IRVING, Texas (May 27, 2026) –  The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today unveiled the 63 members of the 2026 NFF Team of Distinction, honoring the nation's top high school scholar-athletes who represent the future leaders of the game and have excelled at the very highest levels in the classroom, on the field and by making an impact in their communities.
 
"The NFF Team of Distinction represents everything great about the future of football," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "These remarkable young men have pushed themselves to succeed in every arena imaginable: in the classroom, on the field, and in service to their communities. Together, they have compiled an extraordinary record that includes valedictorians, all-state selections, Eagle Scouts, team captains and community leaders."

Selected from a nationwide pool of 3,500 outstanding candidates identified through the NFF Chapter Network, the members of the team all played their final high school football season during the 2025-26 school year. Each NFF chapter is permitted to nominate only one player annually, making inclusion on the Team of Distinction one of the highest honors awarded at the grassroots level of amateur football. Criteria to make the team include (but are not limited to) academic achievement, athletic accolades and community involvement.

This year marks the ninth year of the NFF Team of Distinction, continuing a 73-year tradition of the NFF Chapter Network honoring the nation's top scholar-athletes at the grassroots level. Since 1954, NFF chapters have served as the driving force behind the Foundation's mission to build leaders through football, recognizing excellence while strengthening communities across the country.

Today, the NFF Chapter Network includes more than 12,000 members and positively impacts more than 500,000 student-athletes at 5,000 high schools annually. At the center of that mission are the chapters' annual scholar-athlete awards banquets, which collectively honor more than 3,500 outstanding high school football players each year while providing more than $1 million in scholarships to support their academic futures.
 
   

• 63 Honorees
• 29 States Represented
• 4.15 Average GPA
• 43 Team Captains
• 26 All-State Selections
• 4 Valedictorians
• 43 National Honor Society Members
• 42 Multi-Sport Athletes
• 3 Eagle Scouts

 
   
Thomas Borgia- OL/DE, West Morris Central High School in Chester, NJ
Submitted by the NFF Greater Morris County (NJ) Chapter

• 4.82 GPA
• National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Top 10% of Class    
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, Two-Time Conference Player of the Year
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Wrestling), Student Council President, Red Cross Club, Certified EMT for the Schooley's Mountain Fire Department

 
Luke Fronheiser- C/LB, Tamaqua Area High School in Tamaqua, PA
Submitted by the NFF Schuylkill/Pottsville (PA) Chapter

• 99.89 GPA
• Ranked third in his Senior Class, Army ROTC college scholarship
• Team Captain, Linebacker of the Year, All-Area Selection
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball & Basketball), Student Government, National Honor Society, National Mathematics Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Science Honor Society

 
Luke Milito- C, State College High School in State College, PA
Submitted by the NFF Central Pennsylvania Chapter

• 4.27 GPA
• National Honor Society, Principal's Award for Straight A's, Outstanding Achievement Chemistry & Video Media Technology
• Team Captain, First Team Mid Penn Commonwealth, All-State Team
• Earth Day Service, Coach & Referee CRPR Youth Football, Alliance Church Sports Camp

 
 Michael Misner- WR/CB, Nutley High School in Nutley, NJ
Submitted by the NFF Essex County (NJ) Chapter

• 3.90 GPA
• National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society
• Team Captain, Steve D. Gregorian Young Man of the Year Award
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), Peer Buddy Program, Rakes Program, Shovels Out Senior Program

 
Jonathan Norwood- TE/DL, River High School in Clarksville, MD
Submitted by the NFF Greater Baltimore (MD) Chapter

• 4.88 GPA
• Team Captain, First Team All-County, Baltimore Touchdown Club All-State
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball & Track), Member of the River High Best Buddies Club (organization serving individuals with intellectual and development disabilities)

 
Cole Ordway- QB, Easton Area High School in Easton, PA
Submitted by the NFF Lehigh Valley (PA) Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• Easton Area High School Student of the Month
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, Mini Maxwell Award Winner
• National Honor Society, Student Council, Future Educators of America

 
Braden Viray- WR/CB, Wayne Hills High School in Wayne, NJ
Submitted by the NFF Passaic County (NJ) Chapter

