MaxPreps High School Football Preseason Junior All-American Team

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Football Editor Zack Poff takes a look at the best from the Class of 2020.

The Class of 2020 has a chance to go down as one of the best ever. This quarterback class is very special. The running backs and wide receivers positions are loaded. Defensively, you can pick any position and get colleges excited.

We released our Preseason All-American Team earlier this week and Texas led the way with the most players selected.

The same can't be said this time around as California leads the way with 12 players selected. Three other states had at least seven players represented too — Florida (8), Georgia (8), and Texas (7).

Five teams in the Top 25 had multiple players selected as No. 2 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and No. 15 Marietta (Ga.) lead the way, each with four players. No. 6 St. John's (Washington, D.C.) and No. 7 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) had three picks each, and No. 13 Central (Miami, Fla.) and Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.) notched two selections.
First Team Offense

QB — DJ Uiagalelei, 6-4, 240, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
The 5-star gunslinger is the top rated quarterback from the Class of 2020. In only eight starts, he threw for 3,000 plus yards and 31 touchdowns playing against some of the toughest competition in the country last season. Expect a monster junior year for the reigning MaxPreps Sophomore Player of the Year.

QB — Bryce Young, 5-11, 175, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
The only other 5-star quarterback from the Class of 2020 is the former Cathedral (Los Angeles) star. He takes over under center in 2018 for the defending national champs in 2018.

QB — Harrison Bailey, 6-5, 230, Marietta (Marietta)
Georgia has produced some of the best quarterbacks in football and the next great Peach State gunslinger is Bailey.

RB — Zachary Evans, 5-11, 205, North Shore (Houston)
The nation's No. 1 rated running back from the Class of 2020 checks in as the fifth-rated player overall on 247Sports player composite rankings. The 5-star playmaker has already landed nearly 40 Division I offers.

RB — Kendall Milton, 6-2, 210, Buchanan (Clovis, Calif.)
The 5-star running back from California checks in as the No. 10 player overall from the Class of 2020 with over 35 Division I offers.

RB — Jase McClellan, 5-10, 200, Aledo (Texas)
The 2020 Oklahoma commit put up huge numbers through his first two seasons at the Texas power. The 5-star running back was the 2016 MaxPreps Freshman of the Year and a first-team pick in 2017 as a sophomore All-American.

WR — Rakim Jarrett, 6-0, 180, St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
The Cadets are loaded in 2018 and the 4-star leads one of the best set of skill position players. St. John's starts as the No. 6 team in the country and expect a huge junior year for the skilled wideout.

WR — Gary Bryant, 5-10, 160, Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
The Huskies haven't had a receiver this talented since Javon McKinley, and expect Bryan to put up huge numbers in Corona Centennial's always explosive offense.

WR — Julian Fleming, 6-2, 190, Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, Pa.)
The 5-star playmaker checks in as the No. 2 wide receiver from the Class of 2020 on 247Sports player composite rankings. During his sophomore season, he hauled in 69 receptions for nearly 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns.

WR — Johnny Wilson, 6-5, 215, Calabasas (Calif.)
The 5-star wide receiver joins Mycah Pittman to give the Coyotes one of the top duos in high school football. Wilson has already had 25 touchdown receptions through his first two years.

OL — Myles Murao, 6-3, 270, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
The 4-star offensive guard played a huge role during his sophomore season for the best offensive line in the country last season. With the departure of some key seniors, Murao takes over as a leader in the trenches.

OL — Bryn Tucker, 6-5, 305, Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, Tenn.)
The top rated player overall from Tennessee is an absolute beast. The 4-star offensive tackle is one of the most well-rounded linemen in high school football.

OL — Paris Johnson Jr., 6-7, 285, St. Xavier (Cincinnati)
The 2020 Ohio State commit is the complete package. He leads the way for a very impressive 2020 Class of Ohio State, which currently has the second-best class on 247Sports.

OL — Myles Hinton, 6-6, 310, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Ga.)
The No. 1 rated offensive tackle for the Class of 2020 checks in as the sixth best player overall on 247Sports player composite rankings is the No. 1 player from Georgia.

OL — Justin Rogers, 6-4, 280, Oak Park (Mich.)
The 5-star lineman is the top rated offensive guard in the Class of 2020. He's one of the top rush blockers and pass blockers in high school football.

AP — EJ Smith, 6-0, 200, Dallas Jesuit (Dallas)
The son of NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith checks in as the No. 2 all purpose back in the Class of 2020. EJ Smith was one of the top players overall in last season, and you know you're a bad dude if you put up big numbers in one of high school football's hotbeds.

AP — Ja'Quinden Jackson, 6-2, 200, Duncanville (Texas)
The Panthers will be one of the top teams in 2018 from the Dallas area one of the main reasons why is 4-star quarterback Jackson. He is one of the most special players in the country.
First Team Defense

DL — Bryan Bresee, 6-5, 290, Damascus (Md.)
The Class of 2020 is absolutely loaded and the top-rated player among all juniors is Bresee. He is an absolute freak coming off the edge and can line up anywhere in the trenches.

