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Published Jan 9, 2022
Maryland/DC High School Football: Top Defensive Athletes in 2023
Lucas Feddersen  •  MarylandVarsity
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Who are the top in-state football players within the Class of 2023? Maryland Varsity answers that question now!

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Top Players by Position (2023)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Fullbacks

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Kickers

Punters

Offensive Centers

Offensive Guards

Offensive Linemen

Offensive Tackles

Defensive Ends

Defensive Linemen

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers - 1/3

Middle Linebackers - 1/4

Outside Linebackers - 1/5

Defensive Backs - 1/6

Free Safeties - 1/7

Strong Safeties - 1/8

Defensive Athletes - 1/9

Top Players by Position (2022)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Fullbacks

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Centers

Offensive Guards

Offensive Linemen

Offensive Tackles

Defensive Ends

Defensive Linemen

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Safeties

Defensive Athletes

Offensive Athletes

Database

Kickers

Punters

Top Players by Position (2025)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Ends

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Safeties

Athletes

Kickers/Punters

Database

Top Players by Position (2024)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Fullbacks

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Guards

Offensive Tackles

Defensive Ends

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Safeties

Kickers

Punters

Database

2021 Conference Previews

Central Maryland

Carroll County

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Montgomery County 4A West

Baltimore County 4A

Bayside 1A

Bayside 3A/2A

Prince George's County 2A/1A

Prince George's County 4A/3A

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Baltimore County 1A

Baltimore County 2A

Baltimore County 3A

Howard County

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Interstate

MIAA A

MIAA B

MIAA C

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore City I

Baltimore City II

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Washington County

Top Returning Players by Conference

Bayside 3A/2A

Baltimore City II

Baltimore County 1A

Baltimore County 2A

Baltimore County 3A

Baltimore County 4A

Bayside 1A

Baltimore City I

Carroll County

Central Maryland

Howard County

Interstate

MIAA A

MIAA B

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Anne Arundel County

Montgomery County 4A West

Prince George's County 2A/1A

Prince George's County 4A/3A

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Washington County

Football Player Rankings

Top 260 in 2022

Top 60 in 2023

Top 10 Candidates in 2022

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Position Rankings in 2023

Top 5 Quarterbacks

Top 5 Running Backs

Top 5 Wide Receivers

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

Top 10 Defensive Linemen

Top 15 Linebackers

Top 10 Defensive Backs

Top 10 Candidates in 2022

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Most Recruited Players in the Class of 2023

Rankings 1-5

Rankings 6-10

Rankings 11-15

Rankings 16-20

Rankings 21-25

Rankings 26-30

Rankings 31-35

Top Players by Position (2021)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Fullbacks

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Guards

Offensive Tackles

Defensive Ends

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Safeties

Kickers

Punters

Database

Most Recruited Players in the Class of 2022

Rankings 1-5

Rankings 6-10

Rankings 11-15

Rankings 16-20

Rankings 21-25

Rankings 26-30

Rankings 31-35

Preseason All State Teams

3A First Team Offense

2A First Team Offense

1A First Team Offense

Elite First Team Offense

Private Schools First Team Offense

4A First Team Offense

Elite First Team Defense

Private First Team Defense

1A First Team Defense

4A First Team Defense

3A First Team Defense

2A First Team Defense

Elite Second Team Offense

Elite Second Team Defense

1A Second Team Offense

1A Second Team Defense

3A Second Team Offense

3A Second Team Defense

2A Second Team Offense

2A Second Team Defense

4A Second Team Offense

4A Second Team Defense

Private School Second Team Offense

Private School Second Team Defense

Elite Third Team Offense

Elite Third Team Defense

Elite Fourth Team Offense

Elite Fourth Team Defense

2A Third Team Offense

2A Third Team Defense

1A Third Team Offense

1A Third Team Defense

Elite Fifth Team Offense

Elite Fifth Team Defense

Private Third Team Offense

Private Third Team Defense

4A Third Team Offense

4A Third Team Defense

3A Third Team Offense

3A Third Team Defense

2021 Conference Previews

Baltimore County 2A

Baltimore County 3A

Baltimore County 4A

Bayside 1A

Bayside 3A/2A

Carroll County

Central Maryland

DCIAA Stars

DCIAA Stripes

Howard County

Interstate

MIAA A

MIAA B

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Montgomery County 4A West

Prince George's County 2A/1A

Prince George's County 4A/3A

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Washington County

Baltimore City I

Baltimore City II

Baltimore County 1A

Annue Arundel

Player Ranking by Position

Top 25 Quarterbacks

Top 25 Running Backs

Top 25 Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Top 10 Offensive Linemen

