USA TODAY Sports unveils the 2025 ALL-USA West Football Team

The stage belongs to the West today, as USA TODAY Sports unveils the ALL-USA West Football Team — a showcase of the region’s premier high school talent.

From California’s coastlines to the mountains of Colorado, from the deserts of Arizona to the Pacific Northwest, these athletes have defined Friday nights with performances that electrify crowds and unite communities. Their selection honors not only skill and achievement but also the toughness, leadership and competitive fire that embody the spirit of the game.

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This announcement carries weight beyond the regional spotlight. Every player named to the West team is now a finalist for the prestigious ALL-USA National Football roster, which is USA TODAY Sports’ All-America team that first appeared in 1982.

2025 ALL-USA West Football Team

The West region includes athletes from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Team Captains and Coach of the Year

• Offensive Captain – Tradon Bessinger, Sr., Davis (Utah)

• Defensive Captain – Tony Cumberland, DT, Willamette (Ore.)

• Head Coach – Carson Palmer, Santa Margarita (Calif.)

First Team Offense

• Quarterback – Tradon Bessinger, Sr., Davis (Utah)

• Running Back – Lance McGee, Sr., Sumner (Wash.)

• Running Back – LaMarcus Bell, Sr., Lake Oswego (Ore.)

• Wide Receiver – Roye Oliver III, So., Hamilton (Ariz.)

• Wide Receiver – RJ Mosley, Sr., Pittsburgh (Calif.)

• Flex – Trent Mosley, Santa Margarita (Calif.)

• Tight End – Brock Harris, Sr., Pine View (Utah)

• Offensive Line – Esun Tafa, Sr., Corner Canyon (Utah)

• Offensive Line – Kelvin Obot, Sr., Fruitland (Idaho)

• Offensive Line – Tommy Tofi, Sr., Archbishop Riordan (Calif.)

• Offensive Line – Kodi Greene, Sr., Mater Dei (Calif.)

First Team Defense

• Defensive Line – Troy Bowens, Jr., Sutter (Calif.)

• Defensive Line – Tony Cumberland, Sr., Willamette (Ore.)

• Defensive Line – Richard Wesley, Sr., Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)

• Defensive Line – Prince Williams, Sr., Bishop Gorman (Nev.)

• Linebacker – Isaiah Phelps, Jr., Pacifica (Calif.)

• Linebacker – Tristan Phillips, Sr., Ventura (Calif.)

• Linebacker – Colton McKibben, Jr., Carlsbad (N.M.)

• Linebacker – Jaylyn Colter, Sr., Mountain Pointe (Ariz.)

• Cornerback – Jeron Jones, Sr., Mission Viejo (Calif.)

• Safety – Jaden Walk-Green, Jr., Centennial (Calif.)

• Flex – Jett Washington, Sr., Bishop Gorman (Nev.)

Second Team Offense

• Quarterback – Ryder Lyons, Sr., Folsom (Calif.)

• Running Back – Deshonne Redeaux, Sr., Oaks Christian (Calif.)

• Running Back – Brandon Smith, Sr., Central East (Calif.)

• Wide Receiver – Devin Fitzgerald, Sr., Brophy College Preparatory (Ariz.)

• Wide Receiver – Blake Wong, Jr., Norco (Calif.)

• Flex – Madden Williams, Sr., St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

• Tight End – Matt Ludwig, Sr., Billings West (Mont.)

• Offensive Line – Vlad Dyakonov, Sr., Folsom (Calif.)

• Offensive Line – Mataalii Benjamin, Sr., Lehi (Utah)

• Offensive Line – Bott Mulitalo, Sr., Lone Peak (Utah)

• Offensive Line – Malachi Joyner, Sr., Wiliams Field (Arizona)

Second Team Defense

• Defensive Line – Khary Wilder, Sr., Junipero Serra (Calif.)

• Defensive Line – J.D. Hill, Sr., Mission Viejo (Calif.)

• Defensive Line – Krew Jones, Jr., Ridgeline (Millville, Utah)

• Defensive Line – Shaun Scott, Sr., Mater Dei

• Linebacker – Talanoa Ili, Sr., Kahuku (Hawaii)

• Linebacker – Jordan Njoku, Sr., Culver City (Calif.)

• Linebacker – Ezaya Tokio, Sr., Oceanside (Calif.)

• Linebacker – Taven Epps, Jr., Tustin (Calif.)

• Cornerback – Brandon Arrington, Sr., Mount Miguel (Spring Valley, Calif.)

• Safety – Gavin Day, Sr., Faith Lutheran (Nev.)

• Flex – Camren Hamiel, Sr., Desert Edge (Ariz.)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Superstar athletes highlight the 2025 ALL-USA West Football Team