DL — Chris Braswell, 6-3, 210, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
Expect Braswell to fill the void left by graduated 5-star Eyabi Anoma. The 5-star defensive end is one of the best players overall from the Class of 2020 and balls for the No. 7 team in the Preseason Top 25.

DL — BJ Ojulari, 6-4, 215, Marietta (Ga.)
The 4-star defensive end is the complete package and a main reason Marietta is one of the top teams entering 2018.

DL — McKinnley Jackson, 6-1.5, 325, George County (Lucedale, Miss.)
The 5-star defensive tackle is a big-time problem for offenses. He's impossible to block and the 325-pounder from Mississippi checks in as the No. 1 defensive tackle from the Class of 2020.

LB — Justin Flowe, 6-2, 225, Upland (Calif.)
They call the 5-star linebacker from Upland "Babyman" for a reason. He's an absolute freak and could end up being the best player overall from 2020.

LB — Sav'ell Smalls, 6-3, 225, Garfield (Seattle)
The 5-star linebacker is one of the best players overall from the Class of 2020, checks in at No. 3, and, like Flowe, could end up being No. 1 down the road. He can line up anywhere on defense and is one of the most versatile players in the country.

LB — Antoine Sampah, 6-1.5, 205, Woodbridge (Va.)
The Cadets will have one of the nastiest defenses thanks to its 5-star linebacker Sherman.

DB — Elias Ricks, 6-2, 180, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
The defending national champs have one of the best secondaries in high school football this year thanks Elias Ricks and Darion Green-Warren. Ricks, a 5-star recruit, checks in as the No. 2 rated cornerback from the Class of 2020.

DB — Darion Green-Warren, 6-0, 170, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
The 2020 Oklahoma commit joins Ricks to give the Southern California power one of the top defenses in the country.

DB — Kelee Ringo, 6-2, 190, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
The No. 1 rated cornerback on 247Sports player composite rankings will help the Sabercats in their quest for a sixth straight state title. If they succeed, it will be in large part because of their talented secondary.

DB — Clark Phillips III, 5-10.5, 180, La Habra (Calif.)
Phillips III was recently named the Defensive MVP of Deion Sanders Under Armour's annual Prime 21 Football Camp earlier this summer.

AP — Arik Gilbert, 6-5, 250, Marietta (Ga.)
The 5-star playmaker — the third from Marietta — checks in as the No. 1 athlete in 2020 and has similarities to  Mater Dei's 5-star athlete Bru McCoy because of how dynamic he is on both sides of the ball.

Second Team Offense
QB — Hudson Card, 6-2, 170, Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
Card is up next in a long line of big-time quarterbacks for the Cavaliers. The 2020 Texas commit showed how great of a playmaker he was last season throwing for nearly 600 yards, rushing for 490 yards and hauling in 69 receptions for nearly 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns. He takes over at quarterback this year with Matthew Baldwin going to Ohio State.

QB — Demeatric Crenshaw, 6-2, 205, Pickerington Central (Pickerington, Ohio)
Crenshaw played a major role in the Tigers' first state title last year. He set an Ohio Division One state championship game record scoring six touchdowns and you can expect more of the same in his junior campaign.

QB — Sol-Jay Maiava, 6-0.5, 185, St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
The former Kahuku (Hawaii) quarterback is about to put on a show for the D.C. power in 2018. He's one of the most talented guys from the Class of 2020 and is loaded with some of the top playmakers in the country. The Cadets will be a serious player to be the No. 1 team in the country when the dust settles.

RB — Daniyel Ngata, 5-9, 180, Folsom (Calif.)
The Bulldogs begin the 2018 season in the Top 25 and have one of the most explosive offenses in the country this year. Along with older brother, Joe Ngata, Folsom has two of the best playmakers in high school football.

RB — Chris Tyree, 5-9, 175, Dale (Chester, Va.)
The 5-star playmaker Chris Tyree is the complete package, and checks in as the No. 1 all purpose back from the Class of 2020.

RB — Jaylan Knighton, 5-10, 180, Deerfield Beach (Fla.)
The 2020 Oklahoma commit is one of the most exciting guys to watch in the country. Deerfield Beach has produced some big-time players like Denard Robinson, Jason Pierre-Paul and Jerry Jeudy. Get ready to add Knighton to that list.

WR — Leonard Manuel, 6-4, 200, Vanguard (Ocala, Fla.)
The 5-star talent is an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses. He is the No. 1 rated wide receiver from the Class of 2020 and top player overall from Florida.

WR — Porter Rooks, 6-1, 185, Providence Day (Charlotte, N.C.)
The 5-star wideout checks in as the No. 4 wide receiver on 247Sports player composite rankings for the Class of 2020 and is the top rated player from North Carolina.

WR — Gee Scott Jr., 6-3, 200, Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Wash.)
Pay attention to the Crusaders in 2018. They are loaded and 4-star wide receiver Scott Jr. is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country.

TE — Dominic Mammarelli, 6-4, 235, Naples (Fla.)
The No. 1 tight end from 2020 is one of the most athletic players in high school football. The 2020 Miami commit is going to have a breakout junior season during his first year at Naples.

