgia), a team that went 15-0 to win the Class 5A state title. During the season, Barbour had 51 receptions for 989 yards and 12 touchdowns.
OL – Jackson Cantwell, Nixa (Missouri), C/O 2026
2024 Stats: N/A
One of the nation’s premier juniors, Jackson Cantwell led Nixa (Missouri) to a 13-1 overall record in which the Eagles finished as the Class 6 state runner-up. Nixa’s offense averaged 43.1 points per game with 3,710 yards and 58 touchdowns on the ground.
OL – Davis Sanders Jr., Providence Day (North Carolina), C/O 2025
2024 Stats: N/A
A Tennessee signee, Davis Sanders Jr. led North Carolina’s Providence Day to a 9-3 record and a Division 1 state runner-up finish. Their offense averaged 39.9 PPG with 1,652 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns on the ground.
OL – Michael Carroll, IMG Academy (Florida), C/O 2025
2024 Stats: N/A
Alabama signee Michael Carroll was likely the most impactful player for an IMG Academy (Florida) team that went 7-2. Carroll paved the way for an Ascenders offense that averaged 29.7 PPG.
OL – Kodi Greene, Mater Dei (California), C/O 2026
2024 Stats: N/A
Kodi Greene, an Oregon signee, helped pave the way for a Mater Dei team that was not only California’s best in 2024, but likely the nation’s best. Mater Dei’s offense averaged 36.8 PPG on the way to an undefeated 13-0 season.
OL – Seuseu Alofaituli, Bishop Gorman (Nevada), C/O 2025
2024 Stats: N/A
Bishop Gorman (Nevada) ended the season with an 11-1 overall record and a Class 5A Division I state title, and Miami signee Seuseu Alofaituli was a big reason why. Alofaituli paved the way for a Gaels team that averaged 47.8 PPG offensively.
DEFENSE
DL – Bryce Davis, Grimsley (North Carolina), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 16 games):
- 125 tackles
- 37 TFLs
- 27 sacks
Duke signee Bryce Davis enjoyed a monster senior season for Grimsley (North Carolina), leading a talented Whirlies team to an undefeated 16-0 record and a 4A state title. Across 16 games, Davis amassed 125 tackles with 37 tackles for loss and 27 sacks.
DL – Jaden Williams, Mission Viejo (California), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 11 games):
- 105 tackles
- 44 ½ TFLs
- 23 sacks
Jaden Williams helped lead Mission Viejo (California) to a 10-1 overall record in which their lone loss came in the CIF Division 1 quarterfinals. Williams, a senior, compiled a total of 105 tackles, 44 ½ TFLs, and 23 sacks across 11 games.
DL – Javion Hilson, Cocoa (Florida), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 86 tackles
- 30 TFLs
- 18 sacks
Javion Hilson made an impact for Cocoa, which went 11-3 to win the Class 2A state title. Hilson, a Missouri signee, was one of Florida’s top pass rushers, amassing 86 tackles, 30 TFLs, and 18 sacks across 14 games.
DL – Zion Grady, Enterprise (Alabama), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 13 games):
- 70 tackles
- 28 TFLs
- 14 sacks
Ohio State signee Zion Grady led Enterprise (Alabama) to an 8-5 overall record and a Class 7A state semifinals appearance. Grady ended the season with 70 tackles, 28 TFLs, and 14 sacks.
LB – Tyler Atkinson, Grayson (Georgia), C/O 2026
2024 Stats (across 13 games):
- 166 tackles
- 32 TFLs
- 13 sacks
Tyler Atkinson was among the nation’s top juniors in 2024, leading Grayson (Georgia) to a Class 6A state title and a 14-1 overall record. Across 13 games, Atkinson racked up 166 tackles, 32 TFLs, and 13 sacks.
LB – Nehemiah Borner, Duncanville (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 163 tackles
- 21 ½ TFLs
- 8 sacks
Nehemiah Borner was a key member for a Duncanville (Texas) team that went 13-1 overall with a Class 6A D1 state semifinals appearance. Borner, a senior, ended the season with 163 tackles, 21 ½ TFLs, and eight sacks.
LB – Elliott Schaper, Westlake (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 16 games):
- 128 tackles
- 28 TFLs
- 12 sacks
- 3 INTs
One of the top teams in Texas, Westlake was led defensively by Elliott Schaper on their way to a 14-2 record and a Class 6A D1 runner-up finish. Schaper ended the year with 128 tackles, 28 TFLs, and 12 sacks.
DB – Devin Sanchez, North Shore (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats: N/A
Devin Sanchez led North Shore (Texas) to a 14-1 record that resulted in a Class 6A Division I semifinals appearance. North Shore’s defense allowed only 14.3 PPG to opponents, with Sanchez being a big reason why.
DB – Anquon Fegans, Thompson (Alabama), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 13 games):
- 81 tackles
- 9 TFLs
- 6 INTs
Auburn signee Anquon Fegans led Thompson (Alabama) to a Class 7A state title and an 11-3 record. Across 13 games, Fegans amassed 81 tackles with nine TFLs and six interceptions.
DB – Na’eem Offord, Parker (Alabama), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 14 games):
- 46 tackles
- 4 INTs
Na’eem Offord helped lead Parker (Alabama) to a Class 6A state title in 2024 on their way to a 14-1 overall record. Offord, an Oregon signee, ended the season with 46 tackles and four interceptions.
DB – Faheem Delane, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Maryland), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 12 games):
- 97 tackles
- 7 TFLs
- 2 sacks
- 3 INTs
Faheem Delane had a strong season for Our Lady of Good Counsel (Maryland), helping lead the program to a 7-5 record with a Capital runner-up finish. Across 12 games, Delane posted 97 tackles with seven TFLs, two sacks, and three interceptions.
SPECIAL TEAMS
K – Dillon Curtis, Murray (Utah), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 11 games):
- 39-of-39 PATs
- 21-of-27 FGs
Dillon Curtis was the nation’s leader in made field goals this past season. He made 21-of-27 field goals, including a long of 63 yards, for Murray (Utah) across 11 games. Curtis, a senior, also made every extra point attempt for the Spartans, who finished 6-5 with a 4A first-round playoff appearance.
P – Mason Crosby, Chaparral (Colorado), C/O 2025
2024 Stats:
- 40 punts
- 2,015 yards punting
- 50.4 AVG/PUNT
Mason Crosby was one of the nation’s most impressive punters during the 2024 season, as the senior averaged 50.4 yards per punt. The Chaparral (Colorado) standout punted a total of 40 times for 2,015 yards.
KR/PR – Jaiydyn Johnson, New Diana (Texas), C/O 2025
2024 Stats (across 11 games):
- 5 kickoff returns
- 155 yards
- 21 punt returns
- 860 yards
- 8 TDs
Jaiydyn Johnson was one of the nation’s most exciting punt returners, helping lead the New Diana (Texas) program to an 11-1 overall record and a Class 3A Division II second-round playoff appearance. The senior averaged 41 yards per punt return across 11 games and returned eight punts for touchdowns.
