Leading the 60 athletes chosen for the 2024 Sophomore All-America Team are Elijah Haven from Dunham (Baton Rouge, La.), Landen Williams-Callis from Randle (Richmond, Texas), and Isala Wily-Ava from St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.).
Haven has been recognized as the National Sophomore of the Year, achieving 3,093 passing yards and an impressive 37 touchdowns. He also contributed with 925 rushing yards and another 19 touchdowns, guiding the Tigers to a 14-1 season and an appearance in the Division III Select state championship.
Williams-Callis showcased an extraordinary sophomore year in Texas, propelling his school, only in its third year, to a flawless 16-0 record and securing the Class 5A Division 2 state championship. He has amassed 4,052 rushing yards and 66 touchdowns over his first two seasons.
Not to be outdone, Wily-Ava from St. John Bosco has emerged as another exceptional talent in a long line of skilled defensive backs. He led his team, ranked No. 5 in the Top 25, in tackles and interceptions, furthering the team’s impressive reputation.
Continue reading for a thorough review of the standout sophomores in high school football for the 2024 season.
2024 Sophomore All-America Football Team
First team offense
QB — Elijah Haven, Dunham (Baton Rouge, La.)
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
The leading player in the Class of 2027 accounted for 4,018 yards in total offense along with 56 touchdowns for the Division III Select runner-up.
QB — Brady Edmunds, Huntington Beach (Calif.)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215
Future Ohio State Buckeye accumulated 3,222 passing yards and 36 touchdowns, while also rushing for 312 yards and adding nine more scores.
QB — Trent Seaborn, Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
The reigning Freshman of the Year led the Warriors to a 7A state title with 2,675 yards and 26 touchdown passes.
RB — Landen Williams-Callis, Randle (Richmond, Texas)
- Height: 5-8 | Weight: 190
Rushed for 2,108 yards and found the end zone 43 times for Class 5A Division 2 state champions.
RB — Ezavier Crowell, Jackson (Ala.)
- Height: 5-11 | Weight: 215
Led the Aggies to a 4A state title with a remarkable 1,964 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns.
RB — Andrew Beard, Prince Avenue Christian (Athens, Ga.)
- Height: 5-9 | Weight: 185
An all-around standout, he notched 1,937 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, accompanied by 32 receptions for 525 yards and five additional scores, including two punt return touchdowns.
WR — Jamier Brown, Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
Recorded 63 receptions for 1,035 yards and 15 touchdowns for Division I quarterfinalists.
WR — George Lamons Jr., Brooks County (Quitman, Ga.)
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 215
Amassed 63 catches for 1,340 yards and 20 touchdowns for the Class A Division II runner-up.
WR — Ethan Feaster, DeSoto (Texas)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Concluded his sophomore season with 57 receptions for 802 yards and a team-leading 14 touchdowns.
TE — Mark Bowman, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
The only sophomore honored with a selection on the All-America team.
OL — Caden Moss, Jackson Academy (Jackson, Miss.)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 265
Demonstrated his prowess as the top-rated offensive lineman in Class of 2027 with an outstanding sophomore performance.
OL — Lex Mailangi, Mater Dei
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 340
Had an exceptional season for the 2024 National Champions.
OL — Jayden Dean, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 275
Made significant contributions to the offensive line for the 5A state champions, finishing as the No. 24 team in the final Top 25.
OL — Jake Hildebrand, Basha (Chandler, Ariz.)
- Height: 6-6 | Weight: 285
Was a key player on the offensive line for the Open Division runner-up.
OL — Brian Swanson, South Oak Cliff (Dallas)
- Height: 6-6 | Weight: 295
Instrumental in helping the Bears reach the Class 5A Division 2 state championship game and is poised to be the next standout offensive lineman emerging from Texas.
