Vote: Who is the Maryland High School Football Offensive Player of the Week? - Oct. 27, 2025

We’ve selected 17 nominees for your voting consideration.

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Here are the candidates for our eighth honoree of 2025. Voting ends Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced in next week's poll.

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Congratulations to last week's winner: Tyler Bell of Atholton.

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Here are this week's nominees. Voting ends Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Alijah Bah, Paint Branch

Bah, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound junior running back, had 25 carries for 233 yards and two touchdowns in Paint Branch’s 20-7 victory over James Hubert Blake.

Amir Belton, Largo

Belton, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound sophomore wide receiver, had three catches for 129 yards a touchdown in Largo’s 46-6 victory over Surrattsville.

Ty Bussard, Severn School

Bussard, a 6-1, 190-pound senior quarterback, completed 22-of-27 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns in Severn’s 28-15 victory over Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Joshua Davies, Saint James School

Davies, a 5-5, 185-pound junior running back, finished with 15 carries for 160 yards and two touchdowns in Saint James’ 59-21 victory over Potomac School (Va.). 

Xander Dowell, South River

Dowell, a 5-10, 175-pound senior wide receiver, had six receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns in South River’s win over Chesapeake-Anne Arundel.

Jack Fowler, Severn School

Fowler, a 6-1, 185-pound senior wide receiver, had five catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in Severn’s win over Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Jaylen Garcia, Richard Montgomery

Garcia, a 5-7, 150-pound senior wide receiver, had eight receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown in Richard Montgomery’s 27-26 win over Rockville.

Kodi Gardner, Charles H. Flowers

Gardner, a 5-10, 185-pound junior running back, had 16 carries for 184 yards and four touchdowns in Flowers’ 35-7 victory over Potomac.

Jayden Harvin, Edgewood

Harvin, a 5-9, 165-pound senior running back, had nine carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Edgewood’s 50-6 victory over Fallston.

Jaden McDuffie, South River

McDuffie, a senior wide receiver committed to Northwestern University, finished with six catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns in South River’s victory over Chesapeake-Anne Arundel.

Kyle Mumford, Stephen Decatur

Mumford, a 5-8, 170-pound junior running back, had 15 carries for 137 yards and a touchdown in Stephen Decatur’s 35-0 win over Kent Island.

Ben Raines, South River

Raines, a 6-3, 220-pound senior quarterback, completed 14-of-22 passes for 311 yards and five touchdowns in South River’s 42-13 victory over Chesapeake-Anne Arundel.

Brady Walls, Easton

Walls, a 6-4, 195-pound junior quarterback, went 23-of-27 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns in Easton’s 28-21 victory over Wicomico.

Dylan Webster, Richard Montgomery

Webster, a 5-11, 180-pound senior quarterback, went 16-of-29 for 304 yards and four touchdowns in Richard Montgomery’s 27-26 victory over Rockville.

Mi’cah Williams, Milford Mill Academy

Williams, a 6-2, 190-pound senior quarterback, completed 13-of-17 for 242 yards and three touchdowns in Milford Mill’s 48-12 victory over Randallstown.

Gerard Woods, Richard Montgomery 

Woods, a 5-10, 155-pound senior wide out, had six catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns in Richard Montgomery’s win over Rockville.

Cordell Young, Eleanor Roosevelt

Young, a 5-10, 190-pound junior running back, had 13 carries for 173 yards and two touchdowns in Roosevelt’s 35-0 victory over Laurel.

About Our Athlete of the Week Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals.Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports.Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.