• 4.31 GPA
• National Honor Society
• Team Captain, All-League, All-County, All-North Jersey
• Student Body President, Robotics Club, STEM Club

 
   
Carter Hajek- QB/ATH, Nemaha Central High School in Seneca, KS
Submitted by the NFF Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower (KS) Chapter

• 3.80 GPA
• National Honor Society
• Team Captain, First Team Big East League QB, SIK 1st Team QB, 2A & All Classes Player of the Year, Kansas Future Business Leaders of America, Kansas Association for Youth
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field)

 
Judd Jirovsky- QB/CB/P/K/PR, Grundy Center High School in Grundy Center, IA  
Submitted by the NFF Iowa Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• National Honor Society, Principal's Scholar Award, President's Education Award
• Team Captain, Player of the Year, First Team All-State, Mr. Iowa Football
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Track & Field), National Honor Society, Student Council, Mentors in Violence Prevention

 
Justin Leathers- QB, Southridge High School in Huntingburg, IN
Submitted by the NFF Southern Indiana Chapter

• 3.95 GPA
• National Honor Society, IFCA Academic All-State, Honor Roll             
• All-State, All-Conference, Team Offensive MVP, All-SW Indiana
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball, Basketball), Youth Coach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spirit Club

 
Coltan Natale- DT, Hudson High School in Hudson, MI
Submitted by the NFF Wistert/Toledo (OH) Chapter

• 4.18 GPA
• First in Senior Class, Academic FFA Excellence Award, FFA Greenhand Award
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, First Team All-Region, First Team All-League     
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Class President, National Honor Society, FFA Member

 
Ethan Need- WR/P/K, Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, IN
Submitted by the NFF Joe Tiller/Northwest Indiana Chapter

• 12.03 GPA
• Ranked 6th in senior class, Academic All-State
• Team Captain, All-State Wide Receiver, All-Hoosier Conference
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track & Field), National Honor Society, Student Council, Business Professionals of America, Special Olympics Coach & Referee

 
Crew Noles- WR/QB/S, Norman High School in Norman, OK
Submitted by the NFF Oklahoma Chapter

• 3.80 GPA
• Honor Roll
• All-State, Conference Player of the Year, Oklahoma All-Star, Conference Iron Man of the Year Award
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Oklahoma Food Bank Volunteer

 
Austin Ratigan- TE/OLB, South Bend Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, IN
Submitted by the NFF Moose Krause/South Bend (IN) Chapter

• 4.40 GPA

• National Honor Society, High Honors, IFCA Academic All-State, First Team All-Academic NIC, AP Stats Class Award
• Team Captain, First Team All-NIC Offense, Kiwanis Award Winner for Football
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Lacrosse), Student Government, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Peer Mentor

 
Albert Reinberg- LT, Saint Louis University High School in St. Louis, MO
Submitted by the NFF St. Louis/Tom Lombardo (MO) Chapter

• 3.97 GPA
• National Honor Society, First Honors Student, Academic All-State  
• Team Captain, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Area
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Wrestling), Senior/Freshman Advisor, Medical Careers Club, Volunteer for Kids Enjoy Exercise

 
Zach Rizzo- QB, St. Joseph's Catholic Academy in Kenosha, WI
Submitted by the NFF Wisconsin Chapter

• 3.80 GPA
• National Honor Society, Math Department Award, Theology Department Award, Physical Education Award
• Team Captain, First Team All-Conference, 2-Time Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Small School Offensive Player of the Year
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball), Food Pantry Volunteer, Altar Server & Mass Reader-St. Anthony's Church

 
Todd Rogalski- DB/WR/PR/KR/LS, Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, MN          
Submitted by the NFF Minnesota Chapter

• 4.27 GPA
• Academic All-District, Eagle Award, Bennett Kotok Leadership & Do Good Award
• District Player of the Year, District Special Teams Player of the Year, All-State
• Company Commander at St. Thomas Academy, Environmental Club, Junior Achievement, Eagle Scout Program

 
Ta'John Royster- RB/WR/S, Columbus East High School in Columbus, OH
Submitted by the NFF Columbus (OH) Chapter