AP — Dakota Guerrant, Harper Woods (Mich.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
A versatile playmaker accumulated 1,600 all-purpose yards and scored 23 touchdowns, alongside 17 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
K — Aaron McWilliams, East Coweta (Sharpsburg, Ga.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Ranked second among kickers in the Class of 2027 by Kohl’s after successfully making 12 of 13 field goal attempts.
First team defense
DL — D.J. Jacobs, Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 225
Led his talented team in tackles (116), tackles for loss (31), and sacks (11).
DL — Jabarrius Garror, Vigor (Prichard, Ala.)
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 215
A high-energy edge rusher recorded 104 tackles, 56 tackles for loss, and 21.5 sacks.
DL — Richard Wesley, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 250
Amassed 44 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles while competing against top-tier opponents.
DL — Zane Rowe, Guyer (Denton, Texas)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 230
Wrapped up his sophomore season with 75 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and nine sacks.
LB — Ba’Roc Willis, Moody (Ala.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 220
Accumulated 95 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, and forced three fumbles.
LB — Antwoine Higgins, Anderson (Cincinnati)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 215
Consistently came through with major plays throughout the season for the Division II runner-up.
LB — Debonaire Johnson, South Broward (Hollywood, Fla.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 220
Achieved at least 14 tackles in every game, concluding the season with a staggering 174 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and 11 forced fumbles.
DB — Isala Wily-Ava, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
Next big-time defensive back to come from St. John Bosco led team with 72 tackles and seven interceptions.
DB — Kylan Jones, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 195
The next standout defensive back emerging from St. John Bosco, he topped the team with 72 tackles and secured seven interceptions.
DB — Josiah Molden, West Linn (Ore.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
A dominant shutdown cornerback, he had an extraordinary season contributing to 6A Open Division state champions.
DB — Havon Finney Jr., Sierra Canyon
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 170
Competing against premier wide receivers in Southern California, he recorded 37 tackles along with four interceptions.
DB — Hayden Stepp, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 185
During his sophomore year, he was seldom challenged on the field for the No. 4 ranked team in the Top 25.
AP — Xavier Sabb, Glassboro (N.J.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
He made significant contributions across all three phases of the game for the undefeated Group 1 state champions, finishing with 26 tackles, seven interceptions, and 48 receptions for 843 yards along with 12 touchdowns on offense.
P — Gunnar Gillentine, Petal (Miss.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Recognized as the second-rated punter in the Class of 2027 by Kohl’s, he averaged 44.2 yards per punt, placing 62.7 percent of his kicks within the opponent’s 20-yard line.
Second team offense
QB — Peyton Houston, Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
He delivered impressive stats, throwing for 4,480 yards and 38 touchdowns, along with rushing for 690 yards and seven additional scores.
QB — Gunner Rivers, St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope, Ala.)
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Recorded 3,947 yards in passing and 36 touchdowns, guiding the Cardinals to an impressive 12-2 record.
QB — Charlie Foulke, St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia)
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
He threw for 2,481 yards and 30 touchdowns, contributing to the success of the top team in Pennsylvania.
RB — Abdul Turay, St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.)
- Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
An all-state running back, he rushed for a remarkable 2,527 yards and scored 37 touchdowns.
RB — Brayden Tyson, Brookwood (Snellville, Ga.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 230
He surpassed 2,100 yards on the ground and notched 26 touchdowns, along with 20 receptions accumulating over 300 yards and three scores.
RB — Noah Roberts, Basha (Chandler, Ariz.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Rushed for 1,062 yards, setting a school record while scoring 24 total touchdowns.
WR — Branden Sharpe, Brownsburg (Ind.)
- Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160
With 68 catches for 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns, he led the Bulldogs to their first state title since 1985.
WR — Julius Jones, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Height: 5-11 | Weight: 160
He topped the No. 24 team in the Top 25 with 51 receptions totaling 750 yards.
WR — Myles McAfee, Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Md.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170
He recorded 55 catches for 657 yards and 10 touchdowns for the No. 10 team in the Top 25.