Top 25 Defensive Linemen

Top 25 Linebackers

Top 25 Defensive Backs/Safeties

Most Recruited Players in the Class of 2023

Rankings 1-5

Rankings 6-10

Rankings 11-15

Rankings 16-20

Rankings 21-25

Rankings 26-30

Rankings 31-35

Top Players by Position (2023)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Kickers

Punters

Database

Most Recruited MIAA Players in 2021

Rankings 1-5

Rankings 6-10

Rankings 11-15

Rankings 16-20

Rankings 21-25

Rankings 26-30

Rankings 31-35

Preseason All State Teams

1A First Team Offense

1A First Team Defense

2A First Team Defense

2A First Team Offense

2A First Team Defense

4A First Team Defense

2A Second Team Offense

Elite First Team Offense

Elite First Team Defense

4A First Team Offense

Private First Team Defense

Elite Second Team Offense

Elite Second Team Defense

Elite Third Team Offense

Elite Third Team Defense

Private School First Team Offense

Private School Second Team Offense

Private School Second Team Defense

3A First Team Defense

3A First Team Offense

1A Second Team Offense

1A Second Team Defense

1A Third Team Offense

1A Third Team Defense

2A Third Team Offense

Elite Fourth Team Offense

Elite Fourth Team Defense

2A Third Team Defense

3A Second Team Defense

3A Second Team Offense

4A Second Team Defense

Elite Fifth Team Offense

Elite Fifth Team Defense

4A Second Team Offense

4A Third Team Defense

3A Third Team Offense

3A Third Team Defense

Private Third Team Offense

Private Third Team Defense

4A Third Team Offense

2020 Conference Previews

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Central Maryland

Interstate

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Prince George's County 2A/1A

Prince George's County 4A/3A

Howard County

MIAA A

MIAA B

DCIAA Stars

DCIAA Stripes

Bayside 3A/2A

Bayside 1A

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Baltimore County 3A

Baltimore County 4A

Carroll County

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Montgomery County 4A West

Baltimore City II

Baltimore County 1A

Baltimore County 2A

Anne Arundel County

Washington County

Baltimore City I

Top Returning Defensive Players by Conference

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Washington County

DCIAA Stars

DCIAA Stripes

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Montgomery County 4A West

Prince George's 2A/1A

Prince George's 4A/3A

Howard County

Interstate

MIAA A

MIAA B

Bayside 1A

Bayside 3A/2A

Carroll County

Central Maryland

Baltimore County 1A

Baltimore County 2A

Baltimore County 3A

Baltimore County 4A

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore City I

Baltimore City II

Top Returning Offensive Players by Conference

Washington Catholic Capital

Washington Catholic Metro

Washington County

DCIAA Stars

DCIAA Stripes

Southern Maryland Chesapeake

Southern Maryland Potomac

Upper Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake

Upper Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna

Montgomery County 2A/3A

Montgomery County 4A North

Montgomery County 4A West

Prince George's 2A/1A

Prince George's 4A/3A

Howard County

Interstate

MIAA A

MIAA B

Bayside 1A

Bayside 3A/2A

Carroll County

Central Maryland

Baltimore County 1A

Baltimore County 2A

Baltimore County 3A

Baltimore County 4A

Anne Arundel County

Baltimore City I

Baltimore City II

Top Players by Position (2022)

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Ends

Defensive Tackles

Linebackers

Defensive Backs

Safeties

Kickers

Punters

Database

2020 Preseason Team Rankings

Top 25 Teams

Class 2A

Class 1A

Private Schools

Class 4A

Class 3A

2019 Football Honors

Sophomore Quarterback of the Year

Sophomore Running Back of the Year

Sophomore Wide Receiver of the Year

Sophomore Linebacker of the Year

Sophomore Defensive Back of the Year

Sophomore Kicker of the Year

Sophomore Punter of the Year

Junior Defensive Lineman of the Year

Junior Linebacker of the Year

Junior Defensive Back of the Year

Junior Kicker of the Year

Junior Punter of the Year

Sophomore Offensive Lineman of the Year

Sophomore Defensive Lineman of the Year

Offensive Lineman of the Year

Kicker of the Year

Punter of the Year

Junior Quarterback of the Year

Junior Running Back of the Year

Junior Wide Receiver of the Year

Junior Offensive Lineman of the Year

Freshman of the Year

Quarterback of the Year

Running Back of the Year

Wide Receiver of the Year

Defensive Back of the Year

Defensive Lineman of the Year

Linebacker of the Year

Player of the Year

Senior of the Year

Junior of the Year

Sophomore of the Year