• 3.50 GPA
• National Honor Society, Ranked 4th in Senior Class
• Team MVP, First Team All-State, NFF Columbus - Romanoff-Schneider Family Top Athlete Award Winner
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes, My Brother's Keeper Leadership Program Vice President

 
Jett Thomalla- QB, Millard South High School in Omaha, NE
Submitted by the NFF Nebraska Chapter

• 3.40 GPA
• Greater Omaha Sports Committee Scholar-Athlete of the Year
• First Team All-State, Top 6 Player in Nebraska
• YMCA Referee, Youth Camp Volunteer, Youth Mentor

 
Marcello Vitti- WR/DB, Dearborn Divine Child High School in Dearborn, MI
Submitted by the NFF State of Michigan Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• Team Captain, State of Michigan Player of the Year, First Team All-State
• Soup Kitchen Volunteer and Youth Football Coach

  
   
Jack Buck- DB, Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT
Submitted by the NFF Casey O'Brien/New Haven (CT) Chapter

• 4.06 GPA
• Summa Cum Laude Honors – 3 years, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction in Biology, Algebra 2, Physics, Spanish 4
• Coaches Award (Perseverance, Loyalty, Determination), SCC Fall Scholar Athlete Award / Great American Rivalry Scholar Athlete Award / Chris Boyle Coaches Award for Football
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball), Peer Tutor, Cardinal Key Club Member (Service to School), Volunteer at Thomas Merton Family Center

 
Tyler Chen- G/DT, Montville High School in Oakdale, CT
Submitted by the NFF Southeastern Connecticut Chapter

• 4.06 GPA
• Academic Award of Excellence, Scholar Athlete Award
• Team Captain, 3-Year Letterman
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), National Spanish Honor Society

 
Christopher Ciarniello- RB/LB, North Kingstown High School in North Kingstown, RI
Submitted by the NFF Emo DiNitto/Rhode Island Chapter

• 4.25 GPA
• Top 10% of Senior Class, National Honor Society, Seal of Biliteracy Recipient, Rhode Island Scholar Leader Award
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, First Team High School Football Coaches All-State Team, Team MVP
• VAASA (Vocal Athletes Advocating for Substance Use Alternatives), DECA, Community Service Club

 
Marcus Dascelin- RB/QB/WR/DB/KR, Burncoat High School in Worcester, MA
Submitted by the NFF Joe Mewhiney/Central Massachusetts Chapter

• 4.53 GPA
• Top 10% of Senior Class, National Honor Society
• Team Captain, NFF Joseph R. Mewhiney Central Massachusetts Chapter Top Scholar Athlete, Conference All-Star
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), World Language Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Youth Choir

 
Jack Denney- WR, St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, CT
Submitted by the NFF Doc Boisoneau/Northern Connecticut Chapter

• 3.98 GPA
• National Honor Society, State All-Academic Football Team, First Place State Winner U.S Army ECYBERMISSION
• Team Captain, First Team All-Conference, Team Offensive MVP
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball), Senior Class Vice President, Data Analytics/Math Team, Debate Team, Tutor for YMCA

 
 
Aidan Dzierwinski- RB/KR, Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, MA
Submitted by the NFF Western Massachusetts Chapter

• 4.78 GPA
• National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award, Foreign Language Student of the Year
• Team Captain, 2-Time First Team All-AA League, First Team MassLive Western Mass
• Class Council, Mathletes, International Club, Canine Club, Baystate Wing Hospital Mini Medical School Program

 
Grady Gallagher- RB/LB/KR/PR, Rutland High School in Rutland, VT
Submitted by the NFF Vermont Chapter

• 4.02 GPA
• National Honor Society, Rutland High School STEM Endorsement, Rutland High School Global Studies Endorsement
• Vermont Gatorade Player of the Year, First Team All-State, North-South All-Star Classic
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track & Field, Wrestling), Class Senator, Key Club, Boys State Student Government Co-President

 
Joe Giovanni- DB/WR, Milton Academy in Milton, MA
Submitted by the NFF Jack Grinold/Eastern Massachusetts Chapter

• 3.70 GPA
• National Honor Society
• 2-Time All-Conference, 3-Position Defensive Player
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track), Blue Hills Reservation State Park and Elderly Citizens Center Volunteer