OL — Jake Wray, 6-5, 290, Marietta (Ga.)
The 2020 Ohio State commit gives Marietta four players on the preseason Junior All-American team. Wray is the complete package and can line up anywhere and play at a very high level in the trenches.

OL — Kevin Pyne, 6-8.5, 275, Millis (Mass.)
Pyne is one of the most intimidating players in high school football. The 5-star offensive tackle checks in as a Top 20 player overall from the Class of 2020 on 247Sports player composite rankings.

OL — Broderick Jones, 6-6, 275, Lithonia (Ga.)
The 2020 Georgia commit is one of the top all-around offensive lineman in the country regardless of class. He can play multiple positions and has some of the best footwork in the game. His strength is off the charts , too.

OL — Luke Wypler, 6-3.5, 285, St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.)
The third offensive lineman featured on the Preseason Junior All-American committed to Ohio State is Wypler. He checks in as the third-rated offensive guard from 2020 on 247Sports player composite rankings.

OL — Tate Ratledge, 6-6, 295, Darlington (Rome, Ga.)
The 4-star offensive lineman checks in as the fifth-rated offensive tackle in 2020.

AP — Tank Bigsby, 6-0, 195, Callaway (Hogansville, Ga.)
You know you are a stud if your name is Tank, and Bigsby is a bad dude. He can line up anywhere on both sides of the ball. He rushed for 1,000 plus yards in 2017 despite having only 107 carries. Oh, he's a big-time playmaker on defense, too.

AP — Dazalin Worsham, 6-1, 180, Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.)
The 2020 Alabama commit is one of the most special players with the ball in his hands. The Huskies are loaded with talent and expect Worsham and 2019 Alabama commit Paul Tyson to be one of the top quarterback/wide receiver duos in the country.

Second Team Defense

DL — Demon Clowney, 6-4, 225, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
The 4-star defensive end is an absolute freak coming off the edge. Expect the younger cousin of the Houston Texans' Jadeveon Clowney to have a monster junior season.
DL — Myles Murphy, 6-4, 230, Hillgrove (Powder Springs, Ga.)
The 5-star defensive end is an absolute nightmare for opposing offensive lineman. Murphy checks in as the No. 2 rated strong-side defensive end in 2020.

DL — Jesus Machado, 6-1, 205, Central (Miami)
You knew Machado was the real deal when he landed an offer from Alabama as an eighth-grader. Expect him to put up big-time numbers during his first year at No. 13 Miami Central. Last season, he led Champagnat Catholic (Hialeah, Fla.) to the 2A state title, and finished his sophomore year with 76 tackles, 19 sacks and 31 tackles for loss. 

DL — Desmond Evans, 6-6, 210, Lee County (Sanford, N.C.)
The 5-star defensive end is must-watch television. He is a freak coming off the edge, Evans had 14 sacks in 2017, and expect him to ball out again during his junior season.

LB — Derek Wingo, 6-2, 210, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
One of the best players for the Raiders heading into the season is 4-star Wingo. He lined up everywhere last season for Roger Harriott, he even played some quarterback. He'll line up anywhere on defense and expect the junior to be one of the leaders for a very talented defense in 2018.

LB — Jordan Botelho, 6-3, 220, St. Louis (Honolulu)
One of the main reasons why the Crusaders begin the season at No. 12 in our Preseason Top 25 is because of its defense. Faatui Tuitele and Botelho are one of the top defensive duos in high school football.

LB — Damian Sellers, 6-4, 205, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
The two Sabercats on the preseason All-American list are both on defense. Seller joins 5-star Kelee Ringo, a first-team selection. Sellers had a monster sophomore season finishing the year with 27 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks.

LB — Justin Houston, 6-3.5, 190, Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
The 4-star linebacker is one of the most versatile defensive players in the country. He had nearly 100 tackles last year and is one of the best covering linebackers, too.

DB — Fred Davis, 6-2, 180, Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, Fla.)
The next great Conqueror is  5-star cornerback Davis. The complete package, he can cover, is a great tackler, has amazing footwork and is one of the best players overall from Florida.

DB — RJ Mickens, 6-1, 180, Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
The 5-star cornerback for the Dragons is a lock for the All-American teams every year. He's one of the most talented players in high school football and checks in as the No. 5 cornerback and fifth-rated player from Texas on 247Sports player composite rankings for the Class of 2020.

DB — Henry Gray, 6-1, 175, Central (Miami)
Gray joins the previously mentioned  Machado to give the Rockets one of the most talented defenses in the state. The 2020 Miami commit transferred from Miramar (Fla.) and expect him to be a big-time playmaker for the No. 13 team in our Preseason Top 25.

DB — Jordan Toles, 6-3, 190, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
Toles is the third member from the St. Frances contingent,  joining Braswell and Clowney. The 5-star recruit is one of the best players in the country. He checks in as the top rated safety from the Class of 2020 and is also a big-time basketball player.

AP — Dwight McGlothern, 6-1.5, 175, Trinity Christian (Cedar Hill, Texas)
Deion Sanders has one of the most talented teams in Texas and it all starts with the 5-star defensive back. He's a playmaker in all three phases of the game and expect a monster junior campaign in 2018.