2026
The finalists for the 2026 NXTGEN Awards, grouped by position. Voting is open — up to 10 votes per hour per IP address.
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All-Elite honors per position (1st & 2nd Team combined)
QB
10 finalists · 4 earn All-Elite honors
Passing Yards
2,478
Passing TDs
29
Completion %
63.8%
Ints Thrown
10
Rushing Yards
133
Rushing TDs
2
Season Film
CommittedFindlay
Passing Yards
2,424
Passing TDs
17
Completion %
72%
Ints Thrown
4
Rushing Yards
683
Rushing TDs
7
Season Film
CommittedWayne State (MI)
Passing Yards
2,745
Passing TDs
28
Completion %
66.2%
Ints Thrown
6
Rushing Yards
68
Rushing TDs
1
Season Film
Passing Yards
1,600
Passing TDs
18
Ints Thrown
3
Rushing Yards
456
Rushing TDs
7
Season Film
Passing Yards
1,995
Passing TDs
17
Completion %
75.9%
Ints Thrown
3
Rushing Yards
780
Rushing TDs
6
Season Film
Forest Hills Central High School6-2 · 165 lbsPassing Yards
1,912
Passing TDs
22
Completion %
63.4%
Ints Thrown
4
Season Film
Passing Yards
2,321
Passing TDs
29
Completion %
76.3%
Ints Thrown
3
Rushing Yards
527
Rushing TDs
6
Season Film
Awaiting Season Film
Traverse City West High School6-4 · 175 lbsPassing Yards
2,350
Passing TDs
25
Completion %
60.5%
Ints Thrown
6
Rushing Yards
441
Rushing TDs
5
Season Film
Passing Yards
1,306
Passing TDs
11
Rushing Yards
1,091
Rushing TDs
12
Season Film
Season Film