 
Matthew Kind- DE, Seaford High School in Seaford, NY
Submitted by the NFF Nassau County (NY) Chapter

• 99.51 GPA
• Valedictorian, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
• NFF Gold 12 Honoree, Jay Fielder Top Scholar Athlete Award Winner, All-Nassau County Football Team
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball), Class President, Key Club, World Culture Club, Peer Tutor

 
Daniel Miller- TE/LB, Northport High School in Northport, NY
Submitted by the NFF Suffolk County (NY) Chapter

• 102.00 GPA
• National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, World Language Honor Society
• Team Captain, First Team All-County, First Team All-Division
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Lacrosse), Eagle Scout, Academy of Finance, DECA, International Baccalaureate Candidate

  
Wyatt Rossignol- OL/LB, Red Jacket High School in Shortsville, NY
Submitted by the NFF Rochester (NY) Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• Valedictorian, National Honor Society, Student Council President
• Team Captain, All-Star Team for 8- & 11-Man Football
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field, Wrestling), Eagle Scout, Boys State- State Secretary of Agriculture

 
Max Saunders- RB/LB, Fairfield Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, CT
Submitted by the NFF DeSantis-McDougall Fairfield County (CT) Chapter

• 4.34 GPA
• National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, AP Scholar, Exemplary Scholar Athlete
• Team Captain
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Wrestling), FFA, Scholars and Athletes Serving Others, Youth Football & Wrestling Coach

 
   
Javien Altine- RB, Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL
Submitted by the NFF Collier County (FL) Chapter

• 3.00 GPA
• Honor Roll
• Team Captain, All-District, All-Region, 2-Year 1,000 Yard Rusher
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Youth Football Coach

 
Ty Beard- WR/DB, Covington High School in Covington, TN
Submitted by the NFF Memphis (TN) Chapter

• 4.36 GPA
• National Honor Society, Dual College Classes Student
• All-State, All-Tennessee Region, Auto Liberty Bowl All-Star Game; Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Game
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track & Field), Top Teen in America, Student Council, March of Dimes, Mid-South Food Bank

 
Watson Bell- RB/WR, Argyle High School in Argyle, TX
Submitted by the NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas (TX) Chapter

• 104.15 GPA
• National Honor Society, National Top School Recognition, National Rural and Small Town Recognition
• First Team All-District Running Back, First Team All-Area Offense, Offensive Most Valuable Player
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track), Senior Buddies Mentor, Young Men's Service League, Young Men's Bible Study

 
Tripp Brown- QB/TE/P, H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, FL
Submitted by the NFF Tampa (FL) Chapter

• 5.64 GPA
• National Honor Society, Principal's Honor Roll, High Honor Roll
• All-State, All-City, All-County, All-Academic, All-Star Team Member- Tight End
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), Sertoma Club, Delta Phi Club, Best Buddies Mentor Program

 
Thomas Darnell- QB/DB/P/WR/KR, North Greene High School in Greeneville, TN
Submitted by the NFF Mountain Empire (TN) Chapter

• 4.39 GPA
• National Honor Society, Valedictorian, AP and Honors Classes, FFA State Degree, College Dual Enrollment
• Team Captain, TNFCA All-State, All-Region; Region Offensive Player of the Year, Region Scholar Athlete Award
• FFA- Officer and State Officer, Leadership Club, Flood Relief Cleanup

 
Maxwell Dean- OL, Tomball High School in Tomball, TX
Submitted by the NFF TD Club of Houston (TX) Chapter

• 110.10 GPA
• National Honor Society, Top 5% of Senior Class, TISD A+ Student, Rensselaer Medal for Math & Science Achievement
• Cougar Elite Member
• Young Men's Service League, Spirit of Service, Bureau of Young Technology Enthusiasts Volunteer

 
Cleveland Gary III- RB/LB, Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, FL
Submitted by the NFF Miami Touchdown Club (FL) Chapter

• 4.20 GPA
• Monsignor Edward Pace Student of the Year, Principal Honors, High School First Honors
• Team Captain, First Team All-County, Line Backer Performance MVP
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field)

 
Robert Harp- OL, Enloe High School in Raleigh, NC
Submitted by the NFFCHOF Bill Dooley (NC) Chapter

