Elite All-American

Inaugural Class

2026 INDIVIDUAL HONORS

Recognizing the nation's most outstanding athletes from the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American Class. Eight honors — four in boys 7v7 football and four in girls flag football — celebrating exceptional performance, leadership, impact, and achievement.

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Individual Honors

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Sports

181

Total Athletes

Boys 7v7 Football

Brysen Wright — Elite All-American player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Player of the Year

Brysen Wright

Wide Receiver

C1N

First Team Elite All-American

Recognized as the premier athlete of the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American Class for his elite playmaking ability, national impact, and consistent excellence throughout the evaluation process.

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Maurice Carter — Elite All-American player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Offensive Player of the Year

Maurice Carter

Wide Receiver

5 Star Legends

First Team Elite All-American

The most dominant offensive performer in the 2026 boys 7v7 class, combining elite route running with explosive playmaking ability against the nation's top competition.

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Rasheed Grant Jr. — Elite All-American player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Defensive Player of the Year

Rasheed Grant Jr.

Defensive Back

Cobras

First Team Elite All-American

The most impactful defensive player in the 2026 boys 7v7 class, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and creating turnovers at the highest level.

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Derrick Baker — Elite All-American player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Quarterback of the Year

Derrick Baker

Quarterback

Milton High School, Florida

First Team Elite All-American

The premier quarterback in the 2026 boys 7v7 class, combining elite arm talent with exceptional football IQ and consistent championship-level performance.

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Girls Flag Football

Makena Cook — Elite All-American player card

Elite Girls Flag Player of the Year

Makena Cook

Quarterback

Sierra Canyon High School, California

First Team Elite All-American

The most accomplished girls flag football player in the inaugural 2026 class, recognized for exceptional leadership, production, and national impact.

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Samaya Taylor-Jenkins — Elite All-American player card

Elite Girls Flag Offensive Player of the Year

Samaya Taylor-Jenkins

Wide Receiver

Hamilton High School, Arizona

First Team Elite All-American

Recognized as the premier offensive playmaker in the inaugural girls flag football class for her elite production, versatility, championship impact, and ability to influence the game as a receiver and all-around athlete.

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Paige Saunders — Elite All-American player card

Elite Girls Flag Defensive Player of the Year

Paige Saunders

Safety

Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School, Florida

First Team Elite All-American

The most dominant defensive player in girls flag football, recognized for elite ball-hawking ability, leadership, and consistent impact on the defensive side of the ball.

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Daisy Throckmorton — Elite All-American player card

Elite Girls Flag Quarterback of the Year

Daisy Throckmorton

Quarterback

McClatchy High School, California

First Team Elite All-American

Recognized for exceptional quarterback production, command of the offense, accuracy, leadership, and sustained excellence as one of the premier passers in high school girls flag football.

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About the Honors

Selection Criteria

Boys 7v7 Football

Brysen Wright — Elite Boys 7v7 Player of the Year player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Player of the Year

Brysen Wright

Wide Receiver — C1N

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

The highest individual honor in boys 7v7 football for the inaugural 2026 class, awarded to the athlete whose season, national impact, and overall excellence best represented the Elite All-American standard.

Brysen Wright earned the highest individual honor in the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American class. A dominant force at wide receiver for C1N, Wright combined elite route running, explosive playmaking, and consistent production against the nation's top competition. His performance throughout the evaluation period set the standard for what it means to be an Elite All-American, earning him recognition as the premier athlete in the entire 2026 class across both boys 7v7 football and girls flag football.

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Maurice Carter — Elite Boys 7v7 Offensive Player of the Year player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Offensive Player of the Year

Maurice Carter

Wide Receiver — 5 Star Legends

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the most dominant offensive performer in the 2026 boys 7v7 evaluation cycle — an athlete whose production, playmaking ability, and consistency against elite competition set the standard for offensive excellence.

Maurice Carter's offensive production was unmatched in the 2026 boys 7v7 evaluation cycle. His ability to create separation at every level of the field, finish contested catches, and generate yards after the catch made him the clear choice as the Elite Boys 7v7 Offensive Player of the Year. Carter's consistency against elite competition throughout the season reinforced his standing as the premier offensive weapon in the inaugural class.

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Rasheed Grant Jr. — Elite Boys 7v7 Defensive Player of the Year player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Defensive Player of the Year

Rasheed Grant Jr.

Defensive Back — Cobras

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the most impactful defensive player in the 2026 boys 7v7 class — an athlete whose ability to disrupt opposing offenses, create turnovers, and control the field defined what elite defensive play looks like at the national level.

