Quentin Gibson, the dynamic senior wide receiver from North Crowley High School (Fort Worth, Texas), has been named the 2024 MaxPreps National High School Football Player of the Year. Gibson’s electrifying playmaking led the Panthers to a perfect 16-0 record, their first Class 6A Division I state championship, and a No. 3 national ranking. 
Standing 5-foot-9 and weighing 165 pounds, Gibson proved to be one of the most impactful players in Texas high school football history. His season stats were remarkable: 93 receptions for 2,009 yards (ninth all-time in Texas) and 36 receiving touchdowns (fourth all-time). He added to his legacy with a punt return touchdown, a 75-yard touchdown pass, and 40 rushing yards with two additional scores.
Gibson’s performance in the state championship game exemplified his dominance. He had seven catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns, earning Offensive MVP honors in North Crowley’s 50-21 win over Westlake. Gibson opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown catch, setting the tone for the Panthers’ emphatic victory.
Throughout the season, Gibson delivered clutch performances. Against Duncanville in the semifinals, he caught two critical fourth-down touchdown passes in a 36-34 win that ended the Panthers’ 16-game playoff streak. Earlier in the season, he torched Denton Guyer for 247 yards and three touchdowns and scored four times against DeSoto in a pivotal victory.
As a three-star recruit, Gibson signed with Colorado in December, selecting the Buffaloes over 20 other FBS offers. His skill set, work ethic, and leadership make him a prized addition to Colorado’s program. Gibson joins an elite group of past MaxPreps National Players of the Year, including NFL stars Derrick Henry, Kyler Murray, and Bryce Young.
With his historic season and national recognition, Quentin Gibson leaves a lasting legacy at North Crowley and cements his place among the greats in Texas high school football.