• 3.90 GPA
• Academic All-Conference
• Team Captain, All-Conference
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Elementary School Mentor, Eagle Scout Advisor

 
Christian Jerrel Harris- LB, Natchez High School in Natchez, MS
Submitted by the NFF Ole Miss Chapter

• 4.50 GPA
• National Honor Society, President's List, School District Star Student, National College Math Finalist, NAACP Student Athlete Honoree
• Natchez High School Football Academic Award
• National BETA Club, Mayor's Youth Council, Phi Theta Kappa President

 
Gavin Jones- LB, Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, TN
Submitted by the NFF East Tennessee Chapter

• 4.35 GPA
• President's List, Mu Alpha Theta
• All-Region
• Young Life Senior Leader, Irish Ambassador

 
Lorenzo Lopez- TE/DE, Cypress Bay High School in Weston, FL
Submitted by the NFF Brian Piccolo/Ft. Lauderdale (FL) Chapter

• 4.60 GPA
• National Honor Society, Medical Academy Executive Officer, Award of Excellence, Congress of Future Medical Leaders
• Team Captain, Florida High School Student-Athlete Leader of the Year, Student-Athlete Award for Excellence    
• DECA, Jason Taylor Foundation Volunteer and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Volunteer

 
Coleman Moore- TE, Hart County High School in Hartwell, GA
Submitted by the NFF University of Georgia Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• National Honor Society, Honor Graduate, Top 10% Senior Class, Honor Roll
• Team Captain, First Team All-Region, All-State Recognition
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hart County Special Olympics; Anchor/Key Club Reading Mentoring Program

 
Andrew Novy- S/WR/KR/PR, Regents High School in Austin, TX
Submitted by the NFF Greater Austin (TX) Chapter

• 4.10 GPA
• All-State Academic, Regents Scholar
• Team Captain, District Defensive MVP, Austin American Statesman Private School Defensive Player of the Year
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), West Austin Youth Association, Young Life

 
William Overby- QB/RB/WR/TE/FS, Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, NC
Submitted by the NFF Corrigan/Faircloth (NC) Chapter

• 4.52 GPA
• National Honor Society, "A" Honor Roll, "A-B" Honor Rolls, Academic All-Conference            
• Team Captain, All-Conference, All-Region
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Church Youth Group, Appalachian Service Project

 
Jack Pollard- LB, Frenship High School in Wolfforth, TX
Submitted by the NFF Texas Tech Chapter

• 102.20 GPA
• National Honor Society, Top 4% of Senior Class, Texas Academic All-State, AP Scholar           
• Team Captain, All-District
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Powerlifting), Superintendent's Advisory Board, Mentoring Program, Wolfforth Methodist Church Volunteer

 
Porter Ragle- DE, Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, TN
Submitted by the NFF Middle Tennessee Chapter

• 5.00 GPA
• Academic All-State; AP Scholar; Totomoi Honor Society; National Spanish Exam Gold Medalist
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, First Team All-Region
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), Class Vice President, Service Club, Stock Market Club

 
Hudson Smith- OL, North Webster High School in Springhill, LA
Submitted by the NFF S.M. McNaughton (LA) Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• Salutatorian, National Honor Society, Northwest High School Student of the Year
• First Team All-District (2024, 2025)
• Louisiana Boys State Governor, Student Council Vice President, BETA Club, Christian Youth Club

 
Jack Trout- WR/OLB, Sprayberry High School in Marietta, GA
Submitted by the NFF Touchdown Club of Atlanta (GA) Chapter

• 3.46 GPA
• Honor Roll Student, Honor Courses in American Literature, Geometry, Spanish III
• Four-Year Starter, All-Region and All-County Honorable Mention
• Marietta Community Egg Drop Volunteer, Piedmont Church Member

 
John Tyler Watts- TE, Homewood High School in Homewood, AL
Submitted by the NFF University of Alabama Chapter

• 4.15 GPA
• National Honor Society, University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship Recipient
• First Team All-Metro, 3-Year Letterman
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Wrestling), Leadership Role in the Weekly Boys Bible Study

    
 
Zeke Andrews- QB, Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, CO
Submitted by the NFF Colorado Chapter