TE — Ahmad Hudson, Ruston (La.)
- Height: 6-8 | Weight: 230
He had a standout year with 39 receptions for 754 yards alongside six touchdowns.
OL — Kelsey Adams, North Clayton (College Park, Ga.)
- Height: 6-6 | Weight: 270
This five-star offensive tackle demonstrated a commanding performance in his sophomore year.
OL — Maxwell Hiller, Coatesville (Pa.)
- Height: 6-6 | Weight: 300
As the top-rated prospect in the Class of 2027 from Pennsylvania, he delivered yet another excellent season.
OL — Peyton Miller, Anna (Texas)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 305
This versatile lineman showcased his skills all across the offensive line with another stellar season.
OL — Aiden Hartnett, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
He played a crucial role in helping the Patriots clinch the 4A state title, leading from the trenches.
OL — Qua Ford, Texas (Texarkana, Texas)
- Height: 6-5 | Weight: 285
He was a significant presence on the offensive line for a successful 12-1 team.
AP — Jaiden Kelly-Murray, Summerville (S.C.)
- Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
He led the Green Wave to their first state championship game since 2007 with 82 receptions for 1,208 yards, adding 14 touchdowns, along with 212 rushing yards and four more touchdowns.
K — Reese Beasley, Opelika (Ala.)
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180
He successfully made 11 of 12 field goals and converted all 41 point-after attempts.
Second team defense
DL — Robert Taylor III, Parker (Birmingham, Ala.)
- Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
He was instrumental in the Thundering Herd’s first state title, wrapping up the season with 56 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks.
DL — Benjarvius Shumaker, Choctaw County (Ackerman, Miss.)
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 275
Playing as a disruptive defensive lineman, he tallied 59 tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks for the 3A state champions.
DL — Prince Tavizon, Lincoln (San Diego)
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
He stood out as a defensive powerhouse for the Division 1-AA state champions, compiling 90 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks.
DL — LaDamion Guyton, Savannah Christian (Savannah, Ga.)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
This highly-rated prospect in the Class of 2027 possesses some of the most impressive game footage in the nation and recently transferred to Benedictine (Savannah, Ga.).
LB — Isaiah Phelps, Pacifica (Oxnard, Calif.)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
A standout on both sides of the ball, he made 174 tackles, eight tackles for loss, five sacks, and two interceptions, along with rushing for 767 yards and seven touchdowns for the Division 2-AA runner-up.
LB — Max Brown, Jefferson (Ga.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
A sideline-to-sideline linebacker, he recorded a team-high 152 tackles and 14 tackles for loss for the AAA runner-up.
LB — Jake Godfree, North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210
He played a pivotal role in leading the Bulldogs to their best season since Barrett Carter and Josh Downs, amassing 129 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions, and five forced fumbles.
DB — Kenton Dopson III, Norland (Miami)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
He faced formidable wide receivers from South Florida and managed to not give up a single touchdown throughout the season.
DB — Marquis Bryant, Rolesville (N.C.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
A hard-hitting safety who excelled for the 4A runner-up, he accumulated 85 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, and three forced fumbles.
DB — Cooper Witten, Liberty Christian (Argyle, Texas)
- Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205
He helped the Warriors achieve a 12-1 record and secured their second consecutive TAPPS Division II state title, contributing 45 tackles and five interceptions, along with 15 receptions totaling 263 yards and seven touchdowns on offense.
DB — Omarii Sanders, Franklin Road Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
- Height: 6-4 | Weight: 200
As an all-state safety, he made numerous key plays for his team, which reached the semifinals of Division II Class AA.
AP — Brayton Feister, Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)
- Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
He was a pivotal two-way player, helping the Knights achieve a 12-3 record and earn a spot in the Division II semifinals.
P — Evan Wozniak, Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.)
- Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195
He averaged 42.5 yards per punt, with nearly 40 percent of his kicks landing inside the opponent’s 10-yard line.