Rasheed Grant Jr. defined what elite defensive play looks like in 7v7 football. His instincts, athleticism, and ball-hawking ability allowed him to consistently take away entire areas of the field, forcing quarterbacks to look elsewhere. Grant's combination of coverage skills, turnover production, and competitive intensity made him the unanimous choice as the Elite Boys 7v7 Defensive Player of the Year in the inaugural 2026 class.

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Derrick Baker — Elite Boys 7v7 Quarterback of the Year player card

Elite Boys 7v7 Quarterback of the Year

Derrick Baker

Quarterback — Milton High School, Florida

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the premier quarterback in the 2026 boys 7v7 class — an athlete who combined elite arm talent, football IQ, leadership, and championship-level performance to distinguish himself among every signal-caller evaluated.

Derrick Baker demonstrated every quality that defines an elite quarterback throughout the 2026 evaluation period. His ability to process defenses quickly, deliver the football accurately under pressure, and elevate his teammates in critical moments set him apart from every other signal-caller in the class. Baker's leadership, football intelligence, and arm talent made him the clear selection as the Elite Boys 7v7 Quarterback of the Year in the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American class.

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Girls Flag Football

Makena Cook — Elite Girls Flag Player of the Year player card

Elite Girls Flag Player of the Year

Makena Cook

Quarterback — Sierra Canyon High School, California

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

The highest individual honor in girls flag football for the inaugural 2026 class, awarded to the athlete whose career production, national recognition, leadership, and impact on the sport's growth made her the clear choice as the premier player in the field.

Makena Cook has been one of the defining figures in the national rise of girls flag football, and her selection as the Elite Girls Flag Player of the Year reflects a career that has consistently set the standard for the sport. A two-time national champion and one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the history of the game, Cook's combination of arm talent, football IQ, leadership, and competitive excellence made her the clear choice as the premier girls flag football player in the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American class.

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Samaya Taylor-Jenkins — Elite Girls Flag Offensive Player of the Year player card

Elite Girls Flag Offensive Player of the Year

Samaya Taylor-Jenkins

Wide Receiver — Hamilton High School, Arizona

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the most dynamic offensive playmaker in the 2026 girls flag football class — an athlete whose production, versatility, and championship impact set her apart from every other offensive player evaluated.

Samaya Taylor-Jenkins established herself as the most dynamic offensive weapon in girls flag football during the 2026 evaluation period. Her combination of elite route running, explosive playmaking, and consistent production against the nation's top competition made her the clear choice as the Elite Girls Flag Offensive Player of the Year. Taylor-Jenkins' versatility, competitive intensity, and championship-level performance throughout the season set her apart from every other offensive player in the inaugural class.

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Paige Saunders — Elite Girls Flag Defensive Player of the Year player card

Elite Girls Flag Defensive Player of the Year

Paige Saunders

Safety — Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School, Florida

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the most dominant defensive player in girls flag football — an athlete whose ball-hawking ability, instincts, and consistent impact on the defensive side of the ball set her apart from every other defender evaluated in the 2026 class.

Paige Saunders established herself as the premier defensive player in girls flag football during the 2026 evaluation period. Her instincts, athleticism, and ability to read opposing offenses allowed her to consistently create turnovers and disrupt passing games at the highest level. Saunders' combination of coverage skills, competitive intensity, and leadership made her the unanimous choice as the Elite Girls Flag Defensive Player of the Year in the inaugural 2026 class.

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Daisy Throckmorton — Elite Girls Flag Quarterback of the Year player card

Elite Girls Flag Quarterback of the Year

Daisy Throckmorton

Quarterback — McClatchy High School, California

First Team Elite All-American

About This Honor

Awarded to the premier quarterback in the 2026 girls flag football class — an athlete who demonstrated exceptional production, command of the offense, accuracy, leadership, and sustained excellence throughout the evaluation period.

Daisy Throckmorton demonstrated the full range of qualities that define an elite quarterback throughout the 2026 evaluation period. Her command of the offense, accuracy under pressure, and ability to consistently elevate her teammates made her the clear selection as the Elite Girls Flag Quarterback of the Year. Throckmorton's leadership, football intelligence, and sustained excellence throughout the season set her apart from every other passer in the inaugural girls flag football class.

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2026 Elite All-American

Explore the Full 2026 Class

181 athletes recognized across high school flag football and boys 7v7 football. Browse the complete First Team, Second Team, Third Team, and Honorable Mention rosters.

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