• 4.51 GPA
• National Honor Society, Student Government, Academic All-State
• Team Captain, Two-Time First Team All-State, Two-Time All Colorado, Two-Time Jeffco League Offensive MVP
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball), City Volunteer, Flag Football Coach

 
Jaxon Bell- RB/WR/S, Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA
Submitted by the NFF Northern California Chapter

• 3.96 GPA
• National Honor Society, California Scholastic Society, Scholar Athlete
• All-State, Team MVP, First Team All-League
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Youth Football Coach, Freshmen Link Crew Mentor, Senior Center Volunteer

 
Gavin Day- S, Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, NV
Submitted by the NFF Bill Ireland/Las Vegas (NV) Chapter

• 2.75 GPA
• Early High School Graduate
• Team Captain, First Team SoNv SAF, First Team All-League
• Nevada Youth Network, Football Leadership Council

 
Carson Diehl- WR/S/PR, La Jolla High School in La Jolla, CA
Submitted by the NFF Walter J. Zable/San Diego (CA) Chapter

• 4.00 GPA
• Honor Roll
• Team Captain, First Team All-CIF, All-Eastern League
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Golf, Track & Field), National League of Young Men

 
Preston McDaniel- TE/DE, Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, ID
Submitted by the NFF Southern Idaho Chapter

• 3.85 GPA
• National Honor Society, Dual Credit Enrollee, Early High School Graduate
• Team Captain, All-Conference
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track & Field), Community Kids Football Camp

 
Max Meier- DE, Loyola High School of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA
Submitted by the NFF Los Angeles (CA) Chapter

• 4.25 GPA
• National Honor Society, 3 Years- AP Course Curriculum
• Team Captain, All-State California, All-Mission League
• Level Up Los Angeles, Fire Disaster Relief, Eliminate Drunk Driving Program

 
Diego Montes- QB, John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, CA
Submitted by the NFF Coastal Valley (CA) Chapter

• 4.90 GPA
• Dean's List, Honor Roll, AP Scholar with Honors
• Team Captain, First Team All-LA City, Two-Time Valley Mission League Player of the Year
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Geometry Tutor, Chess Club

 
Bryce Owens- LB/DB/RB, Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, CA
Submitted by the NFF SYF Nor-Cal Chapter

• 4.24 GPA
• Top Academic Senior Class, Honor Roll, The American Legion Certificate of School Award, Board of Trustee Student Awards
• Team Captain, All-League, Defensive Player of the Year; All-Star Game Selection
• FFA, 4-H, Tehama County Young Farmer of the Year, Youth Basketball League, Red Bluff Youth Expansion

Joel Damien Sanchez- LB/RB, Charter Oak High School in Covina, CA
Submitted by the NFF Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley (CA) Chapter

• 4.47 GPA
• All Academic Sierra League, Scholar Athlete, Valle Vista 5 League Athletic Academic Award
• Team Captain, Sierra League Player of the Year, San Gabriel Valley Tribune Defensive Player of the Year, All-CIF, All-State Cal Hi Sports
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field), Student Leader- Charter Oak Youth Camp, Valle Vista League Representative

 
Broden Schmidt- LB, Mica Mountain High School in Tucson, AZ
Submitted by the NFF Southern Arizona Chapter

• 4.24 GPA
• Valedictorian, Principal's Honor Roll
• Team Captain, First Team All-State, Arizona Defensive Player of the Year, Region Overall Player of the Year, Region Defensive Player of the Year
• Referee & Peer Mentor- Youth 7-on-7 League, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bolts

 
Crayton Schmode- C, Sentinel High School in Missoula, MT
Submitted by the NFF Montana Chapter

• 3.98 GPA
• National Honor Society, Nine Advanced Placement Courses Completed
• All-Conference
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Track & Field), Leadership Council

 
Case Vanden Bosch- QB, Brophy College Preparatory School in Phoenix, AZ
Submitted by the NFF Bill Riddle (AZ) Chapter

• 4.39 GPA
• Honor Society
• Team Captain, All-Arizona, Central-Region Player of the Year; All-Central Region First Team, School Record Holder for 42 Touchdowns
• Multi-Sport Athlete (Basketball, Track & Field), Brophy Student Council, Hope Squad, Big Brother Program, Eucharistic Minister

 
 
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